Press Release
Deer Chaser Yuchi Resort by Chi Wei Shih Is Granted the Platinum A' Design Award in Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design
Chi Wei Shih honored for hospitality, recreation, travel and tourism design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Deer Chaser Yuchi Resort by Chi Wei Shih, designed for S.c.a.a, has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Platinum A' Design Award Means
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
Regarding Deer Chaser Yuchi Resort
Deer Chaser Yuchi is a resort in Nantou, Taiwan, covering about 1720 square meters. The design departs from the standard hostel model by using local culture and landscape. Communal areas draw on the inner court of the traditional Taiwanese farmhouse and the image of people gathering under a tree. Outdoor bathing spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows bring guests closer to nature. Interconnected private courtyards encourage interaction among guests. Construction uses concrete load-bearing wall panels, transparent partitions and a steel framed tree house.
About Chi Wei Shih
Chi-Wei Shih, an architect, exemplifies originality that transcends traditional paradigms, allowing for the proposal of innovative design concepts and solutions. His commitment to continuous exploration and learning in the realms of architecture, space, materials, and technology enables him to challenge existing norms and examine the potential of architectural environments. This process culminates in the conversion of abstract visual concepts into concrete architectural designs. Furthermore, Chi-Wei meticulously analyzes and evaluates the feasibility of his design solutions, considering their implications for the environment, society, and culture.
Award Record
This recognition makes Chi Wei Shih a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award
The A' Hospitality Design Award is an international hospitality design competition recognizing good hospitality designs by best hospitality designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to hospitality designers, architects, hospitality brands and hotel chains from all countries. Typical entries include hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafes, bars and cruise ships. The awarded hospitality designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/hospitality
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/168397
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168397
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168397
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/364873
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Deer Chaser Yuchi Resort
- Function
- Resort
- Category
- Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design
- Discipline
- Service Design
- Industry
- Food & Hospitality and Sports
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Light Slate Gray, Light Gray, Dark Gray and Light Steel Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- S.c.a.a
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Chi Wei Shih
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168397
Credits
- Image Credits
- S.C.A.A, 2025
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This project concept of the more local, the more international aims to depart from the conventional hostel model by incorporating the distinct local characteristics and culture. Its objective is strengthening the connection between people and nature and people and people.
- Inspiration
- The project goal is to establish an innovative hotel concept in response to the growing appeal of Glamping. It emphasizes the notion of living in harmony with nature and nurturing human connections. The design integrates elements from traditional communal spaces in Taiwan, drawing inspiration from the inner court of traditional farmhouse and the imagery of people congregating beneath a tree to delineate its communal areas.
- Research
- The project focuses on the concept of wild luxury, aiming to differentiate itself from typical hostels in Taiwan by incorporating outdoor bathing spaces and large floor-to-ceiling windows to bring travelers closer to nature.
- Challenge
- It also includes interconnected private courtyards to encourage interaction among guests, fostering a sense of community. The structural engineering aspects feature concrete load-bearing wall panels, transparent partitions, and a steel framed tree house, presenting significant engineering challenges.
- Realization and Technology
- This distinctive approach not only pays homage to cultural traditions but also challenges conventional design standards, presenting a rejuvenating and immersive travel experience in Taiwan. Open and independent private common area for cohesion, wandering, and exploration.
- Operation and Interaction
- Situated near a natural river, the project draws inspiration from its surroundings. To ensure the hostel harmonizes with the natural setting, the design integrates the principles of water gathering and bald cypress boulevard.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was finallzied in Nantou, Taiwan, in February, 2023
- Specifications
- The project is around 1720 square meters.
- Keywords
- Tourism, Design, Resort, Glamping, Style
