Phoenix Kanri Office Interiors by Good Place Is Granted the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Good Place honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 21, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Silver A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Phoenix Kanri Office Interiors by Good Place. 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the Silver A' Design Award Means

The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.

Regarding Phoenix Kanri Office Interiors

The design was developed based on the client's company name, Phoenix, and was inspired by the concept of Renaissance, with the aim of fostering corporate and cultural revitalization. In light of Phoenix's expertise in real estate, it seems prudent to incorporate natural materials, such as stones and wood, into every detail. The ceiling design has been meticulously crafted to embody the company's image, characterized by a heavy and substantial aesthetic. The railing of the atrium comprises three layers of laminated glass, masterfully crafted to create a sense of depth and dimensionality.

About Good Place

At GOOD PLACE, a unique design method called "Scene Design" is utilized. This approach entails the conceptualization and user experience of a space, which is then defined as a "scene." By aligning our practice with the business activities of our clients and envisioning the future users of the spaces we design, we implement a design approach that proposes specific spaces as solutions. We believe that by designing like this, more and better space gets created in the world.

Award Record

With this recognition, Good Place is a winner of 6 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior

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/169921
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169921
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169921
Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/298344
Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.goodplace.co.jp/works/works241/

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Phoenix Kanri Office Interiors
Function: Office Interiors
Category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline: Spatial Design
Industry: Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors: Black, Saddle Brown, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Olive Green and Sienna
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Good Place
Country: Japan
Recognition: Silver A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #169921

Credits

Team: Designer：Kazushi Iwamoto, PM：Toshihiko Horii and Director：Naoto Doi
Image Credits: SS Co., Ltd.

Design Details

Unique Properties: The office relocation was carried out in accordance with the increase in staff due to business expansion. A comprehensive survey revealed a diverse range of usage patterns, leading to the creation of dedicated meeting and VIP areas for guests, in addition to the primary office area used by employees. The design of the new office was developed based on the client's company name, Phoenix, and was inspired by the concept of rebirth, with the aim of fostering corporate and cultural revitalization.
Inspiration: At the time of its founding, the company was named "Phoenix" in the hope that it would "keep coming back" as other companies around it went bankrupt due to the recession. The main motif of streamlining was born from the company name and the desire to be a company that can continue to flourish. The design of the entrance is inspired by primary feather which has the function of moving forward between the wings of a bird, and the flow of air between the feathers of a bird as it rises.
Research: The ceiling's decorative elements, featuring phoenix wings at the entrance, and the dynamic movement of the wind flowing between them were rendered into six patterns. During the development of the 3D shape that appears to rise from the atrium, several issues required attention, including achieving a sense of unity, accentuating the wings with the lighting installed in each curve, and ensuring the cut line at the wall. Numerous mockups were created and tests were conducted to address these issues
Challenge: The client's objectives included "an office that increases productivity" and "an interior that is full of hospitality in the VIP area." While these requests were abstract, through analysis using diagrams and detailed interviews, we've discovered their daily work usage patterns and how they're adapting to meet their guests' needs. We created an immersive experience that made you forget you were in an office building, and created a space that exceeded their expectations.
Realization and Technology: The handrail is constructed with three sheets of laminated glass, creating a layered depth effect. The sandblasted etched glass serves to beautifully showcase the shadow of the feather motif, highlighting the multi-layered structure.The hallway features a unique display that captures the essence of the ocean. Mirrored corrugated panels on the ceiling and long lighting that recreates the view from underneath create an immersive experience, allowing guests to feel as if they are in the ocean.
Operation and Interaction: A co-working space has been designated as a separate area from the office. This room is sufficiently spacious to accommodate events, social gatherings, and company-wide events. It is also flexible, with easily movable fixtures. Since Phoenix is a building company, natural materials are incorporated into every detail. To ensure the comfort and accessibility of our elderly guests, furnishings are meticulously crafted to facilitate ease of movement and standing.
Project Duration and Location: The proposal started from October 1, 2022 to March 27, 2023. We began designing from April 1, 2023 to September 1, 2023. The construction started on 1 October 2023 to June 1, 2024.
Specifications: 978.68sqm 52.3m×23.5m×CH2.6m
Keywords: Office, Molding, Instalation, Materials, OfficeInteriors