Press Release
Elaine Lu Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Beverly Residence Residential House in Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Elaine Lu recognized 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/ Beverly Residence Residential House by Elaine Lu, designed for Lim + Lu, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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 Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
About Beverly Residence Residential House
Beverly Residence is a residential interior design located in Happy Valley, Hong Kong. The home covers 130 square meters and contains a living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms and a playroom. A large black wooden architrave marks the entrance. Black archways and portals separate the areas while keeping the plan connected. A custom marble fireplace, crafted display shelves and bespoke chairs furnish the living room. Warm textured paint, wooden accents and Calacatta Viola marble form the material palette. Sculptural plants add verticality to the rooms.
Award Record
This recognition makes Elaine Lu a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Entries typically include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. Awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169979
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169979
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169979
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/366340
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Beverly Residence Residential House
- Function
- Residential House
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Gray, Dark Olive Green and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Lim + Lu
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Elaine Lu
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169979
Credits
- Image Credits
- Common Studio
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Archways and portals is a strong motif in the apartment, subtly separating different areas. Custom marble fireplace, artfully crafted display shelves, and bespoke chairs bring a refined elegance to the living room. The kitchen features a delightful play of cabinets and countertop. Bedrooms and bathrooms strike a balance between functionality and aesthetic appeal. In the playroom, creativity brings forth a clutter-free haven, where its curated material palette fosters a warm, stylish ambiance.
- Inspiration
- This project holds a special place in the hearts of the husband-and-wife designer duo, as it is their home—a meaningful project that reflects their personal vision and design philosophy. Drawing inspiration of everyday life, they transformed this 130 sqm apartment located in Happy Valley, HK into a sanctuary for their growing family, which also symbolizes the evolution of their design journey.
- Research
- The project is a residence that the designer couple crafted for themselves, reflecting their personal vision and design philosophy. With meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for design, they have transformed this space into a sanctuary where style, functionality, and family seamlessly converge.
- Challenge
- The greatest challenge lay in how to meet diverse functional demands within a compact 130-square-meter space, while maintaining the design's distinctiveness and cohesion. It was challenging to ensure each space was both practical and seamlessly integrated into the overall aesthetic, especially in terms of spatial efficiency and stylistic consistency.
- Realization and Technology
- Beverly Residence presents a captivating palette of warm textured paint, wooden accents, black wood portals, and touches of Calacatta Viola marble. Each element harmoniously intertwines, creating a visually captivating tapestry that invites all who enter to be embraced by its allure. The addition of sculptural plants throughout the spaces adds drama and verticality.
- Operation and Interaction
- Upon entering the apartment, one is greeted by a large black wooden architrave. Black archways and portals cleverly separate yet connect different areas smoothly. The living room, dining area, kitchen, bedrooms, and playroom are well organized, catering to daily living and bringing a cozy, diverse experience to the occupants.
- Project Duration and Location
- Design start time: 2023.01 Design end time:2024.01 Address: Happy Valley, Hong Kong
- Keywords
- Residence, sustainable living, natural materials, designer home, bespoke furnitures, etc..
