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Her Guang Interior Design Co.,Ltd. Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Flex Haven Residential Space in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Her Guang Interior Design Co.,Ltd. for interior space and exhibition design

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COMO, Italy, April 19, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Flex Haven Residential Space by Her Guang Interior Design Co.,Ltd.. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 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 evaluated 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.

More About Flex Haven Residential Space

Flex Haven is a residential interior design for a family apartment. The design balances play and function within an adaptable layout. A central slide is joined by a swing, monkey bars and a curved ceiling, forming an environment that grows with the child. The slide unit follows a block-inspired form, and the stairs retract to become flush storage or a hideout. A ceiling track allows later conversion into a storage room. Three zones separate the parents and children areas while keeping a shared family space, so the home suits changing needs.

Award Record

With this recognition, Her Guang Interior Design Co.,Ltd. is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2025 - 2026 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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Flex Haven Residential Space
Function
Residential Space
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Saddle Brown, Rosy Brown, Silver, Dark Gray and Gray
Images
5

The Recognition

Laureate
Her Guang Interior Design Co.,Ltd.
Country
Taiwan (China)
Recognition
Bronze A' Design Award
Edition
2025 - 2026
Design ID
#173534

Credits

Team
Lo Hsiao-Li, Cheng Hua, Gao Yu-Bang and Chuang Po-Yu
Image Credits
Image : Photographer Hsiao Hsiung Liang Yen,2020.

Design Details

Unique Properties
This project blends playfulness and function within a sustainably adaptable space. A central slide anchors the design, joined by a swing, monkey bars, and a curved ceiling to support a child’s evolving needs. Inspired by building blocks, the slide unit features retractable stairs that become flush storage or a secret hideout. A ceiling track enables future conversion into a storage room, allowing the space to grow with the family and extend its design life.
Inspiration
Soft wood tones, paired with light beige and warm white, create a serene, family-friendly space. The master bedroom continues this palette with green accents and deeper materials for a calming effect. In the children’s bathroom, specialty coatings minimize grout lines for easy upkeep, while playful tiles add joy. A display cabinet from entry to kitchen echoes cabinetry from the family’s old home, preserving design memory and offering the child a sense of comfort and familiarity.
Research
This project challenges the child-centered norm by redefining the home as a balanced space for both parents and children. Activity zones are subtly divided to foster independence while preserving restful areas for adults. Thoughtful circulation connects yet separates, allowing seamless shifts between interaction and solitude. Family life is reframed not as sacrifice, but as a shared rhythm that respects individual needs within a collective home.
Challenge
Situated on a triangular plot, this fan-shaped home redefines daily living through the movement of natural light. Public areas and bedrooms line the sunlit edge, allowing daylight to guide the spatial experience. Core functions are placed inward to ensure fluid flow and generous storage. The layout fosters comfort, sustainability, and harmony with modern life’s shifting pace.
Realization and Technology
To ease the upkeep of a large home, the design prioritizes organized storage, assigning every item a clear place to reduce cleaning stress. In the children’s bathroom, mineral coatings create seamless, mold-resistant surfaces for easy maintenance. Wood grain elements—ranging from natural veneers to laminates—are selected based on function, balancing durability with visual warmth. Each material choice reflects careful consideration of daily living needs.
Operation and Interaction
The layout is thoughtfully divided into three zones, balancing privacy and shared living. The outer edges house bedrooms and common areas, while the central zone is a shared family space. To the left of the entrance lies the parents’ domain—master bedroom, ensuite, walk-in closet, kitchen, and laundry. The right side is designed for the children, with bedrooms, a bathroom, and a multipurpose playroom. This subtle zoning separates adult and child spaces while preserving interaction, creating a flexible home that nurtures independence and connection.
Project Duration and Location
Started on 2023/02/24 Posted on 2024/08/16
Specifications
Purpose of Space : Residential Space Floor : 9F / 12F Building Height : 36 m Principal Structure : Reinforced Concrete Total Floor Area : 70p Principal Materials :Melamine Board,Magnetic Writing Board, Engineered Stone,Tatami Mat,Bamboo Charcoal Paint,Quick-Step Laminate Flooring,Cast Iron,Wood,systeam furniture,Ceramic Tile,special paint
Keywords
herguang,Flex,Haven,family,child-centered

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