Press Release
A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Goes to First Bloom Residence by Tsai's Design
Tsai's Design recognized for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 24, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that First Bloom Residence by Tsai's Design has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding First Bloom Residence
First Bloom is a residential interior design for a family home in Taiwan. The interior of 171.9 square meters contains four rooms, a living room and a dining room. The social area forms the core of the home, with looped circulation around the living room and the kitchen island. A grounded cabinet provides storage, display and concealment, while a curved television wall integrates niches and indirect lighting. Warm wood veneer, soft white surfaces, rattan and travertine counters were chosen for durability and easy maintenance.
About Tsai's Design
Taken from "Always here, thinking for customers" We firmly believe that only by continuously in-depth understanding and meeting customer needs can we create the best design solutions. We are committed to helping every customer realize their ideal space through professional design processes and meticulous services. Taken from "Always here, thinking for customers" We firmly believe that only by continuously in-depth understanding and meeting customer needs can we create the best design solutions. We are committed to helping every customer realize their ideal space through professional design processes and meticulous services.
Award Record
This recognition makes Tsai's Design a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2024 - 2025 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
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/181871
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/181871
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!181871
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/356947
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- First Bloom Residence
- Function
- Residence
- Category
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture and Packaging & Retail
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Gray and Rosy Brown
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tsai's Design
- Country
- Taiwan (China)
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #181871
Credits
- Team
- Chun-An Tsai, Han-Fen Tsai
- Image Credits
- Tsai's Design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The social area forms the home's core, with a looped circulation around the living room and kitchen island for natural movement and interaction. A grounded cabinet anchors the space, serving storage, display, and concealment. The curved TV wall integrates niches and smart lighting, shifting mood with illumination. Soft, diagonal curves of the kitchen island and dining table guide walking paths, creating intuitive circulation and fostering effortless family gathering.
- Inspiration
- Located in Linkou, the home belongs to a young family with a newborn. Rather than defining a style, the owners described life 'like a bud slowly unfolding.' The designers embraced 'blooming' as a theme, reflecting the family's shared rhythm. The space unfolds gradually-from morning light to circulation paths and the child's first steps-gently accompanying daily life with calm, bright presence.
- Research
- Inspired by 'blooming,' the design expresses life unfolding over time. Flowing curves in wood grain capture warmth and light, letting texture blossom into living forms. Walls, cabinetry, and circulation connect naturally, while dark wood wraps structural columns to soften rigidity. Indirect lighting highlights layers. The open plan fosters sightlines, light, and family interaction, allowing life to flow freely while maintaining depth and subtle layering.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge involved refining structural beams and calibrating curved proportions. The design could not merely pursue visual appeal; it had to align with daily rhythms. Each curve was recalculated according to its position to avoid repetitive formalism and maintain natural visual flow. Additionally, with white and wood as the dominant palette, even slight imbalance could result in monotony. Light, material texture, and tonal depth required repeated adjustments to achieve harmony.
- Realization and Technology
- The palette blends warm wood grain with soft white, whose eggshell-like finish reveals gentle shadows under natural and indirect light. Wood veneer adds tactile familiarity, while rattan elements bring breathability and lightness. Travertine countertops anchor the kitchen island, balancing warmth. Materials are chosen for durability and ease of maintenance, allowing daily life to leave natural, embraced traces throughout the home.
- Operation and Interaction
- After moving in, the family appreciated centralized storage, with a dedicated room for baby supplies, strollers, and large items, keeping daily cabinets uncluttered. Consolidation preserves tidy surfaces, while smart lighting and curtains follow timed settings-morning light gradually rises, evening light softens. Technology stays in the background, quietly supporting daily life and maintaining calm, organized living spaces.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project finished in May 2025 in Taiwan.
- Specifications
- The 171.9 m2 interior accommodates family growth through subtle scale recalibration. Four rooms, a living room, and dining room are arranged to optimize master bedroom depth for a larger bed and maximize daylight at the L-shaped corner unit. The social area features looped circulation: paths around the sofa and dining island avoid dead corners, allowing sunlight to reach every corner and supporting effortless family interaction.
- Keywords
- Bloom, Loop Circulation, Curved Elements, Centralized Storage, Smart Lighting, Wood Tones, Modern Design
