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Kris Lin Is Honored with the Golden A' Design Award for Unbounded Office in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Kris Lin acknowledged for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 26, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Unbounded Office by Kris Lin, designed for Kris Lin International Design, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 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 Golden A' Design Award Means

The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.

Regarding Unbounded Office

Unbounded is an executive office interior designed for a corporate chairman. The space combines office work, reception, meetings, tea drinking, collection display, resting and fish keeping within one multifunctional setting. Fixed partitions are replaced by ceiling materials and functional bars that define areas while keeping the plan open. Mirrors and stainless steel are used for durability and for their reflective quality, which visually extends the space. The design moves away from enclosed traditional offices and supports easy movement between activities.

About Kris Lin

2001 came to Shanghai and built “KLID Design Office” to work on the interior design for architecture.

Award Record

Kris Lin is a winner of 101 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2011 - 2012 and the 2023 - 2024 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://desingers.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
Unbounded Office
Function
Office
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray, Gray and Light Slate Gray
Images
5
Client
Kris Lin International Design

The Recognition

Laureate
Kris Lin
Country
China
Recognition
Golden A' Design Award
Edition
2023 - 2024
Design ID
#161028

Credits

Image Credits
#5: Photographer Cheng Ming

Design Details

Unique Properties
This project focuses on renovating the corporate chairman's office, aiming to create a multifunctional composite space that reflects the company's spirit and functional needs. The main functions include: a. Office work, b. Reception, c. Meetings, d. Tea drinking, e. Collection display, f. Resting, g. Fish keeping.
Inspiration
Concept: Unbounded Aiming to break away from the dullness of traditional enclosed offices, this project seeks to create an open, multifunctional, integrated new office space. Utilizing modern materials such as mirrors and stainless steel to expand and infinitely extend the space, it maintains the maximum blending and continuity of the space, creating a free, "Unbounded" environment. Functional bars define the movement flow within the space.
Research
The office creates a flexible, personalized experience for individuals and their surroundings. The space tells a purposeful story, reflecting the company's spirit and culture, crafting a unique experience while respecting and enhancing their environment. Open spaces foster a closer collaborative environment, strengthen a shared culture, promote innovation, and attract top talent.
Challenge
Creative Research: Developing an open, multifunctional, integrated new office space. Solution: Implementing the "boundary-less" concept to transcend traditional office limitations, using modern materials like mirrors and stainless steel to enhance spatial perception and visibility, creating an open and fluid work environment. This design not only makes the space appear larger but also facilitates interaction and communication among people.
Realization and Technology
Choosing modern materials like mirrors and stainless steel for their contemporary look and durability, as well as their reflective and translucency properties, enhances the openness and transparency of the space. The use of such materials visually extends the space infinitely, strengthening its continuity and fluidity.
Operation and Interaction
Imagine working in an environment without fixed walls, open and free. The space, crafted from mirrors and stainless steel, is not only bright and modern but also fosters creativity and communication. Activity areas blend seamlessly, facilitating smooth transitions from work to meetings to relaxation. In this open and flexible setting, free movement and interaction spark innovation.
Project Duration and Location
The project was designed in Shanghai, China, in July 2023 and completed in Cangzhou City, Hebei Province, in January 2024.
Specifications
The design defines spatial areas through ceiling materials and functional bars, discarding fixed partitions to maintain openness while providing privacy. Translucent materials and semi-transparent partitions create a soft visual effect, enhancing the space's artistic quality and depth.
Keywords
Office 、Open office space 、Multifunctional composite space

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