Press Release
Intelligent Openings Window System by Kris Lin Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Architecture, Building and Structure Design
Kris Lin acknowledged for architecture, building and structure design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 26, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Intelligent Openings Window System by Kris Lin, designed for Kris Lin International design, has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Architecture, Building and Structure 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 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.
More About Intelligent Openings Window System
Intelligent Openings redefines windows and doors as an integrated architectural system rather than isolated products. Designed for high end villas, it combines ultra slim aesthetics, large span openings, and intelligent control to create a seamless interface between interior and exterior environments. By addressing challenges such as extreme weather, energy performance, and usability, the system balances openness with protection. It presents a scalable solution for future residential architecture, where technology enhances both spatial experience and everyday living.
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 119 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2011 - 2012 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award
The A' Architecture Design Award is an international architectural design competition recognizing good architectural designs by best architects worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to architectural design studios, building contractors, structural engineering firms and architecture and design consultants from all countries. Entries typically include skyscrapers, museums, residential buildings, commercial complexes, educational institutions and religious structures. Awarded architectural projects are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/architecture
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://desingers.org/183370
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/183370
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!183370
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/111535
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://klid.at.bujue.art/
Media Contact
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Intelligent Openings Window System
- Function
- Window System
- Category
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design
- Discipline
- Spatial Design
- Industry
- Architecture
- Colors
- Cornflower Blue, Black, Dark Slate Gray and Dark Olive Green
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Kris Lin International design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Kris Lin
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #183370
Credits
- Image Credits
- Kris Lin International design
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- From Product to System, A whole house intelligent motorized window and door system for high end villas, integrating six product types into a unified architectural opening system with centralized control. Boundary less and High Performance, With concealed frames and large span openings, the system combines spatial openness with advanced performance, including environmental control, structural stability, and intelligent integration.
- Inspiration
- Core Idea, Windows and doors are no longer components, but a responsive architectural interface that balances openness and protection. Boundary less Living Concept, Dissolving indoor outdoor boundaries through ultra slim profiles and large openings, allowing light, air, and seasonal changes to shape everyday living. Six Challenges, Scenario Based Solutions, a. Sudden weather: automated response through environmental sensing b. Limited openness: large span openings for light and airflow c. Heavy panels: assisted operation through motorization d. Thermal and acoustic discomfort: high performance envelope e. Security: integrated smart protection system f.
- Research
- System Transformation, The project explores the shift from individual window products to integrated architectural systems through performance analysis, user behavior study, and environmental simulation. Impact and Application, It enhances spatial continuity, safety, and energy efficiency, providing a scalable solution for future residential architecture under changing climate conditions.
- Challenge
- Conflict Between Openness and Performance, The main challenge was achieving large span transparency while maintaining airtightness, structural stability, and environmental resistance within an ultra slim system. Integrated Engineering Solution, Through iterative prototyping and system integration of structure, sealing, drainage, and smart control, the project resolves the contradiction between openness and performance.
- Realization and Technology
- Structural Engineering Strategy, Frameless corner systems and fully concealed frames integrate openings into the building structure, minimizing visual boundaries while maintaining structural integrity. Integrated Performance System, Multi track linkage, multi layer sealing, and concealed drainage are combined with high-strength profiles and Low Emissivity glazing to ensure stability, durability, and environmental performance at large scales.
- Operation and Interaction
- Intuitive Control Experience, Users can operate the system through mobile devices, wall panels, or preset automation scenes, enabling simple and flexible interaction. Adaptive Environmental Response, The system automatically adjusts opening and closing based on wind and rain conditions, while security modes allow one-step control of all openings.
- Project Duration and Location
- Intelligent Openings was launched in Shanghai, China in April 2025 and was completed in Shanghai, China in August 2025.
- Specifications
- Performance (ISO and EN Standards) Water tightness: Class E750 Air tightness: Class 4 Thermal performance: Uw less than 1.4 W per square meter Kelvin Acoustic performance: Rw greater than 35 decibels Ensures energy efficiency, comfort, and environmental control. Structural Capacity Panel width up to 2000 to 3000 mm. Reinforced profiles and concealed drainage system withstand extreme weather conditions, including typhoon level wind speeds of 32 to 36 meters per second.
- Keywords
- Intelligent electric windows and doors, ultra-thin windows, fully concealed door frames, safe and barrier-free sliding doors
