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Kris Lin Receives the Golden A' Design Award for Rotunda Sale Center in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Kris Lin 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 23, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Rotunda Sale Center by Kris Lin, designed for Tiancheng Shenghe Real Estate Group Co., Ltd., has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The recognition forms part of 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 evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Golden A' Design Award

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 Rotunda Sale Center

Rotunda is a sales center interior that also serves as a clubhouse and exhibition space. The design is organized around a central circular hall, which acts as the visual focus and connects the meeting rooms, lounges and offices. A waterfall-inspired lighting feature illuminates the hall. Iridescent glass panels and mirrored ceilings shape the atmosphere, and the glass is recyclable. Large glass panels were bent to follow the curved walls. The open and fluid layout supports art exhibitions and social interaction.

About Kris Lin

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

Award Record

This recognition makes Kris Lin a winner of 105 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2011 - 2012 to 2024 - 2025 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. 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://desingers.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

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Rotunda Sale Center
Function
Sale Center
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Dark Gray, Silver, Light Gray, Dark Slate Gray and Gainsboro
Images
5
Client
Tiancheng Shenghe Real Estate Group Co., Ltd.

The Recognition

Laureate
Kris Lin
Country
China
Recognition
Golden A' Design Award
Edition
2024 - 2025
Design ID
#170792

Credits

Image Credits
Kris Lin International design

Design Details

Unique Properties
Purpose: The project seeks to create a flexible, interactive clubhouse space that combines art exhibition functions with an open layout, offering a vibrant, comfortable environment enriched with a high-quality artistic atmosphere. Function: The central circular hall serves as the space's core, facilitating open exhibitions and social interactions.
Inspiration
Concept:Rotunda Inspired by the concept of "Rotunda," this space is centered around a circular design that seamlessly integrates unique aesthetics with social interaction functions. Through a deep consideration of fluid spatial layout, it breaks the boundaries of traditional clubhouse design. The circular hall naturally connects the functional areas, fostering communication and interaction. It serves not only as a visual focal point but also symbolizes harmony and completeness.
Research
Commercial Impact: The unique, art-filled design offers a high-end exhibition platform, enhancing the brand image. Elements like vibrant glass and the circular hall serve as visual expressions of the brand, leaving a lasting impression on clients and boosting market competitiveness. Design Effect: The project blends art and functionality, fostering social interaction while creating an artistic ambiance. Eco-friendly materials, such as recyclable vibrant glass, highlight the balance between aesthetics and sustainability in modern architecture.
Challenge
Challenge: Large-scale production and installation of iridescent glass in the circular hall. The glass dimensions are up to 1400mm x 10mm x 3000mm and need to be bent into a perfect arc for the circular area. To address this challenge, the design team collaborated with glass manufacturers and utilized advanced bending technology to ensure each piece of glass fit the curved structure perfectly without damage. Through multiple sample tests, the team successfully achieved precise installation, meeting aesthetic requirements while ensuring the flawless presentation of the structure.
Realization and Technology
Spatial Focus: The circular atrium serves as the visual focal point, subtly guiding sightlines and circulation, naturally drawing attention to the central area. The artful waterfall-inspired lighting illuminates the space, adding a unique artistic ambiance to the environment. Material Aesthetics: High-quality materials such as iridescent glass curtain walls and mirrored ceilings are chosen to fulfill both aesthetic and functional needs, enhancing the space’s artistic appeal while ensuring practicality.
Operation and Interaction
The design centers around a circular hall, seamlessly connecting the space and creating an artistic, dynamic environment. The hall draws attention and directs people to key areas like meeting rooms, lounges, and offices. Thoughtfully designed lighting, ceilings, and décor add vitality and spaciousness. The layout encourages interaction, blurs spatial boundaries, and enhances user experience, offering both comfort and practicality with a harmonious blend of art and functionality.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in Hebei in August 2023 and will be completed in Hebei in May 2024
Specifications
Glass Selection: In key areas such as the exhibition zone and lounge, vibrant glass panels (1400mm x 10mm x 3000mm) were chosen for their benefits: Unique Visual Effects: Specially treated to display rich color variations under different lighting, enhancing the space's artistic and dynamic atmosphere. Eco-Friendly: Manufactured with recyclable materials and low production waste, meeting green building standards. Recyclability: The vibrant glass is fully recyclable at the end of its lifecycle, supporting sustainability.
Keywords
sale Center,Art ,Socialize, Show

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