American Standard Design Award celebrates ‘Home Away from Home’ student designer winners from across Asia Pacific
An undergraduate design student of University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines emerged as the ASDA APAC Grand Prize Winner.
American Standard, one of the most iconic brands
in sanitary ware and part of LIXIL, celebrated the remarkable achievements of
the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2024 Grand Prize winner and regional
finalists at a special awards ceremony and exhibition in Singapore.
The competition attracted strong interest from
nearly five thousand (5,000) registrants from six countries across the
Asia-Pacific (APAC). Entries were judged and advanced through national and
regional competition rounds, by a panel drawn from over thirty (30) experts
from the architecture, design and sanitary ware industry.
The ASDA 2024 theme of “Home Away From Home” challenged student designers to apply their
knowledge and creativity to design innovative solutions for a hospitality
bathroom that recreates the warm and inviting feeling of home, resonating with
the American Standard brand claim of LIFE.LOVE.HOME.
Ricardo Noel Bonalos, an undergraduate design student at the
University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines emerged as the ASDA APAC Grand
Prize Winner, with his entry titled “SereniScape Retreat: Your Personal
Urban Oasis”. His winning
entry presented a harmonious blend of natural elements and thoughtful design,
where the bathroom becomes a haven where guests can unwind, reconnect with
themselves, and experience the dual warmth of a homey atmosphere and the
refreshing touch of a tranquil oasis. The use of customizable cabinets that
allows guests to adapt the space to their individual needs adds a unique
personality to the bathroom and addresses the challenge of catering to diverse
guest preferences without imposing difficulty on hotel owners.
Ricardo shared his personal journey, "This
project required meticulous attention to detail and careful consideration of
materials, fixtures, and furnishings. Although this process was time-consuming,
it was incredibly educational. Participating in the ASDA has taught me
invaluable lessons about the art of designing spaces that feel both familiar
and welcoming, even within a commercial context. It has boosted my confidence
and prepared me to tackle real-world projects with a more refined approach. It’s
provided me with a unique platform to learn from the best minds in the field,
and the opportunity to receive feedback from industry leaders and peers has
been incredibly enlightening.”
Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia commented,
“The ASDA was created as a platform to nurture and recognize upcoming talent in
the industry. The caliber of entries keeps impressing ASDA judges. It is
rewarding to see the ASDA platform grow to over 1,000 submitted entries from
across the region, focusing on the theme “Home
Away From Home”. What truly defines a home is the delicate balance of
design, space, and practicality.”
“When traveling away from home, we desire a
space that relaxes, inspires, and rejuvenates. No matter the style, color, or
decor choice, it is the sense of comfort that greets us every time we step into
the room. The regional finalists from six different countries were able to
convey that through their winning projects and had the opportunity to receive
mentoring from the distinguished judging panel. We are pleased to congratulate
all the ASDA 2024 winners and finalists, and look forward to their continued success”
Antoine continued.
The ASDA 2024 regional finalists and
first placed National winners
are:
- Ricardo Noel Bonalos - APAC Grand Prize Winner / Philippines
National Winner from University of Santo Tomas
- Davy Sophonn –
Cambodia National Winner from Kirirom Institute of Technology
- Luist Yansen –
Indonesia National Winner from Tarumanagara University
- Podsatorn Keela -
Thailand National Winner from Khon Kaen University
- Mai Hà Võ - Viet Nam
National Winner from Danang Architecture University
- Minh Chau Nguyen - Australia & New Zealand Winner from
Deakin University
Each national winner won a cash prize of USD
2,000, and were mentored by their national ASDA judges in their advance to the
APAC regional finals. The APAC Grand Prize winner was awarded a total cash
prize of USD 5,000. All regional finalists were also invited to an exclusive
tour of the LIXIL Experience Centre, Singapore and a curated design workshop at
the LIXIL Design Centre.
For more information about the ASDA competition
and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to
consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website.
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