The Ribbon: A Dance of Design and Space

Revolutionizing Real Estate Design: Kris Lin's Award-Winning Project

Immerse in the exploration of "The Ribbon", an innovative real estate design by Kris Lin. This design, inspired by the fluidity and grace of a ribbon's dance, has revolutionized the concept of space and furniture integration, earning it the prestigious Golden A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award in 2012.

With a spatial scale that exudes openness, "The Ribbon" is a testament to Kris Lin's ability to transform a narrow, poorly lit space into a bright, expansive area. The design's unique properties lie in its clever use of furniture positioning, creating a relationship with the space that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing. The most distinctive feature is the integration of the desk with the ceiling and ground, achieved through deliberate irregular geometry. This not only conceals the excessive defects of the beam but also showcases a modern, abstract concept of a ribbon's curve through the reflection of light.

The design's realization is a blend of materials including oak, white paint, carbon gray metallic paint, and stainless steel. The customized irregular furniture, in line with the irregular ribbon sculpt, creates a new vision of home space. The transformation of some walls into glass segments retains the space segment while amplifying the space, a testament to Lin's innovative approach.

"The Ribbon" is a 1000 square foot project that started in October 2010 and was completed in January 2011 in Nantong, China. Lin, the Design Director, was assisted by Jiayu Yang, another Design Director, in bringing this vision to life. The design's unique properties and innovative approach to space and furniture integration have earned it the tag "Dance of the Ribbon".

Despite the lack of specific design challenges and research notes provided by Lin, the design's success speaks for itself. The Golden A' Design Award is granted to marvelous, outstanding, and trendsetting creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom. "The Ribbon" certainly fits this description, as it advances art, design, and technology, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with its desirable characteristics.

In conclusion, "The Ribbon" is a testament to Kris Lin's innovative approach to design and space. It showcases how a simple concept, like the dance of a ribbon, can be transformed into a functional, aesthetically pleasing space. It is a design that truly deserves its Golden A' Design Award, reflecting Lin's prodigy and wisdom in the field of interior design.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Kris Lin
Image Credits: Kris Lin
Project Team Members: Kris Lin , Design Director Jiayu Yang, Design Director
Project Name: The Ribbon
Project Client: Kris Lin


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