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William Hailiang Chen wins Bronze at the prestigious A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award with Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity.

William Hailiang Chen's groundbreaking Cultural Heritage sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Bronze A' Design Award recognition in the A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity” by William Hailiang Chen has been distinguished with the bronze award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2021, in the highly competitive cultural heritage and culture industry design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Bronze A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity but also emphasizes the influential role of Creative Protyping Unit in elevating standards within the cultural heritage domain.

The visionary behind “Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity” William Hailiang Chen, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning cultural heritage.

About Moonlight Huotang Fireplace for Dong Ethnicity

As the first commission project of Huotang series for the Dong ethnicity in Guangnan county, Guangxi of China, Moonlight Huotang is particularly for the group of villagers who carry on the Pipa music culture. The unique convex shape of the ceiling enhances the sense of gathering in response to a better acoustic environment while the entry chamber provides a multifunction space as a changing room, food preparation room and confession room. It is part of a culture-led rural regeneration which intends to revive the economy of a county whose young generations have moved to larger urban areas.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Award honors outstanding design of cultural heritage projects, cultural conversation, preservation, restoration and protection projects, heritage architecture and more.

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