2025 APDC International Design Awards Gala had been successfully held in Shanghai China
2025-04-22 15:10
2025 APDC International Design Awards Gala had been successfully held in Shanghai China
Designers from over 50 countries jointly promoted global design collaboration and industrial upgrading
From March 31st to April 2nd, the 2025 APDC International Design Awards Gala was successfully held! The APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center, in collaboration with the APSDA Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association, the Shanghai Hotel & Shop Plus Expo, the PI Design Awards, and the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, jointly hosted the annual design gala and high-level forums, with the participant of more than 500 designers from around the world. The Gala events focused on sustainable development and global talent discovery, received strong support from brands such as ICC Interceramic, TASSANI - the Italian Art Paint, and Italian GRF Built-in Refrigerators, German JUNG Intelligence, and JIANGSU PIVOT ISOUND Acoustics.
International guests attended this year's event are including
Chairman of the Jury of APDC Asia-Pacific Design Award for Elite
Prof. Patrick Fong
Honorary Chairman of APDC International Design Awards Gala
Astrid Hébert
Former President of World Design Organization (WDO)
Srini Srinivasan
President of Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA)
Prof. Keat Ong
Secretary-General of Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA)
Montip Lynn Assoratgoon
Vice President of Interior Design Branch of the Architectural Society of China
Rocco Tse
Founder of Farmani Group，American Architecture Master Prize
Hossein Farmani
CEO of The EPDA European Product Design Award
Laurent Devos
Former President of Brazilian Design Center
Claudya Piazera
President of Interior Designers Association of Nepal (IDEA Nepal)
Shyam Bahadur Shrestha
Immediate Past President of Philippine Institute of Interior Designers (PIID)
IDr. Maria Victoria S. Almario
President of Macao Chinese-Western Cultural and Creative Industries Promotion Association
Linzhi Xu
Vietnam Interior Designers Association (VNIA)｜Director of the Head Office and Head of External Affairs and Cooperation
Luu Viet Thang
Director of Japan Institute of Designers
Koji Sakai
Executive Board Member of Korea Society of Interior Design
Prof.Seuk Hoon Kim
More event guests are
Mr. Miguel Ángel Isidro
Consul General of the United Mexican States in Shanghai
Augusto Pestana
Consul General of Brazil in Shanghai
Msaidié Houmed
Minister of State of the Union of Comoros
Project Director of Shanghai Hotel&Shop Plus | Helen Du
Director of Asia-Pacific Brand for GRF | Wing Gu
Chief Operating Officer (COO) of GRF for Asia-Pacific Region｜Gerry Gao
General Manager of ICC Ceramic
Co- Founder of PFD+ Design Ltd. | CowCow Zheng
Chief Executive Officer of TASSANI Greater China Region | Sara Liu
Honorary Treasurer of Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) | Leong Ta Wah
Managing Director of TAC Group | Steven Tan
Secretary-General of APDC Asia Pacific Design Center Jason Wang
Vice Secretary General of APDC Asia Pacific Design Center Lynn Wang
March 31st, Morning
APSDA Mainland Representative Authorization Ceremony
After a video conference jointly confirmed by the official interior design associations of Australia, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Thailand, and Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan China, the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center was officially authorized as the representative of the APSDA Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association in Mainland China at the SOHO in Shanghai Bund. This marked an important step in the internationalization of Chinese design.
March 31st, Afternoon
2025 Design Globalization Exchange
More than 50 designers from Brazil, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, Vietnam, Nepal, Mainland China, and Hong Kong China gathered at the Environment Institute of Huajian Group in Shanghai. Representatives from the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center, the APSDA Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association, and the IID-ASC Institute of Interior Design of the Architectural Society of China discussed and exchanged views on the theme of "Digitalization + Green and Low-Carbon." Shen Lidong, Deputy Chairman of the Architectural Society of China and Deputy Secretary-General and President of Huajian Group, proposed three core topics: how artificial intelligence can empower interior design, how green and low-carbon technologies can be integrated throughout the life cycle of a space, and how to establish a new paradigm for global design collaboration amidst cultural diversity. President of APSDA - Keat Ong put forward three key issues: technology empowerment, cultural integration, and low-carbon design. Ms. Lynn Wang, as the Secretary-General of the APDC Overseas Affairs Department, introduced the background of the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center in both Chinese and English, coordinated and translated the speeches of Professor Patrick Fong, Chairman of the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards for Elite Review Committee, and Ms. Claudya Piazera, founder of the Brazil Design Center. APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center had successfully built a bridge of friendship and design excellence.
April 1st, Afternoon
APDC Lifestyle Summit at E6 Hall, Shanghai New International Expo Center
The summit featured speeches on topics such as "Japanese Renovation Design and Lifestyle," "Cozy Community Architecture," "French: Innate Elegance," and "Defining Lifestyle." The speakers and panelists also explored themes like the integration of design and lifestyle, sustainable development and green design, cultural interaction with design, technological innovation and future design, urban and community design, the combination of commerce and design, and the relationship between color and design.
The speakers and panelists are including:
Chief Executive Officer of TASSANI Greater China Region | Sara Liu
Founder of PFD+ Design Ltd.(Hongkong, Shanghai, Hangzhou, Guangzhou) | Patrick Fong
Partner of Japan's All-Round Residential Renovation Kin Setsuya Hiroshi
Founder of Doma Design & Architecture Limited
Founder of Chengdu YDS Yao Xiaobing Design Office
Co-founder and Creative Director of Guangzhou Jianmei Design
Executive Partner of PFD+ Design Ltd.
April 1st, Evening
Award Ceremony of the 15th APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards for Elite at Shanghai Pudong Kerry Hotel
The APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards for Elite, initiated and hosted by the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Center, is an international design event where outstanding design firms and designers from countries and regions such as Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, the UAE, Italy, France, Russia, Ukraine, the Netherlands, Denmark, Greece, the USA, Canada, and Australia submit their works. Awards were presented in categories such as Office, Residential, Hotel, Commerce, Property, Restaurant&Club, Exhibition, Public, Architecture, and Student, with distinguished awards including Winner, Gold, Platinum awards, Excellence, and the Design of the Year.
Winners of the APDC Asia-Pacific Design Awards for Elite
2024 Design of the Year
《 SO/ Maldives 》Calvin Sim｜Eco-Id Architects Pte Ltd(Singapore)
Excellence Award
《 Voco Seoul Gangnam 》Prof.Seuk Hoon Kim｜Studio Eccentric(South Korea)
《 Ignite by OnDemand 》Sombat Ng｜Paperspace Asia(Thailand)
《 厦门骑楼公社 》陈见璜｜SANJ 叁颉设计
《 海南陵水阿罗哈别墅意式极简“mojito的设计” 》冯易进｜温州易百装饰设计工程有限公司
Platinum
《 太平金融大厦9层办公室 》王玉景 杨宗江 王克兵 程美芳 艾菁 康声远 朱丽历 赵松 李天灵 胡则旺 刘阳/中建东方装饰有限公司
《 喀什高台民居项目 》陈翰智 何晓燕 孙张凯 陈名玮 康晓静 魏巍
Other Winners...
April 2nd, Morning
The Summit on Lifestyle Hotel Trends was held at Hall E5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
This summit focused on the growing demand for unique, design-oriented lifestyle hotels and boutique resorts. Discussion topics included market trends, regional dynamics, storytelling in design, and sustainable practices. Attendees gained insights from developers on how to create enhanced guests experiences and shape the future of the boutique hotel industry.
The session "Designing the Future—Opportunities in Lifestyle Hotels & Boutique Resorts" was designed for leaders in the fields of architecture and interior design. The conference explored the increasing demand for unique, design-oriented hotels and resorts, highlighting key trends, market opportunities, and creative strategies for developing outstanding properties in this vibrant region. Attendees gained valuable insights on how design can enhance guests experiences and shape the future of the boutique hotel industry.
The speakers and panelists are including:
Huan Zhu（General Manager of Wanda Hotel Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. China）
Chiara Calufetti-Lim（Principal & Studio Director of Architecture,WATG ）
Carl Wee（Vice President, Technical Services, Asia Pacific,Wyndham Hotels & Resorts ）
Tina Norden（Principal and Partner, Conran and Partners）
Carl Wee（Living Design ）
April 2nd, Afternoon
The Summit of the Impact of Social Trends on Hotel Spaces was held at Hall E5 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
The summit explored how global social mega trends and innovative dining experiences are reshaping hotel design, with topics including sustainability, cultural immersion, experiential dining, and designs that foster social connections.
The session "Hospitality Design Trends – Reinvented by Social Mega trends & New F&B Experiences," explored how global social changes and innovative concepts in hotels and dining are reshaping hotel design.
Industry leaders emphasized how spaces can adapt to the evolving expectations of guests by incorporating cultural narratives and creating immersive, multi-sensory experiences. Attendees gained insights into the roles of sustainability, technology, and personalization in redefining modern luxury and shaping the future of the hotel industry.
The speakers and panelists are including:
Kristina Belyavskaya（Founder, Cospitality）
Marc Schicker（Founder & Managing Director,SCHICKER & Co. ）
Eric Leong（Vice President- Design& Technical Services,Minor Hotels ）
Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk（Founder, JOI-Design）
Arturo Sim（Managing Partner VHC Global ）
April 2nd, Evening
The PI Design Awards Ceremony in Asia-Pacific region was held at the Shanghai Pudong Kerry Hotel.
The PI Design Awards, with its mission to promote the development of architecture and interior design, is an influential annual design event. The Asia-Pacific region ceremony received strong support from the Consulate General of Mexico in Shanghai, aiming to recognize outstanding Chinese designers who strive for excellence on the global stage. Mr. Miguel Angel Isidro, the Mexican Consul General in Shanghai, and Professor Patrick Fong, among other guests, presented certificates of honor incorporating Mexican silver craftsmanship to the Chinese designers.
Before the ceremony concluded, Humberto Valles, the representative in Asia-Pacific region of the PI Design Awards , announced the launch of the 2025 edition of the award. Finally, the Mexican Consul General, on behalf of the PI Design Awards organizing committee, presented letters of thanks to the institutions and organizations for their contributions to promoting international design and cultural exchanges.
PI Winners
Architecture Commercial Winner:
沐一聯合設計《若光稜線》
Architecture Residential Winner:
邓克信工作室《中国苏州燕回平门里》
Architecture Responsable Winner:
北京江河创建建筑装饰设计研究院有限公司《成都丰德成达中心》
Interior Design Commercial Winner:
一然设计 Ease Design《一座故宫里的当代藏经阁》
Interior Design Residential ≥200㎡ Winner:
南舍空间设计《栖心》
Interior Design Residential<200㎡ Winner:
囙 IN DESIGN STUDIO《城中庭院》
Interior Design Commercial (Ceramic Application) Winner:
TD.home梯地艺术设计有限公司《柯学院·小柯音乐工作室》
Interior Design Residential (Ceramic Application)Winner:
猿厂营造 x BUYI设计《望麓山居》
Student Awards Winner:
河北传媒学院美术与设计学院环境设计 《云街绿洲绿色生态商业街》
Other winners...
April 2nd, Evening
The the 5th Anniversary Ceremony of LIV Hospitality Design Awards was held at the Shanghai Pudong Kerry Hotel.
The evening event of the 5th Anniversary Ceremony of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards revealed the winning awards in 2023 and 2024, covering both Eating and Living Spaces.The ceremony was opened by Astrid Hebert and Hossein Farmani, Co-Founders of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, who welcomed guests with inspiring speeches. Farmani expressed his pride in celebrating the LIV Awards’5th anniversary in Shanghai, underscoring the significance of recognizing excellence in hospitality design on a global scale. The event was held in collaboration with Asian Pacific Design Center (APDC) and was supported by sponsors such as Hotel & Shop Plus, along with media partners like D5 MAG and v2com. The LIV Hospitality Design Awards continue to celebrate the quality and diversity of architectural ventures and interior design projects shaping the hospitality industry.
LIV Winners
2023 Interior Design of the Year – Eating Space
Audrey Green & Larry’s Bar at London’s National Theatre｜Run For The Hills
《 Anna Burles、Philippe Bougé 》
2023 Emerging Interior Designer of the Year – Living Space
Mihika Chatterjee
《Inter(Vo)ven- A Fashion Hotel》
2024 Architectural Design of the Year – Living Space
Atelier Global Limited｜Frankie Lui
《Dialogue with Nature - Commune STORE》
2024 Architectural Design of the Year–Eating Space
Minor Hotels（Rock Venture Co）Canopy
《 A Treetop Dining Experience 》
2024 Interior Design of the Year – Living Space
Yuqiang & Partners（Yu Qiang、Mao Hua）《 Nanjing Back To Yaxi Manor Resort 》
Other winners...
The 2025 APDC International Design Awards Gala, through its three major components of mutual visits, forum summits, and award ceremonies, united designers from over 50 countries to jointly promote global design collaboration and industrial upgrading. Attendees had the privilege of witnessing the pinnacle of creativity from Chinese and international designers. Participating in influential design competitions is a must for successful designers! We look forward to more designers emerging through the APDC International Design Awards Gala, this magnificent and solid bridge, to climb to the top of the world. See you next year!