"Step House" wins design award in Italy.

The A'Design Award is an international award that aims to provide designers, architects, and creators from all design fields with an opportunity to showcase their achievements and work to a global audience. With a diverse range of design award categories, the A'Design Award stands out for its exceptional scale; over 100 award categories, and more than 1000 awards are given annually to designers from around the world.

The judging panel comprises the Ministry of Culture, the European Design Association, the International Association of Architects and Interior Designers, the International Telecommunication Design Council, the International Industrial Design Council, etc. This award was first presented in 2010 with the aim of celebrating architecture from Italy to the world. This year, with 45,906 participants, 4% of them were selected for awards. A total of 1,962 winners came from 99 design fields and 100 countries.

Step House is a villa-style resort located in Vinh Phuc, a half-hour drive from Hanoi. The design combines computer-aided modeling (CMS) with traditional Vietnamese design methods, relying not solely on mechanical devices like air conditioning and functional materials. The result is reduced environmental impact in terms of both construction and operation time, creating a harmonious space suited to the local climate.

Sharing insights into the building's unique design, Mr. Takemori Hiroomi, the company's director, emphasized: "The entire structure is perforated, by synthesizing the orientation and timing of the house's shadows. We chose the shape and orientation of the house to minimize heat by synthesizing and making design decisions. In addition, I adopted a wooden roof design method where the wooden joints fit perfectly to the corners, allowing for immediate expansion of the space. This ensures excellent ventilation throughout the entire house."

Information about the two authors of the work:

- Architect Takemori Hiroomi

+ Co-founder/Office 03-Vietnam

+ Founder/Office 03-(Japan)

+ Architect Certificate (Japan)

+ Visiting Lecturer/ Vietnam-Japan University

- Architect Tim Middleton

+ Co-founder/Office 03-Vietnam

+ Architect

+ LEED AP, LOTUS AP, EDGE expert

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