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  • UST student wins grand prize for bathroom design

    UST student wins grand prize for bathroom design

    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:

    1. Ricardo Noel Bonalos – APAC Grand Prize Winner / Philippines National Winner from University of Santo Tomas
    2. Davy Sophonn – Cambodia National Winner from Kirirom Institute of Technology
    3. Luist Yansen – Indonesia National Winner from Tarumanagara University
    4. Podsatorn Keela – Thailand National Winner from Khon Kaen University
    5. Mai Hà Võ – Viet Nam National Winner from Danang Architecture University
    6. 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.

  • This Filipina CONQUERED the competition hosted by American Standard

    This Filipina CONQUERED the competition hosted by American Standard

    THE top award in the recent American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2023 was bagged by fifth year Interior Design student from the De La Salle – College of St. Benilde, Aevan Georgeline De Jesus.

    The ASDA competition for students that seeks to uncover the power of design to create not only a bathroom where one can recharge and rejuvenate but a space that is truly loved by everyone in the family.

    Themed ‘A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone,’ the ASDA competition, organized by American Standard, part of LIXIL, aims to reflect the relevance of multi-generational living with a design approach that balances hygiene, ergonomic, safety and convenience for user of different age groups – from children to parents and grandparents.

    De Jesus’ design, entitled “The Grid: Close Family Ties, an Ode to the Warmth of Home,” – in keeping with the Residential Bathroom Space Design challenge – bested more than 300 other entries, all of which focused on the importance of bathroom aesthetics for urban living in high-mass housing.

    The designs were judged by an esteemed panel of judges that included LIXIL Water Technology (LWT) Philippines leader Hermie Limbo, Atelier Almario Corporation creative director & co-founder Cynthia Almario, PDP Architects CEO Architect Cathy Saldaña, and WTA Architecture and Design Studio’ Arvin Pangilinan who represented principal architect William Ti.

    According to De Jesus, The Grid, is inspired by the warmth of close family ties found in Asian homes. By separating every area in the bathroom, users get to perform their tasks without having to wait for the others to finish.

    The floor plan was designed to be functional at 360 degrees with the shower on the left, toilet on the right and opposite is the basin area with the built-in laundry. On the left side of the cube is a vanity set with hanging rods and tall mirror and a house plant to brighten the morning.

    Meanwhile, on the right side is a reminder board so every family can jot down notes, letters, and paper posts to organize the house activities.

    De Jesus used colors, materials and finishes that mimic a warm home such as opaque glass and wood panels to create a Capiz look typical in a Filipino home.

    To complete the functional space, De Jesus used American Standard products that are helpful to every household member – from children and parents to the elderlies.

    Some of the key pieces include the Signature Vessel EasySET Exposed Shower Auto Temperature Mixer with Integrated Rainshower Kit (3- Way), Acacia Evolution High-Spout Basin Mixer (Side Lever), and Acacia SupaSleek One-Piece Toilet (S-Trap 305mm)

    As the national level winner, De Jesus qualified for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) round where her design was judged by a regional panel of judges, among them LWT APAC leader Satoshi Konagai, LIXIL Global Design Asia leader Antoinne Besseyre Des Horts, and LWT APAC leader, Category Management Jihae Kim.

    Renowned interior designers and architects from international firms across participating countries in Asia Pacific were also among the regional judges.

    Joining Almario, Saldaña, and Ti were Mai Chongchaiyo, Steve Leung Design Group’s director of design; Hayley Mitchell and Samantha Eades, directors of Mitchell and Eades; Hun Chansan, re : edge Architecture’s founder and principal Architect; Martin Aerne, founding director of Aerne Architects & Associates Co. Ltd.; Ashok Prabhu, CEO of DWP Interics; Gaurav Premchandani, MD India at JOI Design; Thiyagarajan Rajagopalan, director of DPA Consultants Pvt. Ltd; Warren Foster Brown, founder and managing director of FBEYE International; Tulsi Grover, managing principal at Hassell; Theeranuj Karnasuta Wonwaisayawan, managing director at Interior Architects 49 Limited; Giang Le, founder & deputy director at GK Archi Co., LTD; and Arch. Le Truong founder and CEO of TT-Associates.

    In the end, Sin Ponleu from Cambodia took home the APAC grand winner.

    Aside from De Jesus, fifth year Architecture student Apryl Precious Gem Estavillo won second prize (national) for her project “BeYou.nd”, and fifth year Interior Design student Margaret Therese Hagad who finished third place (national) for her entry “Weathering Walls.”

    Five special awards were also given to Deinell Khryzian Belen, second year Architecture student who won National People’s Choice; Janelle Erica Gan, fifth year Architecture student whose project was named Best in Aesthetics; Jana Beatrice Juguilon, second year Architecture student who took home Best Shared Space; Neobert Jose Borromeo, fifth year Architecture student whose project was recognized as Best in Functionality; and Caire Endaya, fourth year Architecture student who was awarded Best in Water Technology.

    “This year’s national winners and recipients of special awards are proof of the brilliance and ingenuity of the new generation. With their amazing talent and skills in design, I am hopeful that they can help shape a better and more promising future for everyone.” said Hermie Limbo.

    De Jesus will be travelling to Singapore with the LIXIL Philippines team for the ASDA 2023 APAC awarding where she will also be taking part in a series of activities including media interviews, exhibits, showroom and architectural tours, and many more.

    The annual competition is open to Year 2 and above tertiary design school students from ten countries across the Asia-Pacific including Australia, Cambodia, India, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

    For more information about the design competition and a way to be part of an impactful movement that can make a difference to consumers’ lives, please visit the ASDA website at (https://americanstandard-apac.com/asda).