Balancing lifestyle and aesthetics
Spatial design is not just about aesthetics. A good spatial design project can provide a comfortable, practical and eye-catching environment with consideration for people’s daily needs.
This year, the DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 recognized 86 spatial design projects that showcase the unique creativity and ingenuity of the designers.
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Phase II Development of Oil Street Art Space / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department HKSAR Government / Hong Kong -
Sumu Yakushima / Japan, tono Inc. / Japan
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Takenaka Corporation Shizuoka Regional Branch / Japan, TAKENAKA CORPORATION / Japan
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YNS / Yamaikarashi Nursery School / Japan, Takeru Shoji Architects / Japan
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Fuhrosha / Japan, T-Square Design Associates / Japan
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SHANAN·DEEP STREAM / The Mainland, Fununit Design & More / The Mainland
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The Hangzhou Asian Games Baseball and Softball Sports Cultural Center / The Mainland, The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd / The Mainland
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NONSPACE / Korea, On Architects Inc. / Korea
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Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts Extension / The Mainland, Neri&Hu Design and Research Office / The Mainland
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WUSHANG DREAM MALL INTERNATIONAL CINEMA / The Mainland, One Plus Partnership (Hong Kong) Limited / Hong Kong
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AN VILLA / The Mainland, TROP: terrains +open space / The Mainland
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GREEN@WANCHAI / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR / Hong Kong
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Garden Crescent / Hong Kong, Ronald Lu & Partners / Hong Kong
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Hazamacho house / Japan, Tatsuya Kawamoto + Associates / Japan
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Laizhou Bar / The Mainland, RooMoo Design Studio / The Mainland
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MIMMIM / Korea, On Architects Inc. / Korea
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NANA Coffee Roasters Bangna / Thailand, IDIN Architects / Thailand
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Snowland Air Base / The Mainland, O Studio Architects / Hong Kong
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CentralWorld / Thailand, Linehouse / Hong Kong
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Jinglan Bay Art Museum / The Mainland, Waterfrom Design Co., Ltd / Taiwan
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LAK CONCEPT STORE / The Mainland, PONE ARCHITETURE / The Mainland
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Poggenpohl Shanghai Experience Center / The Mainland, Ippolito Fleitz Group – Identity Architects / Germany
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Popped Orange / Uhub HOUSE / The Mainland, Wutopia Lab / The Mainland
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PULO MARKET / The Mainland, a9a rchitects / The Mainland
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By-you Office / Taiwan, SUEP. + RHTAA / Japan
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CapitaSpring / Singapore, RSP Architects Planners and Engineers (Pte) Ltd / Singapore
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CITY / Korea, D'STRICT KOREA, INC. / Korea
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NICKTHEREAL “REALIVE” Concert Stage Design / Taiwan, B'in Live CO., LTD. / Taiwan
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ESPACE / Japan, APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd. / Japan
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ESPRIT / Japan, APOLLO Architects & Associates Co., Ltd. / Japan
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House in Toyama / PICNIC HOUSE / Japan, NYAWA / Japan
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LIGHT HOUSE / The Mainland, 323 STUDIO / The Mainland
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Perforated House / Singapore, AR43 Architects Pte Ltd / Singapore
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ESHIKOTO project（Garyu building, Shuraku building） / Japan, Design Eight CO,.LTD. / Japan
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SOM LAND HOSTEL / The Mainland, RooMoo Design Studio / The Mainland
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Restaurant “Spring Feast” Chaohu / The Mainland, Ippolito Fleitz Group – Identity Architects / Germany
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YABAKEI TUNNEL HOTEL / Japan, Fumihiko Sano Studio / Japan
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Han Pao-Teh Memorial Museum / Taiwan, KRIS YAO | ARTECH / Taiwan
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TORCH COMMUNITY / The Mainland, PONE ARCHITECTURE / The Mainland
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CTF GUANGZHOU BEIJING ROAD PEDESTRIAN STREET SHOP / The Mainland, One Plus Partnership (Hong Kong) Limited / Hong Kong
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JINS PARK Maebashi / Japan, Yuko Nagayama and Associates / Japan
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NOVO LAND SALES GALLERY / Hong Kong, One Plus Partnership (Hong Kong) Limited / Hong Kong
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Hainan Energy Trading Building / The Mainland, KRIS YAO | ARTECH / Taiwan
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Integral / The Mainland, Ronald Lu & Partners / Hong Kong
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Kannon Hall at Shorinji-Temple / Japan, Akira KURYU / KITAGAWA & UEDA ARCHITECT ASSOCIATES Co.,Ltd. / Japan
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New Territories (Shatin) Forensic Medicine Centre / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government / Hong Kong
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The Kanazawa Practical Ethics Hall / Japan, TAKENAKA CORPORATION / Japan
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Apertures Amplified / Hong Kong, Su Chang Design Research Office / Hong Kong
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Dong Fureng House Museum / The Mainland, WIT Design & Research / The Mainland
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C4L / Japan, CUBO design architect / Japan
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Cape Drive Residence / Hong Kong, Linehouse / Hong Kong
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HOUSE F-The Place to Create Connections- / Japan, KAMAKURA STUDIO / Japan
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Keyaki Monogatari (The Tale of Zelkova) / Japan, MABUCHI Daiu LAB + KAZE LLC / Japan
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Kunoi / Japan, T-Square Design Associates / Japan
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One-story house on the hill / Japan, HAMADA DESIGN / Japan
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Sequense of Topography / Japan, acaa / Japan
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ZOOM YOKOHAMA SAKURAGICHO / Japan, KEY OPERATION INC./ARCHITECTS / Japan
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gaga coast / The Mainland, Linehouse / Hong Kong
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Hiranoya SAUNA / Japan, itoto architects / Japan
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Kanolly Resorts / Japan, GENETO Architect's / Japan
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Keeree Tara Riverside / Thailand, IDIN Architects / Thailand
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Tori One . Yaki ONE / The Mainland, 2013 Spatial Design Ltd. / The Mainland
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Ying'nFlo / Hong Kong, Linehouse / Hong Kong
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Future Artspace H / The Mainland, AD ARCHITECTURE / The Mainland
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Joyful Trees (Arbores Laetae) / Hong Kong, Oil Street Art Space (Oi!) / Hong Kong
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Revive the Ruins - Somekh Building Renovation / The Mainland, Shisuo design office / The Mainland
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China Huashang Financial Center / The Mainland, Cheng Chung Design (HK) / The Mainland
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CHJ Filament Intangible Cultural Heritage Store / The Mainland, AAN ARCHITECTS / The Mainland
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Piaget Flagship Boutique / Hong Kong, Neri&Hu Design and Research Office / The Mainland
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Elevating & stacking / Taiwan, CYS.ASDO / Taiwan
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Elle Pupa Photography Studio / Japan, FHAMS Limited / Japan
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FRAGRANT LAKE / The Mainland, LSD interior design / The Mainland
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M2 Art Centre / The Mainland, SpActrum / The Mainland
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ORIGIN / The Mainland, Karv One Design / Hong Kong
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FUJIFILM Creative Village / Japan, KOKUYO Co.,Ltd. / Japan
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Lao Ding Feng Beijing / The Mainland, Neri&Hu Design and Research Office / The Mainland
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Shanghai AI Tower & Plaza / The Mainland, NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD. / Japan
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SHANGHAI ROCKBUND MEIFENG BLOCK INTERIOR DESIGN / The Mainland, Shanghai United Design Group Co.,Ltd. / The Mainland
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Anderson Road Secondary School / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department / Hong Kong
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Cheung Sha Wan Primary School / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department / Hong Kong
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Expansion of Wo Hop Shek Crematorium / Hong Kong, Architectural Services Department / Hong Kong
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FIELD THEATER / Hong Kong, Su Chang Design Research Office & FrankanLisa / Hong Kong
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Drifting in Hanji / Korea, Design Promotion Agency / Korea
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JORAKAY PAVILION / Thailand, The Others Co.,Ltd. / Thailand
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Pavilion as Organisms / Korea, EMOTIONplanning / Korea
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Tree says 「 」 / Japan, Hakuten Co., Ltd. / Japan
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Other Online Showcase
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DFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2023
27 November 2023Kenya HARA Designer -
DFA Design Leadership Award 2023
27 November 2023Victor LO Chung-wing Chairman and Chief Executive of Gold Peak Technology Group -
DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2023
27 November 2023JIANG Qiong Er Designer and Co-founder of SHANG XIA -
Communication Design 2023
27 November 2023These projects leverage communication design creatively, enabling brands to effectively convey messages, leaving a strong visual identity and build strong connections with their target audience. -
Digital & Motion Design 2023
27 November 2023To leverage the power of technology to bring creative ideas to life, DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 awarded 11 winning projects which push the boundaries of traditional design practices and explore new possibilities in the digital world. -
Fashion & Accessory Design 2023
27 November 2023To create fashionable and functional garments, there is an increased emphasis on precise cutting and high-quality craftsmanship. -
Product & Industrial Design 2023
27 November 2023A well-executed design not only enhances functionality but also adds beauty and aesthetics to our everyday lives, improving our quality of life. -
Service & Experience Design 2023
27 November 2023In today's rapidly evolving world, where customer expectations are constantly changing, service and experience design plays a pivotal role in shaping the success of businesses across industries. -
DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2023
27 November 2023This year, there are 17 awardees from different design disciplines not only perform excellently in design fields but also strive to achieve personal and social ambition. -
DFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2022
28 November 2022Katsumi ASABA Founder, Katsumi ASABA Design Studio -
DFA Design Leadership Award 2022
28 November 2022Muneaki Masuda President and CEO of Culture Convenience Club Co., Ltd -
DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2022
28 November 2022Guo Pei Founder of Rose Studio -
Communication Design 2022
28 November 2022Good communication design projects make use of different memorable visual elements to enhance brand identity or convey effective messages, help businesses to stand out and shine. -
Digital & Motion Design 2022
28 November 2022Keeping in step with the diversified trends of digital design, DFA Design for Asia Awards 2022 introduced a new design discipline – Digital & Motion Design, to recognise Asian design excellence in a broader context. -
Fashion & Accessory Design 2022
28 November 2022Outstanding apparels can demonstrate designer’s creativity and show wearer’s own style. To create fashionable and functional clothing, the requirement on cutting and garment quality are even higher. -
Product & Industrial Design 2022
28 November 2022A good product design should balance functionality and aesthetics. Ranging from small homeware to large professional equipment, product designers should identify the needs of consumers comprehensively to enhance users’ experience. -
Service & Experience Design 2022
28 November 2022Design can be intangible, like a service enhances effectiveness in operation or an activity focuses on people’s experience. Immersive events become popular in recent years shows experience-centred design is the trend of the industry. -
Spatial Design 2022
28 November 2022Large-scale projects such as urban planning and architecture, must take surrounding environment into consideration when fulfilling the needs of users; while interior design projects have to be more focused on details to bring out the exclusive taste of enterprises or owners. -
DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2022
28 November 2022The 16 awardees from different design disciplines have shown great potential and are the new force to be reckoned with in local design industry. -
DFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024Patrick Whitney Professor in Residence, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health -
DFA Design Leadership Award 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024Min-Liang Tan CEO & Co-founder, Razer Inc. -
DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024Freeman Lau Founder, KL&L Creative Strategics -
Grand Awards 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024This year’s 18 winning projects from Grand Awards of DFA Design for Asia Awards stand out from numerous design projects as a result of their overall design excellence, and were favoured by the judges. -
Apparel & Accessory Design 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024Let's take a look at the 10 winning projects from Apparel and Accessory Design of DFA Design for Asia Awards 2021 and learn more about the messages and creativity behind the designs. -
Communication Design 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024The 49 winning projects from Communication Design of DFA Design for Asia Awards 2021 successfully translate delicate ideas into action. -
Environmental Design 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024The 67 winning projects from Environmental Design of DFA Design for Asia Awards this year showcase a variety of environmental design solutions, exploring the infinite possibilities of spatial arrangement. -
Product & Industrial Design 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024This year, the 36 winning projects from Product and Industrial Design of DFA Design for Asia Awards, ranging from small sundries to large professional equipment, illustrate the forward-looking creativity and aesthetic sense of the designers. -
DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2021
25 November 2021 - 18 November 2024The 16 awardees from different design disciplines have shown great potential and are the new force to be reckoned with in local design industry. -
DFA Lifetime Achievement Award 2020
19 November 2020 - 23 November 2021Tim Brown Executive Chair, IDEO -
DFA Design Leadership Award 2020
18 November 2020 - 23 November 2021Frank Wang CEO & Founder, DJI -
DFA World’s Outstanding Chinese Designer 2020
18 November 2020 - 23 November 2021Stanley Wong (anothermountainman) Founder & Creative Director, 84000 Communications -
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2020 Grand Awards
17 November 2020 - 23 November 2021This year’s 20 winning projects stand out from numerous design projects, entirely embody Asian aesthetics and culture, enhance the quality of life in Asia, and stimulate the design trends in Asia and for Asia. -
Apparel & Accessory Design 2020
16 November 2020 - 23 November 2021You may discover the concepts and messages behind the 7 award-winning projects. -
Communication Design 2020
15 November 2020 - 23 November 2021The 60 winning projects successfully translate creative ideas into action. -
Environmental Design 2020
14 November 2020 - 23 November 2021The 72 unique winning projects reflect designers’ ingenious design of places. -
Product & Industrial Design 2020
13 November 2020 - 23 November 2021The 38 award-winning projects, ranging from small lifestyle items, innovative home appliances to medical equipment, illustrate the creativity and aesthetic sense of the designers. -
DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2020
12 November 2020 - 23 November 2021Sixteen awardees for 2020 have made refreshing contributions to the creative industries across a range of disciplines. -
Apparel & Accessory Design 2019
22 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Apparel & Accessory Design includes fashion apparel, functional apparel and fashion accessories -
Communication Design 2019 (I)
21 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Communication Design includes identity & branding as well as marketing campaigns -
Communication Design 2019 (II)
20 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Communication Design includes new media, packaging, publications, posters and typography -
Product & Industrial Design 2019 (I)
17 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Product & Industrial Design includes professional & commercial products, information & communications technology products and leisure & entertainment products -
Product & Industrial Design 2019 (II)
16 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Product & Industrial Design includes household appliances as well as homeware -
Environmental Design 2019 (I)
19 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Environmental Design includes home & residential spaces as well as culture, public & exhibition spaces -
Environmental Design 2019 (II)
18 June - 22 November 2020A collection of Environmental Design includes hospitality & leisure spaces, retail & showroom spaces, workspaces, green & sustainable spaces as well as event & stage design -
DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2019
15 June - 22 November 2020A collection introduces 16 awardees of DFA Hong Kong Young Design Talent Award 2019 with their design projects
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