The recent Creative Colour Awards (CCA) and AYDA Awards events, culminating in the inspiring AYDA International Finals in Chennai, showcased innovative projects that pushed boundaries and celebrated the transformative power of design.
Award-Winning Designs
Architectural Category: Lim Jeng Ying from Malaysia clinched the award with ‘River Reverie,’ a project that beautifully merged sustainable architecture with the concept of imperfection. The project focused on revitalising Sungai Petani’s old town by reconstructing its cultural ecology and strengthening its sense of place, drawing inspiration from the harmonious merging of ecosystems in ecotones.
Interior Design Category: Alifiah Azzahrah from Indonesia secured the Designer of the Year award for ‘Payabo House; Scavenger House,’ This impactful project provides an indoor workspace for scavengers in the Sumba Opu Fort area of Makassar, aiming to enhance the quality of life and uplift the profession of plastic collecting. The design cleverly incorporates over 600 recycled plastic bottles, not only as functional elements like partitions and chairs but also as a symbolic representation of the space’s identity. The innovative use of recycled materials also reduces costs, making the project sustainable. The ‘Payabo House’ is a testament to the power of design to create positive change and improve lives.
Creative Colour Awards: A Palette of Purposeful Projects
Malaysian firm TKCA Architect shone brightly at the Creative Colour Awards, winning three awards for their exceptional use of colour in two remarkable projects:
- SAMA Square: This lifestyle-centric commercial development in Kuala Lumpur won the Grand Prix Winner and Best in Corporate and Commercial Exterior for its purposeful use of colour to delineate zones and create a vibrant atmosphere.
- SkyBlox: The Best Residential Exterior award recognised this innovative co-living project. Its striking colour palette of yellow, dark grey and light grey adds visual depth and creates eye-catching focal points.
Interior Design: Where Colour Meets Function
The Creative Colour Awards also celebrated outstanding interior design projects that masterfully utilise colour to create captivating and functional spaces:
- Best In Corporate And Commercial Interior: Auterra, a wine retail and tasting space in Singapore designed by Wynk Collaborative, claimed the top spot. The designers used deep red tones on sinuous curves to evoke the allure and flavours of wine, creating an intimate and atmospheric ambience. The clever use of light and shadow adds a temporal quality to the space, enhancing the overall sensory experience.
- Best In Residential Interior: Onimaru House, a courtyard-style house in Japan designed by Nico Design Studio, was recognised for its innovative use of colour to connect the interior and exterior spaces. The house features a purplish-brown stucco finish that complements the surrounding greenery. At the same time, the interior showcases a vibrant array of colours that create a sense of visual connection and harmony. The use of colour in the windows and interior walls allows occupants to enjoy the changing colours throughout the day, further enhancing the connection to the natural world.
Unforgettable moments! Everyone’s on their feet at the finale ceremony.
Relive the Magic
These events showcased the passion and dedication of talented designers who push boundaries and utilise their skills to create a better world. Watch the highlight video to experience the excitement, creativity, and inspiration that filled these events.
