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Riki Watanabe wins Silver at the prestigious A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award with Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge.

Riki Watanabe's groundbreaking Interior sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Interior Space and Exhibition Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge” by Riki Watanabe has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2020, in the highly competitive interior space and exhibition design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge but also emphasizes the influential role of JOKE. in elevating standards within the interior domain.

The visionary behind “Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge” Riki Watanabe, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning interior.

About Bean to Bar Lounge Lounge

An important element of this design was to bring out the appeal of the materials used. The main material used was western red cedar, which is also used in their first store in Japan. As a way of showing the material, Riki Watanabe stacked up a mosaic pattern by piling together pieces one by one like a parquet, making use of the essence of materials uneven colors. Despite using the same materials, by cutting them out, Riki Watanabe was successfully able to vary the expressions depending on the viewing angles.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award honors outstanding design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.

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