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Young Designer Award 2019: Support a Student With Your Vote
Houzz users get to help choose a winner for this annual student design competition by voting for their favourite
Chiquit Brammall
11 October 2019
Design journalist and freelance editor. Dollhouse architect. Serial renter.
The Young Designer Award will honour its 2019 winner on Friday, October 17. The judges, led by Design Intervention’s Nikki Hunt & Andrea Savage, have evaluated the finalists’ entries. Now, the 11 interior design students from Singapore are hoping that Houzz users can help them win the prize by voting for the most deserving future designer.
Hear from the finalists about their designs here:
Hear from the finalists about their designs here:
Darwisyah Shan (Nanyang Polytechnic)
“The concept behind this design is to create a modern luxury look with enough natural light and earthy wood tones to bring out the feel of nature. With an additional tint of luxurious metal and a spectrum of contrasting fabric colours to convey a relaxing yet not dull interior. Materials used for the whole house includes textured wood laminates with a combination of different variety gloss marble tiles and earthy tones vinyl flooring.”
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“The concept behind this design is to create a modern luxury look with enough natural light and earthy wood tones to bring out the feel of nature. With an additional tint of luxurious metal and a spectrum of contrasting fabric colours to convey a relaxing yet not dull interior. Materials used for the whole house includes textured wood laminates with a combination of different variety gloss marble tiles and earthy tones vinyl flooring.”
See more of Darwisyah Shan‘s designs.
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Dennis Lum (Singapore Institute of Technology)
“This home is designed with the Mid-century modern theme in mind. Living in the tropical climate, this home evokes a sense of serenity through the elements of nature. The main materials used in this home would be the wood, concrete and brass.”
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“This home is designed with the Mid-century modern theme in mind. Living in the tropical climate, this home evokes a sense of serenity through the elements of nature. The main materials used in this home would be the wood, concrete and brass.”
See more of Dennis Lum‘s designs.
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Gareth Seah (National University of Singapore)
“As we enter into a new realm, we uncover a new luxurious space designed and curated with exotic textures and materials, designed from the floors, to the walls and the ceilings. Our eyes are immediately drawn towards the key holy grails of orgasmic visuals, from the natural veins of the marble slab, to the delicately crafted feather wallcoverings, and lastly the mirrored ceilings fusing with the soft-gradient light qualities which transcends to the entire interior space.”
See more of Gareth Seah‘s designs.
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“As we enter into a new realm, we uncover a new luxurious space designed and curated with exotic textures and materials, designed from the floors, to the walls and the ceilings. Our eyes are immediately drawn towards the key holy grails of orgasmic visuals, from the natural veins of the marble slab, to the delicately crafted feather wallcoverings, and lastly the mirrored ceilings fusing with the soft-gradient light qualities which transcends to the entire interior space.”
See more of Gareth Seah‘s designs.
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Tran Hieu Nguyen (Gordon) (Raffles College of Higher Education)
“Aesthetically, the space will take on luxury contemporary style, mixed with Scandinavian style for minimalistic functionality. The colour scheme for this space will be neutral colours, with blue accenting upholstery.to link back to before, biophilic design was chosen to match the need for nature to flow into the interior space.
Spatially, the interior uses the maximum amount of available natural light. Each space will receive direct natural light, when that it not available, it can borrow from adjacent space through means like glass partitions.The choice of material reflects the many aspects of design for this project. Wood is naturally the material of choice for many people and rightfully so, for its many many variety of colour and grain type making it suitable for a large variety of design style and context. For this project, a light ashwood was chosen for its commonplace in Scandinavian style and suitable for biophilic design. To compliment this, a light white marble tile is used for other floor spaces. For the upholstery, a splash of blue fabric is used to accent in the colour scheme of the space as it goes well with the light wood. To finish off the style, bronze trimmings are used where appropriate to give a luxurious twist to the space.”
See more of Tran Hieu Nguyen (Gordon)‘s designs.
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“Aesthetically, the space will take on luxury contemporary style, mixed with Scandinavian style for minimalistic functionality. The colour scheme for this space will be neutral colours, with blue accenting upholstery.to link back to before, biophilic design was chosen to match the need for nature to flow into the interior space.
Spatially, the interior uses the maximum amount of available natural light. Each space will receive direct natural light, when that it not available, it can borrow from adjacent space through means like glass partitions.The choice of material reflects the many aspects of design for this project. Wood is naturally the material of choice for many people and rightfully so, for its many many variety of colour and grain type making it suitable for a large variety of design style and context. For this project, a light ashwood was chosen for its commonplace in Scandinavian style and suitable for biophilic design. To compliment this, a light white marble tile is used for other floor spaces. For the upholstery, a splash of blue fabric is used to accent in the colour scheme of the space as it goes well with the light wood. To finish off the style, bronze trimmings are used where appropriate to give a luxurious twist to the space.”
See more of Tran Hieu Nguyen (Gordon)‘s designs.
Go to the voting page
Johnathan Na Yong Teck (Ngee Ann Polytechnic)
“The design aims to connect nature with infrastructure by introducing nature to indoors while simultaneously introducing indoors to nature. Through exploring the paradox of design, a median is found between two contradicting elements. The introduced greenery serves not only to create a relaxed and happy ambience, it serves to also act as a contrast to the sharpness of the mundane indoors. By introducing indoor elements to the outdoors, it also gives the user an incentive to leave indoors and go out fora breather, livening up the external space. Elements of both indoor and outdoor are combined to complement one another, further synergising the relationship between interior and exterior spaces. Cohesively working together to produce a better experience for the user.”
See more of Johnathan Na Yong Teck‘s designs.
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“The design aims to connect nature with infrastructure by introducing nature to indoors while simultaneously introducing indoors to nature. Through exploring the paradox of design, a median is found between two contradicting elements. The introduced greenery serves not only to create a relaxed and happy ambience, it serves to also act as a contrast to the sharpness of the mundane indoors. By introducing indoor elements to the outdoors, it also gives the user an incentive to leave indoors and go out fora breather, livening up the external space. Elements of both indoor and outdoor are combined to complement one another, further synergising the relationship between interior and exterior spaces. Cohesively working together to produce a better experience for the user.”
See more of Johnathan Na Yong Teck‘s designs.
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Josephine Natasha (NAFA)
“The mood and atmosphere of the space will mimic that of the inspiration (golden moments with family) – the golden hour, emphasising on the brick red and navy blue colour. The colour scheme is also paired up with neutral colours and white to give a sense of contrast and at the same time, familiarness. The presence of the colour white also suggest a bright and clean mood, similar like a blank canvas. Timber is also heavily featured in the project as it plays a huge role in creating a warmth atmosphere. The white and the timber together is known to create a visual aesthetic of modernity and nostalgia at the same time, which in turn reflects upon the design concept.The space focuses on family interactions, therefore the public area is seamless, to allow visual connection, as well as creating a common space for each individuals activities. The dining space is designed as the centre focus, radiating outwards to different programs in the house.
Overall, the design aims to capture the essence of a ‘golden hour’ and translate it across the interiors.”
See more of Josephine Natasha‘s designs.
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“The mood and atmosphere of the space will mimic that of the inspiration (golden moments with family) – the golden hour, emphasising on the brick red and navy blue colour. The colour scheme is also paired up with neutral colours and white to give a sense of contrast and at the same time, familiarness. The presence of the colour white also suggest a bright and clean mood, similar like a blank canvas. Timber is also heavily featured in the project as it plays a huge role in creating a warmth atmosphere. The white and the timber together is known to create a visual aesthetic of modernity and nostalgia at the same time, which in turn reflects upon the design concept.The space focuses on family interactions, therefore the public area is seamless, to allow visual connection, as well as creating a common space for each individuals activities. The dining space is designed as the centre focus, radiating outwards to different programs in the house.
Overall, the design aims to capture the essence of a ‘golden hour’ and translate it across the interiors.”
See more of Josephine Natasha‘s designs.
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Khou Siv Mey (Raffles College of Higher Education)
“The main theme is “contemporary tropical” inspired by sustainable design. Tropical environment involves natural elements, cleanness and openness in terms of spacing, airy interior, and minimalism (less clutter). Tropical design typically integrates with indoor greenery to promote healthy lifestyles, such as purifying the indoor air quality as well as bringing in natural light.”
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“The main theme is “contemporary tropical” inspired by sustainable design. Tropical environment involves natural elements, cleanness and openness in terms of spacing, airy interior, and minimalism (less clutter). Tropical design typically integrates with indoor greenery to promote healthy lifestyles, such as purifying the indoor air quality as well as bringing in natural light.”
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Nadrah Nur Fatin (Singapore Institute of Technology)
“In designing a home for the multi-generational family, one must first consider“what brings about familiarity and comfort to each member of the family without compromising the wants and needs of another?”In my design, I have carefully considered design elements that would appeal to the elderly generation, the middle-aged generation as well as the young children asI believe that they should all feel an equal sense of belonging in the home. Through my design implementations, I want to ensure that this home is somewhere the family can grow together in over the years to come without ever growing out of anything and requiring big changes to be made.The home needs to be versatile and stylish, all while remaining evergreen through potential shifts in design trends. Therefore, I have decided to go with a contemporary theme that would suit the palettes of the middle-aged homeowners as well as their young children, with subtle touches and glimpses of traditional influences through the introduction of chinoiserie inspired elements in the finishes of the home. These traditional touches would bring about a sense of familiarity to the elder members of the family without taking too much away from the contemporary theme of the home, hence creating a middle ground where the old and the new collides.”
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“In designing a home for the multi-generational family, one must first consider“what brings about familiarity and comfort to each member of the family without compromising the wants and needs of another?”In my design, I have carefully considered design elements that would appeal to the elderly generation, the middle-aged generation as well as the young children asI believe that they should all feel an equal sense of belonging in the home. Through my design implementations, I want to ensure that this home is somewhere the family can grow together in over the years to come without ever growing out of anything and requiring big changes to be made.The home needs to be versatile and stylish, all while remaining evergreen through potential shifts in design trends. Therefore, I have decided to go with a contemporary theme that would suit the palettes of the middle-aged homeowners as well as their young children, with subtle touches and glimpses of traditional influences through the introduction of chinoiserie inspired elements in the finishes of the home. These traditional touches would bring about a sense of familiarity to the elder members of the family without taking too much away from the contemporary theme of the home, hence creating a middle ground where the old and the new collides.”
See more of Nadrah Nur Fatin‘s designs.
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Naomi Nobleza (Temasek Polytechnic)
“The main concept of the project is to make the space feel as warm and comfortable as possible. This is done through the use of natural materials such as wood and rattan .Additionally I used natural hues and colour pallets. This us because natural colours are more pleasant to the eyes as we would relate it to nature. Additionally, going with a calming theme would suit a family with young children as it would be a zen area for the children instead of their usual chaotic tendencies. Thus creating their home as a relaxation sanctuary where the whole family can relax and unwind.”
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“The main concept of the project is to make the space feel as warm and comfortable as possible. This is done through the use of natural materials such as wood and rattan .Additionally I used natural hues and colour pallets. This us because natural colours are more pleasant to the eyes as we would relate it to nature. Additionally, going with a calming theme would suit a family with young children as it would be a zen area for the children instead of their usual chaotic tendencies. Thus creating their home as a relaxation sanctuary where the whole family can relax and unwind.”
See more of Naomi Nobleza‘s designs.
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Nur Raudha Binti Soetikno (NAFA)
“The concept ‘accessibility’ focuses on enabling access for people with disabilities, or special needs inclusive to achieve goals of effectivity, efficiency and satisfaction. Creating universal design would make things accessible to all whether they have disability or not.My selection of colours are brown, grey, black and white. The colours in the rooms are neutral whereas in the living room are more to warmth and relaxing colours. The overall aesthetic will reflect contemporary with industrial touches.”
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“The concept ‘accessibility’ focuses on enabling access for people with disabilities, or special needs inclusive to achieve goals of effectivity, efficiency and satisfaction. Creating universal design would make things accessible to all whether they have disability or not.My selection of colours are brown, grey, black and white. The colours in the rooms are neutral whereas in the living room are more to warmth and relaxing colours. The overall aesthetic will reflect contemporary with industrial touches.”
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Tan Kae Ming (Nanyang Polytechnic)
“A home designed to bring cohesion within the space, it consists of two volumes which separate between the activities. The concept is an open living space focuses around natural lighting and traffic circulation.
Materials used are low on saturation. The darker, or rather raw materials, are applied to flat surfaces to provide depth and comparison to the external view, resulting in a spacious outlook. Apertures have been carefully considered and seek to capture views.”
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Read about the Young Designer Award 2018 ceremonies
“A home designed to bring cohesion within the space, it consists of two volumes which separate between the activities. The concept is an open living space focuses around natural lighting and traffic circulation.
Materials used are low on saturation. The darker, or rather raw materials, are applied to flat surfaces to provide depth and comparison to the external view, resulting in a spacious outlook. Apertures have been carefully considered and seek to capture views.”
See more of Tan Kae Ming‘s designs.
Go to the voting page
Read about the Young Designer Award 2018 ceremonies
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