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 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 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.”
Bonalos’ 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.
“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,” said Antoine Besseyre Des Horts, leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia.
The ASDA 2024 regional finalists and first place national winners are: Ricardo Noel Bonalos, APAC Grand Prize Winner / Philippines National Winner from University of Santo Tomas; Davy Sophonn, Cambodia National Winner from Kirirom Institute of Technology; Luist Yansen, Indonesia National Winner from Tarumanagara University; Podsatorn Keela, Thailand National Winner from Khon Kaen University; Mai Hí Víµ, Viet Nam National Winner from Danang Architecture University and; Minh Chau Nguyen, Australia & New Zealand winner from Deakin University.
Each national winner won a cash prize of $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 $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.
