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An Cuong Interior Design Award
AN CUONG
INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD
2023
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD (IDA) is an interior design award aimed at new design and construction solutions, flexible application, updating material trends in the furniture industry and promoting the spirit of sustainability in daily living spaces: living room, common room, bedroom, kitchen, dining room ... For the purpose of connecting, finding, developing and honoring young and talented architects and interior designers in Vietnam.

With the experience of organizing through two seasons, An Cuong IDA – season 3 with the inheritance from the accumulation of past seasons and received the attention of press media units in addition to companion media units such as BCI Central, Saigon Economic Times, Furniture, Beautiful House, Architectural Magazine, FBNC... will definitely make a splash for this season. An Cuong believes that it will develop the award to become a sustainable award in the furniture industry.
The winning projects at An Cuong IDA will be put into practical application as well as competed in larger international arenas.
Invested organizational costs and prizes up to more than 2 billion VND, of which the First Prize will receive 100 million VND in cash from An Cuong and more than 50 million VND converted into vouchers and gifts from co-sponsors such as Malloca, AConcept, Imundex, Hettich, Schneider...
REDEFINING HOME
CONTESTANTS
Students are studying Architecture & Interior Architecture at universities, institutes, colleges nationwide (free age)
- Architects, interior designers or freelance designers (<=30 years old)
- Form: individual or group (no more than 4 people in 1 group).
Each individual can only choose 1 of 2 forms of competition.
Each individual or group can only submit 1 single test. In case of participating in more than 1 entries, the Organizing Committee (Organizer) stipulates that the following submitted exam is invalid
SUBJECT
Candidates choose architectural documents, 1 residential project (apartment, duplex, penthouse, dualkey) with an area of at least 70m2, maximum 150m2 (Built-up Area), with all basic drawings such as premises, architectural density, interior section.
REGULATION
Contestants use products belonging to An Cuong Wood's ecosystem in interior space designs. An Cuong Wood, Cabinet Pro, AConcept Loose Furniture, Malloca Premium Kitchen Equipment, Dining Tables & Chairs, Hettich / Imundex Furniture Accessories, Smarthome - Schneider.
Design documents can be taken from reality or candidates can sketch their own depending on the project idea:
Scan QR code to get design profile file and 3D image in An Cuong IDA library

CONTEST ROADMAP
RULES OF SUBMISSIONS
1. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Candidates or groups of candidates fill in the registration form. Each individual can only register for the contest in 1 of 2 forms (individual or group)
2. QUALIFYING SUBMISSIONS
(1) NARRATION (WORD/PDF)
(2) LAYOUT (PAGINATION ON UP TO 2 A1 SIZE COPIES)
(See details at "Test specifications")
Eligible entries are entries that fulfill the required components. The Organizing Committee will censor the content, calculate the copyright of the entries. If during the contest process, the Organizer detects copyright infringement, such entry will be disqualified at the time of detection.
Entries to the Top 20 and Top 10 are posted on An Cuong's website and media channels as well as media sponsors. The semi-finalists and finalists will add their respective submissions for each round as notified by the Organizing Committee at the time of announcing the list of each round.
Entries must conform to fine customs and customs, without uncivilized images and language, violent content, or propagation of political ideas. The content of the contest is personal, not copied from any source, does not violate copyright, intellectual property rights and any other rights prescribed by law of any 3rd party and has never been contested in another contest.
Evaluation criteria
- 1
DESIGN IDEAS (25%)
• Identify clear, creative project ideas.
• Provide appropriate, effective solutions for designs.
• Express creativity, originality and look to the future with the integration of new technologies and materials.
- 2
AESTHETICS (25%)
• The design is aesthetically pleasing, in line with cultural and social aspects.
• Create places: Create impressive spaces, increase interactivity, fun through the use of space.
- 3
IMPRESSIVE SPACE SOLUTIONS (25%)
• Spatial layout: suitable for specific contexts, reasonable spatial organization, focusing on anthropometric principles, ergonomics, design principles.
• Functionality: Purpose-built design creates positive change for users and the community.
• Design impact: Demonstrates a significant impact on contemporary life and living environments; has strong social values and significance; actively contribute to the progress of society as a whole.
• Practicality: The design is appropriate taking into account the materials and technologies available on the market today and the economic efficiency
- 4
PRODUCT APPLICATION OF AN CUONG WOOD AND COMPANION BRAND (25%)
• Demonstrate the ability to use innovative, impressive materials.
• Demonstrate the ability to balance materials, colors, lighting and interior items in spaces.
• Demonstrate solutions to optimize construction costs and operate well.
Information
Jury

Mr Le Long Vinh
- Deputy Head of Interior Design Major, Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, Van Lang University.
- Master's degree in Art Theory and History, specializing in Fine Arts.
- Doctoral candidate pursuing a PhD in Fine Arts at Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts.

Mr Hoang Le Duy
- Deputy Head of Industrial Arts Department, Head of Interior Design Major - Ton Duc Thang University.
- PhD in Architectural Heritage Conservation, Silpakorn University, Thailand.
- Founder and CEO - NetVeViet Co., Ltd - Homecare Center.
- Specialist in designing civil, commercial and community projects.

Ms Dang Nguyen Thi Hong Tuyet
- Head of Interior Design Major, Faculty of Architecture - Fine Arts, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology (HUTECH).
- Master's degree in Fine Arts from Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts.
- Specializes in designing high-end office spaces and residential buildings in Vietnam.

Mr Nguyen Huu Vinh
Deputy Head of Interior Design Department - Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture.

Mr Julien Smith
- Co-founder of SSA – Architects.
- Created in 2010, the company is engaged in Architecture, Interior Design and Furniture Design.
- The project scale varies with a style “Contemporary Tropical-Modern” mixed with a touch of tradition and local identity.
- SSA Architects is present in Vietnam and Thailand with office located respectively in Ho Chi Minh City and Koh Samui Island.

Ms Nguyen Le Bach Duong
- Director of Export Projects, An Cuong Wood Joint Stock Company.
- Expert consultant with over 14 years of experience in the industrial wood sector, particularly in collaborating with real estate developers to incorporate An Cuong wood furniture into projects, as well as working with multinational retail groups for exporting and introducing An Cuong products to international markets.
Total prize value
contest over 400,000,000 VNĐ

1 First prize:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: VND 100,000,000
Malloca Voucher: VND 20,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 20,000,000
Total prize value: VND 140,000,0001 Second prize:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: 50,000,000 VND
Malloca Voucher: VND 15,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 15,000,000
Total prize value: VND 80,000,0001 Third prize:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: 30,000,000 VND
Malloca Voucher: VND 10,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 10,000,000
Total prize value: VND 50,000,0007 Consolation Prizes:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: VND 10,000,000
Malloca voucher: VND 5,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 5,000,000
Total prize value: VND 20,000,0001 Impressive Design Award:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: 5,000,000 VND
Malloca Voucher: VND 3,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 3,000,000
Total prize value: VND 11,0000,000(Secondary prize received in parallel with main prize)
1 Teamwork Award:
Merits & Cups of Honor
AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
Currently: 5,000,000 VND
Malloca Voucher: VND 3,000,000
AConcept voucher: VND 3,000,000
Total prize value: VND 11,0000,000(Secondary prize received in parallel with main prize)
Note:
• The prize value is inclusive of PIT
• The winners are responsible for deducting & paying personal income tax in accordance with Vietnamese law.
Truyền thông
Q&A
TOP 10 AN CƯỜNG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2021 - 2022
An Cuong Interior Design Award 2023 Press Conference
(TP. HCMC) On April 15, 2023, at New World Saigon Hotel, An Cuong Wood Joint Stock Company (ACG) held a press conference to officially launch the An Cuong Interior Design Award 2023 (An Cuong IDA 2023). First held in 2021, up to now, An Cuong IDA Interior Design Award has created a certain resonance and prestige for all architectural and interior design students nationwide as well as the talented young design community.
An Cuong IDA 2023 with the theme "REDEFINING HOME" aims to create a great opportunity for talented young designers, interior - architecture students to showcase their creativity to "Redefine the house - Home or living space" in a unique way about design ideas, Optimizing living space as well as achieving high value in aesthetics and finally applying new materials and new sustainable solutions.
With the theme "REDEFINING HOME", contestants participating in An Cuong IDA 2023 will choose an architectural profile as 1 residential building (apartment, duplex, penthouse, dualkey) with an area of at least 70m2, maximum 150m2, with full basic drawings such as premises, architectural density, interior section.
In addition, in the press conference, there was also a seminar with the topic "Solutions for material application in design" with the coordination of Mr. Nguyen Huu Vinh - member of the Jury Board and the following speakers:
- Mr. Le Long Vinh - Deputy Head of Interior Design Department, Faculty of Fine Arts & Design, Van Lang University;
- Mr. Pham Tri Dung - General Director of Vicostone
- Mr. Nguyen Quoc Thong - Founder of C.space - Design Complex, Chairman of Cara Lighting Solutions Company
- Mr. Le Anh Tuan - Founder of VietCG
- Ms. Nguyen Le Bach Duong - Director of An Cuong Wood Export & Project Division
With the experience of organizing through two seasons, An Cuong IDA 2023 not only inherits the success of previous seasons but also receives the attention of media units such as: BCI Central, Saigon Economic Times, Architecture Magazine - Vietnam Association of Architects, Furniture Magazine, Nha Beautiful Magazine, Architecture & Life Magazine, FBNC Television, Viet CG.... The contest is expected to become a sustainable award in Vietnam's furniture industry.
In particular, the composition of the jury this year's contest has changed compared to the previous 2 seasons when she received the companionship of the Master, She is currently the Head and Deputy Head of the Interior Design Department of prestigious universities such as: University of Architecture, Van Lang University, Ton Duc Thang University, Hutech University,... contributing to bringing a new breeze to An Cuong IDA 2023.
Along with the press conference event to launch An Cuong IDA 2023, the organizers have officially opened the registration portal as well as announced all contest information at the website: https://ida.ancuong.com/
ABOUT AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD (AN CUONG IDA)
An Cuong Interior Design Award is an annual award of An Cuong Wood Joint Stock Company in many different fields such as architecture, interior, creating motifs on new materials ..., aiming to connect, develop and honor talented young architects and interior designers in Vietnam.
An Cuong Interior Design Award is also an opportunity to encourage creative designs and promote innovation in the field of interior design. We can see new ideas, new design styles as well as new materials, new solutions used and creatively applied to the interior space. This is very important in developing the interior design industry and helping consumers have more diverse and suitable options for their lifestyle.
IDA 2021 - the 1st season made an impressive debut with the theme "Story - Telling through your space".
IDA 2022 - the 2nd season was successfully held with the theme "Shophouse – When Dream and Life Become Home".
THE PRESS CONFERENCE EVENT AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023
TOP 21 AN CUONG INTERIOR DESIGN AWARD 2023 SEMIFINALISTS
On September 6th, at C.space Design Complex, the Preliminary Round of the An Cuong Interior Design Award 2023 - Season 3 took place. During this phase, the Jury also identified promising candidates to advance to the Semi-finals of this year's competition.
Over the course of nearly 5 months since the competition was announced on April 15th, the official website www.ida.ancuong.com received impressive statistics:
- Total viewers: 26,369
- Interactions on the page: 93,044
In addition to these numbers, the hotline received hundreds of inquiries from participants across the country, including students, freelancers, and young designers.
The theme of this year's competition, "Redefining Home," while not entirely new, still challenges us to reconsider the definition of our own homes. What is a home? It's where all storms stay outside the door, where life begins, and love never ends. It's where you nurture dreams and aspirations. In this year's competition, we join together to explore new definitions of home.
Over nearly 5 months, the An Cuong Interior Design Award 2023 - Season 3 received incredibly creative and exciting ideas that redefined the concept of "Home" in entirely new ways. With nearly 300 participants submitting individual and group entries, it's evident that there is significant interest in this year's competition.
The Preliminary Round was attended by Mr. Nguỵ Thanh Vĩ - Head of the Organizing Committee, along with the Jury members, including Mr. Lê Long Vĩnh, Mr. Nguyễn Hữu Vinh, Mr. Hoàng Lê Duy, and Ms. Đặng Nguyễn Thị Hồng Tuyết. After a challenging day of careful consideration and selection, the Jury had highly positive evaluations for this year's competition. Some projects showed innovative and practical potential for future real-world applications.
According to the competition regulations, 20 entries will advance to the Semi-finals. However, due to the dedication and meticulous work of the participants, the Jury faced difficulties in determining the scores this year. With only a very small difference in scores between entries, 21 projects were chosen to advance to the Semi-finals of this year's competition.
We are confident that with the announcement of these 21 project titles, participants will recognize their own entries. We will be contacting you via email and phone to provide instructions for submitting your projects for the Semi-finals. Congratulations once again to all of you!