The prestigious American Standard Design Award Philippines recognized the creativity of young Filipino visionaries in developing safe and ergonomic multi-generational residential bathrooms.
LIXIL, makers of pioneering water and housing products across the globe, initiated the competition.
Themed A Home to Love, A Space for Everyone, the competition challenged emerging talents to transform a six-to-seven-square-meter toilet and bath into a haven to recharge and rejuvenate for families with elderlies, parents and children.
Specially conceptualized for those in high-mass housing, shared and multi-use areas served as an integral part of the equation. The entries were meticulously evaluated based on the following criteria: purposeful design, inviting style, originality and feasibility in mind.
Inspired by the warmth of close family ties typical among Asian homes, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB) Interior Design student Aevan Georgeline de Jesus clinched the Top Award for her 360-degree layout entitled THE GRID.
Nestled at the center of the house, the winning proposal ensured interactions without disrupting functionality. Each area was strategically separated so users can multitask simultaneously, including the use of the shower, sink, toilet, vanity and laundry. THE GRID, which resonates regional themes and colors, featured a reminder board to facilitate activities in and out of the home.
“Designing for families required more than just patterning their needs and making spaces functional — the initiated interaction, opportunity for personalization and warmth made THE GRID an ideal space where the bathroom is reinvented without stripping away the chance to grow as a family,” de Jesus explained.
De Jesus will represent the Philippines at the regional stage and will compete against the national winners from Singapore, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand, and India.
University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur Architecture student Apryl Precious Gem Estavillo finished second place.
