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Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners
Echoes of Belongings,  | International Design Awards Winners

Echoes of Belongings

UniversitySavannah College of Art and Design
Lead DesignersIvan H. Kuo
Project LocationNew York City
Prize(s)Gold in Hospitality Interior Design / Night Clubs / Pubs
Entry Description

A reimagined hospitality prototype that combats workplace isolation among Gen Z professionals through intentional design. Set in a former warehouse in NYC, the space blends a front café-bar, courtyard, and speakeasy-style back room. With dim lighting, soft seating, and acoustic comfort, it encourages authentic after-work connections. Rooted in behavioral research, this venue challenges traditional bar design by prioritizing emotional well-being, accessibility, and social engagement.