Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: 2003 China Interior Design Competition Excellent Works Collection · Public Buildings Chapter

Author: China Institute of Architectural Design, Interior Design
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Publish Date: 2005-03-01
Features: The 2003 "Huanai Huai" China Interior Design Competition, organized by the Interior Design Branch of the China Institute of Architectural Design, is already in its seventh edition. Looking back at the (submitted works) over the past seven years, it can be seen that the trajectory of China's interior design development has been revealed. Through years of design practice and theoretical discussions by a wide range of designers, a shift has occurred from a design approach that emphasized form over substance to one that pays more attention to the (substance) of design; giving greater consideration to functional requirements, crowd flow organization, and the broad scope of the indoor physical environment and cultural taste. Years of relentless effort have led to continuous improvement in our design (level), with works gradually becoming more mature. The competition reflects these changes in the design field in a timely manner. Through post-competition national exhibitions of (submitted works), selected collections of (excellent works), and the issuance of CDs, the results are presented to more designers and the public for observation and exchange. New design concepts are quickly being embraced, leading to an annual improvement in the level of China's interior design. The new works that emerge from this progress, in turn, influence other designers. The competition serves as a powerful driving force in the development of China's interior design. However, many issues still remain before us, such as humanized design, green design, and sustainability. The application of new technologies, the full utilization of natural energy, and the selection of environmentally friendly decorative materials all require designers to think, research, and explore further. Future competitions will also reflect these issues. The scale of the 2003 competition was 1.5 times that of 2002, with over 1,000 participating projects, 1,585 display boards, and a total of 2,457 participants, surpassing any previous edition. The most notable feature of this year's (submitted works) is the narrowing of gaps in design (level) and the gradual fading of regional differences. At the same time, the emergence of new talents has also become a highlight of the competition. Among the winning designers, many new faces of middle-aged and young designers have appeared, indicating that the ranks of interior designers are growing stronger. Now is an era of rising new talents, with a large number of outstanding middle-aged and young designers becoming the backbone of China's interior design. Huanai Group not only sponsored this competition but also, together with the institute, organized designer salons in ten major cities before the competition for promotion and mobilization, playing a significant role in advancing the competition's development. We extend our gratitude for this support. We look forward to the support and participation of all interior designers and believe that future interior design competitions will be even better.