Opulence Stair Vestibule by Reham Ezzeldin

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DI: What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?

RE : a space that acts as a transition for users which should be comfy and for visitors that gives a luxurious impression.

DI: What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?

RE : Achieving and designing an eclectic style that merges beteween classic elegance and modern simplicity.

DI: What are your future plans for this award winning design?

RE : Achieving success globally and studying different cultures. I believe a house is a space that reflects people needs which differ from one culture to another.

DI: How long did it take you to design this particular concept?

RE : It took me a total of 8 weeks after making several trials.

DI: Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?

RE : I chose this style according to my client requirements as I found suitable to fulfill what he needs. It is commissioned for a private residence of client of our design studio.

DI: Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?

RE : My design isn't produced by any other means. Our office will be working on the production of the whole house to come to real life.

DI: What made you design this particular type of work?

RE : My design studio scope of work is to make interior and architecture designs for our clients.

DI: Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?

RE : Definitely my team worked with me on th design

DI: Who is the target customer for his design?

RE : This an interior design for one of our clients and each client receives a unique design of his house according to his requirements and our design concept

DI: What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?

RE : The humongous space was a challenge to create a different small sitting area and putting unique artistic pieces.

DI: How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?

RE : I wanted a name that reflects luxury and wealth

DI: Which design tools did you use when you were working on this project?

RE : First brainstorming and getting some ideas, then making different sketches. Finally we use 3d modeling programs to create realistic photos.

DI: What is the most unique aspect of your design?

RE : Trying to be artistic whether by making a special handrail or adding some artistic pieces

DI: Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?

RE : RZ design studio ( my own studio) actually we did everything in it.

DI: What is the role of technology in this particular design?

RE : Using 3D modeling programs to produce a real image with same materials and lightings

DI: Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?

RE : Design ideas from internet and books to come up with a new idea

DI: What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?

RE : Thinking of each idea technically how it will be executed and the relationship between different materials since it's not only an image

DI: How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?

RE : I heard about the competition and would love to participate in it

DI: What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?

RE : Challenging myself that I should never be satisfied of what I design makes me always eager to design better