▌ABOUT
The world’s first interior design award dedicated exclusively to "Luxury Stone," exploring top-tier architectural creations that weave together Contemporaneity, Luxury, Aesthetics, and Natural Stone.
"Luxury stone" is neither defined by a single aesthetic nor constrained to a specific design style. Driven by the expansive vision and creative thinking of designers, it realizes humanity’s deep aspiration for beauty—serving as an evocative artwork within a space, flowing through the nuances of daily life, and giving rise to one-of-a-kind natural opulence.
As one of the world's most enduring building materials, natural stone has experienced a global renaissance in high-end design. Beyond its structural function, luxury stone has evolved into an object of appreciation and collection, elevating residential spaces into diverse expressions of living art. Rooted in Taiwan’s inclusive cultural heritage, the dynamic interplay of diverse styles and design philosophies continuously enriches the presentation of aesthetics in everyday living.
▌AWARD TIMELINE
Submission Period | June 15 – July 31
Online Preliminary Selection | August 10 – August 23
Online Final Selection | August 24 – August 30
Awards Ceremony | November 6 at Humble House Taipei
▌ELIGIBILITY
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Open to interior design professionals participating as individuals or team entities.
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Property owners may submit entries on behalf of design firms with prior written consent.
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Submitted entries must be completed and realized projects constructed within the last 5 years (2021–2026).
▌REGISTRATION & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
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Entry Fee: Free of charge.
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Submission Limit: Maximum of three (3) entries per participant.
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Project Scope: Entries must belong to the field of "Interior Design," including but not limited to residential, commercial, and public spaces.
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Material Requirement: Projects must prominently feature genuine natural stone elements. Brand selection is unrestricted. (Sintered stone, porcelain tiles, engineered stone, and other stone-imitation products are permitted within the project but will not be included in the scoring criteria.)
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Privacy & Confidentiality: To respect owner privacy in bespoke private residences, sensitive details such as client names and exact project locations may remain undisclosed.
▌ONLINE SUBMISSION SPECIFICATIONS
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Registration Form: Complete all basic information (up to four (4) designers may be registered per entry).
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Project Imagery: Submit up to 12 project photos, which must include one (1) standalone floor plan. Photos must not contain company/designer names, logos, or watermarks.
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File format: .jpg | Resolution: 300 dpi | File size: Max 2MB per image.
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Design Description:
- Chinese description: Up to 300 words.
- English description: No word limit.
- Must elaborate on the concept and application of natural stone within the project.
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File Naming Convention: ProjectName_ImageNumber (e.g., ResidenceChen_1).
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Multiple Entries: Separate email submissions are required for participants submitting more than one project.
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Submission Method: Download the "2026 Luxury Stone Awards Application Form & Personal Data Collection Consent Form" and email the completed package to: luxurystoneawards@chenhowmarble.com.
▌AWARDS & EVALUATION CRITERIA
奢石獎 Luxury Stone Award
Selected from all shortlisted entries. (Total Winners: 8 projects)
奢石年度大獎 Luxury Stone Grand Prix
The highest honor, selected exclusively from the 8 Luxury Stone Award winners. (Total Winners: 1 project)
奢石新銳獎 Emerging Talent Award
Encouraging a new generation of design talent to explore and integrate natural luxury stone into spatial aesthetics.(Total Winners: 2 projects)
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Lead designer must be under 40 years of age.
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Lead designer must not have previously won a Luxury Stone Award.
奢石代表之作 Iconic Stone Selection
Three international quarry owners are invited to evaluate projects featuring specific signature stone varieties and select the work that best captures the essence, character, and material value of each respective stone type.
(Total Winners: 3 projects — 1 for each featured stone variety)
Evaluation Criteria
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Beauty of Natural Stone (40%): Stone execution, material selection, and application planning.
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Beauty of Space (30%): Sense of spatial scale, luxury, and atmosphere.
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Artistic Expression (30%): Uniqueness, artistic value, and aesthetic appreciation.
▌WINNER BENEFITS & HONORS
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Exclusive Publication: All winning projects will be featured in the official Luxury Stone Awards Special Edition, published in collaboration with Prestige Taiwan. The special edition will highlight designer concepts, luxury stone application highlights, and the contemporary high-end spatial aesthetic landscape.
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Trophy: Winners will be awarded a commemorative Luxury Stone trophy at the ceremony.
▌TERMS & CONDITIONS
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Publication Requirements: Upon selection, winning entrants must provide full high-resolution project photography (minimum 10MB per image, 300 dpi) for inclusion in the official publication.
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Authenticity & IP Rights: Entries involving identity theft, plagiarism, or copyright infringement will be disqualified, and the entrant will be held legally liable.
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Media & Promotional Usage: Winners agree to grant the organizer non-exclusive rights to utilize submitted works for archiving, promotion, exhibitions, publications, seminars, and marketing without royalties or further compensation.
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Trophy Engraving: Engraving details on trophies will strictly follow the information supplied in the official registration form.
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Jury Decision: Submission of an entry constitutes acceptance of the evaluation rules and the final decision of the judging panel.
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Organizer Rights: All participants are deemed to have read and agreed to all regulations outlined in this prospectus. The organizer reserves the right to final interpretation, modification, amendment, or cancellation of the event, with official announcements made on the website.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Executive Officer
Kyle
0972-716282
Event Liaison
Irene
0912-696628 / 04-23356336 #24
Submission Email
luxurystoneawards@chenhowmarble.com