KUN DESIGN
2026 winner · Asia's Best Firm in Innovative Furniture Design

KUN DESIGN

Asia Architecture Design Awards · Visionary AsiaAsia Awards OrganizationWinners’ Night · 28 May 2027 · Aksra Theatre & Pullman Bangkok King PowerStandard entry closes 25 Feb 2027Asia Architecture Design Awards · Visionary AsiaAsia Awards Organization
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Project name
KUN DESIGN
Country
China
Company name
KUNDESIGN
Project credit
Location: Guangzhou, China Designer / Architect: Qi Kun Manufacturer: KUNDESIGN Stakeholder / Owner: KUNDESIGN

KUNDESIGN is an outdoor furniture design firm founded on the philosophy “By Nature”, reimagining furniture as a medium that connects people, space, and the natural environment. Rooted in Eastern principles of balance, harmony, and coexistence, the firm approaches design as a dialogue between material, human behavior, and context.

Rather than treating furniture as isolated objects, KUNDESIGN develops holistic systems that shape spatial experience across indoor, semi-outdoor, and outdoor environments. Its design methodology integrates traditional craftsmanship - such as woodwork and weaving - with contemporary materials including recyclable aluminum, advanced composites, and weather-resistant textiles. This combination ensures durability, adaptability, and environmental responsibility.

Innovation is embedded in modular thinking and multifunctionality, enabling furniture to evolve with changing user needs and spatial conditions. Products are designed to be flexible, reconfigurable, and applicable across diverse settings, from residential to hospitality and public spaces.

Through continuous material experimentation, prototyping, and global application, KUNDESIGN establishes a design language that is both culturally grounded and internationally relevant. Ultimately, the firm advances outdoor furniture design beyond utility, positioning it as a catalyst for social interaction, emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to nature.