On May 18, 2024, the ID.Forum event series was held in Hanoi, featuring professional discussions, student design showcases, and the Award Ceremony for the Interior Student Awards (ISA) 2023, co-organized by the Vietnam Interior Design Association (VNIA) and the Vietnam Young Interior Design Community.
The ISA 2023 celebrated the top 10 most outstanding student interior design projects nationwide.
Held annually, the Interior Student Awards (ISA) aims to foster creativity and offer students real-world experience in the field of interior design. This year’s edition brought together a “powerhouse” jury composed of leading architects and designers in Vietnam’s interior design scene. The competition received thousands of graduation projects from 27 universities and colleges nationwide.
After an online voting round with over 10,000 votes and two rigorous judging rounds, the jury selected the most exceptional works.
The First Prize, worth 50 million VND, was awarded to Tran Quoc Khanh from Hanoi Architectural University for his project: Xa Phin Handicraft Product Exhibition Center.
The jury was especially impressed by the project’s creativity, technical execution, and presentation aesthetics—as well as the candidate’s professional and inspiring presentation skills.
The Second Prize, valued at 37 million VND, went to Nguyen Minh Toan for his project: Zannier Lak Lake Resort.
Two Third Prizes of 10 million VND each were awarded to:
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Nguyen Quang Minh with Aquagarden Aquatic Café
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Duong Nhat Quang Dong with Tam Tang Lounge Bar & Eatery
Six Consolation Prizes, each worth 5 million VND, were awarded to:
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Trinh Tu Trinh – Regent Da Nang Hotel – Scientific Multiverse
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Nguyen Vu Bao Tram – Banyan Tree Resort, Lap An Lagoon – Lang Co Bay
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Le Huy Vu – Marriott Hoi An Resort & Spa – Historical Memoirs
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Truong Thanh Quy – 21C Museum Hotel By Mgallery
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Vu Thi Phuong Linh – Kinh Bac Cultural Center
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Dang Tuan Kiet – Nung Sua Restaurant
The People’s Choice Award, worth 10 million VND, went to Duong Nhat Quang Dong for Tam Tang Lounge Bar & Eatery.
In addition to the total prize pool of 150 million VND, one of the ceremony’s highlights was the ISA Trophy, shaped like an “open door”—a powerful symbol representing the award’s purpose: honoring outstanding interior graduation projects and opening doors to new opportunities and a bright future.