{"id":45077,"date":"2026-06-18T11:39:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.prnasia.com\/story\/archive\/4986065_AE86065_0"},"modified":"2026-06-18T11:39:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T11:39:00","slug":"american-standard-design-award-2026-celebrates-apac-student-designers-for-inspiring-everyday-living-in-multigenerational-bathrooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transmediavictoria.net.au\/?p=45077","title":{"rendered":"American Standard Design Award 2026 Celebrates APAC Student Designers for ‘Inspiring Everyday Living’ in Multigenerational Bathrooms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The next generation of designers showcase purposeful and innovative solutions for the modern home.<\/p>\n

MANILA, Philippines<\/span>, June 18, 2026<\/span> \/PRNewswire\/ — American Standard, an industry leader in bathroom solutions and part of LIXIL, announced the Asia-Pacific (APAC) Grand Prize winner for the fourth edition of the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) 2026. The final round of the competition saw first-placed national winners from across the APAC region showcasing multigenerational bathroom designs with fresh perspectives that embodies the theme of ‘Inspiring Everyday Living.’<\/p>\n

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The competition theme challenged future designers to thoughtfully rethink how residential bathrooms of the future can adapt to shifting everyday living needs. This focus on evolving everyday living inspired strong participation from emerging designers, attracting over 2000 registrants from six countries across the Asia-Pacific region. Entries were judged and advanced through national and regional competition rounds, by a panel of over 20 experts from the architecture, design and sanitary ware industry.<\/p>\n

The ASDA Exhibition and Awarding Ceremony, held at the Ayala Museum in Manila, Philippines, brought together the APAC finalists and esteemed judges. As the major highlight, a dedicated exhibition of the winning entries gave guests the exclusive opportunity to view and explore the innovative concepts firsthand. The national winners were immersed in a holistic learning experience by participating in curated cultural heritage and architecture tours, networking with industry pioneers, and attending the exclusive ASDA MasterClass led by Cathy Saldana, Principal and Managing Director of PDP Architects, alongside other esteemed ASDA judges\u2014all underscoring a shared commitment to mentorship and shaping the future of the design industry.<\/p>\n

Patricia Danielle Malijan<\/b>, an undergraduate design student from De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (Taft) in the Philippines, emerged as the ASDA 2026 APAC Grand Prize Winner with the exceptional entry titled "The Humble Home: Quiet Simplicity<\/a>". Inspired by Filipino multi-generational family living, her project utilized thoughtful, intuitive zoning to allow simultaneous use and ease of movement for all age groups. The layout seamlessly integrates essential American Standard solutions\u2014including the EasySet auto temperature mixer\u2014to deliver an inclusive space centered around safety, fluid movement, and everyday ease."<\/p>\n

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ASDA 2026 APAC Grand Prize Winning Entry_The Humble Home Quiet Simplicity<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Sharing her personal journey, Patricia Danielle Malijan stated, "I’m incredibly honored to win the ASDA 2026 APAC Grand Prize, with the incredible support of my ASDA mentors, family, and friends around me. I was inspired to design ‘The Humble Home’ with the American Standard range to create a space for the entire family, from young to old, to enjoy their bathroom me-time in dignity, safety, and convenience. The competition has been personally meaningful as the design process taught me to think out of the box, be persistent and adaptable, and articulate how design relates to real life."<\/i><\/p>\n

Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader, LIXIL Global Design, Asia, <\/b>commented, "The ASDA continues to impress the judging panel with the caliber and breadth of regional talent applying their perspectives, to inspire everyday living. We congratulate all the ASDA 2026 winners and finalists, who thoughtfully balanced macro trends like urbanization and well-being with real-life constraints. Their entries demonstrated how to address local customs and sensitivities while embracing inclusiveness to ensure a special sense of belonging for everyone in the household\u2014concretely bringing our belief in life, love, and home to reality. We are proud to support an enriching experience for all ASDA winners and participants through four editions of the ASDA, and look forward to further elevating lifestyles through design." <\/i><\/p>\n

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National Winners at the American Standard Design Awards 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The ASDA 2026 regional finalists and first-placed National Winners<\/a> are:<\/p>\n