One of the leading manufacturers of water and housing products, LIXIL, has announced that the Leader of LIXIL Global Design, Antoine Besseyre des Horts has been recognized as a recipient of the A&D 40 under 40 2021 Awards.
The A&D awards launched in 2006, recognizes and celebrates some of the most innovative and efficient projects by both local and overseas practices, and are a benchmark for excellence in both architecture and interior design within Greater China and beyond.
Antoine Besseyre des Horts, leader of an international team at LIXIL, and an award-winning designer who follows a holistic approach to design provides creative direction to translate LIXIL’s portfolio brands American Standard, GROHE, and INAX brand strategies into culturally relevant consumer experiences for the Asia Pacific and Greater China markets.
Antoine Besseyre des Horts, Leader of LIXIL Global Design, Asia says, “As one of Asia’s leading architecture and interior design awards, it is an honor to be awarded the 40 under 40 Awards by A&D. This award is a true recognition of my commitment to adding value to society through the creation of solutions that truly enhance people’s daily lives and to providing inspiration to the designers I mentor and interact with.”
LIXIL adopts a consumer-centric design approach by putting users at the heart of the business and undergoing a design-led transformation. Antoine Besseyre des Horts has worked on several key projects for LIXIL’s portfolio brands that combine user-centric design with an entrepreneurial, co-creative mindset to deliver life-enhancing experiences for users. LIXIL’s design philosophies include solving real-life challenges with world-leading technology and innovation.
Antoine Besseyre des Horts has designed across different categories and brands, and his products have been recognized globally and received over 75 design awards from some of the most prestigious competitions such as the Red Dot Design Award, iF Design Award, Good Design Award (Japan), The Good Design Awards (USA), Interior Innovation Award, Iconic Awards, and Design for Asia Awards.