X-Space
X-Space is a fire escape window designed for residential rooms where the passageway may be blocked during a fire. The design is a redesign of the window frame with a rotational structure holder made of five parts that interact by mechanical principles. Turning the handle 180 degrees anticlockwise triggers the alarm and notifies firefighters. Opening the window then forms a space outside the wall. A fire resisting shutter hidden in the holder axis is pulled out to isolate fire and smoke while people wait for rescue.
X-Space Window by Du Heli was identified as an exceptional example of communication design by the A' Design Award & Competition. X-Space Window received the Bronze A' Design Award in Social Design in 2017. The A' Social Design Award is an international, jury-voted, fair and ethical design accolade which celebrates exceptional design of community projects, social campaigns, public installations, educational programs, sustainable initiatives, healthcare solutions, inclusive design, cultural interactions and more.
