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THE INTERNATIONAL INTERIOR & PRODUCT DESIGN AWARDS

WINNERS BROCHURE

WORLD INTERIORS NEWS AWARDS 2017 What a stellar event this year’s WIN Awards gala evening was. The breathtaking backdrop of one of London’s most celebrated new venues, Somerset House; the gathering together from around the globe of interior design and architecture’s leading lights; the palpable excitement as one by one our amazing winners were announced... To achieve a WIN Award, or to have your project or product shortlisted, is no mean feat. Not only is the competition extremely stiff; our eminent and discerning judges are looking for only the very best designs in each category. Success is not easily won and means all the more for it. We hope that your Award will speak volumes to your clients and prospects, and will help create many new and exciting opportunities for your practice. The WIN Awards 2018 are now open for entries. Could it be you back up on stage next year? In the meantime, please accept our warmest congratulations. The WIN Awards Team

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Ben Adams Founder Ben Adams Architects

Colin Ball Director BDP Lighting

Oona Bannon Creative Director Pinch Design

Renato Benedetti Founder Benedetti Architects

Sean Dare Founder Dare Studio

James Eden PR & Marketing Executive The ROMO Group

Ray Ehscheid Director of Client Services for Retail and Financial Services AI Interior Architects

José Esteves de Matos Director De Matos Ryan

Lucy Goddard Creative Director NoChintz

Adam Greco Senior Interior Designer SoHo House Group

Jane Greenwood Principal Kostow Greenwood Architects

Rabih Hage Founder Rabih Hage

Lee Hallman Head of Design Qatari Diar

Paul Hanegraaf Creative Navigator Milligan Developments

Tim Hardingham Design Director Realys

Harriet Harriss Senior Tutor Royal College of Art, London

Dara Huang Founder Design Haus Liberty

Billy Ip Principal and Retail Design Leader Woods Bagot

Christopher Jenner Founder Christopher Jenner

Stephen Jones Director Woods Bagot

Kyriakos Katsaros Principal Studio C102

Ben Kelly Founder Ben Kelly Design

George Khachfe CEO Poliform

Simon Kincaid Director Conran & Partners

Juliet Kinsman Journalist

Neil Knowles Design Director Elektra Lighting

Jane Lawrence Design Consultant Knight Dragon Developments

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Alix Lawson Managing Director Lawson Robb

Nick Leith-Smith Founder Nick Leith-Smith

Todd-Avery Lenehan Founder TAL Studio

Richard Leyens Vice President Commercial Strategy Swarovski

Rowan Lodge Head of Retail Design & Development Aesop

Elizabeth Lowrey Director Elkus Manfredi Architects

Vasiliki Malakasi Associate Director GIA Equation

Katy Marks Director Citizens Design Bureau

Michael Marriott Founder Michael Marriott

Simon Mitchell Co-Founder Sybarite Architects

David Morris Creative Director Studio Proof

Fiona Naylor Founding Partner Johnson Naylor

Lyndon Neri Founding Partner Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

Tina Norden Director Conran & Partners

Lee Penson Founder Penson

Perparim Rama Group CEO and Founding Director 4M

Lindsay Roth Design Director Gensler

James Soane Director Project Orange

Ian Stanton Sales and Marketing Director iGuzzini

Kate Stirling Director Meyer Davis Studio

Elly Ward Royal College of Art, London

Louise Wicksteed Creative Director & Partner 1508 London

Benedict Wilhelm Creative Director Benedict Wilhelm Design

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WINNER BARS WESTLIGHT STUDIO MUNGE Located in the heart of fashionable Williamsburg, Westlight is the 22nd-floor rooftop bar of a trendy newly built hotel featuring sweeping views of New York City. Catering to international travelers and local urbanites, Westlight’s glowing interiors celebrates the spectacular open vistas over Manhattan while inviting the guest to relax and enjoy each other’s company in a modernized industrial décor. The design is respectful of the past through materiality and craftsmanship yet proactive in shaping the future of Brooklyn through thought-provoking form and function, this rooftop bar is a bold yet graceful design statement. It challenges stereotypes and successfully represents a new generation of thinking.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS ‘This bar is ultra-cool. The past meets the future in a sophisticated reality. Its intelligently layered decadence maximizes the breath taking city views and incorporates industrial chic in a warm and familiar way.’

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SHORTLISTED BARS

THE WAITING ROOM, CROWN TOWNER PERTH BATES SMART

PAINE SI VIN (BREAD & WINE) CORVIN CRISTIAN

EL MAMA Y LA PAPA RESTAURANT AND COCKTAIL BAR EL EQUIPO CREATIVO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Elegant and distinct to Perth, we loved how the interiors flowed and evoked the rich colours of Western Australia’s natural landscape with an extraordinary warmth and romance. Inspired dappled lighting effects and come-hither furniture along with high-end fittings that exemplify artisanal craftsmanship. I especially loved those showstopping bespoke pastel-toned chandeliers made from delicate metal chains: pure wow.

Paine Si Vin captures a lightness of being through the use of a simple, and pure material palette. Light plays so elegantly off of the bar’s triple height space and arcade of creamy shades. Fresh and warm, it gives the impression that you’re enveloped in white chocolate.

M&G CAFE AND BAR, THE GOLD STAR COAST LUCHETTI KRELLE

D-FORCE REPUBLIC METROPOLIS ARCHITECTURE JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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This space takes it cue (excuse the pun) from the game of pool. It is an expression of the different stages of the game; from the static arrangement of the balls in a triangle at the start of the game to the speed of the ball as it bounces off the cushions, theses dynamics are expressed through the use of angles, reflective materials and rhomboid forms. It is rare to find a space where the narrative is so clear.

What fun and what a fantastic use of colour! To me, this recalled the cheekiness, decadence and nostalgia of a jar full of sugar-dusted strawberry bonbons. This is a theatre for the senses, throwing ‘60s Pop culture together with Verner Panton, Art Deco lushness and an ode to Roald Dahl. It is exactly the sort of space I want to find myself in on a Saturday night.

Set within a resort complex, this Parisian inspired café is elegant contemporary interpretation. On one level the design is complex, on another the design details and palette of materials are understated and there is a clear design rhythm and language. Very sophisticated.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS A colourful blending of Catalonian and Brazilian aesthetics, edited in an expert manner to create a refined and stylish space that works well at any time of day and which offers a wide range of seating options to suit all moods. The use of layering creates an array of stages for social activity adding further dynamism to the venue.

BON BON BAR SPIK STUDIOS

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WINNER CAFÉS MOBY 3143 GOLDEN Previously a local institution, GOLDEN set out to reinvent the space to invite the locals to reconnect. The client’s brief was to create a new “destination” in Armadale that featured a warm, inviting and friendly interior. The overall floor plan was designed to utilise the masses of external space and making sure it contributed to an all- year-round dining experience. Drawing inspiration from the existing architecture, a 70s Tuscan vibe was created using dusty ochre rendered walls and ceilings and bold colour- blocking. The exterior was painted in a contemporary warm grey to rebrand the existing building and create a new fresh identity.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS This project is a beautiful balance of detail precision with a restrained confidence that doesn’t shout too loud or try too hard. The white metalwork against rich blue with glowing dusky pink walls creates a rich but relaxed café ambience.

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SHORTLISTED CAFÉS

HIGHER GROUND DESIGN OFFICE

THE PENNY DROP GOLDEN

KING GEORGE CAFE KING GEORGE MAD CREATIVE AGENCY

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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The vertical use of space creates such interest and intimacy in what would otherwise feel like a very stark building. The use of planting and colour blocking against a sea of both tactile and robust materials are a joy to look at. The use of light, shadows and such beautifully orchestrated zoning builds interest and sophistication throughout the space.

The forms within this space create such impact. The sweeping curves and strong lines marry together for a sense of depth and intimacy, whilst maintaining the visual connections across the space. The same care and attention is demonstrated in the bathrooms where perfect symmetry is the star. The subtle use of copper to reflect the ‘penny’, compliments rather than overpowers the other carefully chosen material palette.

It’s good to see a good dose of looseness and joy. This really feels like a place I’d like to hang out.

BAOBAO LINEHOUSE

BAOISM LINEHOUSE

MIDDLETOWN CAFE STUDIO TATE

‘They’ve mixed the material palette very well, and the signage is brilliant.

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

I really love the way the inside connects with the outside – just beautiful.

Linehouse are brilliant at creating a really striking concept without ever descending into the realm of the ’theme café’. In this case the traditional woven steamer basket is interpreted in perforated sheet metal to create a simple, no-frills cafe, that despite the pared back palette has really strong character.

A great concept for a challenging brief. Love the colour and material pallet as well as the circle and square motifs throughout. Definitely a place worth visiting.

I really like the concept of this. There’s a great attention to detail in the outdoor ceiling panels; the iconography shows the level of interest and research by the designers.

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WINNER HOTELS JACKALOPE CARR Representing brave and experiential architecture and interiors, the April 2017 launch of Jackalope sparks curiosity in an adventurous and edgy celebration of alchemy and transformation. Designed to meet the brief for an otherworldly experience rich with narrative and imagination, guests are transported away from the everyday with a fusion of art, design, dining and storytelling. Part object, part installation, part art, part theatre, Jackalope immerses guests in a journey that will delight and surprise. Spaces guide guests through a narrative of wonder combining an ethereal aesthetic with eclectic additions including a spectacular 7 metre high Jackalope sculpture by local artist Emily Floyd, on entry to the hotel.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Intense choreography of space: creatively curated architecture, art in form and storytelling. Bold. Daring. Inspirational. It succeeds on many levels. Often interiors reference design ideas throughout a building but here each space has its own identity offering a surprise at every turn but hanging together as a collection nevertheless.

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SHORTLISTED HOTELS

HOTEL PULLMAN KAIFENG JIANYE LTW DESIGNWORKS

BELMOND ANDEAN EXPLORER MUZA LAB

HOTEL JEN BEIJING STICKMAN TRIBE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Rich in details, and one of the most inspiring and compelling reception areas seen in recent memory. If the entire project were judged on one image alone, the reception makes this a standout.

I love this very new look for Belmond that feels contemporary Peruano while still luxe. Some very nice details like the keys and inset panels in the lounge car.

Modern, bright and restrained interiors with nods to North European and mid-century design. The suites have window seats to die for, from which guests can enjoy unbroken views across the city. The restaurant features beautiful and delicate fret-cut screens to divide the spaces along with a clever range of seating varieties for diners to choose from. The lobby features inventive oversized arches and offers comfortable waiting areas that break up the large and bustling space.

THE WILLIAM VALE STUDIO MUNGE

NH COLLECTION GRAND HOTEL KRASNAPOLSKY STUDIO PROOF

AT SIX STOCKHOLM UNIVERSAL DESIGN STUDIO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Housed within the 1970’s brutalist former bank HQ the design of the interior has successfully blended the buildings brutalist past with is a strong sense of contemporary luxury. This is particularly successful in the Listening Lounge and the hotel bedrooms; here the spaces are warm and restful but pared back and unfussy. The interior also successfully references past and place through the use of well selected contemporary classic furniture, materials and colour.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS The challenging, overtly geometric building architecture has been tamed and enhanced through interiors equal in geometry and high in class. Fixtures and fittings are ‘Post-Pop’ in style, custom furniture is clever and exciting, art bursts with colour and wit, and the food and beverage outlets exude invention and sophistication. I believe this to be a property that will still look astonishing and relevant in 15 years’ time.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Spanish design, Dutch heritage — the hotel manages to feel utterly contemporary while conjuring a timeless grandeur, which can be so hard to carry off. It’s a joy to see such a sensitive restoration of Amsterdam’s oldest restaurant building which preserves original qualities such as 19th-century frescoes while introducing a fresh, sophisticated new feel — this earned all the judges’ appreciation.

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WINNER RESTAURANTS CAMPO MODERN GRILL BUCK.STUDIO The premises, transparent due to two fully glazed windows, has been divided into two zones. Back of the house with kitchen, toilets and cloakroom is closed in wood covered cube which from the front opens to the dining room as an almost 14-meters-long shelf. Well visible to customers, the shelf symbolizes openness and homely atmosphere. It acts as the bar where the wine is stored, drinks prepared and bread cut. It also connects visually the dining room with a kitchen thanks to the large kitchen window. The whole project is characterized by great attention to detail – visible in furniture finishing and selection of the equipment of which the majority was custom designed and made using materials such as wood, brass and leather emphasizing the cohesion and honesty of the whole concept.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS This project has a confident swagger, with a careful handful of ideas executed exceptionally well. This striking interior stood out amongst competitors for its strong and distinct visual style. The bold use of such a dark palette is inspired as it focuses the eye on the materially and textures. This attention to detail flowing into the environmental graphics and branded collateral keeps a consistent dialogue for the customers which isn’t always considered with such high priority. Wonderful.

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SHORTLISTED RESTAURANTS

DEMOISELLE BY GALVIN DESIGNLSM

ANTICA PIZZERIA E CUCINA GENESIN

VIET NEXT DOOR GENESIN

SPIGA JOYCE WANG STUDIO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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It’s refreshing to see such a statement interior executed so well. There is no doubt left in the customer’s mind that this is a reflection of a Parisian Orangery reinvented. Drawing from the collection of paintings within the building they create a beautifully successful narrative within their interiors. A triumph.

There is a joy of craft in this project that is quiet and understated, but creates an atmospheric texture that catches the low, warm lighting beautifully. It is particularly good to see an approach to interior finishes that is indistinguishable from the Architecture - rather than being a separate or additional internal ‘veneer’. This is a very well crafted, beautiful, whole.

This project is sumptuously detailed with wonderful attention to the tactile details of upholstery, handrails and wall finishes punctuated by wonderful lighting.

The strong 1950’s atmosphere is so rich – this is really great. They’ve done an amazing job with the detailing and layering of references.

BANKSII VERMOUTH BAR & BISTRO LUCHETTI KRELLE

THE REFUGE BY VOLTA PRINCIPAL

LEVEL ONE STUDIO -GRAM

TONE SHABU-SHABU RESTAURANT TAMINN DESIGN

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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A great project. The separation between indoor and outdoor has been resolved and executed beautifully with the white framed glass partition. Overall material palette and detailing is excellent.

They’ve taken a shell that was full of potential, given it attention and built around the existing structure to create a space that transforms Manchester.

The artwork is so well curated. I love the colour-wrapping from the floors and walls – they’re not scared to use the colour. This is somewhere I’d read about and make my husband take me to dinner.

There is a calm and consistent feel in this space as materials wrap from floor to ceiling to deliver an environment that draws you in. The beautiful detailing of backlit mirrors and the juxtaposition of delicate cut-outs through the hard concretes has a powerful impact.

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WINNER LEISURE OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES SUM OF US GOLDEN The services on offer at The Sum of Us are unique and unlike other fitness studios, so it was important that the space created reflected this, setting the bar high for others to follow. Located on High street in Prahran the Victorian double-storey residential building was transformed into a functional studio space for wellness. Working with the builder, Bear Projects, GOLDEN set out to accentuate and honour the existing details of the building and insert functional joinery and storage solutions for equipment.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Sum of Us converts a narrow, deep plan residential property into an inspiring and calm retreat. Carefully considered from the street throughout the plan and to private spaces, the project’s subtle approach to design, taking inspiration from the iconography from pilates and yoga, compliments the historic nature of the existing property in a superb and coherent manner.

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SHORTLISTED LEISURE OR ENTERTAINMENT VENUES

FLAMINGO LOUNGE TABANLIOGLU ARCHITECTS

TRAINYARD – HOTEL JEN BEIJING STICKMAN TRIBE

SHANGHAI OMNIJOI INTERNATIONAL CINEMA ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Flamingo Lounge impressed us with its handling of detail and materiality; how the fluid seating meets the resin floor and how the artwork brings the festival into the lounge. The lighting scheme compliments the space beautifully, creating a great atmosphere.

An interesting take on the hotel gym, showing two distinct identities. The exercise areas reflect a true Beijing-urban design with lighting and graphics playing key roles, while the spa element is more restrained and refined with great materiality throughout.

As an installation, the lighting in the theatres themselves is very successful, creating compelling shadows. The lobby space and thematic furniture integration creates interesting seating opportunities. Very striking.

ZEPHYR LOUNGE THE STELLA COLLECTIVE

WUHAN INSUN INTERNATIONAL CINEPLEX ONE PLUS PARTNERSHIP

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

A temporary project executed exceptionally.

THE CORE COLLECTIVE WAIND GOHIL + POTTER ARCHITECTS JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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This project tackles the multidimensional nature of a leisure space and offers a great level of detail across gym, spa and street front café spaces. Clever lighting solutions add whimsy to key areas and enhance the industrial materiality of the space whilst maintaining a level of comfort.

A windowless basement has been transformed into a calming retreat-style decompression chamber as a series of well being facilities. Beautifully detailed, the design is coherent and provides an array of elegant spaces.

Inspired by the cutting room floor, this project offers a theatrical experience in itself. Offering drama coming out of the screen and into the multiplex, there’s an extraordinary progression of spaces and great use of lighting - another great cinema project to One Plus Partnership’s always high standard.

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WINNER MUSEUM OR EXHIBITION SPACES IN THERAPY – NORDIC PAVILION, VENICE BIENNALE 2016 MARGE ARKITEKTER The 15 th Venice Architecture Biennale featured the Nordic exhibition ‘In Therapy – Nordic Countries Face to Face’ initiated by ArkDes, Nasjonalmuseet and the Museum of Finnish Architecture, curated by David Basulto and James Taylor Foster. The exhibition corresponded to the head commissioner Alejandro Aravena’s theme for the greater architecture biennale ‘Reporting from the front’, but sprang from the modern day realities of the Nordic countries. ‘In Therapy’ is an inspiration from the world of psychoanalysis and presents 300 Nordic projects that signify the past, present and future. At the center of the pavilion rises a pyramid which calls to mind Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The pyramid is a staircase that becomes seating during presentations and provides a display surface for the project’s description.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS A stunning and sensitive combination of finely crafted exhibition design but also a successful and delicate interaction between meeting the theme of Alejandro Aravena’s Biennale with the architecture of the Nordic Pavilion. There’s expert craftsmanship in the timber detailing and the consideration of user experiences offers real flexibility.

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SHORTLISTED MUSEUM OR EXHIBITION SPACES

YINGLIANG STONE ARCHIVE ATELIER ALTER

OFFSHORE EXPERIENCE – MARITIME MUSEUM ROTTERDAM KOSSMANN.DEJONG

BONNIER’S ART GALLERY MARGE ARKITEKTER

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The light exterior of this stone archive brings the visitor into the interior space boldly and the complex mosaic floor is an intricate artwork that fits the context beautifully. The interior features a strong display wall – an angular installation reminiscent of tilted arcs with great materiality using steel and stone.

Fully immersive, compact, engaging, informative and fun. The mission to educate on the offshore industry has, very successfully, been achieved through well-considered interactive components that appeal to both children and adults – it’s a four-dimensional experience.

Marge have sensitively restructured Bonnier’s Art Gallery, developing and enhancing a more welcoming approach from the street. Working with existing gallery spaces to improve exhibition facilities while providing a level of flexibility inspired by a series of transformational elements which have given this gallery a new lease of life. A project that is subtle in its materiality, the gallery spaces remain secondary to the work exhibited.

MAROPENG EXPERIENCE LAB OFFICE 24-7 AND DIGITAL FABRIC

FOTO COLECTANIA PILAR LIBANO STUDIO

THE CALYX PTW ARCHITECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

A great example of exhibition design. Scaling up an architect contour model using the latest CNC techniques has resulted in a space that’s extremely tactile, encouraging visitors to engage with the architecture and the displays. It takes the same language of the floor and extrudes it to form the cavelike enclosure juxtaposed with the hermetic lab creating a great relationship against the context of the Experience.

A well-judged and considered exercise in the conversion of found space with tactile elements and heritage linings and objects. All the original elements have been restructured and recombined to form a new home that is publicly accessible and functions within many contexts.

The Calyx displays a sophisticated engagement with sustainability and the project’s relationship with nature especially within its environs at the Sydney Royal Botanic Gardens. The use of the latest design technology to achieve a flexibility of space is also commendable.

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WINNER PUBLIC SECTOR SUZHOU CHAPEL NERI&HU DESIGN AND RESEARCH OFFICE The chapel is a feature building within the larger Village zone. As such, it occupies a prime location visible from the main road and along the waterfront. Its architectural language is derived from similar elements found elsewhere in the project, such as the undulating brick walls and floating white volume – but they are here, taken to another level of articulation. The brick walls begin to break down to an even more refined scale, where different heights of walls interweave with each other to create a choreographed landscape journey leading into the building itself. There is a seamless integration with the surrounding nature as picture windows frame various man-made and natural landscapes. A mezzanine level hovers overhead to accommodate extra guests, and includes a catwalk encircling the space, allowing 360 degrees of viewing angles. The mezzanine is integrated into a wood louvered cage element which wraps around the whole upper part of the room.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Neri&Hu’s deft handling of materials and light interplay has produced a beautifully defined sequence of spaces. The relationship between the external metal vale and internal timber vale is impressive and the level of sophistication in the detailing is extraordinary; specifically the balustrading and bespoke light fixtures.

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SHORTLISTED PUBLIC SECTOR

PUBLIC 05 I29 INTERIOR ARCHITECTS

LOUNGE 2, SCHIPHOL AIRPORT AMSTERDAM KOSSMANN.DEJONG

NUBO PAL DESIGN GROUP

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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What struck us most, is that for a public building receiving visitors to discuss financial matters this feels very welcoming and not intimidating to the user. There’s an elegant series of calm spaces which compliments the context and setting.

This manages to successfully create distinctive zones, all of which are welcoming and have specific experiential characteristics that engage the user in unique ways with different materials.

Although there are a number of playful moments, NUBO maintains a mature sense that we don’t typically see in play areas. It’s whimsical yet sophisticated; the colour palette is subdued but still provides a bright and cheerful feeling owing to the use of natural light in the space.

Importantly, and in a fun way, these are a series of territories where one could easily spend the usually tedious time waiting in a terminal.

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WINNER RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS ARMADALE RESIDENCE ROB MILLS ARCHITECTURE & INTERIORS Armadale Residence presents the transformation of a former industrial building into a generous, inspiring and sustainable multi-generational family home. The client had purchased and occupied the building while developing the brief for the desired transformation, intimately experiencing its volumes and becoming acutely aware of its potential. The client was none other than the architect himself- Rob Mills. Stuart Street became the ultimate expression of his ability to create interior architecture and design interior space for the achievement of great quality of living. This is realised, above all else, through the creation of a home which promotes well-being through the sensuality, detail, richness and beautiful design of its interiors.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS For me, Armadale stood out as being really characterful yet still maintaining a timeless, thoughtful quality. The sculptural elements, such as the staircase & kitchen, punctuate the interior and create real ‘wow’ moments within an otherwise calm and restrained interior. Throughout each space, the use of high end materials make the project feel luxurious but always in an original way. Every detail, large or small has been considered and executed with a sense of playfulness whilst the overall effect is one of a very grown-up sophisticated family home.

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SHORTLISTED RESIDENTIAL INTERIORS

ACP HOUSE CANDIDA TABET ARQUITECTURA

HAMPTON PENTHOUSE GOLDEN

CLIFTOP HOUSE HARE + KLEIN

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

An incredible piece of interior architecture, generous, confident and playful touches with the reading room “platform” elevated above the snug TV room.

GOLDEN have created a clean and elegant penthouse through their choice of hard finishes and attention to detail. Here they demonstrate that “less is more” creates subtle, timeless and liveable spaces.

Clean lines, elegant simplicity, great circulation and a liveable home. Hare + Klein have nailed the client brief for this beach side home overlooking the ocean, using raw materials, interesting furniture and subtle detailing.

PUMP STATION JOHNSON NAYLOR

ROCK CREEK HOUSE NADAAA

APARTMENT XIV STUDIO RAZAVI ARCHITECTURE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

One of the most considered projects I have seen in a long time. Johnson Naylor have achieved perfect harmony with the existing architecture and the new interiors. The new vertical glass windows really connect the building and the interiors to the landscape whilst staying true to the form of the original building.

The material palette used for the Rock Creek house interiors has a very calm, even and contemporary tone to it. However, what particularly drew our attention was the highly original approach to the geometry of the joinery for the staircases and balustrades.

A coherence of the architectural thinking and the gesture that the designer has put together to create a seamless one-object design that make geometrical shapes bounce on walls, floor and ceiling to create a spaceship-like interior. It is a very personal statement and a strong aesthetic that deserved mentioning as a movement within 21st century architecture inspired the late 20th century grand architecture of Deconstructivism seen in the work of Daniel Libeskind or Frank Gehry. The work of Studio Razavi is commendable for its personality and demined edge projecting a true difference of interiors and distinctive powerful style.

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WINNER RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INTERIORS CHAPTER KINGS CROSS TIGG COLL ARCHITECTS A redesign and fit out to student accommodation common parts, which celebrates the local context and industrial heritage of Kings Cross Station. The spaces were stripped back to express the original concrete and steel structure, then layered with mosaic tiling, metalwork and bespoke joinery. Existing ill-defined secondary circulation space was transformed into unique social and study spaces, fostering a sense of community, which included drawing the public realm into the building. The project delivery was documented into a design guide, to reinforce the brand and streamline future projects. Flexible spaces and quality finishes ensure longevity in the use and management of the property.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Tigg+Coll Architects scheme responds perfectly to the Student Housing brief. The attitude of the interior design is both relaxed & inviting but also absolutely in tune with the urban context of Kings Cross London. Chapter Kings Cross is what I call Rough Luxe style inspired by the ‘upcycling’ movement in design what we have seen developing the last 10 years. It is a trendy elegant interior developed for a commercial project that has a very good appeal to young contemporary users and ‘co-habitants. Well done guys keep on the good cohabitation of styles.

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SHORTLISTED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INTERIORS

35 SPRING STREET BATES SMART

OPERA RESIDENCES MARKETING SUITE MAKE ARCHITECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Bates Smart have created elegant and contemporary interiors that marry with the Architecture of this development. By using timber cladding and a warm palate they achieved the perfect balance to create liveable and usable spaces.

In the Opera Residences, we felt the space planning was especially successful, promoting a strong flow throughout the consecutive rooms and allowing the facade and spectacular views to take centre stage. A restrained palette of materials creates a calm, holistic feel allowing key pieces of furniture and lighting to be showcased in a gallery like setting. Thoughtful design for those who appreciate a more restrained approach!

LIGHT ARTISANAL VIA ARCHITECTURE

DEEP OPULENCE VIA ARCHITECTURE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

With their Deep Opulence show apartment, for the Altamira Development in Hong Kong, Via Architecture have managed to find that elusive vein of interior design which somehow manages to contain all of the rich materiality & detail of pre-20th century interiors but delivered strictly within a Modern or contemporary language. Classic Mid-Century furniture pieces have been used in a very natural way so instead of feeling like period statements they simply contribute to the overall aesthetic.

Rich, Layered pallete with a very strong identity. Confident materiality specification and well resolved joinery. A fine and aspirational apartment design.

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WINNER RETAIL INTERIORS GREATER THAN 200 SQUARE METRES WATERWORKS PRESENTATION CENTRE CECCONI SIMONE This condominium sales centre is housed in a heritage building, once a former food market turned water filtration plant. Inspired by the building’s industrial roots and Art Deco influences, the designers integrated materials that hearken back to the history of the surroundings, while introducing visitors to the elegance of the future condominium that will one day be located on the site. The client’s brief asked for a design that respected and highlighted the heritage building and demonstrated the uniqueness of the planned development. The goal, as directed by the client, was to create a space that felt less like a sales centre and more like a design studio.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS This dynamic space informs both an aspiration and a drive to engage the customer to be a part of a new whole; imagery, elements and ideation come full circle to embrace the current customer and entice them to be part of the new environment, and ultimately to literally buy into being part of the community. Rich tones, raw hewn and elegant accents provide contrasts and engagement to the lifestyle this customer will become part of.

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SHORTLISTED RETAIL INTERIORS GREATER THAN 200 SQUARE METRES

KLEE KLEE AIM ARCHITECTURE INTERNATIONAL

NORDSTROM YORKDALE SHOPPING CENTRE CALLISONRTKL

THE ISTANBUL BUTCHER DREAMTIME AUSTRALIA

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

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JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Klee Klee sits well with its positioning and Tibetan inspiration, the tranquil space benefits from a liberal use of wood, a material that adds gravitas to space and unites the lifestyle / fashion offering. The concept creates a bridge between home and retail, a good strategic objective that invites consumers to amble and peruse, back tracking and re-imagining.

Having visited in person, I particularly enjoyed the balance of natural daylight, product and art sewn into a natural material palette that forges a highly ‘shoppable’ environment. I also couldn’t help noticing how the designer has merged these key elements whilst at the same time giving the client complete flexibility over floor fixtures and lighting in a constantly changing and demanding world of brand evolution within a department store.

I really enjoyed this presentation. It not only narrates a beautiful story of brand and butchery through the architecture and interior design – but it elevates the whole notion of shopping for meat into a genuinely luxurious experience at every level. Charming and passionate in every detail. My compliments to the client’s ambition and the dedication and execution of their designer.

PRIMARK DAMRAK HMKM

COH SHOWROOM MONTALBA ARCHITECTS

BERNHARDT SHOWROOM ROTTET STUDIO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

It’s lovely when a designer and client take on board cultural sensitivities within their ideas. I particularly enjoyed the wayfinding and graphic / material interpretations that are interweaved throughout the echoing various themes of historical Dutch architecture.

A showroom is a place for buyers to work and review collections with model fittings – it should be a flexible and adaptable environment with great lighting, lots of space and be a perfect foil for the product to sell itself. This is all about restraint and the architects here have ticked all the boxes of the brief.

This elegant space flows beautifully, and brings order to what can be a clamoring set of contrasts provided by differing elements typical of a showroom. Although contract, the strong residential overtones provide a soothing environment in which to experience the Brand and celebrate the craftsmanship evident throughout the collection.

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WINNER RETAIL INTERIORS LESS THAN 200 SQUARE METRES XINÚ CADENA + ASOC. CONCEPT DESIGN AND ESRAWE STUDIO Like a fascinating sheltered secret, that is how the space that holds Xinú’s wonderful world is thought. A secret garden and a magical table by the anonymous naturalist which narrates the olfactory and visual inspirations of the brand. Enter through a window display and climb as that one who climbs the top of a tree by some dark stairs to discover a small space embraced by two gardens containing only one table... an intriguing horizontal surface of seven meters in length; on it unfolds an intimate universe that reveals the botanical spirit of Xinú, that through meticulous tailoring seeks in a personal way to open a window for the sensory enjoyment.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS This concept works in every way because it’s just that, a ‘concept’. Unique and fresh, this project offers a current dimension in retail where the quality of the product is grounded in the foundation of good interior design; where the experience creates a feeling through materially and light, sensitive to the space. Xinú is intriguing, yet comforting, it has a distinctly human feel achieved through an expert use of natural materials.

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SHORTLISTED RETAIL INTERIORS LESS THAN 200 SQUARE METRES

NEW BALANCE ROPPONGI 10:06 AXIS

AESOP THE SHAY DAVID JAMESON ARCHITECT

LEE JI EU HAIR STYLING SALON EXAKUAN SPACE DESIGN CO.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This finely crafted and considered design represents fresh thought on how technology, art and design can engage with a customer. Gallery in thought with extraordinary, refined material choice and detailing, this immersive and interpretive retail offering captures the quality, integrity and longevity that this retailer is recognised for.

I particularly enjoyed the jazz narrative using drum skins within the shelving displays so that the entire store acts as a tectonic instrument.

This a successful attempt at turning a hair salon into a lifestyle experience. The first impression is of a textured space, that feels more like a home than a salon. The expert use of recycled wood and natural materials adds a tangible emotive feel to the various spaces, and unifies the disparate rooms. The idea seems definitely to create a sense of community around the salon.

GRAND GOURMET FLAGSHIP HHDFUN

LOST IN SEASONS JOANNE MOTEE

RAQUEL ALLEGRA MONTALBA ARCHITECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

I love the complete disregard of this space, Grand Gourmet is making a statement and that’s the purpose of this design. Evident in the algorithmic space is a remarkable attention to detail and precise use of craft and technology. While this might not be to everyone’s taste it certainly delivers on the wow-factor.

Joanne has worked her magic here in the smallest of spaces on a tiny budget – yet still manages to narrate a brand story where the products are ‘heroes’ and simultaneously complementing the corporate identity created by DylanMcDonough.

Having seen the store in person and understand the product positioning, this is a great example of where client, collection and interior designer harmonize to create real familiarity, luxury and comfort for the consumer.

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WINNER WORKSPACE INTERIORS GREATER THAN 10,000 SQUARE METRES SKY CENTRAL WORKSPACE HASSELL The vast, 45,000 sqm workplace designed by HASSELL as part of the new Sky Central headquarters unites more than 3,500 people across three levels as they work together to deliver world-class entertainment to millions of sky customers globally. Each floor at Sky Central averages 11,500 sqm – the equivalent width of three jumbo jets – and the space represents one of the UK’s largest agile workplaces. These generous spaces with room to move are great for Sky – but a challenge for our designers, who needed to create a sense of connection and belonging for Sky’s workforce.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS I love the clear layering of different spaces throughout, and how Hassell has challenged formally designating meeting spaces by instead creating shelters. The variety of spaces tells a lovely story that’s rich in materiality.

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SHORTLISTED WORKSPACE INTERIORS GREATER THAN 10,000 SQUARE METRES

HAVAS, 3PANCRAS SQUARE MCM ARCHITECTURE

MULLENLOWE TPG ARCHITECTURE

STOEL RIVES PARK AVENUE WEST ZGF ARCHITECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Great base material usage that suits this warm and rich palette and achieves the club-like aesthetic set out in the brief. Great staircase that takes on the totality of the project.

It’s beautiful - they did the right thing; the installation doesn’t touch the sides. TPG has taken a sympathetic approach to an existing great space; specific elements have been subtly refined that make such a difference.

The hard work by the ZGF team is very evident and well executed. A well controlled, lovely interior. This feels like proper interior design with a capital I - D.

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WINNER WORKSPACE INTERIORS LESS THAN 10,000 SQUARE METRES WEWORK WEIHAI ROAD: CHINA FLAGSHIP COWORKING SPACE LINEHOUSE WeWork Weihai Lu is nestled in a turn of the century brick building; a former opium factory and artist residence. This building is surrounded by an old residential district in the heart of Shanghai. Linehouse celebrated the grandeur of the building, encapsulating the feeling of a grand hotel, transporting guests and members on an unexpected journey of whimsy, voyeurism and festivity. The existing site is a combination of a brick historical building with further industrial additions that have been made over the years. The reception is located in this in-between zone of the old and new. Linehouse played with this narrative in the design. The reception counter is clad in heritage wood panelling, surrounded by a concrete base. A bronze metal structure hangs lighting and create leaners. Behind the reception, guests are greeted with a neon sign ‘Ring For Service’ contained in a cabinet of curiosities, painted in a light blue.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS This is cultural game-changer – outstanding. Linehouse has combined eastern and western cultures together through really clever design.

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SHORTLISTED WORKSPACE INTERIORS LESS THAN 10,000 SQUARE METRES

ARGONAUT HUNTSMAN ARCHITECTURAL GROUP

HAPPY PUNT PILAR LIBANO STUDIO

DE ALLIANTE HQ STUDIO NINE DOTS

PDG CORPORATION HEAD OFFICE STUDIO TATE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This sums up the future of the workplace: human-machine interface technology, on a comfortable sofa with a healthy drink, sitting naturally, having a good life and making money. This is where it’s going to be at. This is a great attempt at modern man meets modern workplace.

This is a brilliant example of a space driven purely by functionality; by staying genuine to that, what’s been achieved is a really great aesthetic and atmosphere. A perfect chemistry for people who work in the space.

What we really liked about this project is how it breathes new life into an existing building, creating a different aesthetic but exposes the architecture in a very clever way with interesting use of materials. They’ve created an enriched workspace with interesting workplace settings. The potential of the building is released.

This is a very carefully tailored space. The remarkable attention to detail reflects a considered departure from a typical office environment creating a space that feels like a bespoke fitted suit for the client.

THE STELLA COLLECTIVE MEMOCORP OFFICE

IBM WATSON IOT UNIVERSAL DESIGN STUDIO IN COLLABORATION WITH MAP PROJECT OFFICE

EPIDEMIC SOUND WHITE ARKITEKTER

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The cultural background of the client required a true level of authenticity and that follows through in the design. There’s an element of anti-design too, which works well in creating the right sense of buzz - you feel like you’re in an underground club. The authenticity is evident. We appreciated that the lighting is atmospheric creating a smokey, layered effect.’

JUDGES’ COMMENTS A beautifully curated space and seductive in its quality of design. What it’s doing is changing the style of ‘workplace’ and moving it away from ‘office’ to something much more residential. There’s an amazing attention to detail and they’ve made sure the brand is portrayed appropriately in the space in terms of what they do. You can tell it’s a real pleasure to be in. Remarkably beautiful.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS It manages to create a brand showcase for IBM but at the same time make the technology accessible. There’s a story about it that looks technologically advanced but provides a focal point where you can interact with the design.

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WINNER LIGHTING PROJECTS THE PAVILIA HILL NIPEK For the exclusive condominium developed by New World Development, the goal was to create a sophisticated atmosphere to set a new standard in contemporary living at the heart of the bustling city of Hong Kong. By positioning light sources at low height in most of the communal spaces, a dramatic yet relaxing atmosphere was created. Natural materials such as wood, stone, gold leaf, and Japanese paper are carefully enhanced by light and shadow to create focal point in the space and achieves seamless visual connections between the interior spaces and the exterior Zen gardens. The atmosphere is constantly transformed with the dynamic volume of light and the colors of the materials by the natural light and artificial light.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Both the architecture and light are well balanced and executed well – It really makes me want to visit the project in person and experience the ambience! When Lighting Design uses darkness as much as light, true harmony is achieved. Consistent lamp qualities throughout with precise application for where accents and balance are needed, demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of people and light.

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SHORTLISTED LIGHTING PROJECTS

LA NUVOLA SPEIRS + MAJOR

ONE CUBE, ONE REFLECTION STUDIO ILLUMINE

DOLMEN LIGHT TITIA EX LIGHT ART PROJECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Poetic resonance to the original form where nothing is straightforward for a structure such as this, yet the designers have successfully made it look effortless.

Understanding what the latest technologies available can achieve but utilising them for the benefit of the architecture rather than an applied layer delivers a new holistic step in building possibilities.

An absolutely vibrant and original way to illuminate a normally uniformly lit underpass. The use of graphic lighting with colour transforms the visual perception one normally has of an underpass.

SMYTHE LIBRARY, TONBRIDGE SCHOOL BDP

LIGHT OF CHAO GD-LIGHTING DESIGN

HYUNDAI CAPITAL CONVENTION HALL GENSLER

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Such a thoughtful project – I loved the detail of the handrail integrated light and how it lights the stairwell like a lantern. The colouring and external glow And shades of blending in perfect harmony.

Comprehensive and consistent detailing throughout all areas demonstrates a high degree of knowledge in delivering comfort at all times.

I love how minimalist it is and how the architecture and light play off of each other. The screen with the illusive depth and the terracing of light strips create a stunning result – Bravo!

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WINNER LIGHTING PRODUCTS TWO PARTS CERAMIC LIGHTING SERIES TWO PARTS The Two Parts Ceramic Series consists of twelve pure 3D-printed geometries that illuminate without discernible aid from a light source. Each fixture’S unibody is lit by clandestine LEDs, inverting its visual perception as the interior surfaces act as the light source. The fixtures were developed to explore and exploit the concurrent technological realizations of 3D printing and LEDs. With 3D printing fabrication capabilities and LED’s small, flexible form factor, the potential to deviate from the norm has never been greater.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Cutting edge, seamless integration of all aspects of a single material and its possibilities. We really are glimpsing something of the future.

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SHORTLISTED LIGHTING PRODUCTS

TRAVELLER PORTABLE LAMP -LOVE, ANA. DESIGN STUDIO

BRONX TABLE LIGHT CASA BOTELHO

SHIELD KUTARQ STUDIO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Sustainability and flexibility are such important topics for modern lighting, and this product achieves both in bundles.

This was a very intelligent design, truly special and unique and more of an art piece than a lighting sculpture.

An external fitting that truly understands low light conditions and eating in comfort.

Inspiration through Integration. This clever utilisation of integrating the luminaire into the fixturing creates a fantastic feature within the space, achieving atmosphere and an excellent accent lighting effect.

IO LIGHTING MAKER STUDIO

HALO MATTHEW MCCORMICK STUDIO

YANZI LIGHT NERI&HU DESIGN AND RESEARCH OFFICE

An in-depth study into material properties achieving a perfect balance of diffusion and reflection.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Utterly timeless, process driven and beautiful.

Elegantly executed, a minimal design that can help include actual diffusion in a pared back aesthetic.

Characterful and full of translucent cultural references of classic design, natural forms and calligraphy. Simply joyful.

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WINNER INTERIOR ACCESSORIES ENDO CYCLOC Attractive, vertical cycle storage, for home, office or retail display, ideal for high density installations with little space with fold flat feature – ensures a versatile and space efficient design; hidden fixings – securely mount main unit to a wall; hollow hinge – provides locking facility; discreet clip detail – enables hook element to be positively clipped open; integrated wheel pads – protect wall from dirt and damage; bright and light – Available in seven colourways to match your bike or integrate with your interior.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS With people investing more and more in high end designer bikes, this allows them the pride position in the home, a great concept. It also helps to tackle a shortage of space, particularly relevant in the UK.

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SHORTLISTED INTERIOR ACCESSORIES

BACCO UMBRELLA STAND CASA BOTELHO

CURVA MAGAZINE HOLDER AYTM – GRAN LIVING APS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Simple, aesthetic; I really like this design and would happily own one.

I love the form of this and the marketing is perfection. It’s glam and minimal at the same time. Seemingly bridging the gap between objet d’art and useful accessory for the home.

INCEPTION MIRROR TIMOTHY OULTON

THE OCEAN KITCHEN KOLENIK DESIGN

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

The inception Mirror is a clever mix of classic styling with contemporary design. The intriguing infinity effect adds intrigue and will certainly create a talking point.’

This is a bit insane but quite unique.

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WINNER FURNITURE ANHEDRAL TABLES TOURMALINE The Anhedral collection of tables is a minimal exploration in form that takes on the magic of materials and structure. The elegant geometry demonstrates how a minor intervention in materials can transform them visually and structurally. A simple curve or fold in a sheet of paper can strengthen it substantially. The forms were inspired by looking at Aeronautics and the angles of bird’s wings as they take flight. The name Anhedral means “downward inclination of an aircraft’s wing”. Adding a curve along an angle to a thin sheet of metal creates a geometry that becomes rigid and structural. Keeping the lines minimal was key to appreciating the sculptural surface quality, allowing light to cascade along the curves and edges. While the colours are bright and optimistic, the overall form is complementary to classic proportions.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS These stood out of the bunch, not least for the colour choices but beyond this is a considered and researched approach to design. Aeronautics and aluminium interplay with light. They are quirky but it all makes sense.

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SHORTLISTED FURNITURE

AGAVE COLLECTION ESRAWE STUDIO

HOW FRAGILE THIS LOVE CLASTE

IMMERSION BATHTUB NERI&HU DESIGN AND RESEARCH OFFICE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

I love the very strong concept behind this collection. It is great to see a concept carried through so clearly, it makes for great design.

This feels exciting and original. The contrast between the light glass, seemingly invisible structure and the heavy marble slab is exciting. The colours are aesthetically pleasing. I want one!

An aesthetic and desirable solution to the problem of space. A very good idea to create a deep filling tub.

LOUNGE SEATING COLLECTION ROTTET COLLECTION

LYSS ALLSEATING

SP01 INDOOR COLLECTION SP01

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Contemporary classic. I love the idea of alternating cushions and wood to use a section as table.

This seems like a timeless design, versatile and a technically advanced piece.

Very nice. Very professional. A very good collection.

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WINNER SURFACES OH LA LA WALLCOVERING & FABRIC COLLECTION FEATHR.COM The Oh La La wallcovering and fabric collection is a collaboration between new Finnish interiors brand FEATHR. com and renowned American abstract artist, Kiki Slaughter. “More art, less decoration” is FEATHR’s mission. And with this collaboration, FEATHR have brought the talents of Slaughter into interiors for the very first time.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Oh La La instantly grabed my attention as it is a bold artistic statement for any interior.

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SHORTLISTED SURFACES

PRUDENTIAL GLOBAL ASSET MANAGEMENT HEADQUARTERS ACOUSTICAL SURFACES

KÄHRS CHEVRON COLLECTION KÄHRS UK JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

This is beautiful and clever. As a surface these look perfect, yet the plank system makes it more affordable and quick to install, opening this design up to more people and places.

I love this idea, a fantastic concept and for all the right reasons.

An excellent product for the competitive corporate market.

PERLA LOCO DESIGN

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WINNER EMERGING PRODUCT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR NEO/CRAFT The NEO/CRAFT label was founded by the Berlin-based designer Sebastian Scherer after he won the Lexus Design Award 2014 for his Iris lamp (2013). The debut collection, which consisted of ten products, was first presented at the imm cologne in January 2015 in what Wallpaper* Magazine described as “one of the most impressive debuts in 2015.” Exhibitions at trade fairs in Milan and London followed this same year. Since then, Sebastian Scherer has worked as a designer and creative director in equal measure. NEO/CRAFT combines traditional craftsmanship and modern production techniques. The studio in Berlin designs and fabricates exceptional living accessories, furniture and lamps that can be used in many different contexts. NEO/CRAFT’s clientele includes dealers and architects in the premium segment.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Stunning design – decorative and functional. Highly resolved. My favourite is Isomi. I’d love to see this sold in modular form so users can create custom shapes.

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SHORTLISTED EMERGING PRODUCT DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

BIA.D_FABIOBIAVASCHI.DESIGNSTUDIO

BOTTICELLI

CLASTE

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

My favourite is Muu; a fun and quirky commercial concept with the potential to be delineated into further products and colourways.

Elegant and decorative; full of commercial potential and opportunities to expand into complete collections with size variations.

Simplicity is king and revered in this project. The designers are very clear of the impact of an arresting image, and their imagery is especially striking and entirely consistent.

-LOVE, ANA.DESIGN STUDIO

SHIR AVRAHAM

TWO PARTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

All of the concepts in this collection convey the designer’s appreciation of the products and materials we surround ourselves with. There is a generosity to the designs and a clear enjoyment around the fabric of life and its ephemera.

The work shows a consideration of how people gather and pull apart again, something our world will need encouraged through design more than ever. Design must celebrate togetherness. There’s a very important humanity in the Yemen Totem concept and it responds to the desire for material exploration and sculptural presence.

Love the simplicity of this age-old material, being rendered entirely modern when combined with LED technology. The base material responds so beautifully to the light and these shapes bring a new language to the classicism that normally inhabits the material.’

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WINNER EMERGING INTERIOR PRACTICE OF THE YEAR TOMMARKHENRY TomMarkHenry was founded in 2014, bringing together a highly skilled team of 8 staff with backgrounds in interior architecture, design, property and business. The practice creates bespoke design solutions that are sympathetic to each client’s needs. Their growing team have completed over 45 commercial, hospitality and residential projects. TomMarkHenry’s service is underpinned by specialist skills, enabling the consistent development of unique, creative solutions that provide our clients with a competitive edge.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS For a relatively new practice TomMarkHenry show an energy and ability to deliver and retain the integrity of great design on what are probably high pressure/low budget commercial and hospitality projects. I like the fact their work is not over designed – there is a certain restraint and solid decision making going on.

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SHORTLISTED EMERGING INTERIOR PRACTICE OF THE YEAR

ARDOUR DESIGN

LIM + LU

PLUS ULTRA STUDIO

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Cool, fresh and hip without being hipster, this studio delivers big ideas in small spaces and for even smaller budgets. This fledgling practice shows originality in a competitive scene and demonstrates the competence to produce more exciting things in the future. Definitely one to watch.

They are developing a language of colour, form and material which brings a distinctiveness to their work. As their practice matures and if they maintain a strong rigour, what will emerge is an interesting expressive way of working.

Plus Ultra’s work uses craft, beautiful materials, historic references and fine detailing to create incredibly elegant design solutions. Great to see such care and craft put into the design.

SMARTVOLL

STUDIO -GRAM

TAMINN DESIGN

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

We’re impressed by smartvoll’s strong spatial skills, and by the contemporary refinement and sophistication of the work. Their confident use of concrete to sculptural, spatial and textural effect is particularly noteworthy. Though a young firm, they’ve already produced a good body of engaging enc expertly delivered projects. They will no doubt go on to impress.

You can easily see how these spaces would come to life when occupied and be great places to hang out. It’s clear to see the user experience is so key to their philosophy. Beautiful work.

Each scheme presented contained lots of interesting and quirky moments with attention to detail. The house in particular showed originality and an obviously close connection with the clients and what appears to have been an especially unique brief. The successful mix of bright colours and contrasting materials that are less commonplace in traditional domestic interiors is a daring and accomplished feat for such a young firm.

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WINNER INTERIOR PRACTICE OF THE YEAR ESRAWE STUDIO Esrawe Studio is a strategic and visual conceptual laboratory based on solid methodologies, systems, knowledge and experience, a multi-disciplinary investigative and analytical workshop focused on finding and creating comprehensive design solutions; located in Mexico City. The practice studies the world around us, the cultural phenomena, societies, business challenges and issues in the world of design. Their job and day to day tasks are a continuous exploration process which transforms into a marvelous experiment, an ever evolving method of non-cyclical sequences which allow for communication, investigation, intuition and analysis converge into an integration of ideas. These ideas, in turn, become languages, shapes and symbols which end up as integral data for space, product, and project conceptualization, including spaces and objects.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS Esrawe Studio are demonstrating diversity, innovation and playfulness and yet are restrained enough to allow clear conceptual experimentation to emerge. They blend innovation and risk taking with a sensitive response, they also demonstrate a commitment to experimentation and the potential of the interior to transform the exterior environments too.

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SHORTLISTED INTERIOR PRACTICE OF THE YEAR

CLAUDIO SILVESTRIN ARCHITECTS

GENESIN

I29 INTERIOR ARCHITECTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Claudio Silvestrin demonstrates the perfect balance between the integrity between interior and the overall architecture ambition. This is assured work, showing maturity and a sensitivity intelligence when it comes to the use of tectonic mass and form. There are clear references to the historic classics and also an obsessive interest in horizontal light.’

Very strong, calm and varied range of projects. There is a tactile material focused approach. The projects don’t shout but have a quiet confidence that makes them stand out from the rest.

I29 were selected because of it’s playful use of space and material. Quirky but assured and intriguing.

MAKE ARCHITECTS

MOREYSMITH

VIA ARCHITECTURE

Clever and simple solution to problems for all of their projects without being simplistic.

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

JUDGES’ COMMENTS

Make are evolving a very serious palette and signature style. They have an instinct towards expressing innovative and conceptual rigour and balancing this with material sensitivity. They also have a holistic approach to integrating typology with light, functional sensitivity and innovative elements.

MoreySmith demonstrated a thoughtful design process which very much has people and users at the centre of its design. Their mastery of material, space and light creates spaces of lasting value.

The range of work from via draws on art practice, theatrical presence and a wide range of materials. The judges welcomed their restrained and yet collaged series of projects.

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