WINNERS
100% interior Sylvia Leydecker Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute DUTS design EDG Design EVD IDMatrix Jade Simple Design Karv One Design KLID (Kris Lin International Design) Matrix Design Perkins&Will PONE ARCHITECTURE Pulse On Partnership Limited Sergey Makhno Architects Shanghai Hyee Interior Design Co., Ltd. TOMO DESIGN Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group
The eleventh annual IIDA Global Excellence Awards honor and celebrate outstanding originality and excellence in the creation of international interior design and interior architecture projects. IIDA is grateful to the competition’s co-presenting sponsor:
Elizabeth Lowrey, IIDA, RDI
Principal and Director of Interior Architecture Elkus Manfredi Architects Elizabeth Lowrey has been responsible for Elkus Manfredi’s interior architecture studio since the firm’s founding in 1988, and a part of the firm’s leadership since being named a principal in 2002. Her projects range from corporate, hospitality, residential, retail/entertainment, to higher education environments with clients including Walt Disney Imagineering, Publicis Groupe, Boston Consulting Group, New Balance, and Rutgers University. She is widely recognized as a pioneer for a combined approach of workplace strategy and design for office environments to enhance organizational performance and firm culture. Interior Design includes her on a list of “20 Inspiring Women who make up the new face of the design industry.
Alexandra “Sandy” McGill
Sascha Wagner, FIIDA, AIA
For three decades, Sandy has split her time between the Designworks Los Angeles and Shanghai Studios and the BMW headquarters in Munich. As a color expert, her work has been reflected in the BMW Group brands, including MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, and a breadth of industries from private aviation to healthcare, resulting in unrivaled experience expressing brands through colors, materials, and finishes. Recently she was the US BMW Individual design lead, creating BMW customers’ dream cars through personalization. Outside the BMW Group, notable manufacturers she has worked with include Varian Medical Systems, Mohawk Industries, Pilatus Aircraft, and Gulfstream Aerospace.
Sascha’s project work and articles on the practice of design have won a number of awards and been published in Inc., Interior Design, Metropolis, IIDA Perspective, Urban Land, and Contract magazine. Born and raised in Germany, Sascha holds degrees from the University of Toronto and Ringling College of Art & Design. He is the 2020-21 IIDA International Board of Directors president and previously served as a member of IIDA’s Strategic Advisory Committee and as the IIDA Northern California Chapter president. An NCIDQ certified Interior Designer and LEED Accredited Professional, Sascha is also a registered architect in California and New York. A consummate mentor, Sascha has focused his career not only on creating impactful spaces, but on helping designers reach their professional potential.
Lead Designer BMW Group Designworks
President and CEO Huntsman Architectural Group
Photos by: KyleYu Photo Studio, courtesy of Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute
PROJECT
Anti Chamber Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
FIRM
Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute Taiwan Unusual finished and dramatic lighting are integrated beautifully with the furnishings and artwork. This was a challenging plan to work with and the result is impressive. —Jury
Photo by: KyleYu Photo Studio, courtesy of Chain10 Architecture & Interior Design Institute
CORPORATE SPACE LARGE
CORPORATE SPACE SMALL PROJECT EVD Office Shanghai FIRM EVD Shanghai A strong concept and highly refined execution. We admire the thoughtfully applied geometries and beautiful, harmonious shapes. The details
Photos by: Super Yingxiang, courtesy of EVD
are delightful, especially the inverted arcs. —Jury
EDUCATION PROJECT
Space Renovation Design for Giraffe English in Qiantan Shanghai FIRM DUTS design Shanghai Stunning forms, dramatic spaces, and a fantastic experience for children—a most appropriate solution for the design challenge. We can envision the children
Photos by: Qingshan Wu, courtesy of DUTS design
enjoying the fluidity of the space. —Jury
PROJECT
SFC SHANGYING CINEMA LUXE Shangying, China
FIRM
Pulse On Partnership Limited Hong Kong
An elegant cinema and the addition of a bookstore elevates the project. It is a refreshing escape from the traditional movie-going experience, with an impressive and creative execution of a music design theme. —Jury
Photos by: Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography, courtesy of Pulse On Partnership Limited
ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECT
Private Clinic Chateau Gracht Erftstadt, Germany
FIRM
100% interior Sylvia Leydecker Cologne, Germany
A de-stigmatizing psychiatric hospital that deserves to be applauded. The project renovation itself has been beautifully restored, and the interior design beautifully marries the contemporary with the historic. —Jury
Photos by: Karin Hessmann, courtesy of 100% interior Sylvia Leydecker
HEALTHCARE
HEALTHCARE PROJECT Fullerton Health Shanghai Lejing Clinic Shanghai FIRM Perkins&Will Shanghai A healthcare project that feels more corporate than healthcare in the best way. The designers did a fantastic job integrating
Photos by: Sensor Images, courtesy of Perkins&Will
the core elements of the brand’s patient-centric focus. —Jury
HOTELS PROJECT
Tang Village Boutique Hotel Xi’an, China
FIRM Shanghai Hyee Interior Design Co., Ltd. Shanghai Through wonderful integration of furnishings, this hotel design has the comforts of home but also provides
Photos by: Shanghai Hyee Interior Design Co., Ltd.
a sense of escape. —Jury
Photos by: Qingshan Wu, courtesy of DUTS design
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT
Renovated Library of Nanjing Normal University Zi Jin Campus Nanjing City, China
FIRM DUTS design Shanghai An excellent example of how new, innovative design can still preserve and celebrate the history of a space. —Jury
INSTITUTIONAL PROJECT
Xi’an Silk Road International Conference Center Xi’an City, China
FIRM
Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group Shenzhen, China
At every distance this project impresses. The team did an excellent job striking a balance between historical and modern elements. Specifically, the traditional Sino influence in form
Photos by: Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group
and pattern is elegantly executed. —Jury
Photos by: Shi Xiang Wan He, courtesy of IDMatrix
PUBLIC SPACES & COMMERCIAL LOBBIES PROJECT
Xichang Vanke General’s Mansion Xichang, China
FIRM IDMatrix Shenzhen, China With minimal decoration the designers retain the details of the original building. As an impressive example of using modern minimalist methods to maintain the cultural heritage, this is a place we would love to visit! —Jury
Photos by: Kris Lin International Design
PUBLIC SPACES AND COMMERCIAL LOBBIES PROJECT
Central Park Xi’an, China
FIRM KLID (Kris Lin International Design) Shanghai Beautiful wood and steel detailing are successfully used to demarcate space and create a sense of intimacy. —Jury
Photos by: Serhii Kadulin, courtesy of Sergey Makhno Architects
RESIDENCES LARGE PROJECT
Shkrub House Kozyn, Ukraine
FIRM
Sergey Makhno Architects Kyiv, Ukraine
A stunning aesthetic departure from the expected. Delightfully organic and rustic, the spaces are dramatic in their focus on art and object, yet appear entirely livable. —Jury
Photos by: Ming Chen, Huaxiang Zhang, courtesy of PONE ARCHITECTURE
RESIDENCES SMALL PROJECT
The Home for a Brand New Start Shenzhen, China
FIRM
PONE ARCHITECTURE Guangzhou, China
Incredible detailing! We were thrilled to see this well executed design solution and masterful example of how to maximize space. —Jury
RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES, AND BARS PROJECT
The Chinese National Jakarta, Indonesia
FIRM
EDG Design Novato, California
The designers did an outstanding job creating unique spaces using authentic details within one hotel property. Bravo to the team for solving problems, creative thinking,
Photos by: Owen Raggat Photography, courtesy of EDG Design
and great design. —Jury
Photos by: Sean, courtesy of TOMO DESIGN
RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES, AND BARS PROJECT
HEYTEA LAB (Shenzhen OCT Harbor Store) Shenzhen, China
FIRM
TOMO DESIGN Shenzhen, China
Architecture and interior design are harmoniously integrated through a daring and forward looking aesthetic, amazing lighting, and thoughtful ceiling solutions. —Jury
RETAIL PROJECT
FM Vintage Luxury Store Chongqing, China
FIRM
Jade Simple Design Chongqing, China
Stunning details and textures are carefully and beautifully
Photos by: Xinghao Liu, courtesy of Jade Simple Design
executed. One could disappear into this store for hours. —Jury
SALES CENTERS AND SHOW FLATS PROJECT Flow Chengdu, China FIRM KLID (Kris Lin International Design) Shanghai Organic futuristic shapes yield highly dramatic spaces that transport the visitor into another realm. This design
Photos by: Kris Lin International Design
is an ambitious concept and well-executed. —Jury
SHOWROOMS AND EXHIBITION SPACES PROJECT Vista Fuzhou, China FIRM
Karv One Design Hong Kong
Strong without being overly complicated or diluted. We enjoyed
Photos by: Karv One Design
the limited palette and fantastic use of mesh. —Jury
Photos by: Shi Xiang Wan He, courtesy of Matrix Design
SPAS, FITNESS CENTERS, AND GYMNASIUMS PROJECT
SUNAC Chongqing One Sino Park Chongqing, China
FIRM
Matrix Design Shenzhen, China
This project has a dynamic plan. There is a strong connection between the exterior and interior, and the light flowing throughout the interior makes the space feel ethereal and almost heavenly. —Jury
IIDA WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE ALL THE 2020 GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS. CORPORATE SPACE LARGE
EDUCATION
PROJECT Shenzhen Prince Plaza Exhibition Center
PROJECT Appleby College A.W.B. Alumni Centre for Athletics and Student Life
FIRM YuQiang & Partners Shenzhen, China Photo by Shawn, courtesy of YuQiang & Partners
FIRM Perkins&Will Toronto Photo by Tom Arban, courtesy of Perkins&Will
CORPORATE SPACE LARGE
ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECT Trout & Partners Shanghai HQ
PROJECT Bona Palace Cinema at Landmark Riverside Park
FIRM Woods Bagot Shanghai
FIRM Pulse On Partnership Limited Hong Kong
Photo by Jonathan Leijonhufvud courtesy of Woods Bagot
Photo by Jiangnan Photography, courtesy of Pulse On Partnership Limited
CORPORATE SPACE SMALL
ENTERTAINMENT
PROJECT Confidential Client
PROJECT Fu Sheng Mall Jinyi Cinema
FIRM Woods Bagot Shanghai
FIRM One Plus Partnership Limited Hong Kong
Photo by Terrence Zhang, courtesy of Woods Bagot
Photo by Jonathan Leijonhufvud Architectural Photography, courtesy of One Plus Partnership Limited
HOTELS
RESIDENCES LARGE
PROJECT Golden Eagle G Hotel Nanjing
PROJECT SHUIWAN 1979, Luo’s Apartment
FIRM Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group Shenzhen, China
FIRM Vinte Design Shenzhen, China
Photo by Yang Bangsheng & Associates Group
Photo by SHC STUDIO, courtesy of Vinte Design
HOTELS
RESIDENCES LARGE
PROJECT OneJee Hotel
PROJECT Ronshine Jonoon • Moon & Yard
FIRM PANORAMA Design Group Hong Kong Photo by POPO VISION, courtesy of PANORAMA Design Group
FIRM IDMatrix Shenzhen, China Photo by Shi Xiang Wan He, courtesy of IDMatrix
INSTITUTIONAL
RESIDENCES SMALL
PROJECT Senate of Canada Building
PROJECT Mazanka Apartment
FIRM Diamond Schmitt Architects and KWC Architects, Architects in Joint Venture Toronto and Ottawa, Canada
FIRM Sergey Makhno Architects Kyiv, Ukraine
Photo by Tom Arban Photography, courtesy of Diamond Schmitt Architects
Photo by Serhii Kadulin, courtesy of Sergey Makhno Architects
PUBLIC SPACES AND COMMERCIAL LOBBIES
RESTAURANTS, LOUNGES, AND BARS
PROJECT The Léas
PROJECT JING Dining Room & Bar
FIRM Karv One Design Hong Kong
FIRM CL3 Architects Limited Hong Kong
Photo by Karv One Design
Photo by Shao Feng, courtesy of CL3 Architects Limited
RETAIL PROJECT Absolute Flower Shop FIRM MDO Shanghai Photo by Dirk Weiblen, courtesy of MDO
RETAIL PROJECT KidsWinshare Plus FIRM PANORAMA Design Group Hong Kong Photo by POPO VISION courtesy of PANORAMA Design Group
SHOWROOMS AND EXHIBITION SPACES PROJECT Physical Geometry FIRM JST ARCHITECTURE Fuzhou, China Photo by He Chuan, courtesy of JST ARCHITECTURE
SHOWROOMS AND EXHIBITION SPACES PROJECT Poly • City Gather Cheongsam Customization Workshop FIRM ONE-CU Interior Design Lab Shenzhen, China Photo by Threeimages, courtesy of ONE-CU Interior Design Lab
SALES CENTERS AND SHOW FLATS
SPAS, FITNESS CENTERS, AND GYMNASIUMS
PROJECT Guiyang Vanke • Guanhu Sales Center
PROJECT Fusion Fitness·q-plex Premium Club
FIRM ONE-CU Interior Design Lab Shenzhen City, China
FIRM PONE ARCHITECTURE Guangzhou, China
Photo by INTERPRETATION SUBLIMATION courtesy of ONE-Interior Design Lab
Photo by Ming Chen, courtesy of PONE ARCHITECTURE
SALES CENTERS AND SHOW FLATS
SPAS, FITNESS CENTERS, AND GYMNASIUMS
PROJECT Wulin Downtown
PROJECT Spa and Fitness Center at Intercontinental Chongqing Raffles City
FIRM W. DESIGN Shenzhen, China Photo by Shifang Photography (Ao Xiang/SecondNature Liu Cong), courtesy of W.DESIGN
FIRM CL3 Architects Limited Hong Kong Photo by Shao Feng, courtesy of CL3 Architects Limited
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