ARIDO Awards 2022

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2022 ARIDO Awards Judges

Penny Fobler-Cressy, ARIDO Conestoga College

Message from the President

I’m delighted to share the winning projects from the 2022 ARIDO Awards with you. The ARIDO Awards continue to be a celebration and demonstration of interior design excellence and the skills and expertise of Registered Interior Designers throughout Ontario. I would like to thank the 2022 judging panel for their care and consideration of this year’s submissions.

Cheryl Green, ARIDO Design in Motion

Daniel Long, ARIDO Long & Co. Interior Design

Together, we are marking the second year of the refreshed Awards Program designed to be more inclusive and in sync with the projects our members are completing every day. The Awards were updated in 2020 by the Awards Task Force which reviewed the existing program and made important changes to multiple components, including the categories and criteria. They also developed the new Impact Award to celebrate the dynamic contributions of members beyond the designations of built space. On behalf of the Board of Management and ARIDO membership, I offer my sincere thanks to the Task Force for their time and dedication.

Andrew Sun, ARIDO Atelier Sun

Lisa Worth, ARIDO Worth Interior Design

Lucia De Biasio, ARIDO; Chair Bryan Chartier, ARIDO Paul DaCunha, ARIDO Donna Dolan, ARIDO Victoria Horobin, ARIDO Neal Prabhu, ARIDO Robert Reid, ARIDO Maia Roffey, ARIDO Tatiana Soldatova, ARIDO Bryan Stone, ARIDO Isabelle Talbot, ARIDO Sharon Portelli, Executive Director Irma Kemp, Staff

This year’s Awards program also launched the enhanced equity, diversity, and inclusion awards criteria which nests within ARIDO’s overall Strategic Plan. The robust framework details many ways a project’s impact can be amplifiedby factors such as project team and collaborators, serving underrepresented groups, equipping clients to become equity leaders, or advocating for supplier diversity, among others. Placing emphasis on these components of a project means ARIDO can be part of fostering greater equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout Ontario.

I’m eager to see the Awards take on new energy as we move forward with our Strategic Plan, professionalization work, and renewed commitment to equity, diversity, accessibility and advancement. Next year marks the 40th edition of the ARIDO Awards and I very much hope it will also provide a chance to return to our larger Gala celebrations.

Congratulations to this year’s winners!

Jennifer Warling, ARIDO President 2022/23

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PROJECT ONTARIO INSTITUTE FOR STUDIES IN EDUCATION (OISE) LOBBY AND ENTRANCE

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Valerie Gow, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Gow Hastings Architects

JOINT VENTURE: Two Row Architect LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: October 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 4,628 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Tom Arban

OISE’s entrance and lobby are a well-travelled access point and firstimpression of a decades-old institution with a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and social justice. Working with a native-owned architecture fir from the Six Nations of the Grand River in southern Ontario, the design team integrated Indigenous design elements to highlight OISE’s commitment to Indigenization, including a floo-to-ceiling wampum belt installation; lighting imitating the pattern of the Pleiades star cluster; copper floorinsets following the cardinal directions; cedar benches; and Indigenous hydrangea landscaping.

“The renovation of our OISE lobby utterly transformed it from a dark, dull, underused space to an open, modern, welcoming and highly functional place of arrival. The living wall and wampum belt installation proudly signify OISE’s principles of Indigeneity and sustainability, and the celestial ceiling and embedding of cardinal directions add layers of meaning. Arriving at OISE is now a joyful, bright and accessible experience for all,” says Helen Huang, Chief Administrative Office, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto.

The Dream (The Johnstons), The Vision (Madison Taylor) and The Execution (Wes Brennan Construction)

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PROJECT CAVANA RIDGE

INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Genaah Ivany, ARIDO Melissa Franklin, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Madison Taylor Design LOCATION: Severn, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: October 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,877 sq

PHOTOGRAPHER: Niamh Barry Photography

In a previous life, this sumptuous spa was a humdrum water testing facility. In the refresh, the design team incorporated neo-classical design elements with a contemporary touch. Soft white walls are juxtaposed with pale grey moldings and gold archways; a modern twist on traditional form.

Treatment spaces are compact and cozy designed with custom millwork solutions to eliminate wasted space. Light fixturesand furniture from the previous space were incorporated throughout the new location, providing continuity with the previous location. Marble tiles and luxury wood vinyl floor were detailed with mosaics and brass inlays to create an opulent sense of grandeur that effectively lures people to the countryside, transitioning past clients from the old space to new.

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PROJECT SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, DAVID H. KOCH HALL OF FOSSILS — DEEP TIME

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Cathy Lazo, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Reich&Petch

LOCATION: Washington D.C., U.S.A.

DATE: June 2019

31,000 sf

Chris Payne, Miguel Montalvo

Launched in 2019, the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s new permanent gallery, Hall of Fossils – Deep Time invites visitors of all ages to take an unforgettable journey through 4.6 billion years of history. The exhibits include 700 preserved fossils, bronze casts, immersive environments, and interactive media all designed by the Reich&Petch team.

Displays curve across the gallery, representing the continuous flo of life and time, nested around ornate columns from the heritage structure. A materials palette of silver metals, white graphic backdrops and grey stone with accent colours for each era was chosen to feel timeless, to contrast with the heritage creams and browns and differentiate the old and the new. The design expresses Deep Time’s central message: Life flowspowerfully forward; dramatic extinctions disrupt, and life resets – but is never the same.

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PROJECT CHARLOTTE STREET PENTHOUSE

INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Kelly Cray, ARIDO

Neil Jonsohn, ARIDO Jennifer Welsh, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: U31

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: December 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,673 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Gillian Jackson

Starting from a dark and glossy condo unit, the design team transformed the space to suit their client’s tastes and lifestyle. With a busy schedule in a stressful medical profession, the owner sought a clean and minimal space where they could entertain. Challenged to maintain the exsisting floorplan the design team incorporated luminescent wallcovering to update dark spaces. Wood architectural details combined with the natural stone, marble, and wood flooringelements promotes a sense of wellbeing, as does the abundance of natural light.

PROJECT MODERN SIMPLICITY

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Jeffrey Douglas, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Douglas Design Studio

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: June 2021

FOOTAGE: 8,700 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Patrick Biller

Seamless functionality contained in a warm family home was the name of the game for these clients: two busy executives and their three teenage daughters. Their inherently easy-going and kind dynamic was translated into a crisp and luxurious design, incorporating elements of classic architecture with a thoroughly modern interior.

The mindful use of natural materials, such as textured woods and fabrics, imbue the home with a distinct sense of warmth and simplicity, while three distinct home officespaces accommodate studying, virtual meetings, and focused work.

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PROJECT RAVINE HOUSE

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Dana Kosich, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Hiatus Design Ltd.

DESIGN TEAM: Carol-Ann Blackburn, ARIDO Kelly Breiter, ARIDO Megan Moffatt, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: June 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,500 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Miller

Originally completed in 2002, this house was one of the best examples of modern design of its time in Toronto. Although the existing design was exquisite, it was uncomfortable to live in. With this update, the design team sought to appreciate what was there and build a more comfortable space for the owners.

Better flowwas achieved by moving the dining room closer to the living room and a second set of stairs was built to connect the two. This provided space for a new family room. Lighting was concealed throughout via the slatted ceiling in the living room and kitchen millwork, which makes the space glow as the surfaces come alive with strategic illumination.

PROJECT SHADOWBOX

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Johnson Chou, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Johnson Chou Inc.

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: September 2019

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,300 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ben Rahn / A-Frame

ShadowBox was created to explore the essence of interior design: the owner sought a blank canvas to witness the passage of time by capturing the elusive play of light and shadow within a space.

With double- and triple-height spaces, the house is configuredto capture the movement and ever-changing light and shadow effects, and the beams of light and shadows cast by adjacent buildings and trees. A bridge separates the primary and secondary bedrooms and is a link to the public areas. Located on a bustling arterial road, a single horizontal strip window is the only element which faces the nearest road, preserving calm within the space.

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PROJECT WINDFIELD

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Melissa Franklin, ARIDO

Stephanie Duncan, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Madison Taylor Design LOCATION: Oro Medonte, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: October 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 5,500 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Niamh Barry Photography

As a well-established chef and dog owner, the owner wanted a space with multiple zones for entertaining, cooking, and relaxing. Inspired by the large property with surrounding woodland views, the design team established a central core for daily activities flankedby a private pod and guest pod on opposite sides. Expansive glass doors seamlessly transition between outdoor and indoor spaces for multi-season living. The client’s love of Canadian art and its lansdcape is captured in work by Julia Veenstra and prints by Osgoode Company.

As a dog lover, the owner wanted finishesto be durable enough for their pooches, and special amenities for their comfort, including a dog shower in the mudroom.

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PROJECT 411 CHURCH (AMENITY SPACES)

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Dominic DeFreitas, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Figure3

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: May 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 13,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Tsai Photography

Collaborative energy, shared workspaces, and a connection to the local LGBTQI+ community and surrounding Village neighbourhood were guiding themes for this project.

Designed for both work and socializing, the co-working lounge can host events for Millennial and GenX residents or be a coffee shop style workspace. It even offers a group meeting room, private zones, and semi-private booths which take advantage of an awkward alcove at the end of the space. Intricate tile floorinlays, sophisticated black cabinetry and gold accents pair seamlessly with the vegan leather and velvet textures of the seating to bring an edgy yet sophisticated feel.

A 7,000 square foot fitnessfacility can host yoga, cross-fittraining, and spinning classes, while the adjacent steam room is a comfortable place to relax after a workout. An indoor turf track provides ample space to sweat even during the coldest months of winter.

PROJECT 99 GERRARD

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Julie Sumairski, ARIDO Caroline Robbie, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: BDP Quadrangle

DESIGN TEAM: Lindsay Brown, ARIDO Kim Phan, Intern, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: July 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 600,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Williams

Taking an un-loved but exceptionally located building with a mash-up of parking, retail and an anonymous officetower and turning it into the most sought-after rental address downtown was the design team’s challenge. Built in the 1970s, the 32 storey buiding now has 274 purpose-built rental units along with a spa and games room, co-working space and library, and rooftop balcony area to take advantage of the stunning views.

Using EnWave district energy plant technology for heating and cooling yielded significantenergy savings which allowed for a larger investment in electric car charging stations. The materials palette assembles high quality materials, natural woods, and black and white tones for a luxury modern feel.

PROJECT CLOCK TOWER LOFTS

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Tania Bortolotto, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: BORTOLOTTO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: May 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 6,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHERS: Tom Arban (Exterior) Shai Gil (Interior and Canopy)

The design team found a way to turn back time with these modern updates to a multi-unit historic building from 1907. The new Clock Tower Lofts now have a refreshed and rebranded entrance and lobby space to welcome guests and residents. Guided by the motif of the historic clock in the tower, the design team reconfiguredthe space for greater accessibility, better flowfor deliveries, and introduced the visual motif of the clock. New wall finishesand floor update the space and are a backdrop for the updated brand identity which ticks throughout the space.

PROJECT SQ2

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Kelly Cray, ARIDO

Neil Jonsohn, ARIDO Margaret Stagg, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: U31

DESIGN TEAM: Christina Yoo, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: February 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 7,168 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Jac Jacobson

SQ2 is the second tower in the firstphase of a master planned revitalization of the Alexandra Park public housing complex, in partnership with Toronto Community Housing. This 14-storey condominium expresses a stylish retail boutique aesthetic. Informed by the exterior façade’s cubist appearance and an overall minimalist approach, the design team employed geometric elements in the lobby entry and lounge, and selected natural marble finishesfor statement pieces.

The lobby’s focal point is a 20-foot wide double-sided fireplace,offering residents in both the lobby and party room a relaxing focal point. Picking up on the lobby’s neutral palette, other spaces reference the façade’s black and white tones. Social, fitnessand wellness spaces continue the clean, contemporary vibe characterized by rich materiality.

PROJECT TRAILSIDE PRESENTATION CENTRE

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Dominic DeFreitas, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Figure3

DESIGN TEAM: Nadine Burdak, ARIDO Megan Hayward, Intern, ARIDO

LOCATION: Oakville, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: September 2019

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 1,450 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Steve Tsai Photography

A departure from the traditional Oakville living, Distrikt Trailside was designed with elements to highlight the exclusive, downtown feel of the development, while also respecting the timeless, upscale luxury familiar to Oakville.

Guests move from an elegant lobby to a relaxed lounge and bar area bisected by a cozy millwork archway. The client did not want a high-pressure sales environment and the moody floralwallcoverings, rich woods, and dark marble finishesrecall a luxurious lounge. The space was fully accessible, and a long bar counter is a familiar element to guests and maximizes the narrow layout.

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PROJECT YORK CONDOS

INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Andrea Hall, ARIDO Caroline Robbie, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: BDP Quadrangle

DESIGN TEAM: Victoria McGlade, ARIDO

LOCATION: Markham, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: December 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 502,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Adrien Williams

Located in Markham, this three-building complex pulls in the nature of the surrounding Rouge Valley green space for residents. With a 200-foot long lobby, the design team created a crystalline structural ceiling element to add visual interest and a sense of progression for the walk to the elevators, not to mention a nod to the natural rock formations of Canada’s landscape. The fift flooramenity space echoes this motif with a rock veneer flagstonelining the east and west walls. All spaces offer universal access, including the lap pool and elevated cabin, providing comfort and fun to all residents.

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PROJECT AURORA ARMOURY CANADIAN FOOD & WINE INSTITUTE

INTERIOR DESIGNER: Valerie Gow, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Gow Hastings Architects

LOCATION: Aurora, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: November 2019

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 9,879 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Tom Arban and Rémi Carreiro

Constructed in 1874 for the Department of National Defence, the Aurora Armoury is a Federal Heritage Building and community venue originally used for town meetings, sporting matches and military events. The renovation revives the Armoury as a vibrant culinary and community hub and outpost location for the Niagara College Canadian Food & Wine Institute.

The new design reveals the original post-and-beam structure including timber framing now illuminated by LED light fixtures.Glossy white Corian and warm grey porcelain flooringfor the culinary school provide a contemporary contrast to the heritage features.

A 48-foot wide hydraulic door system opens up to extend the interior space and reveal the adjacent park. Floor to ceiling windows further maximize views of the park and showcase the activities of the school.

The updated barrier-free space has already hosted town halls on public art, events for the Black Community Association, community workshops, markets and seasonal festivals.

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PROJECT DURAND HOME

INTERIOR DESIGNERS: Carrie Stinson, ARIDO Veronica Martin, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: Two Fold Interiors

LOCATION: Hamilton, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: December 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Lauren Miller

Preserving the beautiful historic details of this Queen Anne style home in Hamilton provided an opportunity for modern updates. The home had led a life as a divided property and the owners sought to convert the house back into a single family home with a modern floorplan to suit their busy family. The main living spaces were opened to let natural light permeate, while structural issues on the second floorlet the design team completely reinvent its layout. The mix of vintage and modern furniture extends the blend of old and new.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT CONSULTING FIRM

INTERIOR DESIGNERS:

Guy Painchaud, ARIDO Heidi Painchaud, ARIDO

DESIGN FIRM: iN Studio Design Inc.

DESIGN TEAM: Carl Jo, ARIDO

LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario

OCCUPANCY DATE: February 2020

SQUARE FOOTAGE: 48,000 sf

PHOTOGRAPHER: Ben Rahn / A-Frame

The client occupied a heritage status building but had outgrown their space and needed facilities that could accommodate the dynamics of a growing, tech-savvy team. The design team sought to preserve the spirit of the space, drama of the atrium and iconic views without compromising function or history.

The new reception features an improved welcome to guests with a refreshment area with a large glass door which maintains back of house confidentialit. Flexible workspaces abound with a library, phone rooms, smaller meeting rooms and subtle upgrades to the building’s technology and systems. Materials across floors,walls and ceilings help acoustics for all gathering spaces and closed offices