Douro by Motus Architecture.
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The winners of WA’s only multidisciplinary design awards program have been announced at a ceremony held in the Kerry Hill Architects-designed State Theatre.
Now in its 15th year, the WA chapter of the Design Insitute of Australia’s Design Awards promotes and recognizes innovation and excellence in design.
Making off with a clutch of awards was Woods Bagot, which won an Award of Merit in the Interior Spaces (Corporate) category, a Commendation in the Light Solutions – Professional category, and the program’s top prize – the Best in State Award – for the interior design of its own Perth studio.
The jury said that the projected managed to “successfully celebrate the history of the iconic building it is located in and managers to deliver a workplace that blurs the boundaries of office and hospitality.”
2017 DIA WA Design Awards winners:
Best in State Award
Woods Bagot Studio – Woods Bagot
Interior Spaces – Professional
Corporate
Award of Merit
Woods Bagot Studio – Woods Bagot
Commendation
303 Mullen Lowe – United Studio
Link Group Perth – Group GSA
Arup Perth New Office – Hassell
Residential
Award of Merit
19 Douro – Motus Architecture
Commendation
K Residence – TCR Design Group
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School - Senior Learning Centre by Brooking Design Architects.
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Public/Institutional
Award of Merit
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School - Senior Learning Centre – Brooking Design Architects
Commendation
225 St. Georges Terrace Lobby – Woods Bagot
Hospitality
Commendation
Rice Baby – Mata Design Studio,
Next Door – Design Theory
Aloft Hotel – Design Theory
Coast – United Studio
Visual Communication – Professional
Environmental Graphics
Commendation
Sunset Heritage Wayfinding Signage – Turner Design
Corporate ID/Branding
Commendation
Western Australian Museum – The Brand Agency
Product Design – Professional
Industrial Design
Commendation
Blade Runner – Neil Cownie Architect
Earnest – Hillam Architects
Lighting Solution – Professional
Commendation
Woods Bagot Studio – Woods Bagot
Product Design – Student
Fashion Design
Award of Merit
The Power of Vibez – Antoinette Raphael of Curtin University,
“Woven into the Grey-Scape” – Melanie Wozniak, Curtin University,
Furniture Design
Award of Merit
Duello Hallway – Roberto Vessella, North Metropolitan TAFE
Commendation
Hygge Hookah – Stephen Job, North Metropolitan TAFE
Interior Spaces – Student
Residential
Commendation
Eussen Living Student Residence – Wang Na Cheung, North Metropolitan TAFE
The Fifth Room – Student Housing – Bianca O’Brien, North Metropolitan TAFE,
The Fifth Room – Emma Bland, North Metropolitan TAFE,
Retail
Commendation
Aster and Ruby – Kaitlin Jermy, North Metropolitan TAFE
Westfield Carousel – Bradley Vogels, North Metropolitan TAFE
