The 19th annual Australian Interior Design Awards have been announced, with the winner of the premier award demonstrating how masterful design can unlock the “immense potential and possibility” of a building.
The jury unanimously agreed that Stable and Cart House by Clare Cousins Architects was the standout project across the categories, capturing the fundamentals of what makes good interior design tick.
“What resonates most is the authenticity of the design and the way it has been conceived to be lived in, not just looked at,” the jury said.
“The material palette not only reflects a sustainable approach to how people live, but also displays a responsive understanding of an Australian design language that supports the opportunity for the house to age gracefully.”
The jury stated that across the categories, this year’s entries demonstrated a “renewed emphasis on personal connection, craftsmanship and comfort.” It said that designers’ “intelligence, generosity and prowess” speaks of the high standard that is Australian interior design.
The 2022 jury comprises: Madeleine Blanchfield (Madeleine Blanchfield Architects, NSW); Eid Goh (Architects EAT); Stuart Krelle (Luchetti Krelle, NSW); Rosie Morley (Fender Katsalidis, Vic), Jade Nottage (Tom Mark Henry, NSW); Beatrix Rowe (Beatrix Rowe Interior Design, Vic); and Peter Walker (Cumulus Studio, Tas); and Scott Walker (Hassell).
The jury was convened by Geraldine Maher, principal of Geraldine Maher Design, with John Gertsakis, director of Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence, as sustainability advisor.
Premier Award for Australian Interior Design
Stable and Cart House – Clare Cousins Architects
Interior Design Impact
Edition Roasters – YSG Studio
Sustainability Advancement – joint awards
17 Union Street– BKK Architects
Built Head Office – FJMT Studio
Hospitality Design
Arkhé – Studio Gram
Workplace Design
Multiplex Headquarters – BVN
Retail Design
Finesse Shoe Store – Studio Edwards
Public Design
Monash Robotics Lab – Studio Bright
Residential Design
Stable and Cart House – Clare Cousins Architects
Residential Decoration
Troye Sivan House – Flack Studio
Installation Design
Eucalyptusdom – SJB in collaboration with Rick Leplastrier and Vania Contreras
Emerging Interior Design Practice – joint awards
Best of State
See all the Best of State winners
Commendations
See all the commended projects
The Australian Interior Design Awards are co-presented by the Design Institute of Australia and Artichoke magazine and is supported by Dulux, Space, Sub-zero and Wolf, Laminex, Interiors Australia, and Elton Group.
