The International Interior Design Association is a professional networking and educational association with more than 15,000 members worldwide in more than 58 countries that’s committed to enhancing the quality of life through excellence in interior design and advancing interior design through knowledge, value and community.
In April, IIDA’s Southwest Chapter celebrated the individuals who have greatly contributed to the profession and the exemplarily design work of different architecture firms at the 21st Annual Professional Recognition for Interior Design Excellence (PRIDE) Awards.
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This year, six awards were given to individuals/companies and 12 awards were given to specific design projects including the “Best of Show” award, which is awarded to one project from the Design Excellence recipients.
BEST OF SHOW WINNER:
Project: Booking.com Phoenix, Firm: Gensler
Team Members: Beth Harmon-Vaughan, PhD, FIIDA, LEED AP; Dawn Hart, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C; Melissa Holm, IIDA, WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C; James Bailey, IIDA
It was important that Booking.com’s new office represent the many reasons why people love to visit Arizona, while also providing a great work environment for its employees and a welcoming meeting space for partners.
Commercial Office Under 10,000 SF
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: HealthiestYou Corporate Tenant Improvement,
Firm: RSP Architects, Team Members: Joe Tyndall, principal; Dawn Brown, project manager; Alissa Franconi, associate IIDA, studio design lead; Erin Yi, project interior designer
The 9,900-square-foot space for HealthiestYou, a startup telehealth company, promotes a healthy work environment flexible enough to meet the needs of the 50-person office.
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: Booking.com Phoenix, Firm: Gensler, Team Members: Beth Harmon-Vaughan, PhD, FIIDA, LEED AP; Dawn Hart, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C; Melissa Holm, IIDA, WELL AP, LEED AP ID+C; James Bailey, IIDA
Looking to capture the essence of Arizona and the Sonoran Desert, the design team collaborated with the client to create a fun and uniquely “Phoenician” office.
Commercial Office 10,000-25,000 SF
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: Atmosphere Commercial Interiors, Firm: RSP Architects, Team Members: Joe Tyndall, principal; Dawn Brown, project manager; Alissa Franconi, associate IIDA, studio design lead; Christine Shaw, project interior designer
Located in the Roosevelt Row Arts District in Downtown Phoenix, the two adjacent brick buildings dating back to the 1920s were redeveloped into a cohesive office and showroom with an industrial feel.
Award of Merit
Project: Hubbard Radio Phoenix, Firm: RSP Architects, Team Members: Joe Tyndall, principal; Dawn Brown, project manager; Alissa Franconi, associate IIDA, studio design lead; Erin Yi, project interior designer; Jason Ploszaj, project designer; Shane Lucero, project architecture; Jordan Snittjer, designer
The design goal was to create a progressive and cost efficient work environment that combines the workforce from three separate locations and five radio stations into one space with production studios, on-air studios and offices.
Commercial Office Over 25,000 SF
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: Mobile Mini Headquarters & National Sales Center, Firm: SmithGroupJJR, Team Members: Michelle Goodlive, LEED-AP; Brooke Waldron; Ramon Martinez
From Tempe to Phoenix, Mobile Mini embraces its new location at 44th and Van Buren streets, occupying the third and fourth floors inside a four-story building.
Award of Merit
Project: Valley of the Sun United Way, Firm: SmithGroupJJR, Team Members: Michelle Romero, NCIDQ; Mark Adams, NCIDQ; Chris Ledwith, AIA; Jon Silhol PE, LEED AP BD+C
The “Live United” motto of Valley of the Sun United Way positively impacts thousands of Arizonans each day and its new office was a chance to continue to carry forth the same purpose.
Hospitality, Retail and Restaurant
Award of Merit
Project: Babbo Italian Eatery, Firm: Form Design Studio, Team Members: Jose Martinez, IIDA, LEED AP, ASID, associate AIA; Haleigh Mitchell; Rick Riegle, architect
Strong focal elements, including a central feature bar, visually textured finishes and jewel lighting accents enhance the restaurant’s volume and define the interior spatial layout.
Category: Mixed-use
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: Envy Residences, Firm: Private Label International, Team Members: Wendi Stallings, IIDA; Robbyn Gabby; Christina Johnson; Susan Patterson
Envy brings a new kind of high-end living experience to the Scottsdale condo market, a modern design inspired by iconic glamour.
Category: On The Boards
[Note: these projects are still in the concept/design phase]
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: Engineering Building – UT Dallas
Firm: SmithGroupJJR, Team Members: Mark Adams, RID, NCIDQ; Mark Kranz, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C
This education and research facility for the next generation of engineers coalesces instructional and research labs, classrooms, office and collaborative spaces into a new hub.
Award of Merit
Project: Confidential Client, Firm: SmithGroupJJR, Team Members: Casey Potash, IIDA, NCIDQ, LEED AP; Michelle Romero, NCIDQ; Mark Adams, NCIDQ; Mark Cone, AIA; Stephanie Oleksa; Danielle Hoyt, NCIDQ, LEED AP; Nhu Le; David Lyons, AIA
The renovation of an existing warehouse space for an automobile manufacturer IT Innovation Center would include a new second floor, which would inlcude new employee entrances, an auditorium, command center, community commons and cafeteria.
Category: Student
DESIGN EXCELLENCE AWARD
Project: The Shops at Grand Avenue
School: Arizona State University
Student(s): Kiana Taie, student IIDA
Clean whites, warm woods and copper accents give a refined aesthetic complimenting the industrial look of the warehouse, which houses Teaspressa, Ruze Cake House and Camelback Flowershop.
Award of Merit
Project: The Stage, School: Arizona State University , Student(s): Glory Rittman, student IIDA and Kiana Taie, student IIDA
The new office and studio space for local photographer, Caleb Alvarado, is housed in the oldest warehouse in Phoenix, the Feed & Seed Building. Space planning was based on theatre concepts.
PATRON OF THE YEAR AWARD:
Thomas Printworks
CHAPTER GRADUATE AWARD:
Jennifer Cox, student IIDA of Arizona
State University
INDUSTRY APPRECIATION AWARD:
Dan Lynn, industry IIDA of Contract
Furniture Associates
OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD:
Peggy Favour, IIDA of SMPC Architects
GENERAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD: Hardison/Downey Construction
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD:
Connie Hines, IIDA of The Studio
