A robust and deeply sculptural home has taken out the Premier Award at the 2017 Australian Interior Design Awards (AIDA).
Adding to an ever-growing list of accolades, Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio received the ultimate prize, beating a shortlist of almost 200 designs. The project, located in the Sydney suburb of Chippendale, also took out an award in the Residential Design category.
Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio. Photography by Sharrin Rees and David Roche
The residence – which the jury said they “[could not] fault in any way” – is home to artist Judith Neilson, who requested the architects create a building that would last 100 years. Upon that request, Smart Design Studio selected materials and fittings that would wear and endure, and specified operable elements that were mechanically rather than digitally driven.
Last year, Indigo Slam was named overall winner at the 2016 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA). The project also won the residential award at the 2016 Inside World Festival of Interiors and the new houses award at the 2016 National Architecture Awards.
Among the other winners of AIDA 2017 were Paramount by The Office Space by Woods Bagot and First Peoples by Museum Victoria Design Studio, both of which received the prestigious Award for Interior Design Impact.
Parramount by The Office Space by Woods Bagot. Photography by Trevor Mein
First Peoples by Museum Victoria Design Studio. Photography by Dianna Snape
Paramount by The Office Space was recognised as an exemplary design that forms “the kind of private nest that knowledge workers dream about”. The First Peoples exhibition, on the other hand, was acknowledged for its “masterful use of technology, craftsmanship and design at given touch points”.
Further awarded projects included the University of Queensland Oral Health Centre by COX Architecture, A Private Residence by SJB, and The EDG Forum by Archer Office.
The Australian Interior Design Awards winners were announced at a gala celebration in Melbourne on Friday 9 June.
Full list of AIDA 2017 winners below:
PREMIER AWARD FOR AUSTRALIAN INTERIOR DESIGN
Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio
Photography by Sharrin Rees
INTERIOR DESIGN IMPACT AWARDS
Paramount by The Office Space (NSW) by Woods Bagot
Photography by Trevor Mein
First Peoples (VIC) by Museums Victoria Design Studio
Photography by Dianna Snape
SUSTAINABILITY ADVANCEMENT AWARD
University of Queensland Oral Health Centre (QLD) by COX Architecture
Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones
EMERGING INTERIOR DESIGN PRACTICE AWARD
Brad Swartz Architects (NSW)
COMMENDATIONS
- Amber Road (NSW)
- BoardGrove Architects (VIC)
- Adam Kane Architects (VIC)
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN AWARD
Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio
Photography by Sharrin Rees
COMMENDATIONS
- Darling Point Apartment (NSW) by Brad Swartz Architects
- Henry Street House (VIC) by Eugene Cheah Architecture
- Fitzroy Residence (VIC) by Doherty Design Studio in collaboration with Inarc Architects
- A Private Residence (NSW) by SJB
- Redfern Terrace (NSW) by SJB
- Freshwater Apartment (VIC) by John Wardle Architects
- Moving House (VIC) by Architects EAT
RESIDENTIAL DECORATION AWARD
A Private Residence (NSW) by SJB
Photography by Anson Smart
COMMENDATIONS
- Little Parndon (VIC) by Templeton Architecture
- Fitzroy Residence (VIC) by Doherty Design Studio
- Hotham (VIC) by Carole Whiting and Steven Whiting
HOSPITALITY DESIGN AWARD
Higher Ground (VIC) by DesignOffice
Photography by Sean Fennessy
COMMENDATIONS
- Antica Pizzeria e Cucina (SA) by Genesin Studio
- Caravan (Korea) by Flack Studio
- The Dolphin Hotel (NSW) by George Livissianis
- Morris and Health (VIC) by Ritz&Ghougassian
- Handpicked Wines (NSW) by DesignOffice
- Humming Puppy Sydney (NSW) by Karen Abernethy Architects with Louisa Macleod
- Penta (VIC) by Ritz&Ghougassian
RETAIL DESIGN AWARD
Jac + Jack (NSW) by George Livissianis
Photography by Tom Ferguson
COMMENDATIONS
- Monk House Design (VIC) by Flack Studio
- Lost in Seasons (VIC) by Joanne Motee
- The Kitchens (QLD) by Landini Associates
- Búl (QLD) by Karen Abernethy Architects with Louisa Macleod
PUBLIC DESIGN AWARD
StudioFive (VIC) by PTID
Photography by Carl Matkin and Kim Aleksandrowicz
COMMENDATIONS
- UQ Forgan Smith West Wing Refurbishment (QLD) by BVN
- Supreme Court of Western Australia (WA) by Peter Hunt Daryl Jackson (Joint Venture) Architects (PHDJ)
- University of Queensland Oral Health Centre (QLD) by COX Architecture
- The Sanctuary, Bunurong Memorial Park (VIC) by BVN
- Woollahra Library (NSW) by BVN
- Arts West, University of Melbourne (VIC) by ARM + Architectus
WORKPLACE DESIGN AWARDS
The EDG Forum (NSW) by Archer Office
Photography by Peter Bennetts
Frasers Property Australia Head Office (NSW) by BVN
Photography by Brett Boardman
COMMENDATIONS
- TVNZ Television Network Centre Refurbishment (NZ) by Warren and Mahoney Architects Australia
- Swiss Re (NSW) by HASSELL
- Dropbox Sydney (NSW) by Gensler
- Salvation Army (NSW) by Bates Smart
INSTALLATION DESIGN AWARD
Egyptian Mummies: Exploring Ancient Lives (NSW) by StudioPlusThree
Photography by Brett Boardman
COMMENDATIONS
- The Pool (Italy) by Aileen Sage Architects with Michelle Tabet
- Parramatta Park Dairy Cottage Installations (NSW) by Trigger
- Denfair Stand for Rakumba Lighting (VIC) by Archier
- Wild State Exhibition Queensland Museum (QLD) by COX Architecture
BEST OF STATE AWARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DESIGN
Henry Street House (VIC) by Eugene Cheah Architecture
Image: Eugene Cheah Architecture
Inverdon House (QLD) by Chloe Naughton
Photography by Benjamin Hosking
Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio
Photography by Sharrin Rees
BEST OF STATE AWARDS FOR COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Higher Ground (VIC) by DesignOffice
Photography by Sean Fennessy
Antica Pizzeria e Cucina (SA) by Genesin Studio
Photography by Bredan Homan
UQ Forgan Smith West Wing Refurbishment (QLD) by Genesein Studio
Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones
Supreme Court of Western Australia (WA) by Peter Hunt Daryl Jackson (joint venture) Architects (PHDJ)
Image: Peter Hunt Daryl Jackson
The EDG Forum (NSW) by Archer Office
Photography by Peter Bennetts
University of Tasmania Executive Workplace Renewal (TAS) by Liminal Spaces
Photography by Sandi Sissel
BEST INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD
TVNZ Television Network Centre Refurbishment (NZ) by Warren and Mahoney Architects Australia
Photography by Patrick Reynolds
