Smart Design Studio’s Indigo Slam continues to bring in the awards, named as the Overall Winner at the 2016 Interior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

The major award joins a list of recent accolades taken by Smart Design in the past few months including the titles of 2016’s architect-designed house of the year and the world’s best interior designed residence.

The Smart Design Studio project, located in Sydney’s Chippendale, is the new home for artist Judith Neilson who has since publicly expressed that Smart Design's resolution has exceeded her own expectations for the project.

Now in its thirteenth year, Inside Interior Design Review's IDEA showcases the best of Australian interior and product design, as well as the designers behind the work.

Other recipients at 2016 IDEA included Kerry Phelan of Kerry Phelan Design Office (KPDO), Fiona Lynch, Woods Bagot, SJB Interior and more.

2016 IDEA winners:

EVENT

Work With Me Here by Sibling
Event_Work-with-me-here_SIBLING_Photo-Tobias-Titz-1.jpg Photography by Tobias Titz

COMMENDATIONS

Wulugul Pop-up by Foolscap Studio
Lexus Design Pavilion by Mim Design

HOSPITALITY

Antica Pizzeria e Cucina by Genesin Studio
Hospitality_Antica-Pizzeria-e-Cucina_By-Genesin-Studio_Photo-Brendan-Homan.jpg Photography by Brendan Homan

COMMENDATIONS

The Ugly Duckling by Hecker Guthrie
TarraWarra Cellar Door by Kerstin Thompson Architects

INTERNATIONAL

Russell & George by Aēsop KLCC
International_Aesop-KLCC_By-Russell-and-George_Photo-Funkydali.jpg Image: Funkydali

Global Mining and Resources Company Headquarters by Hassell
Photography by Jim Stephenson

COMMENDATION

Russell & George by Aēsop Westgate

OBJECT – PROFESSIONAL

Ora Desk Lamp by Ross Gardam
Object-Professional_Ora-Desk-Lamp_Ross-Gardam_Photo-Haydn-Cattach.jpg Photography by Haydn Cattach

COMMENDATIONS

Lighting as Jewellery by Christopher Boots
Surface Sconce by Studio Henry Wilson

OBJECT – RISING

Flex Barstool and Table by Ash Allen in collaboration with Harry Zanios
Image: Ash Allen

PUBLIC SPACE

International Towers Sydney, Tower 2 Lobby by Woods Bagot
Public-Winner_Woods-Bagot-International-Towers-Sydney-Tower-2-Lobby_Photo-Trevor-Mein.jpg Photography by Trevor Mein

COMMENDATIONS

St Stephen’s Junior by CODA
Ivanhoe Grammar Senior Years & Science Centre

RESIDENTIAL DECORATION

Peninsula House by SJB Interiors
Residential-Decoration_Peninsula-House_SJB-Interiors_Photo-Nicole-England.jpg Photography by Nicole England

COMMENDATIONS

Pacific Lighthouse by SJB Interior
Theodore Treehouse by Studiobird

RESIDENTIAL MULTI

Sydney 385 by Smart Design Studio
Residential-Multi_Sydney-385_Smart-Design-Studio_Photo-Sharrin-Rees-1.jpg Photography by Sharrin Rees

COMMENDATIONS

Two Little Chestnuts by Nixon Tulloch Fortey Architects
10 Wylde Street by SJB Interiors

RESIDENTIAL SINGLE

Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio
Photography by Sharrin Rees

COMMENDATIONS

Fitzroy Loft by Architects EAT
Hargreaves Residence by Fiona Lynch

RETAIL

Melbourne Central Lower Ground Refresh by Kennedy Nolan
Retail_Melbourne-Central-Lower-Ground-Refresh_By-Kennedy-Nolan_Photo-Brilliant-Creek.jpg Image: Brilliant Creek

COMMENDATIONS

Lune Croissanterie by Studio Esteta
Yellow Earth Flagship Store by Tandem Design Studio

WORKPLACE OVER 1000SQM

Woods Bagot Melbourne Office by Woods Bagot
Workplace-over-1000sqm_Woods-Bagot-Melbourne-Office_Woods-Bagot_Photo-Studio-N8.jpg Image: Studio N8

COMMENDATIONS

Corrs Chambers Westgarth by Bates Smart
Harry the Hirer, Head Office by SJB Interiors

WORKPLACE UNDER 1000SQM

Humming Puppy Sydney by Karen Abernethy Architects with Louisa Macleod
Workplace-Under-1000sqm_Karen-Abernethy-Architects-with-Fiona-Macleod_Photo-Katherine-Lu.jpg Photography by Katherine Lu

COMMENDATIONS

106 Flinders Lane by Bates Smart
Squint / Opera Melbourne by Sibling

OVERALL WINNER

Indigo Slam by Smart Design Studio
Residential-Single_Indigo-Slam_Smart-Design-Studio_Photo-Sharrin-Rees-1.jpg Photography by Sharrin Rees

SUSTAINABILITY

Westpac Barangaroo by Geyer
Sustainability_Westpac-Barangaroo_By-Geyer_Photo-Richard-Glover.jpg Photography by Richard Glover

COMMENDATIONS

Concrete House by Fringe Architects
Brae Restaurant and Accommodation by Six Degrees Architects

EMMERGING DESIGNER

Karen Abernethy Architects
Emerging-Designer_Karen-Abernethy-Architects_Photo-Katherine-Lu-1.jpg Photography by Katherine Lu

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

Fiona Lynch
Designer-of-the-year_Fiona-Lynch_Balwyn-Residence_Photo-Sharyn-Cairns_Fiona-Lynch.jpg Photography by Sharyn Cairns

EDITOR’S MEDAL

Bates Smart

GOLD MEDAL

Kerry Phelan of KPDO

Nicholas Rider

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