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.

SDS_1202_Indigo_Slam_12_interior_Photographer_David_Roche.jpg 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
SDS_1202_Indigo_Slam_02_interior_Photographer_Sharrin_Rees.jpg 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
University-of-Queensland-Oral-Health-Centre-Image-Christopher-Frederick-Jones.jpg 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
SDS_1202_Indigo_Slam_09_interior_Photographer_Sharrin_Rees.jpg 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
StudioFive-Image-Carl-Matkin-and-Kim-Aleksandrowicz.jpg 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
Frasers-Property-Australia-Head-Office-Image-Brett-Boardman.jpg 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
Inverdon-House-QLD-by-Chloe-Naughton-Image-Benjamin-Hosking.jpg Photography by Benjamin Hosking

Indigo Slam (NSW) by Smart Design Studio
SDS_1202_Indigo_Slam_10_interior_Photographer_Sharrin_Rees.jpg 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
Antica-Pizzeria-e-Cucina-SA-by-Genesin-Studio-Image-Bredan-Homan-1.jpg Photography by Bredan Homan

UQ Forgan Smith West Wing Refurbishment (QLD) by Genesein Studio
UQ-Forgan-Smith-West-Wing-Refurbishment-QLD-by-Genesein-Studio-Image-Christopher-Frederick-Jones.jpg Photography by Christopher Frederick Jones

Supreme Court of Western Australia (WA) by Peter Hunt Daryl Jackson (joint venture) Architects (PHDJ)
PROJECT-IMAGES-PUBLIC-West-Australian-Supreme-Court-Perth-03-edit.jpg 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
University-of-Tasmania-Executive-Workplace-Renewal-Image-Sandi-Sissel.jpg Photography by Sandi Sissel

BEST INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD

TVNZ Television Network Centre Refurbishment (NZ) by Warren and Mahoney Architects Australia
TVNZ-Television-Network-Centre-Refurbishment-Image-Patrick-Reynolds-1.jpg Photography by Patrick Reynolds

Nicholas Rider

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