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.jpgPhotography 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.jpgPhotography by Brendan Homan 

COMMENDATIONS

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

INTERNATIONAL

Russell & George by A​ē​sop KLCC
International_Aesop-KLCC_By-Russell-and-George_Photo-Funkydali.jpgImage: Funkydali

Global Mining and Resources Company Headquarters by Hassell
1809_19-04-2016_6134.jpgPhotography by Jim Stephenson 

COMMENDATION

  • Russell & George by A​ē​sop Westgate

OBJECT – PROFESSIONAL

Ora Desk Lamp by Ross Gardam
Object-Professional_Ora-Desk-Lamp_Ross-Gardam_Photo-Haydn-Cattach.jpgPhotography 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
Flex_1000.jpgImage: 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.jpgPhotography 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.jpgPhotography 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.jpgPhotography 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
161118_Inside_Hero.jpgPhotography 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.jpgImage: 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.jpgImage: 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.jpgPhotography 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.jpgPhotography by Sharrin Rees

SUSTAINABILITY

Westpac Barangaroo by Geyer
Sustainability_Westpac-Barangaroo_By-Geyer_Photo-Richard-Glover.jpgPhotography 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.jpgPhotography by Katherine Lu


DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

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


EDITOR’S MEDAL

Bates Smart


GOLD MEDAL

Kerry Phelan of KPDO
KPDO_Headshot.jpg