Last week, the Design Institute of Australia (DIA) recognised Western Australia’s best design practitioners and aspiring design students at the DIA WA 2017 Design Awards.
In total, the Best in State Award, six Awards of Merit and 21 Commendations were presented across three primary design principles: Interior Spaces, Product Design and Visual Communication.
Taking out the top prize was Woods Bagot for the design of its Perth studio. The project – which saw the transformation of the 19th-century Palace Hotel – also received an Award of Merit in the Interior Spaces (Corporate) category and a Commendation in Lighting Solutions.
Woods Bagot's Perth studio. Images: Woods Bagot
In addition, Woods Bagot received a Commendation for its Stylecraft Showroom and for its 225 St. Georges Terrace Lobby.
Other Award of Merit winners included 19 Douro by Motus Architecture, and John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School – Senior Learning Centre by Brooking Design Architects.
2017 marked the annual award’s 15th year, and is the state’s only multi-disciplinary design program promoting and recognising excellence and innovation in design.
Full list of winners below:
INTERIOR SPACES – PROFESSIONAL:
CORPORATE
BEST IN STATE & AWARD OF MERIT
Woods Bagot Studio by Woods Bagot
Image: Woods Bagot
COMMENDATIONS
- 303 Mullen Lowe by United Studio
- Link Group Perth by Group GSA
- Arup Perth New Office by Hassell
RESIDENTIAL
AWARD OF MERIT
19 Douro by Motus Architecture
Image: Trasko Industrial Photographics
COMMENDATION
- K Residence by TCR Design Group
RETAIL
COMMENDATION
- Stylecraft Showroom by Woods Bagot
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL
AWARD OF MERIT
John Septimus Roe Anglican Community School – Senior Learning Centre by Brooking Design Architects
Photography by Heather Robbins
COMMENDATION
- 225 St. Georges Terrace Lobby by Woods Bagot
HOSPITALITY
COMMENDATIONS
- Rice Baby by Mata Design Studio
- Next Door by Design Theory
- Aloft Hotel by Design Theory
- Coast by United Studio
VISUAL COMMUNICATION – PROFESSIONAL:
COMMENDATION
- Sunset Heritage Wayfinding Signage by Turner Design
CORPORATE ID/BRANDING
COMMENDATION
- Western Australian Museum by The Brand Agency
PRODUCT DESIGN – PROFESSIONAL:
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
COMMENDATIONS
- Blade Runner by Neil Cownie Architect
- Earnest by Hillam Architects
LIGHTING SOLUTION – PROFESSIONAL:
COMMENDATION
- Woods Bagot Studio by Woods Bagot
PRODUCT DESIGN – STUDENT:
FASHION DESIGN
AWARD OF MERITS
The Power of Vibez by Antoinette Raphael, Curtin University
Woven into the Grey-Scape by Melanie Wozniak, Curtin University
FURNITURE DESIGN
AWARD OF MERIT
Duello Hallway by Roberto Vessella, North Metropolitan TAFE
COMMENDATION
- Hygge Hookah by Stephen Job, North Metropolitan TAFE
INTERIOR SPACES – STUDENT:
RESIDENTIAL
COMMENDATIONS
- Eussen Living Student Residence by Wang Na Cheung, North Metropolitan TAFE
- The Fifth Room – Student Housing by Bianca O’Brien, North Metropolitan TAFE
- The Fifth Room by Emma Bland, North Metropolitan TAFE
RETAIL
COMMENDATIONS
- Aster & Ruby by Kaitlin Jermy, North Metropolitan TAFE
- Westfield Carousel by Bradley Vogels, North Metropolitan TAFE
