13 awards were presented to the winners of Surface Design Awards 2019…
The winners of the 2019 Surface Design Awards have been announced, hailing the best and most impressive use of materials in, and on, architectural projects from around the globe.
The beautiful new Maggie’s Centre Barts, London has been declared the Supreme Winner, capturing the judge’s hearts and minds. A beacon of design in the charity sector, the building by Steven Holl Architects’ was shortlisted in the Public Building Exterior category, gaining acclaim from the judges, including Christophe Egret, who stated “You really feel that a person dealing with cancer might feel elevated in this space.”
Across 13 categories entrants to the Awards comprised a who’s-who in architecture and design from around the world. Zaha Hadid Architects, Steven Holl Architects, Studio Egret West and Chris Dyson Architects from the UK, Rockwell Group from the USA, and Kengo Kuma & Associates from Japan were among the shortlist.
Image credit: Zaha Hadid Architects
The Surface Design Awards, announced at the annual Surface Design Show, recognise and celebrate the best use of innovative surface materials in architecture and design internationally.
Launched five years ago, the Awards have grown year-on-year to become one of the most respected accolades in the design awards realm. The 2019 shortlist consisted of an impressive 43 projects from 9 countries, each entry an exemplary example of creative and innovative use of materials and lighting in both interior and exterior schemes. Some projects won nominations across several categories, resulting in 48 finalists.
The 2019 judging panel was co-chaired by Christophe Egret, Founding Partner at Studio Egret West, and Paul Priestman, Chairman at PriestmanGoode. The full panel comprised Cany Ash, Partner at Ash Sakula Architects; James Soane, Director at Project Orange architecture & interior design; Jeremy Offer, Chief Creative Officer at future-focused vehicle designers Arrival; Katie Greenyer, Creative Talent & Network Director at Pentland Group; Paul Edwards, Head of Creative Design at Airbus and Roz Barr, Director of Roz Barr Architects.
The Surface Design Awards 2019 winners in full:
Award: Retail Interior
Project: Aesop flagship store
Designer: Snohetta
Award: Retail Exterior
Project: Lava Stone Shopfront
Designer: STAC Architecture
Award: Public Building Interior
Project: Writ in Water
Studio Octopi with Mark Wallinger
Award: Public Building Exterior
Project: Maggie’s Centre St Barts
Studio: Steven Holl Architects
Award: Commercial Interior
Project: The Veil
Studio: Giles Miller Studio & Orms
Award: Commercial Exterior
Project: Morpheus Hotel
Studio: Zaha Hadid Architects/ Isometrix Lighting Design
Award: Temporary Structure
Project: TED Theatre
Rockwell Group
Award: Sustainable Interior
Project: SGS Berkeley Green
Studio: Hewitt Studios
Award: Sustainable Exterior
Project: Cultural Village
Studio: Kengo Kuma & Associates
Award: Light & Surface Interior
Project: Gymbox Mopheus Hotel Atrium
Studio: Zaha Hadid Archtiects/ Lightivity Lighting Design/ Isometrix Lighting Design
Award: Light & Surface Exterior
Project: Black Prince Road Story Wall
Studio: Michael Grubb Studio/ AF Lighting
Award: Housing Interior
Project: Powis Cloud
Studio: Lily Jencks Studio
Award: Housing Exterior
Project: Fajal House
Studio: Mole Architects
Main image credit: Surface Design Show Awards/Maggie’s Centre St Barts/Steven Holl Architects
