The end of a 12 month journey, the 2019 Workspace Awards program saw a celebration of design, industry, architecture and inspiration. Held at Sydney’s Beta Bar on October 18, a full house of entrants, design participants and industry partners gathered to celebrate the finest in design, as well as dine, mingle and enjoy the MC skills of Jarrod Walsh.
With entrants from all across the country, and an overall 300 per cent increase in entries and 80 per cent increase in new submissions, the Workspace judging panel certainly had a difficult task on their hands.
The inclusion of new categories, Sustainability and Emerging Designer and the expansion into a Residential Category ensured the continued growth and diversification of the awards base.
“We were thrilled to be part of the Workspace Awards this year – a really generous & well considered awards program,” remarked Ben Edwards from Studio Edwards, “At the presentation night in Sydney we had the opportunity to meet product suppliers, sponsors & other designers. Building new friendships & future working relationships. Winning an award was a huge honour & we were flattered to be amongst so many stand out projects work across a range of categories. Thank you, Workspace!”
The 2019 awards show is the third time Workspace has run the program, which was launched to provide opportunities for independent designers as well as small, medium and large firms alike to participate on a level playing field, ensuring Australian design excellence can be at the forefront.
We join Workspace in congratulating the winning entries and thanking all sponsors, including trophy event partner Acoufelt and travel partner Kaleidoscopic Travel. Take a look over the night that was, and join us in getting exciting for the Workspace Awards in 2020!
Winners
Workspace Overall Winner selected by People’s Choice – sponsored by Indesign
Winner: Studio P Architecture & Interiors, Eyehaus
Workplace ≥1000smt – sponsored by Polytec
Winner: Hassel partnered with Arup, Arup Melbourne
Workplace <1000smt – sponsored by Laminex
Winner: Hot Black, OpenTable
Designer of the Year – sponsored by Amtico Flooring
Winner: Studio Edwards, Vision Studio – Ben Edwards
Emerging Designer – sponsored by CMS Electracom
Winner: Pitch Architecture + Development, Coppin Street Studio – Bo Chu
Sustainability – sponsored by Materialised
Winner: Hassel partnered with Arup, Arup Melbourne
Office – sponsored by Innova
Winner: Hassel partnered with Arup, Arup Melbourne
Hospitality – sponsored by Hafele
Winner: Terence Yong Architecture, Little Albion Guest House
Education – OE Elsafe
Winner: JPE Design Studio together with Snøhetta & JamFactory, Pridham Hall – University of South Australia
Residential Design – sponsored by Hettich
Joint Winner: Sofiaa Interior Design, Malvern Residence
Joint Winner: Williams Burton Leopardi, Esplanade Residence
Health – sponsored by HVG
Winner: Studio 103, Balance Wellness Studio
Technology – sponsored by Atdec
Winner: GroupGSA, EY Wavespace
Aged Care – sponsored by Warwick Fabrics
Winner: Gilmore Interior Design, The Scottish Apartments at Paddington / Presbyterian Aged Care
Retail – sponsored by Cerbis Ceramics
Winner: Studio Edwards, Vision Studio
