IFI Design Distinction Award Finalists

A total of 50 projects representing all global regions have been shortlisted as Finalists for Design Distinctions Awards (IFI DDA), by an international jury.

Featuring 45 firms and four universities worldwide, shortlisted projects include a sustainable safari lodge in Sri Lanka investing in local craftsmanship; a tiny holiday home in the Netherlands; a major hospital extension supporting better quality of life for patients and caregivers in Colombia; and a learning space in Australias supporting new concepts of childhood education.

Finalists represent those leading the way in Interior Architecture/Design practice through their built work; contributing at the highest level to raising the bar of design innovation and excellence. Final IFI DDA winners were announced at the IFI GAP Awards Ceremony and gala Dinner in Dubai, Wednesday 26 February 2020. Congratulations to all Finalists!

See below for details of all projects and firms selected as IFI DDA Finalists.

 

 

 

Commerce – including retail spaces, showrooms and innovation spaces

  • Chongqing Zhongshuge by X+Living (China)
  • Jinan Bocuishan Sales Center by Beijing Fenghemuchen Space Design (China)
  • JINS SWFC Shop (China) by junya.ishigami+associates (Japan)
  • Shanghai Xinzhuang Zhongsheng Store by Atelier Archmixing + Supercloud Studio (China)
  • TARA MATA Fashion Boutique by PMT Partners Ltd. (China).

JINS SWFC Shop by junya.ishigami + associates

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Gold Winner

 
 
 

 

Habitat – including dwellings, domicile and places of abode

Tiny Holiday Home by i29 interior architects

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Gold Winner

 
 
 
 

Health – including hospitals, medical and nursing facilities

New York Presbyterian David H. Koch Center by HOK

New York Presbyterian David H. Koch Center by HOK
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Humanitarian – including museums and galleries, sports arenas, places of worship, performing arts

Xiamutang Children’s Bamboo Library by Zhanghaiao (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)

Xiamutang Children’s Bamboo Library by Zhanghaiao (Shanghai Jiao Tong University)
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Learning – including schools, colleges, universities, learning and educational facilities

National University of Singapore School of Design & Environment by Serie + Multiply Architects with Surbana Jurong and National University of Singapore School of Design & Environment

National University of Singapore School of Design & Environment by Serie + Multiply Architects with Surbana Jurong and National University of Singapore School of Design & Environment
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Play – including restaurants and bars, retail spaces, fitness and wellness

Ayla Clubhouse & Golf Academy by Oppenheim Architecture

Ayla Clubhouse & Golf Academy by Oppenheim Architecture
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Stay – including hotels and guesthouses

Su House by KUNYU-DESIGN

Su House by KUNYU-DESIGN
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Student – design projects by Interior Architecture/Design students and recent graduates

S/ash /iving by Kwan Yiu Tam, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

S/ash /iving by Kwan Yiu Tam, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Sustainability – design solutions that improve well-being whilst reducing negative impacts on the environment

Alila Yangshuo Shenzhen by Horizontal Design Co., LTD.

Alila Yangshuo Shenzhen by Horizontal Design Co., LTD.
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Gold Winner

 

 

 

Work – including offices, industrial spaces and technical labs

Luther’s Machine Hall by HG Arhitektuur OÜ

Luther’s Machine Hall by HG Arhitektuur OÜ
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Gold Winner