Each entry was reviewed to select the projects that represent the very best of design from each region, using the following criteria:
- Design process – clarity surrounding the design intentions and execution.
- Holistic thinking – creating a space for all types of users for today and in the future
- Sustainable thinking – Consideration was also given to those projects which aligned with the four Shaw Contract’s People Together Planet Forever ambitions; Material Health, Circular Economy, Carbon Impact & Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
The 2023 Design Awards programme had 650 entries submitted from 40 countries around the world. All projects entered proceeded to the first stage of judging; where an elite panel of industry design leaders collaborated in each region to select the first ever “Best of Region” winners in the history of the Awards.
We are delighted to announce that the winners of the “Best of Region – UK & Continental Europe” are:
AirCastle by CRM Interior Fit-Outs, Dublin
The Judges said:
`Extremely strong design with a consistent design language through the whole space. The space reflects wellbeing and create a contrast from a busy life. It addresses the four sustainable pillars, and in particular material health in the way the material has been selected. ‘
Hudson River Trading by M.Moser Associates, United Kingdom
The Judges said:
` Meet the four pillars, well thought out project, seems to answer a strong and complex brief, well considered design, finish, material selection and detailing are good’.
Three HQ by Morgan Lovell, United Kingdom
The Judges said: `
`Really well considered and beautifully designed scheme. It is detailed, well executed, it hits all the judging criteria, and it goes the extra mile for diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. This design really reflects the cohesiveness of the team’
Elfi Vastgoed by MVD ontwerpstudio, The Netherlands
The judges said:
`The mixed of materials is very well coordinated with a very nice colour palette. The space is lovely, warm, welcoming people and the use of carpet has acoustic decorative really make it stand out, instead of using carpet only in one way.’
The “Best of Region – UK& Continental Europe” Judging Panel consisted of:
Gillian Stewart –Director Interior Design at Michael Laird Architects, Dublin, Scotland; Michelle Carr- Lead Creative at Habitaction, London, United Kingdom, Rianne de Kruijf – Senior Interior Designer at DDock, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and Ezequiel Gonzalez Sanchez – Senior Architect at Colliers, Prague, Czech Republic.
Each Best of Region winner will now proceed to the next stage of judging, where a panel of international Design luminaries will award our Best of Globe winners. Best of Globe winners will be announced at the end of September 2023.