Trends New Zealand Volume 34 No 2 | Page 8

TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN The Trends International Design Awards – TIDAs – start within a country, with awards programmes for kitchens, bathrooms and homes, organised by Trends or by professional organisations. Winners of all these country categories then progress to the TIDA INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN OF THE YEAR International Awards programme. URBANE PROJECTS, PERTH We’re pleased to announce here our 2017 international winners: INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM OF THE YEAR 2017 TIDA International Kitchen of the Year SAOTA, CAPE TOWN Urbane Projects Judges’ comment: This well-executed design takes full INTERNATIONAL HOME OF THE YEAR advantage of the home’s views and outdoor space. The sculptural VAUGHN MCQUARRIE ARCHITECT, AUCKLAND island provides a great focal point for entertaining, while the materials are elegant, yet durable for everyday use. 2017 TIDA International Bathroom of the Year SAOTA Judges’ comment: Smart design has reconfigured three smaller rooms into one open plan, and opened the space to views on both sides. A very sophisticated and beautiful mix of materials. 2017 TIDA international Home of the Year Vaughn McQuarrie Architect Judges’ comment: Very well considered and careful detailing of materials to the main form and structure offer simplicity, restraint and a very controlled and balanced material palette. Thanks to our international judging panel: Craig Steere, Craig Steere Architects, Perth Mick De Giulio, de Giulio kitchen design, Chicago Maddalena Vienna, Vienna Design, Sydney David Johnson, Chairman, Trends Media Group Paul Taylor, Editorial Director, Trends Media Group