10 Reasons to Enter the SBID International Design Awards 2019

Haven’t completed your entry for the 2019 SBID International Design Awards yet? Perhaps you're still considering why you should be entering the SBID Awards this year? Here are ten great reasons why you should submit your entry before the deadline.

1) Be recognised by one of the UK interior design industry standard bearers
At SBID we set the standard for interior design through accreditation. Our strict criteria for membership ensure all SBID members possess the knowledge and experience to work to a high professional standard. Furthering professional knowledge and skills to promote the value of professional interior design across the industry, we work across many sectors, from government to higher education and international business.

2) You won’t be hit by hidden fees or conditions
In the SBID Awards, it’s impossible to buy your way to the top. Many competitions reel entrants in before hitting them with hidden costs in order to progress in the competition. Our T&Cs are transparent so you’ll never be asked to pay for extras. All information is on the website so it’s clear from the start what is involved. This means you can enter with confidence and know that only the most talented go far!

3) Winning is only for the best
Victory only has value when you’ve truly earned it. We’ve witnessed competitions where every entry is awarded a prize, which devalues the honour of winning. In the SBID Awards there is one Overall Winner and 14 Category Winners. Competition is stiff and not everyone walks away with one of our coveted awards; this exclusive approach means that owning an SBID Award is a true accolade. We’re proud that our awards don’t collect dust on a shelf – they are proudly displayed, widely recognised and internationally sought after!

4) Have the chance to be published in print
Each year, the SBID Awards finalists and winners are featured in the beautiful SBID Global Interior Design coffee table book. We don’t charge a fee for this (unlike some competitions) as we believe the worthiest projects earn recognition. As a record of the world’s best interior design, the book is a true showcase of global talent and your chance to be featured among the greats.

5) Design talent recognised at every scale
The SBID Awards welcome entries from practices of all sizes by keeping entry fees low and ensuring T&Cs are transparent. We know it’s the mix of small and large organisations that enriches the interior design industry; we do not see practice size as a barrier to success. We showcase the best talent and that’s why the SBID Awards are a platform for celebrating the breadth of professional interior design.

6) Showcase your work to peers, potential clients and the press
Since the launch, the SBID Awards have grown in reach and reputation around the world. Each year our list of finalists and winners reads like a ‘who’s who’ of international design expertise. The Awards are featured in globally consumed media brands such as the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and the Financial Times. Entering gives you have the chance to become part of our global community and connect with new audiences around the world.

7) Creativity counts over budget
Our judges are looking for technical and creative achievement which is not dependent on budget. We know that the bottom line is no indicator of great design, which is why the judging process is carefully controlled to ensure all projects are assessed fairly and independently. We feature great projects at all scales, from dazzling opulence to simply brilliant solutions – what they have in common is the ability to impress our expert judges.

8) You’ll be assessed by the best
Our three-tier judging procedure ensures only the best go all the way. All entries are assessed by a technical panel of experts while the judging panel consists of high-profile figures in the creative industry. This means recognition in the SBID Awards is a sign of true design excellence and creative achievement. The final tier is the public vote; in 2018 over 250,000 individuals cast their vote – what a great way to show off your best work!

9) Boost your contacts and find new clients
The Awards are an important opportunity for designers to network and make valuable contacts. Each year, we host an international community of designers during Awards Week. They come to London to meet potential clients at the Awards ceremony and the invitation-only House of Lords networking event. These occasions underpin our commitment to promoting the business of design.

10) Get global recognition
Standing out from your competitors is a vital part of running a business but can be hard to pull off when everyone’s fighting for attention. The SBID Awards are the perfect platform for showing the world who you are. They can also give your own marketing a digital boost. Appearing on the Awards website offers invaluable exposure and ups your brand's visibility. You can benefit from all the work we do to promote the Awards and you’ll be in great company.

Convinced? The deadline for submissions is just over 2 weeks away; click here to submit an entry.

Project of the Week

This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series took a dilapidated former department store from 1906 and re-imagined it to create an inspiring and multi-disciplinary architecture and design practice. The building was stripped of years of incremental additions to reveal original features. Existing interiors were assessed to ensure that elements such as 111-year-old Burmese teak flooring, a grand tiled-staircase and historic colours were preserved, as well as artworks created by squatters dating from the 1990s.

Voids cut through the building, provided volume and connections between levels. A striking reception and model-shop animate the ground floor, while a large basement event space includes cycle storage, changing-rooms and showers. Open-plan office design concepts were used to create workspaces and meeting areas which are also located on first to third floors. Topped by a new rooftop bar/restaurant for staff and the public, comprised of a series of oak-framed pavilions and a bespoke glazed dome that marks the end of a south-facing terrace.

Sector: Office Design

Company: Squire and Partners

Project: The Department Store

Project Location: London, United Kingdom

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

Stripping the building back to its raw state revealed a decayed grandeur and an extraordinary commitment to craft and detail by the original artisans. We looked to reveal and highlight these elements, in their found state, as well as exposing remnants left by more recent inhabitants, whilst adding a series of contemporary interventions in order to re-purpose the building as an inspiring modern workspace.

All aspects of the building’s history have been revealed, from its grand beginnings through to periods of misuse and decay, including a decade of use as a squat. Original graffiti sits alongside high end finishes, and modern furniture pieces co-exist with antique retail display cases in a highly curated interior filled with crafted curiosities which span the lifetime of the building.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

Working with an existing building that had remained unoccupied (aside from squatters) and neglected for 40 years was challenging given its state of dilapidation. However, the building was of a robust construction, and after investigations it was decided that enough of the original fabric and character remained to provide a glimpse of its illustrious past and inform the approach of the new design, where possible embracing and capturing the building’s mistreatment over the decades.

A challenge during the restoration process was communicating to the build team the level of rawness and the overall aesthetic we wanted to achieve, as it was a non-standard finish and often a process of trial and error. During construction it was harder to see when surfaces were at their desired level of finish – we had a strong presence on site throughout the process and would stick signs to walls saying ‘this is finished’!

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

Re-activating the street level, which comprises a series of creative and retail units for local businesses, including an independent coffee roastery, café and record shop and a new home for the community Post Office. The café/bar at The Department Store’s apex is in the spirit of Café de Floris in Paris, which supported the original Bon Marché.

Squire and Partners’ own windows are utilised as a platform for creative arts within the local community, with a rolling programme that ranges from work by established and emerging artists to collaborations with local school children, as well offering views into the dedicated Downstairs events space used year round. These animated uses have transformed the building’s existing impermeable and hostile frontage into a friendly and open part of the community, bringing the building back into their hands following years of neglect.

Why did you enter the SBID International Design Awards?

The chance to be recognised by the SBID International Design Awards is a chance to be recognised internationally, by industry experts, and alongside the world’s leading designers of interiors.

Questions answered by Tim Gledstone, Partner at Squire and Partners

If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring a traditional Cape Dutch style house inspired by South African street art, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week's office design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

Squire and Partners  | SBID International Design Awards

We spoke with Alan Crawford, Chair of RIBA North London Architects Group and Managing Director of London based architecture and interior design studio, Crawford Partnership; a company that regularly provides internship placements, and is also one of our inspiring design practices who will be offering a 3-month internship to the public space category winner of Get me 2 the Top UK 2019. Alan shared his thoughts on what young design interns should be considering as they start their careers in a profession and industry that will look radically different in 10 years.

Crawford Partnership – Stonechat Mews

The Future of Design Internships

As Chair of RIBA North London Architects Group, Alan’s personal concerns over the future of academic education and practical training to address this changing future within architecture and other design professions, also forms part of his NLAG group ongoing discussions to ensure that students and their mentors fully appreciate and are equipped with the necessary tools and knowledge base to deal with new technologies, automation and robotics that threaten to marginalise those without the necessary training.

Starting out his own career in architecture by spending 2 years working in several design and construction companies across the UK and gaining valuable practical experience in between his 5 years of academic studies, Alan considers internships as an effective way of introducing aspiring young designers to the increasingly complex world of design as a ‘business’.

There are many benefits in completing an internship, and as founder of Crawford Partnership, Alan has mentored countless architecture and interior design students who have worked at the firm on short 2 – 3 month internships or have spent a year working during their periods of practical training. Helping students gain invaluable experience at his office, transferable skills and confidence in the work environment; building a solid portfolio of credible work experience whilst studying. All of which can enhance a student’s CV and make it stand out in front of potential employers.

In today’s competitive global economy, an internship is an invaluable addition to any CV. There are however a host of factors which you should bear in mind when you consider undertaking an internship. Alan shares valuable insights on how he believes students can make the most of their internships to impress employers, summarising some of his thoughts on topical subjects that interns in the design world should aim to learn about in order to give them that competitive edge.

The Future of Design in the 21^st Century

In the 21st century, the business of design across all areas is experiencing a profound evolution as new digital technology supersedes more traditional methods of working that have existed in design studios for decades. Students seeking internships today and progressing their career with interior design firms can no longer simply rely on CV’s that promote well-crafted hand drawing skills, some CAD drafting ability, and a basic knowledge of materials, fixtures and fittings.

Interns must now be familiar with the many new digital technologies that are being introduced in the workplace intended to enhance and replace some of the more traditional skills. Knowledge or experience of these new technologies will provide interns with an opportunity to stand out amongst employers who may not already have these skillsets ‘in-house’, and who are increasingly aware of the necessities of implementing them within their own businesses in order to be more competitive in the design world.

• Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality is a key area of future design practice that introduces three dimensional visual effects enabling people to see what their future home could look like before building it in reality. This is very well illustrated in a new BBC2 series ‘Your Home Made Perfect’ where aspiring home renovators are thrust into a life sized 3D internal environment where they can see their designers ideas come to life in virtual reality. Virtual reality is developing fast and in five to ten years it will be an integrated part of the interior designers toolkit, for instance, it could be used to enable people to try out a variety of home furnishing solutions before buying them, and already IKEA is showcasing this technology for its customers. Interns would benefit from a better understanding and knowledge of this rapidly growing technology.
• Building Information Modelling (BIM) software is already used in many design offices for complex projects. Interns may be skilled in 2D and 3D computer drafting techniques, which will undoubtedly be an asset to potential employers who already make use of a computer drafting system in the production of their designs, however, having a basic understanding of the fundamentals of BIM will be appealing to employers. BIM is an intelligent 3D model-based process that gives architecture and interior design, engineering, and construction (AEC) professionals the insight and tools to more efficiently plan, design, construct, and manage buildings and infrastructure. Design firms developing their projects can work simultaneously with other design professions, clients and contractors, sharing and coordinating input anywhere in the world with BIM files stored in the ‘Cloud’.  BIM models and the data they contain are now described as ‘digital twins’, providing an accurate 3 dimensional replica of a new building (or an existing building) which can be used as a realistic historic record in the event of future damage or loss – e.g. Notre Dame. Visit Syncronia and Autodesk to learn more about BIM software.
• Artificial Intelligence and robotics. Beyond the mainstay of ever-evolving design and construction techniques, data science and artificial intelligence (AI) are poised to disrupt the ages-old design professions. With the increasing use of artificial intelligence and robotics to automate what has traditionally been human input in many areas of the workplace, it is forecast that even the creative industries will be impacted on by new technologies within 10 or 15 years. As an example, computer algorithms written by data programmers can now produce responses to maximising the clients brief for the most efficient office layout taking account of many parameters such as building shape, floor area, occupancy levels, furniture layout, aspect and sun path movement, circulation, etc, analysing these at lightning speed to produce the most efficient layout. WeWork spoke about their suite of procedural algorithms for space planning in commercial offices - their tool to calculate the most efficient ways to arrange desks in office environments - read more.

In only scratching the surface on where technological innovation is already advancing in the design professions, it’s clear that the impact of these new technologies in design also requires a new breed of designers to plan for the dramatically changing future of design, and this new breed of designers are the interns and students of today. These young designers will be multifaceted, able to juggle many skills at once, from programming of algorithmic code and data in production and analysis of design options, to injecting an intuitive understanding of spatial awareness to produce three dimensional designs further enhanced by augmented reality to sell their ideas.

This new breed of individual is already appearing today in the design world, and in concluding, Alan would recommend that in order to better appreciate and prepare for this changing future of design, that all young design interns and students should read Superusers: Design Technology Specialists and the Future of Practice by Randy Deutsch to more fully understand what it means to be a designer in the 21st century.

With just under 2 weeks to go, find out how to enter now for your chance to win a 3-month internship with Crawford Partnership this Summer!

The deadline to enter this year's Get me 2 the Top interior design student competition is Friday 28 June.

For the interior designer, the first step when working with clients is establishing a vision — to understand the client’s intent for the space. First, ask: what deficiencies are they trying to address? What attributes do they desire? We often refer to this as “space planning” and the goal is to generate efficiency for the final design.

Once you determine how they’d like to use the space, work to understand the client’s aesthetic desires. Here, it’s about creating the client’s vision, which involves so much more than just selecting paint colours, sofas, and chairs. It should be a back-and-forth to ensure the client trusts you. They should know you’re wholeheartedly considering their wishes.

This is where it's essential for designers to utilise software for interior design. With Vectorworks, this kind of collaboration is not only obtainable, it’s a prime feature of the software.

An interior rendering extracted from a panorama. Image courtesy of Vectorworks.

In the latest software update, Service Pack 3 (SP3), Vectorworks introduced an immersive panorama feature for viewing interiors. It’s an interactive, 360-degree model. It feels like you’re actually there, and you can invite the client to experience the rendering with you. The 3D views are photo-realistic and change in real-time as the designer makes edits. Once you make a change, it reflects everywhere in the project.

This feature is incredibly useful — it means the designer can incorporate the client’s feedback in a matter of seconds, then send a shareable web link whose file size is even compatible with social media.

It comes as part of an ever-rising design trend of cloud technology workflows — where data exists in nebulous space, accessible to anyone with permission. It’s simultaneously practical and feasible, with a reasonable learning curve. It makes working with clients easy, and makes realising their visions even easier.

Written by Wes Gardner

Vectorworks Architecture Industry Specialist in the US

(Cover image credits: A rendering of the Parramatta City Centre, a design by McGegor Coxall. Image courtesy of McGregor Coxall.)

Project of the Week

This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a typical Cape Dutch style house with a traditional thatch roof in the village of Franschhoek with a quirky, residential design. The vast white walls in this sunny Cape Town home takes full advantage of the abundance of sunlight to create and accentuate the feeling of space, letting the light flood throughout the property. With the bright, white freshness of this stunning holiday home, ACID+ integrated the client's love of street art to inject the property with personality. Using authentic South African artworks and hand painted murals by South African artists to punctuate this white-washed home with vibrant splashes of colour.

Sector: Residential Design

Company: ACID+ 

Project: Franschhoek Cape Winelands

Project Location: Cape Town, Africa

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

It’s really all about the views and the garden. The garden was designed by the previous owner and the renowned, late landscape architect Anne Sutton when the house was built 12 years ago. Fragrant Lemon blossom, lavender, Iceberg roses, Murraya exotica, rosemary and snowdrift Thyme make for a perfumed Mediterranean garden.

The weather lends itself to almost year-round alfresco living, and that's exactly what appealed to the clients; a Mediterranean climate in beautiful surroundings with excellent food and wine. The garden wraps around all sides of the house with various sitting, lounging, sunbathing and dining options to be used at different times of the day. The owners inherited the full-time gardener whom has cared for the garden since its creation. The house and gardens get sun all day from early morning to sunset and the separate entrances to the bedrooms means there is no post pool dripping through the house.

The client is a lover of street art, so we wanted to integrate this into the design of the home - bringing this concept throughout the interior, as well as on the exterior. The mural in the front garden was executed by a local street artist Wayne Becks. The mural in a guest bedroom is by Ana Kuni, a Ukranian model and artist living in Cape Town. Both artists works captured the owners eye instantly.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The time of year the interior fit out was being done was over the Christmas holidays which was - unknowing to us - the only time of the year when everything closes down. It's like Europe in summer when factory orders close. Everything closes down in October to February. It was their summer holiday! The time when everyone goes home to visit their families. This meant we had to ship furniture into Cape Town from Hong Kong which was fraught with difficulties and not something we would wish to repeat. This caused an ongoing saga for about 5 months!

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

When the furniture finally arrived it was in perfect order. Not a single scratch and everything fitted in perfectly. All the art used to punctuate the property with pops of colour was purchased in South Africa and is by South African artist, filling the home with unique and colourful art which they loved. Again - everything came together in the end and worked together perfectly!

Questions answered by Anji Connell, Design Director at ACID+ Anji Connell Interior Design

If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring a contemporary and environmentally-friendly design for a sustainable family home in Mexico City, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week's residential design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

ACID+

Project of the Week

This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a contemporary and sustainable design for a family home in Mexico City. The project employed the concept of re-architecture; a concept that defines the re-use of buildings, through a contemporary and often environmentally-friendly design, to rescue architectural objects that otherwise would be obsolete. The ALD2 House project consisted of stripping an existing house, respecting a large part of the exterior due to rules of the complex where it is located, and from that skeleton rethinking the use of the materials and finishes in the design of the new version of this house.

The client, a lover of cars, art and literature, wanted a contemporary style but cosy, that would showcase his taste and those of his three children. A house where he and his children can enjoy themselves and grow. The project was planned with a variety of “monotone” materials and colours with a masculine emphasis in the use of colour and exploiting the use of iconic pieces of furniture like Barcelona chairs or Eames lounge chair.

Sector: Residential Design

Company: SpAce Arquitectura

Project: ALD2 House

Project Location: Mexico City, Mexico

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

The inspiration came from the intersection of two volumes; one made of glass and the other one made of wood. Cuernavaca, the city where the house is located, benefits from amazing weather so we wanted to give the house the ability to be opened up, blending the interior and the exterior. As the owner has a love for cars and art, these two elements needed to be integrated into the interior design scheme. All design aspects, from the main elements to the smallest detail use the golden ratio as a guide, almost like there is an invisible grid connecting everything that is important in the house. In the same lines we decided to incorporate a mixture of finishes and materials. With all of this considered, the overarching concept of the house was to implement self-sufficient and sustainable initiatives. All architectural inspirations therefore had to merge with its concept of sustainability, from figuring out the correct angle to position the solar panels to designing a system to concentrate the rain water to be treated and used within the property.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

The toughest hurdles we faced stemmed from the balancing of two differing ideals; designing very modern house without creating an environment which feels too cold as well as achieving transparency, whilst also maintaining a level privacy - all of which needed to be realised with a relatively tight budget. To design and build an off the grid house in a country where sustainability is not integrated as a standard on residential projects was also a real challenge. To combat this, a group of interdisciplinary experts were part of the team, to analyse the land, the sustainable solutions and the design. Fortunately, a positive aspect of this challenge became the client's understanding in giving us enough time to the design which enabled us to spend time conceptualising and researching to ensure the right design and sustainable solutions could be achieved.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

There are a few. One of them has to be achieving the successful integration of sustainable solutions which is a factor that much of the time, people don’t even see or notice. Another highlight to this, is that the house doesn't necessarily scream that is 'green' meaning we were able to incorporate these solutions subtly and seamlessly.

Why did you enter the SBID International Design Awards? 

We think that the project has exceed the client’s expectations in creating a cosy environment with a clear contemporary feeling; the house could act as a good example of how design can accomplish aesthetics and sustainable design with a relatively tight budget and in a country with an emerging sustainable design culture. Hopefully this project will be a source of inspiration for other designers wanting to achieve a similar outcome.

Questions answered by Juan Carlos Baumgartner, Founder and CEO at SpAce Arquitectura

If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring the BBQ-themed restaurant design for a new dining destination in Dubai, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week's residential design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

SpAce Arquitectura | SBID International Design Awards

What does it mean for you to have been named the ‘Overall Winner’ at the SBID International Design Awards?

It was truly an honour to be named as the Overall Winner at the SBID Awards. It gave us leverage in getting new, potential clients. It widened our network and gave us the chance to promote our name internationally. The team's hard work finally paid off!

How did you find the entry process when submitting your project for an SBID Award?

It was easy and very straightforward. The SBID team helped us in every step. Emails and notifications were received to ensure that we were updated throughout the process. They even called us to check the status of our submission and give different options. SBID has an excellent team indeed!

Did you expect to be announced as SBID's ‘Overall Winner’ for 2018?

We expected to win on a category level as we were confident about the project we submitted, but announcing to be the SBID Awards Overall Winner was very overwhelming. Our team was shocked and speechless when we heard 4Space - it took time for it to totally sink in!

Has winning the Overall Winner Award resulted in any additional interest / project enquiries for your practice?

Yes, definitely! It gave us this position in the market where we are now recognised widely in the design industry. It opened a lot of opportunities locally and abroad because of the additional media coverage. The network became huge for us as a lot of big names and companies in the industry gave us the limelight. The results were, and still continue to be amazing.

Do you have any exciting projects you are working on / have completed since last year’s Awards that you’d like to enter this year?  

Oh yes! We have around 3-5 projects that we will be submitting to the SBID Awards this year. We are very excited and will be looking forward to the next event.

What advice would you give to any designers or design studios who are considering entering for an SBID Award?

Focus on the entire submission process. Details are very important - from the sketch to renderings, up to the final photos (professional and high quality). A great story of the design is a must! We started as being shortlisted. Every time we submit an entry, we are always confident that we will win. But regardless of the result, what's important is that you believe in your team and that you appreciate their hard work. The event itself makes you a winner already. From the venue to the management, everything is perfectly planned. Public voting and social media give each entry a chance to be exposed worldwide. SBID offers a great opportunity to all designers or design studios (big or small) to showcase their skills.

The deadline for entries into the SBID Awards 2019 is Monday 8th July.

To see more SBID Award winners from 2018, click here.

For more information about how to enter, visit www.sbidawards.com

Project of the Week

This week's instalment of the #SBIDinspire interior design series features a brand new classic and, at the same time, trending BBQ restaurant design concept for a fast-growing city in the Emirates. New to Dubai, it includes a central open barbecue fire-pit with six different grills from around the world. As visitors enter, they are stunned by the spectacular sight of brick brazier spanning from floor to high ceiling, taking centre stage and serving as the focal point of the entire space. Together with the striking open-fire barbecue-pit, guests are entertained and as much a part of the culinary action as they spectate their carnivore feast being prepared; AtmosFire is more than just a restaurant – it is a dining destination.

Sector: Hospitality Design

Company: 4Space Interior Design

Project: AtmosFire 

Project Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What inspired the interior design of the project? 

The main inspiration is the fire pit – where people gather around to enjoy a sumptuous meal while sharing life stories. We pitched the concept of having a central open fire pit with 6 different grills that will cater the best meats around the globe.

What was the toughest hurdle your team overcame during the project?

There were a few hurdles we had to overcome to make sure the restaurant design could be executed safely and effectively:

• Executing the Brazier and the brick installation – It was spanned from a double height ceiling that made it more difficult to complete.
• Placing the 2 tons fire pit in the centre that is surrounded by the seating area.
• MEP design – a major challenge is to ensure a good ventilation bringing comfort to people sitting around the fire pit.

What was your team’s highlight of the project?

The spectacular sight of massive brick brazier spanning from the floor to high ceiling, taking centre stage, serves as the major highlight of the entire restaurant design scheme. Another highlight will be the fire pit itself. It came from a well-known brand in UK – Clay Oven. They customise different grilling techniques depending on the requirements of their client. In addition, the seating area on the central pit can be a highlight as well. It was designed to socialise and be part of the action. Guests can experience the finest meats prepared and aged onsite and then grilled and roasted to perfection.

Seeing how the individual design elements we specified came together was also an exciting moment for us; the terrazzo material that had been applied to most of the spaces - floor, walls, tables, and counter tops was as a result of our design vision and gave us the ability to achieve a contemporary yet classic look. We added corten steel walls on the ground level with ember linear lighting inspired by the grilling effect on the meat. The ‘broken bricks’ effect on the ceiling and walls creates a shift between the sleek surfaces to an aged appearance to create an atmosphere of classic history in one of the world’s youngest cities where residents and visitors crave a vision of heritage. A mild black steel was applied to the meat agers cabinet; also around the pit area. This design continues to provide the design theme of contemporary and aged imperfection. The mezzanine floor presents a pleasant surprise as the detail of the upholstery, joinery and finishes is punctuated by perfect lighting to create light yet a calm dining atmosphere. Our materials were used to allow maximum creativity from several viewpoints at every angle of the dining area and bar. The dining chairs are 100% leather upholstery.

Questions answered by Firas Alsahin, Design Director at 4Space Interior Design

If you missed last week's Project of the Week featuring a contemporary kitchen design in sleek, bold tones to blend into its surrounding architecture, click here to see more.

We hope you feel inspired by this week's hospitality design! Let us know what inspired you #SBIDinspire

4Space Interior Design | SBID International Design Awards