Three Canadian projects among winners of 2024 IIDA Global Excellence Awards

Among the winners of the 2024 IIDA Global Excellence Awards, which honour innovation and creativity in international interior design and interior architecture projects across 15 categories, are three Canadian projects.

The three projects include Centennial College A Building Expansion in Scarborough by DIALOG, in collaboration with Smoke Architecture Inc., in the Education category, Upper West Side Condos in Oakville by II BY IV DESIGN in the Public Spaces and Commercial Lobbies category, and Mesa by Jose Alvillez, THE KARL LAGERFELD in Macau, by CHIL Interior Design, in the Restaurants, Lounges and Bars category.

“Designers from around the world look to these winners as inspiration to challenge themselves on use of materials to create a one-of-a-kind experience of their own,” said IIDA Executive vice president and CEO, Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. “This award highlights the heightened level of creativity and forward-thinking design needed to completely transform a space into something significant and unique.”

Entries were reviewed by a jury of design professionals, including, Blitz co-founder and architect, Melissa Hanley, IIDA, AIA; Soucie Horner, Ltd. studio director, Meg Prendergast; and HDR design director of interiors, Abby L. Scott, FIIDA.

“The use of materials, like vibrant textiles, lush greenery, or the waves of colour that envelope those that enter the space made these projects stand out,” said Scott on behalf of the jury. “The design teams behind these projects demonstrated exceptional thoughtfulness in their execution, seamlessly incorporating function to deliver dynamic designs.”

All winning projects will be honoured at a special celebration on February 15, 2025, in Paris alongside the IIDA Global Excellence Awards finalists and 2024 IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards winners. The Best of Competition winners for both competitions will also be revealed during the celebration.