IDA announces 2008 winners

On February 3, 2009 the winners of the 2008 International Design Awards (IDA) competition have been named in Los Angeles, CA. IDA exists to celebrate the world’s most visionary designers, discover new and emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of design worldwide.

Architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics submitted over 1000 entries from 52 countries throughout the world, proving IDA’s global emphasis. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners receiving publication of their work in the 2008 International Design Awards art book, to be distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion to over 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website; and critical acclaim by our distinguished panel of judges.

“The International Design Awards remain focused on recognizing visionary artists spanning all disciplines of design,” said Hossein Farmani, IDA founder, “We’re thrilled to announce IDA’s second season drew in a record number of entries from almost twice as many countries as last year. The innovation and quality of this year’s submissions have truly raised the bar for future competitions.”

The IDA jury, comprised of 50 members, includes; Qingyun Ma, Dean of Architecture, University of Southern California; Gwynne Pugh, Pugh+Scarpa Architects; Kahi Lee, Host, HGTV's "Design on a Dime" and Style Network's "My Celebrity Home”; Rido Busse, Chairman, German Industry and Trade Board; John Dunnigan, Chair, Department of Furniture, Rhode Island School of Design; and Brandusa Niro, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Fashion Week Daily; and other leaders and editors in the design fields.

Water Cube, Beijing, PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI

2008 PROFESSIONAL FIRST PLACE AWARDS
Architect of the Year: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Water Cube”
New Residential Building: Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos, “Casa no Gerês”
New Commercial Building: Mecanoo Architecten, “FiftyTwoDegrees”
Landscape: WXY Architecture + Urban Design, “The Battery Bosque & Carousel”
Institutional: at103 + BGP Arquitectura, “Ave Fenix Fire Station”
Conceptual: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Watercube”
Urban Design: Rogers Marvel Architects, “Battery Park City Streetscapes”
Renovation: Jonathan Kirschenfeld Associates, “Floating Pool”

Interior Designer of the Year: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Residential: Marmol Radziner + Associates, “Vienna Way Residence Interiors”
Office: Camenzind Evolution Ltd, “Google – EMEA Engineering Hub”
Commercial: Pierluigi Piu, “Olivomare Restaurant – London”
Renovation: Christoff:Finio Architecture, “The Heckscher Foundation”
Institutional: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Other: Greutmann Bolzern Design Studio, “Swiss First Class Check-in”
Conceptual: Setmund Leung Design Ltd, “Magic Home”

Product Designer of the Year: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech SimpleDrive”
Windows/Doors: Valli & Valli, “ZH Duemilacinque”
Kitchen Appliances: Uutensil, “Stirr a Revolution in Your Pan”
Kitchen Furniture: Magni Home Collection, “Metropolitan Barstool”
Energy Conservation Equipment: Valli & Valli, “The Dyson Airblade”
Rural Sustainable Design: Designnobis, “Aqua Trap”
Outdoor Lighting: Esque Studio, “Life-like Predator Owl Light”
Interior Furniture: Komplot Design, “Nobody & Little Nobody Chairs”
Interior Lighting: Bocci, “14”
Urban Sustainable Design: RKS, “KOR ONE Hydration Vessel”
Residential Sustainable Design: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech [re]drive”
Medical Furniture: FredMed, LLC, “Over the Bed Table”

2008 EMERGING STUDENT DESIGNER AWARDS
Emerging Architect of the Year: Vahan, “Project of a Hotel”
Emerging Interior Designer of the Year: Gavin, “Restaurant of the Earthly Deli”
Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year: Bonkuk Koo, “Deep Black Sea”
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year: Alexandra Krietzsch, “Rotary Watch Packaging”
Emerging Product Designer of the Year: Shelly Shelly, “Loft”

Addtitional hint:
architects24.com is proud to present the "architect of the year's" project
The Water Cube, Beijing

Further Information:
International Design Awards
550 North Larchmont Blvd, Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90004 • U.S.A.
Tel.: +1 (0) 310 601 8727
Fax: +1 (0) 310 652 7114
eMail: team@theida.org
web: www.idesignawards.com

Further Information on the winners:
www.idesignawards.com/winners