Press Kit | no. 739-04
Press release only in English
2011 Winners National Design Exchange Awards
Design Exchange, Canada's Design Museum
In a ceremony on November 23rd the Design Exchange (DX) and distinguished judges announced Canada’s top 50 design projects. In its 20th year the awards welcomed hundreds of applications across Canada in the categories of Architecture, Interior Design, Industrial Design, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Visual Communications, Fashion and CEO of the Year. Projects were judged on their level of innovation, sustainability/accessibility, function, profitability and aesthetics.
2011 Judges
Architecture
Brigitte Shim OAA, FRAIC, Hon FAIA
Shim-Sutcliffe Architects Inc.
Associate Professor, John H. Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape & Design
Siamak Hariri OAA, RAIC, RCA
Principal, Hariri Pontarini Architects
Taymoore R. Balbaa OAA, MRAIC
Principal, Atelier3AM
Industrial Design
Tom Deacon
Industrial Designer
Paul Epp
Chair, Industrial Design Department
OCAD University
Jonathan Loudan
Partner
Swave Studios Inc.
David Quan, ACIDO
Associate Professor, Faculty of Design, OCAD University
Creative Lead, Senior Designer, Umbra Ltd.
Fashion
David Dixon
Fashion Designer
Susan Langdon
Executive Director
Toronto Fashion Incubator
Interior Design
Neil Jonsohn
Principal, Union31
Shauna Levy
Co-founder and VP, Interior Design Show / IDS
Sue Gravelle
Director of Professional Development
Interior Designers of Canada
Landscape Architecture & Urban Design
Jane Wolff
Associate professor
Director, MLA programme, Daniels Faculty of Landscape, Architecture, and Design
University of Toronto
Robert N. Allsopp, Dip. Arch, Dip. C.D., ARIBA, MRTPI, MCIP RPP, FCSLA, OALA, MALA (Hon)
Partner, du Toit Allsopp Hillier
Mason White, MArch, MRAIC
Director, Master of Architecture, University of Toronto
Partner, Lateral Office
Visual Communications
Chris Campbell
Executive Director, Creative
Interbrand
Richard Carmichael
Executive Director
FRANK, Ideas and Execution
Alex Wigington,R.G.D
Principal, Creative Director
OXYGEN DESIGN AGENCY
ABOUT THE DESIGN EXCHANGE:
The Design Exchange (DX) is Canada's design centre and museum with a mission to promote the value of design. We are an internationally recognized non-profit educational organization committed to promoting greater awareness of design as well as the indispensable role it plays in fostering economic growth and cultural vitality. We build bridges by improving communication between various design disciplines, educators, businesses and the general public through programs, exhibits, lectures, and workshops.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC:
Event: DXA Winners Exhibition
Dates: November 24, 2011 – February 26, 2012
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Sat/Sun 12:00p.m.- 5:00p.m.
Museum Admission:
FREE for DX Members, $10 Adults, $8 Students/Seniors
Museum Contact: 416.216.2160 or
info@dx.org
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Interior design commercial - gold
Project: Espace culturel Georges-Émile-Lapalme
Design firm: MENKÈS SHOONER DAGENAIS LETOURNEUX Architectes / PROVENCHER ROY + ASSOCIÉS, Architectes
Very High-resolution image : 23.4 x 27.13 @ 300dpi ~ 55 MB
Very High-resolution image : 17.73 x 11.8 @ 300dpi ~ 19 MB
Low-resolution image : 3.36 x 2.04 @ 300dpi ~ 320 KB
Advertising
Interior design commercial - gold
Project: Corus Quay
Design firm: Quadrangle Architects Ltd.
Medium-resolution image : 5.0 x 6.67 @ 300dpi ~ 4.4 MB
Medium-resolution image : 6.67 x 5.15 @ 300dpi ~ 5.2 MB
Very High-resolution image : 17.0 x 11.0 @ 300dpi ~ 2.7 MB
Interior design commercial - silver
PROJECT: ARIA RISTORANTE
DESIGN FIRM: URSZULA TOKARSKA / STEPHEN R. PILE ARCHITECT INC.
Very High-resolution image : 17.56 x 12.25 @ 300dpi ~ 87 MB
High-resolution image : 11.82 x 15.26 @ 300dpi ~ 72 MB
High-resolution image : 11.5 x 8.0 @ 300dpi ~ 2.4 MB
Interior design commercial - silver
PROJECT: CENTRE FOR NATIVE FAMILY & CHILD WELL BEING
DESIGN FIRM: DEAN GOODMAN, LEVITT GOODMAN ARCHITECTS
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 8.5 @ 300dpi ~ 15 MB
High-resolution image : 11.0 x 8.25 @ 300dpi ~ 15 MB
Medium-resolution image : 6.4 x 5.12 @ 300dpi ~ 800 KB
Interior design commercial - bronze
PROJECT: EVERGREEN BRICK WORKS: OFFICE SPACE PLANNING AND DESIGN
DESIGN FIRM: DIALOG ONTARIO INC.
High-resolution image : 14.9 x 10.1 @ 300dpi ~ 21 MB
Very High-resolution image : 17.68 x 10.07 @ 300dpi ~ 26 MB
Interior design commercial - bronze
PROJECT: 358 TALBOT OFFICE RENOVATION
DESIGN FIRM: NICHOLSON SHEFFIELD ARCHITECTS INC.
High-resolution image : 12.9 x 8.64 @ 300dpi ~ 10 MB
Very High-resolution image : 52.02 x 34.81 @ 300dpi ~ 98 MB
High-resolution image : 11.0 x 8.5 @ 300dpi ~ 230 KB
Interior design commercial - honourable mention
PROJECT: DON MONTGOMERY YOUTH CENTRE
DESIGN FIRM: ATA ARCHITECTS INC.
Very High-resolution image : 18.51 x 12.34 @ 300dpi ~ 35 MB
Very High-resolution image : 18.3 x 12.2 @ 300dpi ~ 29 MB
Low-resolution image : 3.15 x 2.04 @ 300dpi ~ 310 KB
Interior design commercial - honourable mention
PROJECT: LEARNING COMMONS AT SCOTT LIBRARY,
YORK UNIVERSITY
DESIGN FIRM: BROCK JAMES, LEVITT GOODMAN ARCHITECTS
High-resolution image : 11.0 x 7.33 @ 300dpi ~ 11 MB
High-resolution image : 12.75 x 8.5 @ 300dpi ~ 12 MB
High-resolution image : 8.5 x 11.0 @ 300dpi ~ 2.1 MB
Interior design residential - silver
PROJECT: CYPRESS RESIDENCE
DESIGN FIRM: BATTERSBYHOWAT
Very High-resolution image : 18.0 x 11.77 @ 300dpi ~ 12 MB
Very High-resolution image : 12.08 x 18.0 @ 300dpi ~ 15 MB
High-resolution image : 11.64 x 8.45 @ 300dpi ~ 1.4 MB
Interior design residential - bronze
PROJECT: CONTRAST HOUSE
DESIGN FIRM: DUBBELDAM DESIGN ARCHITECTS
Very High-resolution image : 24.63 x 16.75 @ 300dpi ~ 37 MB
Very High-resolution image : 18.68 x 19.6 @ 300dpi ~ 38 MB
Interior design residential - honourable mention
PROJECT: PRIVATE RESIDENCE
DESIGN FIRM: CECCONI SIMONE INC.
High-resolution image : 12.33 x 8.0 @ 300dpi ~ 15 MB
High-resolution image : 12.21 x 8.0 @ 300dpi ~ 16 MB
Medium-resolution image : 8.5 x 6.57 @ 300dpi ~ 850 KB
Interior design temporary or portable - silver
ROJECT: TRINITY BELLWOODS TOWN + HOMES
DESIGN FIRM: CECCONI SIMONE INC.
High-resolution image : 11.08 x 7.18 @ 300dpi ~ 13 MB
Medium-resolution image : 10.06 x 7.34 @ 300dpi ~ 13 MB
Very High-resolution image : 11.0 x 17.0 @ 300dpi ~ 1.1 MB
Interior design temporary or portable - bronze
PROJECT: EXHIBIT RESIDENCES PRESENTATION LOUNGE
DESIGN FIRM: BURDIFILEK
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 7.5 @ 300dpi ~ 30 MB
Medium-resolution image : 7.5 x 10.0 @ 300dpi ~ 27 MB
Very High-resolution image : 17.0 x 11.0 @ 300dpi ~ 700 KB
Interior design temporary or portable - honourable mention
PROJECT: AUDI LOUNGE
DESIGN FIRM: 3RD UNCLE DESIGN
Medium-resolution image : 6.3 x 3.54 @ 300dpi ~ 3.1 MB
Very High-resolution image : 17.0 x 2.32 @ 300dpi ~ 9.3 MB
High-resolution image : 11.0 x 8.5 @ 300dpi ~ 1.5 MB
Interior design temporary or portable - honourable mention
PROJECT: ONE BLOOR SALES CENTRE
DESIGN FIRM: CECCONI SIMONE INC.
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 8.0 @ 300dpi ~ 7.2 MB
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 8.0 @ 300dpi ~ 16 MB
Very High-resolution image : 11.0 x 17.0 @ 300dpi ~ 810 KB
architecture commercial - gold
PROJECT: BIBLIOTHÈQUE RAYMOND-LÉVESQUE
DESIGN FIRM: MANON ASSELIN | JODOIN LAMARRE PRATTE | ARCHITECTES EN CONSORTIUM
High-resolution image : 12.45 x 9.33 @ 300dpi ~ 30 MB
High-resolution image : 13.25 x 6.2 @ 300dpi ~ 21 MB
High-resolution image : 11.0 x 8.5 @ 300dpi ~ 610 KB
Architecture commercial - silver
PROJECT: SURREY CITY CENTRE LIBRARY
DESIGN FIRM: BING THOM ARCHITECTS (BTA)
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 6.67 @ 300dpi ~ 6 MB
High-resolution image : 8.52 x 11.01 @ 300dpi ~ 2.2 MB
Architecture commercial - bronze
PROJECT: ARENA STAGE AT THE MEAD CENTER FOR AMERICAN THEATER
DESIGN FIRM: BING THOM ARCHITECTS (BTA)
Medium-resolution image : 10.0 x 6.25 @ 300dpi ~ 8.4 MB
Medium-resolution image : 6.67 x 10.0 @ 300dpi ~ 8.2 MB
High-resolution image : 11.67 x 10.7 @ 300dpi ~ 3.2 MB
Architecture commercial - honourable mention
PROJECT: HAMILTON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND FARMER'S MARKET
DESIGN FIRM: RDH ARCHITECTS INC. IN ASSOCIATION WITH DAVID PREMI ARCHITECT INC.
Low-resolution image : 3.41 x 2.6 @ 300dpi ~ 330 KB
Low-resolution image : 2.4 x 1.62 @ 300dpi ~ 150 KB
Medium-resolution image : 7.05 x 2.6 @ 300dpi ~ 420 KB
Medium-resolution image : 5.61 x 3.11 @ 300dpi ~ 380 KB
Medium-resolution image : 5.63 x 2.16 @ 300dpi ~ 200 KB
Low-resolution image : 2.4 x 1.53 @ 300dpi ~ 98 KB
Architecture residential - gold
PROJECT: THE WOODWARD'S REDEVELOPMENT
DESIGN FIRM: HENRIQUEZ PARTNERS ARCHITECTS
Very High-resolution image : 10.28 x 18.22 @ 300dpi ~ 35 MB
Very High-resolution image : 18.48 x 15.68 @ 300dpi ~ 69 MB
