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TRENDS INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARDS

RECOGNISING EXCELLENCE IN DESIGN
INTERNATIONAL KITCHEN OF THE YEAR URBANE PROJECTS , PERTH
INTERNATIONAL BATHROOM OF THE YEAR SAOTA , CAPE TOWN
INTERNATIONAL HOME OF THE YEAR VAUGHN MCQUARRIE ARCHITECT , AUCKLAND
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 Awards programme .
We ’ re pleased to announce here our 2017 international winners :
2017 TIDA International Kitchen of the Year Urbane Projects Judges ’ comment : This well-executed design takes full advantage of the home ’ s views and outdoor space . The sculptural 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