ARIDO Awards 2015

AWARDS 2015

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CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN INTERIOR DESIGN

The annual award program of the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) recognizes the exceptional work of qualified interior designers, while also raising public awareness of the power and effect of interior design among the Ontario public.

Interior design is more than aesthetics. The qualified registered interior designer finds creative solutions for interior environments that enhance the quality of life of their occupants. The award winning projects showcased in this magazine demonstrate how the expertise of ARIDO members enhances the spaces where we live, work and play.

Projects can only qualify for judging where a Registered member of ARIDO was the lead interior designer on the project.

Each entry is judged on its own merit by esteemed representatives from business, media and design. In their submissions, entrants are asked to relay existing design elements, budget and project objectives, strategies employed, overall creativity, examples of project results, and sustainability and collaborative elements.

A panel of five judges selected 23 projects to receive awards in 10 categories. The winning projects include two Awards of Excellence and 21 Awards of Merit.

ABOUT ARIDO

2015 ARIDO AWARDS JUDGES

The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO)

Bryan Chartier / ARIDO, IDC, B.E.D.S., M.Arch. / Diamond Schmitt Architects Inc.

is the only self-regulatory professional organization for interior designers in Ontario. Since its inception in 1934, the Association has played a vital role in the interior design industry by protecting the

Vanessa Fong / B.Sc., M.Arch., OAA Licensed Architect / VFA.

rights of the interior design profession and regulating the interior

Michele Gunn / ARIDO, BID, IDA, IDC, Licensed Interior Designer AAA / Michele Gunn Interior Design Inc.

Arido obtained Private legislation, Bill Pr6, in 1999 which grants

design profession in Ontario in the best interests of the public.

Registered Members who meet ARIDO standards exclusive use of the title Interior Designer in Ontario.

Erin Jenner / ACEID, ARIDO Educator, BID, IDC, NCIDQ, SCAD / Sheridan College

By giving legal standing to the designation of Interior Designer, the government bestows on the title a measure of respect and

Helena Ventrella / ARIDO, ASID, IDC, NCIDQ / Helena Ventrella Design Ltd.

recognizes the high standards of education, training and formal examination that professional interior designers meet. The act also safeguards consumers by ensuring that members are fully qualified and possess the most current qualifications. Any person in Ontario who is not a Registered member of the ARIDO is guilty of an offense if he or she uses the designation Interior Designer or ARIDO. The more than 1,100 Registered members of ARIDO have expertise in a wide range of sectors, including corporate, residential, retail, hospitality, health care and institutional. In total, ARIDO has more than 3,000 Registered, Intern, Educator and Student members.

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CONTENTS

AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

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BENNINGTON HEIGHTS HEATHDALE RESIDENCE MICHAEL ANGELO’S VILLAGE JUICERY ABET LAMINATI ENVIRONICS HOK TORONTO OFFICES SICK KIDS OPHTHALMOLOGY THE WILLIAMSBURG UPTOWN, SENIORS LIVING NOIR PRESENTATION CENTRE ATLAS TUBE RECREATION CENTRE BRANKSOME HALL ATHLETICS & WELLNESS CENTRE CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, ASHTONBEE CAMPUS STUDENT HUB, LIBRARY & ATHLETICS CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF OTTAWA DARRYL J. KING STUDENT LIFE CENTRE, KINGS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DURHAM COLLEGE CENTRE FOR FOOD MERCHANDISE BUILDING ST. LEO’S CHURCH CENTENNIAL COLLEGE STUDENT HUB BENCHES & WORKSTATIONS DUE WEST 60 ATLANTIC AVENUE

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AWA R D O F E X C E L L E N C E F I N C H AV E N U E O P T O M E T RY

Located on a busy stretch in North Toronto, the Finch Avenue Optometry conveys a contemporary and glamorous space by taking cues from the idea of vision. The sanctuary-like retail showroom and waiting area are defined by an understated luxury. Inspired by the shape of the eye, the prominent ocular lighting fixture ignites the space, highlighting the experience of seeing. White lacquered display shelves unify their contents through recessed LED reflecting lights, creating an ideal backdrop for showcasing prominent shapes, sizes and colours of eyewear frames. Polished stone tile flooring further reflects ambient light. The result is a design that plays on the themes of contrast, perception, light and the sculptural shape of the eye.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tania Bortolotto, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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TWITTER CANADA

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Designed to mirror the business model of creating engaging and social experiences for its users, the office of Twitter Canada conveys a residential space, while maintaining all of the functionality of a workplace environment. The lobby opens to visitors with clear sightlines that invites guests to explore the audio visual and connectivity that has been woven through the space. The design focuses on the balance of open collaborative spaces and quiet zones – allowing staff to be mobile and work anywhere within the facility; standing, sitting or perching. Acting as a living room, the design of meeting areas creates visual transparency through curated pieces that add modern sensibility. The common areas foster collaboration and a homey touch with full-service amenities that provide a buzz throughout the space – a true reflection of Twitter’s personality.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Heidi Painchaud, ARIDO Guy Painchaud, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

B+H Architects DESIGN TEAM:

Deanna Hayko, ARIDO, Anthony Orasi, ARIDO, Jackie Prawecki, ARIDO

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BENNINGTON HEIGHTS

A re-design opportunity presented itself to a long-time neighborhood residence of Bennington Heights with the purchase of this 300 foot deep property in mid-town Toronto. The house’s interior design expresses a confident modern space evoking a sense of calm and well-being.

The front den and entry were opened up and lightened, and the stairs treated in a contemporary style with careful wood and glass detailing. The living room was relocated to the centre of the home, and side windows were reshaped to allow more natural light to the centre of the space. A back-to-back fireplace serves both the living room and kitchen areas, funnelling natural light to the middle of the home.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Simon Rowlands, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Rowlands Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

Stuart Cotter, Intern ARIDO

PROJECT

HEATHDALE RESIDENCE

Designed to project a resolute demeanor, this custom single-family residence stands out as a contemporary house in Cedarvale Park, mid-town Toronto. The home’s 3,200-square-foot interior communicates a carefully crafted modern inner core, grounded by the sculpted wooden stair, which culminates at the third-floor study and wrap-around terrace. The front dining area finds its comfort under the brow of the striking yet reserved Corten face.

Expansive windows allow residents to dwell among the ravine’s tree canopy while the space of the lower family area is complemented by a shaded rear yard.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Michael Krus, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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MICHAEL ANGELO’S

Situated in Markham, Ontario, the design of Michael Angelo’s retail shop conveys authenticity through Old World tradition and modern sensibilities. The design delivers a contemporary, fluid and functional space, with an aesthetic that sup­ports an experience steeped in specialty foods and establishes an emotional connection through visual storytelling. The flow of the space is embroidered by crafted signage reminiscent of individual store fronts.

Each department is an authority within its own specialty, signage helps to visually guide shoppers from one area to another.

The textural features on the white painted antique brick echo a handcrafted quality brought to the store’s prepared foods.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Brian Bettencourt, ARIDO, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Watt International Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

Paulis Ciskevicius, ARIDO

PROJECT

VILLAGE JUICERY

Located in Toronto’s Little Italy, the Village Juicery is an example of retail space where the use of materials and construction detailing reflects the quality of the products offered. The freestanding LT-foot central island is a multi-functional grounding element containing point of sale equipment, a recessed cooler for product sampling, and a small seating area for one-on-one consultations and small group seminars. The design incorporates flexible merchandise shelving system and custom millwork, which hold the point-of-sale equipment and effectively stores operational wares. Inherently simple materials such as white ceramic tile, birch plywood and raw steel are brought together with thoughtful joinery techniques to reflect the purity of the juices.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Ashley Rumsey, ARIDO Stanley Sun, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Mason Studio Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

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ABET LAMINATI

Created to portray the range of design opportunities of its products, the Abet Laminati office in Mississauga, Ontario, showcases a multitude of different spaces that could be conceived with the firm’s materials. The designers where given artistic licence to exhibit materials. By combining interior and exterior materials not traditionally intended to be used together in a space, the design created a vessel for visitor interaction. Visitors who first step through the double glass doors are welcomed by an iconic angled chip-sample board that proudly stands out, befitting the entire reception back. The office suites, lunch area, media board and staircase are concept designs that showcase the variety in style, mood and the range of uses for each material. The result is an innovative, contemporary design that creates a welcoming showcase space for visitors.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Joe Cho, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

JCHO Design

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ENVIRONICS

Environics, a market research and consulting firm, saw an opportunity in its upcoming renovation plan to make its workplace more engaging, interactive and collaborative for staff and visitors. The solution was a graphically exciting all-glass reception area with a new LED backlit wordmark, panelled with laminated glass from wall to ceiling.

Segments of custom film graphic murals on the elevator doors combined with ceiling LED strips on the elevator arches light the space, creating a light, open effect. One of the sustainability features of the design include tackable panels made of recycled plastic bottles. A new lunchroom, boardroom and two smaller meeting rooms with folding partitions were created, permitting multiple layouts of space that also include a completely programmable A/V theatre seating up to 100 people.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Michel Arcand, ARIDO Donald Parker, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

IN8 Design Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

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HOK TORONTO OFFICES

The decision to reduce real estate space was as an opportunity for this architectural firm to foster recognition as a forwardthinking employer providing a progressive workplace. The design lent itself to creating a reception area that serves as a working lounge and breakout space. The 360-degree views influenced the planning of the space, as access to natural sunlight is balanced with operable movable walls that offer multiple meeting settings and sizes.

New furnishings mixed with reused classic pieces and “found objects� fashion a creative and eccentric space. The result is a timeless professional workplace that is technologically advanced, providing employees a range of choices of work and collaboration areas.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Caitlin Turner, ARIDO Sharon Turner, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

HOK, Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

Clarissa Lam, ARIDO Daniela Barbon, ARIDO Lisa Fulford-Roy, ARIDO Jamie Khan, Intern ARIDO

PROJECT

SICK KIDS OPHTHALMOLOGY

The Toronto Sick Kids Hospital Ophthalmology was in need of a renovation that would increase its visual connections between the main reception and the waiting area.

A series of playhouse-shaped niches were cut into the wall of the waiting room with different heights and colours, allowing strategic views from the reception. The playful shapes and colours in the design create a comfortable place for children and help to alleviate the stress of a medical appointment or procedure. The inlaid colour floor patterns help to create easy visual wayfinding, especially for people with low vision. The resulting space provides a family-friendly and non-institutional environment while effectively meeting functional requirements.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Angxuan Sun, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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THE WILLIAMSBURG UPTOWN, SENIORS LIVING

Located in Burlington, Ontario, the Williamsburg Uptown Seniors Living residence was designed with the intent to elevate the residents’ quality of life and to contribute to a strong sense of community. The character of the spaces was achieved with full consideration of the maintenance schedules, while achieving an elegant, bright and gracious transitional environment. The hotel quality of the facility is conveyed by the choice of contemporary lines and subtly coloured carpet of the lobby and the common rooms. By creating different dining environments and styles with a variety of seating options, from bar-height seating to traditional tables, the residents are given the freedom of choice and flexibility, further fostering residents’ independence.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Judy Newcombe, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Newcombe Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM:

Heather Wallace, Intern ARIDO

PROJECT

NOIR PRESENTATION CENTRE

The sales centre for a 49-storey condominium project, located on Peter Street at King in Toronto’s entertainment district, targets a sophisticated clientele. The 1,793-square-foot showroom was constructed with a dramatic glass door entrance, taking visible cues from a fashioninspired composition of black tie and lace, evoking neo-Gothic sensibility. Polished bronze panels of the reception desk reflect the textured herringbone floors and the “lace” canopy offsets the modern desk lamps. The open sales area presents a contrast to the backlit black lace canopy, showcasing the sensibility of the suites.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Mike Niven, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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ATLAS TUBE RECREATION CENTRE

Situated in the Town of Lakeshore, Ontario, the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre was conceived as a large multi-use community recreation centre, with long-span arenas, a library, gymnasium and a modular aquatic centre. Visitors are greeted at the main entrance by an expansive glass façade that promotes the primary donor names in bold typography in the knock-out areas of a steel tube pattern. Steel tubes throughout the facility provide directional wayfinding information with tube lengths representing the distance to the destination. A central entrance lobby with public meeting rooms connects the space between the two plan bars and offers a large gathering area throughout the courtyard that can be used for community organized events.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tarisha Dolyniuk, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects

PROJECT

BRANKSOME HALL ATHLETICS & WELLNESS CENTRE

The new Athletics & Wellness Centre was conceived as a multi-use facility that is connected to the existing Branksome Hall.

Large windows permeate abundant natural light deep into the space and provide a visual connection to the school’s heritage and natural surroundings. Taking cues from the exterior, a natural palette of materials, finishes and textiles is tailored throughout the two-storey facility. Warm vertical white oak-slat screening throughout the facility improve acoustics, while providing a continuous visual reference to the adjacent forest ravine. A series of internal walkways with interconnected ground and second floors encourage students to interact and engage with athletics, and inspire involvement in the athletic community.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tarisha Dolyniuk, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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CENTENNIAL COLLEGE, ASHTONBEE CAMPUS STUDENT HUB, LIBRARY & ATHLETICS Located in Toronto, the Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus was designed to establish contemporary relevance with the addition of a new Library and Student HUB building to act as the “Social Heart” of the campus. The exterior conveys a figurative and literal “Bridge,” while the interiors palette and furniture combined the automotive theme while supporting the requirements of comfort­able, open, and creative learning and social spaces. Vibrantly coloured rubber floor material clad to painted steel formed the benches in the student forum, creating a distinct design feature. The choice of trans­parent materials and negative space allows views into areas, creating a visually linked and energetic space. The result is a sophisticated space that has a direct connection to the automotive history of the campus.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tarisha Dolyniuk, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects

PROJECT

CHILDREN’S AID SOCIETY OF OTTAWA

The Children’s Aid Society in Ottawa was in need of a space that embodies professionalism and trust in both the public and clients alike. The renovation of the reception, meeting and waiting areas convey a unified aesthetic through a palette of wood-plank luxury vinyl flooring, with a selection of a variety of light fixtures and furnishings to create a residential feel. Bold primary colours were used in the design to create a comfortable place for children.

The choice of materials ties the compartmentalized areas together while still allowing for each area to take on an individual character to suit the function of the space.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Bryan Wiens, ARIDO Lauren Coburn, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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DARRYL J. KING STUDENT LIFE CENTRE, KINGS UNIVERSITY COLLEGE

Situated in London, Ontario, The Darryl J. King Student Life Centre brings a suite of much-needed student amenities to the campus while creating a connection between a signature public space and academic activities. A grand two-storey Student Lounge is centred on a soaring stone hearth that looks onto a verdant courtyard of hardwood trees. Abundant natural light casts onto the space, where warm limestone, wood and copper materials are used to articulate the program elements and connect the interior to the campus landscape at large. Against this robust material backdrop, finer-grained interior design elements such as millwork, lighting and furnishings create shifts in scale and animate with colour to focus activity and invite interaction.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Michelle M. Sta Ana-Ascenzi, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Perkins + Will DESIGN TEAM:

Joanne D’Silva, ARIDO

PROJECT

DURHAM COLLEGE CENTRE FOR FOOD

Located in Whitby, Ontario, the Durham College Centre for Food evokes the culinary narrative of making a meal from “field to fork”. Warm woods, soft stones and natural colours create an inviting and open atmosphere conveying a connection to nature. Ample windows cast light into the heart of the atrium where a two-storey living-wall herb garden encompasses the space, the atrium also serves as a central meeting place for events and celebrations.

Showcasing food preparation, the windows on the floor above provide a glimpse into the culinary labs, where marble, Corian, stainless steel and ceramic tile reduce visual clutter, maintain sanitation and enhance function.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Valerie Gow, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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MERCHANDISE BUILDING

Taking cues from industrial machinery and the Art Deco movement, the walls and edges of the merchandise building condominium lobby were re-designed to incorporate steppes and tapered elements providing texture and pattern to the space.

The new design introduced a smooth, continuous, harmonious curved corridor and lobby area that can be seen as two walls of ribbon weaving its way from one entrance to the other. Paying homage to the building’s historic presence, the design incorporated exposing parts of the building’s industrial elements, respecting its historic value. The resulting renovation of the common areas introduces a finished, polished and fresh aesthetic, creating an exciting contrast to the existing spaces.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tania Bortolotto, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

BORTOLOTTO

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ST. LEO’S CHURCH

The restorative undertaking of Saint Leo’s Church in Toronto presented itself as a blank canvas. The design recreates the space into a celebrative, reflecting and joyful environment that could once again stir one’s positive emotions. Natural light bathes the stained-glass windows, casting on the inlaid porcelain tiles of different patterns and colours with matte and reflective polished finishes. The existing Gothic and Roman arches form a contrast against the colour palette, with geometric patterns that accentuate and visually connect the colourfully restored stained glass, new Byzantine style icons and the gilded stars of a rich cobalt-blue vaulted ceiling.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Stanley Kedzierski, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

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CENTENNIAL COLLEGE STUDENT HUB BENCHES & WORKSTATIONS

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Tarisha Dolyniuk, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

MacLennan Jaunkalns Miller Architects

The specialty furniture of the new Centennial College Ashtonbee Campus Hub conveys an innovative approach, while supporting the requirements of a comfortable, open and creative social-learning space. Brightly coloured durable rubber floor material, clad to painted steel formed benches in the student forum, wrap workstation surfaces and social pods.

As a prominent feature in the space of the building that sees high-traffic use, the benches promote social interaction and are designed to maintain their quality throughout the building’s life cycle. The material palette, assemblies, and details of the custom furniture are all expressive of the automotive culture on campus; instilling a sense of identity and history within the student community.

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DUE WEST

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Quadrangle Architects Limited DESIGN TEAM:

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This well-established apparel retailer located in the heart of Queen West’s clothing district underwent a design solution that took the store’s 2,750-squarefoot volume and turned it into a single display unit. Created from a fully customizable metal system, the display weaves its way around the store integrating lighting, walls, ceiling and merchandising fixtures.

The design provides a modular, flexible and highly customizable system of clothing racks, which deliver moments for curated visual vignettes for varying the density of merchandise across all seasons. The point of sale was moved from the back of the store to the front and was redesigned to be a key feature and a merchandising element. A custom wood slab table was reclaimed and integrated into the fixture system, lending warmth to the space.

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60 ATLANTIC AVENUE

The restorative and adaptive re-use of the 1898 former warehouse at 60 Atlantic Avenue in Liberty Village celebrates Toronto’s industrial heritage. The interior design’s identity and markings of long life are explored through a series of contemporary design elements that modernize the space and depict the history of the site through experiential graphic elements and historical illustrations. Vinyl translucent panels stretch the length of the gently sloping ground floor of the circulation corridor depicting the Goad’s Fire Atlas illustrations of the former industrial heart of Toronto. Material insertions and the use of colour to highlight the existing iron tie-back rods and key historical construction elements, further provide storytelling of the structure’s 117-year-old history.

INTERIOR DESIGNER:

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM:

Quadrangle Architects Limited DESIGN TEAM:

Dyonne Fashina, ARIDO Julie Mroczkowski, ARIDO Victoria McGlade, Intern ARIDO

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