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2011 ARIDO Awards Program Celebrating Excellence in Interior Design Showcasing the best in interior design, the pages of this magazine represent the talent and hard work of Ontario’s Registered interior designers. From across North America and abroad, including projects located in Paris, France; Washington, D.C.; and Calgary, Alberta, the 2011 ARIDO award-winning projects are a true visual showcase of international design excellence.

This year, a panel of five judges selected 27 projects to receive awards from nearly 100 entries in 11 categories.

Among the winning projects were 18 Awards of Merit, including two Sustainable Awards of Merit; 10 Awards of Excellence; and one Project of the Year. Each project was judged on its own merit – taking into consideration the creativity, innovation and effectiveness of the applied design solutions – by the five judges, including four members of the design profession and one guest judge from the world of print media, a real estate and business writer with The Globe and Mail.

The award-winning projects represent how ARIDO members “Make Space for Good Design.”

From corporate to residential, hospitality to healthcare, the 2011 ARIDO award-winning projects demonstrate how interior design can enhance public and private spaces. We hope you enjoy reading about the 2011 ARIDO Awards, including quotes from each of the five judges.

ABOUT ARIDO The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) 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 in Ontario, by protecting the rights of interior designers to practise.

The more than 1,800 interior designers who are Registered and Intern members of ARIDO represent expertise in a wide-range of fields, including corporate, residential, retail, hospitality, healthcare and institutional. In total, the Association has a membership of more than 3,000 in Registered, Intern, Educator and Student categories.

Visit arido.ca for more information on the profession of interior design in Ontario.

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Contents ARIDO Awards Magazine COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, IDC

Julia Salerno jsalerno@idcanada.org COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR, IDC

Project of the Year PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN

Awards of Merit 12

Awards of Excellence

LAKE CHAMPLAIN RESIDENCE

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OAKVILLE RESIDENCE

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HENNAN BLAIKIE LLP

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ROSEDALE RESIDENCE

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CORUS QUAY

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DONATO SALON + SPA

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CES BLACKBERRY BOOTH

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LONGO’S TORONTO

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EXHIBIT RESIDENCES’ PRESENTATION LOUNGE

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AIR CANADA CENTRE, 400 LEVEL BOARDROOM

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THOMPSON SALES CENTRE

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BUSINESS NEWS NETWORK (BNN)

ONTARIO SPCA, FACILITY AND BRANDING

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ARIA RISTORANTE

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HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE – STRATFORD HOSPITAL SITE

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STUDIO SALES OFFICE & MODEL SUITE

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JAMES COOPER MANSION CIRCA 1882

DAVID H. KOCH HALL OF HUMAN ORIGINS

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TIM BURTON EXHIBITION

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AUTOSTRADA

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ENOTECA MOTORINO

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Sarah Brown sbrown@idcanada.org EDITORIAL CONSULTANT

Michael Totzke DESIGN

Lisa Zambri PUBLISHER

Martin Spreer P: 416-510-6766 E: mspreer@canadianinteriors.com

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CORUS QUAY, BOARDROOMS AND BRANDING

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Awards of Merit + Awards of Merit: Sustainable Design ARC RESOURCES LIMITED

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Project of the Year

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PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN INTERIOR DESIGNERS

George Yabu, Fellow, ARIDO Glenn Pushelberg, Fellow, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Yabu Pushelberg “Refined and elegant, whimsical and joyful. Makes for a profoundly enjoyable shopping spree!”

The international flare of this unconventional retail landmark in Paris, France, unites the elegant sophistication of Parisian traditions, with a modern and energetic high-end shopping experience.

The design team pushed the boundaries on the notion of what a department store should be.

Fine finishes in each of Printemps’ unique and identifiable “rooms,” with walls made of metal frames for transparency, are carefully crafted to evoke a residential ambience, much like the spaces of a large mansion. The impressive volume of the atrium creates an opening that visually connects all three floors from the core of the building.

The addition of an open and semi-transparent promenade space entices shoppers. Meticulously chosen carpets, printed wallpaper, and fun and quirky fixtures further add to the residential feel.

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HEENAN BLAIKIE LLP INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Heidi Painchaud, ARIDO Guy Painchaud, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

B + H Architects “A quantum shift for a well-established law firm.

The graphic representation of a law library, creates a unique space for arrival and meeting.”

A fresh and modern approach combined with sophisticated, traditional materials is reflective of the unique qualities that have vaulted Heenan Blaikie to the top of the legal world. The client’s new, 24,412-square-foot office, located in Calgary, reflects both its long-established position and reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking law firm. The reception area opens to a row of glass panels that pivot, dissecting the space into a series of multi-purpose configurations – transforming the firm’s principal common area from a boardroom into a lecture hall, a reception venue, or into sections for individual study or small gatherings. Heenan Blaikie’s balance of tradition and experience is perfectly captured in the area’s glass partitions, which feature a digital array of monochrome legal volumes pictured with a photograph by one of the firm’s partners.

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CORUS QUAY INTERIOR DESIGNER

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Quadrangle Architects Limited DESIGN TEAM

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO Vera Gisarov, ARIDO Julie Mroczkowski, ARIDO Jennifer Heimpel, Intern ARIDO Young-Kun Yoon, Intern ARIDO “Young, energetic and focussed on workplace solutions for today’s fast-paced digital world. An inspiring place to work.”

Located at Toronto’s east waterfront, Corus Entertainment’s 500,000-square-foot media headquarters reimagines the workplace. Driven by innovation, creativity and collaboration, the interiors reinforce the Corus brand with features like a playful adult-sized slide in the sun-filled atrium. The client’s objective was to amalgamate more than 70 brands, 11 facilities, 1,100 employees, three television studios and three radio stations into this singular, cuttingedge facility. Gone are the days of the typical “black box” broadcast studio. Corus’s diverse portfolio of colour, lighting, flexible furnishings, graphics and views to the exterior revolutionize industry standards and catapult the brand light years ahead.

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CES BLACKBERRY BOOTH INTERIOR DESIGNER

Diego Burdi, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

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Diego Burdi, ARIDO Jeremy Mendonca, Intern ARIDO “This is a total brand experience that allows the customer to easily focus on the product.”

With the official launch of its newest device at a Las Vegas Electronics trade show, Blackberry required a booth design that would not only provide a launching platform for its product, but also make a strong brand statement and stand out amongst the competition. The 6,500-square-foot exhibit space was compartmentalized into distinct product galleries, a presentation stage, demo zones and meeting rooms, inspired by the Blackberry “data flow.” The result is large-scale, curvaceous forms that promote a sense of discovery and draw passersby into the space. The exterior stretched fabric skin of three pods housing meeting rooms become oversized brand canvasses.

Strategically placed halos illuminate product offerings from within the display niches, enticing visitors; these are visible even when the booth is full.

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EXHIBIT RESIDENCES’ PRESENTATION LOUNGE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Diego Burdi, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

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Diego Burdi, ARIDO Merrill Fung, ARIDO Jeremy Mendonca, Intern ARIDO “This space is more about luxurious aspirations than the sale of a building.”

Distinguished by a timeless sense of style and elegance, the Exhibit Residences’ Presentation Lounge captures the sophisticated sensibility of the building’s architecture, set amongst one of Toronto’s most prestigious shopping districts.

Upon entry, visitors are greeted with a white Corian-topped cantilevered desk, drawing guests through to the core of the space, where an architectural model of the development takes centre stage.

Subtle tone-on-tone grey-blues, smoke, taupe and charcoal define the space’s handsome authority.

Open sightlines sweep guests through to the kitchen, bath and living room vignettes at the rear of the presentation lounge.

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THOMPSON RESIDENCES SALES CENTRE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Diego Burdi, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Burdifilek “Quiet yet urbane; an assured palette of luxury that drives home the branded concept to a desired target market.”

Designed to appeal to the urban sophisticate, the concept behind the Thompson Residences Sales Centre explores a unique aesthetic language, challenging the traditional look and feel of a condo sales centre. Carefully considered details maximize impact and fully communicate the branded lifestyle within this 3,200-square-foot space, housed in an unconventional temporary tent. The sleek, reflective black facade, smoked lavender circular glass entry, muted custom furnishings and suspended wire art installations help curate the experience, invoking a hotel lobby feel. The true measure of the project’s success was in the sales: more than 50 per cent sold out post-launch.

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Award of Excellence

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ONTARIO SPCA FACILITY + BRANDING INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Joanna Lucente, ARIDO Sue Bennett, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

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Joanna Lucente, ARIDO Sue Bennett, ARIDO Jennifer Torok, ARIDO “Energetic, creative and thoughtful design; clever use of graphics.”

What was once a sad and desolate space for the adoption of animals is made into a wonderfully heartening and joyful experience with the playful and family-friendly atmosphere of the newly revamped, OSPCA pet adoption facility in Newmarket, Ontario. Following a devastating viral outbreak in 2010, the new 7,000 square-foot interior specifically addressed the health and safety of the animals and humans who occupy it. Perimeter rooms showcase the animals and enhanced ceiling-hung signage delineates spaces and encourages interaction with potential adoptees.

Branding and graphics highlight the OSPCA’s pet-matching program, “Meet your Match,” and add a sense of whimsy.

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ARIA RISTORANTE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Urszula Tokarska, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Stephen R. Pile Architect Inc. “Dramatic and lofty feel.

Spatial flow and use of local artists create a memorable space.”

The restaurant’s name, Aria, coupled with the client’s passion for Italian food and contemporary design, served as the inspiration to create this 3,500-square-foot artistic experience for patrons. Aria, meaning “air” in Italian but also associated with opera, embodies the space through its lightness at lunch and dramatic stage for dining at night. Soaring 30-foot ceilings showcase the artist commissioned artwork that floats throughout the space as modern interpretations of grand opera chandeliers.

A floor-to-ceiling wine cellar shows off the extensive collection.

Attention to detail, play of light on hand-blown glasses, simple, purposeful lines and fabric textures encourage touching, dreaming and imagination, reflecting the essence and integrity of the food.

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Dan Menchions, ARIDO Keith Rushbrook, ARIDO Paolo Ferrari, Intern ARIDO “Wow! The luxurious textures are tantalizing.”

The dramatic transformation of eight private boxes into a members-only, upscale venue for entertaining and watching the game at Toronto’s Air Canada Centre is reminiscent of an Old World “men’s club.” Custom cognac-coloured leather and polished bronze chairs and walls clad with weaves of polished bronze rods, along with rectangular chairman’s booths with beveled glass and espresso leather lit by bronze fin light fixtures, are anchored by the dark herringbone hardwood that further enhances the exclusivity of the space. The main bar is a striking feature with reflective, angled, smoke-coloured glass-wall cladding.

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JAMES COOPER MANSION CIRCA 1882 INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Margit Hefele, ARIDO Marlene Makowka, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Hefele Makowka Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Margit Hefele, ARIDO Marlene Makowka, ARIDO Grant Boccongelle, ARIDO Jaime Pyle, Intern ARIDO “Excellent maintenance of the historic characteristics; elegant detailing and choice of colours.”

“Cherish the past, embrace the future,” was the client’s vision for the James Cooper Mansion. This 7,000-square-foot, 19th-century heritage house was repurposed into a multi-functional amenity centre for a new residential development. To facilitate excavation, the 800-ton mansion was physically lifted and moved. Echoes of beautifully preserved historical integrity adorn the mansion. Custom wrought iron and glass screens inspired by period motifs, door hardware from another era, vintage sprinkler systems, restored chandeliers and sconces, and wood corbels and cornices return the home’s Victorian splendor.

Contemporary touches in new finishes and furnishings create a comfortable openness tailored for modern, 21st-century living.

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CORUS QUAY, BOARDROOMS + BRANDING INTERIOR DESIGNER

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Quadrangle Architects Limited DESIGN TEAM

Caroline Robbie, ARIDO Vera Gisarov, ARIDO Julie Mroczkowski, ARIDO Jennifer Heimpel, Intern ARIDO Young-Kun Yoon, Intern ARIDO “Creative and unique approaches used for each boardroom’s brand identity.”

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MartensGroup Licensed Interior Design Studio Ltd. “Well executed and thought out. Great use of light and translucent materials.”

This 225,000-square-foot office environment in Calgary was designed as a tool to attract and retain the best talent in the industry.

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Award of Merit: Sustainable Design The concept of sustainability in design is one that interior design professionals embrace. The Sustainable category of the 2011 ARIDO Awards program recognizes projects that incorporate sustainable solutions with exceptional design. In addition to winning an Award of Merit in the Workplaces category, ARC Resources Limited received an Award of Merit: Sustainable Design for its eco-friendly design.

The project achieved LEED-CI Silver certification.

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TD FINANCING SERVICES (TDFS) INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Sarah Faith Clark, ARIDO Sue Bennett, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Bennett Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Sarah Faith Clark, ARIDO Sue Bennett, ARIDO Joanna Lucente, ARIDO Cynthia Soda-Vetere, ARIDO Jennifer Torok, ARIDO Andrea Doak, Intern ARIDO Melissa Nugent MacIntyre, Intern ARIDO “Modern office meets warehouse space. The intriguing colour palette makes it exciting.”

This typical, 75,000-square-foot Toronto office tower was transformed to feel like an old brick-and-beam warehouse for a young, hip and progressive financing company. Texture and warmth, added through the use of reclaimed brick and wood finishes, capture the firm’s youthful culture. The subtle use of gearwork graphics reminds each of the four generations of employees that they are an important piece of the firm’s inner workings. The ambiance is clean, welcoming and very professional, and creates an environment where employees feel encouraged to meet their future business goals.

Award of Merit: Sustainable Design The concept of sustainability in design is one that interior design professionals embrace. The Sustainable category of the 2011 ARIDO Awards program recognizes projects that incorporate sustainable solutions with exceptional design. In addition to winning an Award of Merit in the Workplaces category, TD Financing Services (TDFS) received an Award of Merit: Sustainable Design for its eco-friendly design.

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LAKE CHAMPLAIN RESIDENCE INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Eric McClelland, ARIDO Peter Lunney, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Fleur-de-lis Interior Design Inc. “An elegant and contemporary home that achieves a balance between formal and informal living.”

The inspiration for this 8,400-squarefoot modernist bungalow overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains in Vermont was to incorporate the views from all areas of the home. The floor-to-ceiling glass windows and the use of a walnut, striated limestone, leather and onyx palette create a blur between the interior and exterior spaces. The result is an open-concept modern home filled with one-of-a-kind, artist-commissioned elements and a variety of exotic finishes to give each space a warm and inviting backdrop to allow the eye to focus on the view.

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OAKVILLE RESIDENCE INTERIOR DESIGNERS

David Hooper, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Powell & Bonnell “A well-assembled, modern living experience that acknowledges the home’s past architectural achievements.”

The renovation of this stately, 1855 Georgian historical home, built in Oakville, Ontario, 156 years ago, has been turned into a home for a bustling young family. It is an excellent example of design that acknowledges the integrity of the home’s past lives, while exuding a relaxed, modern atmosphere. Neutral colour tones, the enhancement of architectural period details and the utilization of the existing kitchen envelope maintain the home’s historical significance. At the same time, the integration of a mudroom, creating a much-needed secondary entrance and storage, brings spacious modernity to the home.

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ROSEDALE RESIDENCE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Fenwick Bonnell, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Powell & Bonnell “Sophisticated use of materials that go beyond expectation. Elegance to everyday family living – a perfectly put together pied-à-terre.”

The client’s desire for a gracious and well-proportioned home for living and entertaining transformed this poorly renovated 1980s north Toronto home back to its classic state. Through a reconfiguration of existing rooms, increasing the home’s square-footage and reassigning rooms to take advantage of natural light, the designer created an open, well-conceptualized space plan that enhances its functionality for the modern family that occupies it. The result added warmth and a contemporary flow, while returning the house to its true, original character.

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DONATO SALON + SPA INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Dan Menchions, ARIDO Keith Rushbrook, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

II BY IV Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Dan Menchions, ARIDO Keith Rushbrook, ARIDO Emillie Jones, Intern ARIDO Kenneth Lam, Intern ARIDO “A lush den for style that delivers an ‘I am special’ experience to the salon’s clientele.”

The 5,400-square-foot flagship location for this full-service salon and spa delivers a luxurious VIP boutique experience that provides the salon’s clients a sense of exclusivity. Each service is housed in a distinct area, with hints of each space peeking through the uninterrupted sightlines of the grand corridors, emphasizing visibility and interaction between the staff and clients. Wood-grained porcelain tiles laid in a herringbone pattern, distinctive Beauty Bars and modern custom cabinetry styling stations add to the clean formality of the space.

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LONGO’S TORONTO INTERIOR DESIGNER

Samuel Chan, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Watt International Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Samuel Chan, ARIDO Paulis Ciskevicius, ARIDO Tim Klein, ARIDO Sharon Eugene, Intern ARIDO “Interesting elements create a unique shopping environment.”

The concept for this newly constructed, 48,000-square-foot retail space was to function as a Toronto landmark destination that would resonate with urban shoppers and condo dwellers. The carefully considered store plan and design incorporates the brand’s own wine and beer lounge, an in-house smoked meats section, a chocolatier, living wall, and a dynamic light feature that highlights the fruits and vegetables in season. Spaces are clearly defined by columns wrapped in colourful graphics moving customers from one department to the next, achieving a unique and energetic shopping experience.

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AIR CANADA CENTRE, 400 LEVEL BOARDROOM INTERIOR DESIGNER

Karin Karak, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Straticom Planning Associates Inc. “A unique way to hold a box within a box; the play on light is beautiful.”

The interior designer was challenged with converting an abandoned, 575-square-foot mezzanine into a functional meeting space for Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment.

The designer’s unique vision floats a glass box that is seemingly suspended in space. Nature-inspired steel “branches” support the structure and grow from the concrete below to define the elegant glass geometry.

The slick marble furniture, use of natural light and calming fluidity further enhance the theme, creating a much-sought-after meeting environment.

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BUSINESS NEWS NETWORK (BNN) INTERIOR DESIGNERS

Harpreet Singh, ARIDO Rochelle Jones, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Mayhew DESIGN TEAM

Harpreet Singh, ARIDO Rochelle Jones, ARIDO Steve Cascone, ARIDO Meaghan Simpson, Intern ARIDO “Fresh, bright and exciting workplace that also functions as a successful backdrop for on-air business and financial news in Canada.”

The client’s move into a smaller, 11,000-square-foot space serves as “command central” for Canada’s only business and financial news network.

The BNN’s new station is nearly half the size of its former location, yet houses 109 staff, seven editing bays, private offices, workstations, meeting rooms, green rooms, a make-up and hair room for on-air staff, and three studio spaces. The clever use of materials creates visual separation while maintaining a flexible and open concept for connectivity.

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HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE – STRATFORD HOSPITAL SITE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Judy Newcombe, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Newcombe Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Judy Newcombe, ARIDO Carolyn Seagrave, ARIDO Lisa Walkden, ARIDO “The design’s gentle, nurturing palette alleviates what is typically a stressful experience, creating a soothing environment.”

The antithesis of a sterile, white hospital, the design inspiration for this 78,000-square-foot redevelopment was based on creating an extension of the lush, rural southwestern Ontario landscape.

Whimsical floor features, of a meandering river with fish, draw patients and family members towards the aquarium and nursing station. Photos of the hospital’s history and of the surrounding landscape line the corridors and acknowledge the farming community the hospital serves.

Warm, bright colours and floor patterns act as visual cues to guide patients and staff.

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STUDIO SALES OFFICE & MODEL SUITE INTERIOR DESIGNER

Mike Niven, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Mike Niven Interior Design Inc. “Energetic and exciting design elements speak to their target market.�

References of art and design are omnipresent in this full-scale model suite and presentation centre for an urban condo development.

Over-sized custom string-art walls, created by a former OCAD University student, showcases the work of current students. A white backdrop with shots of vibrant colour and art leads guests into cocoon seating vignettes that open into one another.

The great volume of space allows the ceiling and walls to melt away.

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DAVID H. KOCH HALL OF HUMAN ORIGINS INTERIOR DESIGNER

Fang-Pin Lee, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Reich + Petch Design International DESIGN TEAM

Fang-Pin Lee, ARIDO Cathy Misiaszek, ARIDO Bridget Brown, ARIDO “The success of the project lies in the intense relationship between design and the emotive qualities the displays evoke.”

Archeological, interactive and sensory experiences transport visitors of the Smithsonian through an emotive journey that artfully displays the scientific evidence of human evolution. Visitors encounter life-size sculptures of ancient ancestors, sweeping display walls, time travel portals, interactive media rooms and fossils, displayed among the rich colours and textured layers found at archeological sites. The designers worked with museum staff and scientists to create a memorable gallery where science is balanced with storytelling and is adaptable to exhibit future scientific discoveries.

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TIM BURTON EXHIBITION INTERIOR DESIGNER

Michel Arcand, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

IN8 Design DESIGN TEAM

Michel Arcand, ARIDO Don Parker, ARIDO “Bold colour and pattern is used well so not to overwhelm the fantastic objects on display.”

The collaboration of this travelling exhibition, originally conceived by the Museum of Modern Art in New York, incorporated a collection of more than 700 unique pieces of ephemera, costumes, drawings, paintings, maquettes and sculptures, for one of Toronto’s newest galleries.

The exhibit’s chronological layout entices visitors to explore and take a discovery tour. Recessed and freestanding vitrines, television monitors, graphics, funky floor vinyl, didactics and wall murals integrated throughout tell the story of Tim Burton.

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AUTOSTRADA INTERIOR DESIGNER

Dan Menchions, ARIDO Keith Rushbrook, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

II BY IV Design Associates Inc. DESIGN TEAM

Dan Menchions, ARIDO Keith Rushbrook, ARIDO Paolo Ferrari, Intern ARIDO “Great use of space; amazing details play on the highway theme.”

The client’s Italian roots were the inspiration for the interior of this 6,300-square-foot multi-level restaurant.

Drawing on elements of an Italian highway, or Autostrada. A leatherfinished marble host desk and three-dimensional lacquered wall installation of a Pirelli tire tread are significant branding elements. The sunken dining area is encircled by a laser-cut custom screen of inverted trapezoids, the symbol for highway on Italian road signs. The Pizza Bar includes market-style charcuterie, where finely cured deli meats hang on full display next to a ceiling-height woodpile that fuels the pizza oven. um_cdnint_1/2pg_FA:Layout 1

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CENTRO Joe Cho, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

J. CHO Design DESIGN TEAM

Joe Cho, ARIDO Sam Li, Intern ARIDO Joanne Wong, Intern ARIDO “The space is transformed from a student’s nightmare into a cohesive and sophisticated modern cafeteria.”

CENTRO serves as a social and dining hub for students at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. The 13,000-square-foot cafeteria space has newly harmonized food stations and maximized seating areas. A media tower was integrated in the space to engage the student community. The use of a variety of lighting techniques and a neutral colour palette with mahogany accents provides a modern, polished atmosphere. CENTRO elevates the university dining experience.

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ENOTECA MOTORINO INTERIOR DESIGNER

Renato Iamonaco, ARIDO DESIGN FIRM

Sector Designs “It’s young, fresh and modern.

A refined colour palette anchors the space.”

This project highlights mid-century and contemporary references of Italian culture: the love of good food and wine, La Dolce Vita, and the excitement and speed of the iconic scooter or motorino. The 3,700-square-foot space is energetic and lively, where guests can connect to Italian traditions and watch the action-packed preparation of their pizza. The showpiece oven is the driving force of the restaurant – on the main axis and flanked by two slightly raised seating areas. Black-and-white stills from Italian films convey the fun and glamour of the motorino; a current model greets patrons at the host station. Rustic, refined millwork emphasizes Italian wines and chairs reflect scooter colours. Logo and bar codes on tabletops reference scooter packing crates.

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