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Swisstouches Xi’an by HBA

May 15, 2012

The recently opened Swisstouches hotel located in Xi’an, China, designed by HBA, is a brand defining design for the new luxury hospitality nameplate. The hotel marks the first Swisstouches property in China bringing contemporary Swiss style to the city of Xi’an.

HBA’s inspiration for the property was the Swisstouches brand concept. They were required to implement what the brand would mean to visiting guests by encompassing many iconic Swiss elements into the design. HBA’s use of modern architectural elements, furnishings and materials helped to create a chic and luxurious environment that even the most discerning guests would appreciate.

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AgriBank by HGA

May 10, 2012

HGA Architects and Engineers has won the IIDA Northland Member’s Choice FAB Award for the new AgriBank offices in downtown St. Paul, MN. Sponsored by the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Northland Chapter, the 2012 FAB Awards recognize “Fresh, Artistic and Brilliant” interior design work. The Member’s Choice Award was selected by IIDA peer designers as their top project across all FAB entries.

AgriBank’s offices in Wells Fargo Place reflect a new workplace approach and strategic image change for the venerable financial institution.

Interior planning encourages cross-functional collaboration. Open work stations, teaming stations and multi-purpose break and lounge areas enable team members to share expertise—a decided departure from their former “siloed” offices. A key design feature is a three-story communicating staircase that promotes connection and informal conversations between colleagues across departments.

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Camper Lyon by Studio Makkink & Bey

May 9, 2012

Studio Makkink & Bey were inspired by basic walking movements for the design of a new concept store for Camper in Lyon.

Movements forward, upward and downward are shaped in staircase pedestals, stools or stepladders and outlined in bright red lines on the stairs, walls and floors. The stairs represent the conjunction of separate places. While performing as a place to meet, sit on or pass through, they expand places and establish rhythm, depth and infinity of spaces. This is the studio’s first cooperation with Camper as part of the Together Project.

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Ceramics of Italy 2012 Tile Competition Winners

May 1, 2012

Ceramics of Italy 2012 Tile Competition has announced its winners. Sponsored by Confindustria Ceramica (the Association of Italian Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Commission, every year the awards program showcases the work of prominent North American architects and designers who use Italian tile in their residential, commercial and institutional projects. The winning architects and designers receive $4,000 and a five-day trip to Italy to attend Cersaie in the fall.

Union Square 999 by Leo A Daly

COMMERCIAL WINNER
Firm: Leo A Daly
Project: Union Square 999
Location: Washington, DC
Tiles: Lea Ceramiche
Tile Contractor: R Bratti Associates, Diamond Tile, and Sandia Ceramics

Musical Instrument Museum by RSP Architects

INSTITUTIONAL WINNER
Firm: RSP Architects
Project: Musical Instrument Museum
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Tiles: Ceramiche Caesar, Lea Ceramiche
Tile Contractor: Ryan Companies
Tile Distributor: RBC Tile and Stone

Gramercy Townhouse by Fractal Construction

RESIDENTIAL WINNER
Firm: Fractal Construction LLC
Project: Gramercy Townhouse
Location: New York, NY
Tiles: Sant’Agostino
Tile Contractor: Ross Lee Renovations
Tile Distributor: Nemo Tile

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