IIDA Awards 2008

The central focus of the IDEA Awards are to provide an opportunity to share and celebrate our most successful design projects with our peers and to be inspired by the work of our fellow designers. The IDEA Awards showcase the design skills and talent that we have in the state of Indiana, which in turn, promotes the profession of interior design to the general public.

A special thanks goes out to everyone who helped make LAST year’s event as successful as it was! Here are your winners for 2007:

Residential:
Julie O'Brien Design Group
Cage Residence
This residence was a combination of a renovation of an existing 10,000 sq. ft. home and a 7,000 sq. ft. addition. The client had purchased a 3 year old home that did not suite his needs but had good structure and was on a beautiful setting at Geist Reservoir. The client’s good taste and willingness to see such a grand project through made for a truly special project.

Supporting vendors: Kitchens by Design, Laura Gordon - Indycraft

Hospitality:
Designplan, Inc.
Argosy Casino Hotel – Kansas City
In January 2004, the argosy casino opened its doors to the public, creating a fully themed Mediterranean-walled city in the middle of Kansas City, Missouri. Attached directly to the casino, guests can now enjoy a day of gaming in an open sky marketplace, savor a meal in a variety of restaurants, relax at the spa and retire to a luxurious boutique-style hotel.

Supporting Vendors:Atlas Carpet and Kimball Hospitality

Corporate/Commercial:
Rowland Design and HOK
A Corporate Headquarters
Telling the story of the 130 year, historical continuum of their commitment to pharmacology and life sciences in a way that communicates a responsible allocation of resources to their employees and visitors was the focus of the design of the new “front door” and the Heritage Hall exhibit area.

Supporting vendors: Xibitz and Wilhelm Construction

Institutional:
Maregatti Interiors
Purdue University Biomedical Engineering Building
The facility speaks to the broader concept of connection through openness, focus on movement and interaction, and the integration of a rich palette of diverse materials. The design responds to the progressive nature of its environment while paying tribute to traditions of the original campus.

Supporting Vendors: Blakely’s

Healthcare:
Maregatti Interiors 
Don and Dana Meyers Cancer Center
The design concept is based on the sense of community in Seymour. SCC mission is to foster the spirit of caring and emphasize that the patient is not alone in the fight against cancer.

Supporting Vendors: Architectural Brick and Tile and Natural Stone specialists

Best of Show:
Designplan, Inc.
Argosy Casino Hotel – Kansas City