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CHICAGO — IIDA is honored to announce the winners of two prestigious design competitions: the 49th Annual Interior Design Competition, celebrating innovation and creativity in the industry, as well as the 30th Annual Will Ching Design Competition, which honors the work of commercial design firms with five or fewer employees.

“The extraordinary work submitted in all categories offers insight into how designers are driving the future of the built space," said IIDA Executive Vice President and CEO Cheryl S. Durst, Hon. FIIDA. "It is an honor to witness such remarkable talent across continents and project types, with both finalists and winning projects showcasing their outstanding achievements."

The winners of the two award competitions were selected by Kuchar Studio Owner and Creative Director, Sarah Kuchar-Parkinson, IIDA; Leyden Lewis Design Studio Founder and Creative Director, Leyden Lewis; and Wimberly Interiors SVP and Global Director, Margaret McMahon.

"While all of the finalists displayed exceptional work, we take immense pride in recognizing these winners for their remarkable designs," said Lewis on behalf of the jury. "Irrespective of the firm's size or project complexity, the industry witnesses exceptional design every day, and these winners exemplify just that."

The Interior Design Competition winners include:


Corporate Space Large (1,000 square meters and above)

Project: CCD Global Headquarters Office, Shenzhen, China
Firm: CCD/Cheng Chung Design (HK) Ltd., Shenzhen, China

Entertainment (casinos, performing arts centers, sports arenas, theaters)

Project: Capital One Hall, Tysons, Virginia
Firm: HGA, Minneapolis

Public Spaces & Commercial Lobbies

Project: 800 Fulton Market, Chicago
Firm: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, Chicago

Restaurants, Lounges, & Bars

Project: The Moving Kitchen, Taipei, Taiwan
Firm: JC Architecture & Design, Taipei, Taiwan

Retail (Stores, Boutiques)

Project: LAK Concept Store, Guangzhou, China
Firm: PONE Architecture, Guangzhou, China

Showrooms & Exhibition Spaces

Project: Dong Fureng House Museum, Ningbo, China
Firm: WIT Design & Research, Beijing


The Will Ching Design Competition winner is:

Restaurants, Lounges, & Bars

Project: kann, Portland, Oregon
Firm: Fieldwork, Portland, Oregon


The finalists and winners of both competitions will be recognized and celebrated during Revel in Design, IIDA's black-tie event, at The Ritz-Carlton at Water Tower Place, Chicago on Sunday, June 11 from 7 – 11 p.m. Additionally, the Best of Competition winner will be announced during this celebration. For tickets to Revel in Design, please see here. For more information on the Interior Design Competition winners, please view here, and for the Will Ching Competition winners, view here.

For questions in regards to this or other IIDA design competitions, please contact competitions@IIDA.org.

Press Contact:
Abigail Yonker
Jo Communications
224.330.5114
abigail@jo-communications.com