2024 IIDA Student Design Competition

Honoring design concepts from students throughout the world who are currently enrolled in an interior design or interior architecture program or institution.

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First Place

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Dawn Pediatrics

Alex Pitchford | Celebrating the warmth of the rising sun over Baltimore, Dawn Pediatrics focuses on hope, optimism, and renewal for patients. Dawn, a symbol of radiance and new beginnings, represents a shift for patients with behavioral health issues and symbolizes a focus on a brighter future. Emphasizing daytime colors from the sun, sky, and local flora, the clinic provides a positive and happy experience for patients. The brightness of colors offers a distinction between public and private spaces with more subdued colors indicating places of rest, and clerestory windows provide natural lighting. This concept centers on patients’ mindsets, which directly relate to behavioral health. The use of light and color serves a wide age range of patients, and the design spatially demonstrates a strong flow of movement while conceptually mimicking the circular shape of the sun with window locations and a floor plan easy to navigate for not only patients but caregivers as well.

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California State University, Long Beach

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Second Place

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Akasa Pediatric Clinic

Rahmanita Fairuz Shafiya, Thio Rahman Saleh, Farah Ainan Tajriyani, Angelica Rassie Fiandy, Indana Zulfiya | Our “Celestial Sanctuary” themed clinic inspires the feeling of going on a cosmic journey spaceship, the ultimate adventure from a child’s perspective. We designed our concept to integrate a nurturing environment for patients, family, and staff with an environment that fosters a sense of peace and comfort. Our theme connects humanity with the infinite beauty of the cosmos making visits stress-free and inspiring. The futuristic interiors use white, blue, and yellow to invoke a clean, peaceful, and cheerful space. We also focused on good ventilation and natural light as well as a circular layout for traffic flow with well-lit corridors that are easy to follow. Akasa is derived from the Sanskrit language and symbolizes the boundless expanse of space, representing interconnectedness and the essence of life itself. We chose this word for our pediatric clinic because it embodies our belief that health is deeply influenced by the environment. Welcome to Akasa Pediatric Clinic, where health meets celestial wonder, and children's smiles light up the sky.

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Indonesian Institute of the Arts Yogyakarta

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Third Place

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Choco Health Clinic

Jiaanqi Cheng, Qiyan He | Choco Health Clinic gives attention to the nuanced needs of children’s behavioral therapy and aims to enrich their therapeutic journey with a magical and exploratory environment. Inspired by the classic film "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," design elements spark imagination. With a nod to Baltimore’s industrial heritage, the chocolate, candy, and forest theme is evident from the corridors and nurse stations that mimic forests and rivers. Natural light in examination rooms and soundproof design provides a sense of well-being and protects patient and staff privacy. The clinic emphasizes the important role of families in the therapeutic process, offering dedicated areas within each examination room for family education and participation, strengthening the child’s support system, and empowering families in the therapeutic journey. The goal is for Choco Health Clinic to provide professional services while creating an environment that feels safe and filled with imagination. Our hope is to help children better understand their emotions and behaviors, thereby fostering growth and development throughout their therapeutic journey.

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Rhode Island School of Design

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Honorable Mention

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Luridae Behavioral Health

Kaylin Wedel | Luridae Behavioral Health is designed with Maryland native Petaluridae dragonfly in mind, with a concept based on transformation and change addressing the lack of access to healthcare, and mistrust in the healthcare system by low-income and Black Americans for whom this project is designed. The accessible location and community-centered design elements, feature artwork created by Black artists, an outdoor space for community engagement, and a selection of sociopetal or sociofugal seating, playful elements, and effective wayfinding that contribute to a healing environment. Overall, this pediatric center uses the symbol of transformation of the Petaluridae dragonfly, not only in its design but in its mission to bridge gaps in healthcare access and build trust among underserved populations.

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University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Honorable Mention

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Jury

Ana Pinto Alexander, FIIDA

Global Sector Director, Interiors, HKS

Pinto-Alexander is a highly recognized and featured designer, with more than 38 years of experience designing interiors for the country’s most progressive facilities. She has juried Healthcare Design magazine’s Architectural Showcase and Contract magazine’s Healthcare Environment Awards. She was recently appointed to the Executive Committee/Board of Directors at HKS.

Edwin Beltran, FIIDA, Assoc. AIA

Design Principal, NBBJ

Edwin is a design leader at and has led some of the firm’s most notable and award-winning healthcare interiors. His work has been awarded multiple AIA Honor awards, and published internationally. He has served as an adjunct faculty member for Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture, and served as a guest critic for a number of design programs.

Natalie Thomas, Ind. IIDA

National Accounts Director, Healthcare, OFS

Thomas has been in the commercial furniture industry for over 20 years, first as a dealer account executive, then a manufacturer’s representative specializing in healthcare. At OFS and Carolina, Natalie works closely with clients to create spaces that reflect their culture, support their business objectives, and create positive patient, caregiver and family outcomes.

Jocelyn Stroupe, IIDA

Principal & Co-Director, Health Interiors, Cannon Design (Ret.)

Stroupe has served as co-director of CannonDesign’s Health Interiors Practice for over 20 years. Throughout her 40-year career, she has been one of the industry’s most sought-after voices on design that advances and fosters health and wellness. She has presented at conferences, such as Healthcare Design, ASHE PDC, the Center for Health Design Pebble Partner Forum and the Healthcare Symposium.

Peter Harrison, Assoc. IIDA

Interior Designer & Sustainability Specialist, Gensler

Harrison is a leader in the built environment, bringing a fresh, collaborative spirit and enthusiasm into his roles as an interior designer, sustainability specialist, and mentor. He is envisioning the future of design, emphasizing a paradigm shift towards health and well-being. He has designed dynamic and inclusive workplaces for renowned clients such as Intel, Apple, and Brooks Sports.

Competition Guidelines

Guidelines

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Submission Requirements

Download the 2024 Student Design Competition FAQ/Clarifying Questions here

The competition will open Tuesday, January 9, 2024, it is advised that you begin the application and project before that date.

All submissions must be submitted electronically, no hard copy submissions will be accepted. To enter a project into this competition, you will need to prepare and submit the following:

Written Component

Your contact information including participant name(s), member ID (if applicable), address, phone number, and email

Your design project's information including project title

Project description outlining why your concept demonstrates the best solutions possible for the design prompt (500 words)

Digital Presentation Board

Please submit one (1) 24” x 36” digital presentation board in PDF format with a file size between 3MB and 10MB and containing the following:

One (1) dimensioned floor plan drawn to scale

One (1) furniture and materials plan (may be combined with dimensioned floor plan)

One (1) reflected ceiling plan, created with the assumption that the ceiling is a blank slate

Two to four (2-4) renderings of the completed space

Two (2) additional drawings of the space, which can be elevation, perspective, isometric, axonometric, or orthographic.

Additional elements to convey the overall concept including, but not limited to, furniture and fixture specifications, color palettes, wall sections, electrical plans, schedules, additional renderings, etc.

Your board should NOT contain your name or any identifying information. Your file name should be: SDC + initials + year_board (SDCLHH2024_board.pdf)

Images

Please submit individual images of the 10-12 images outlined above. All images should be submitted in JPG or JPEG format with a file size between 2MB and 10MB. Take note of the following additional guidelines:

Images should be saved in RGB color mode with a minimum 150 dpi (300 dpi is preferred)

Images should have a minimum dimension of 8.5” x 11”

Your images should NOT contain your name or any identifying information. Your file names: SDC + initials + year_number (SDCLHH2024_1.jpg)

Judging

The winning design projects will be selected by a jury of design professionals. Submissions are judged on excellence in aesthetics, design, creativity, and function as well as the suitability of the design solution to the project challenge and the successful integration of the elements of design.

Prize

Winners will be announced Spring 2024, and will be featured on IIDA.org, in the spring 2024 issue of QUAD, and DesignMatters newsletters. OFS provides the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners with a financial prize of $2,500, $1,500, and $750 respectively. Winners will also receive official digital assets, including competition winner logos for self-promotion, coverage and mention on IIDA’s social media accounts, and in an official press release distributed to leading industry outlets and media partners.

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