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The Winners of the Good Design Awards 2016 Are In
Take a look at who took home the top prizes for their design categories this year
This year’s Good Design Awards were announced on 27 May, in conjunction with the launch of Vivid Sydney, and showcased the most innovative products and services on the Australian market. There were some impressive winners in the architecture, interior design and product design this year, highlighting what creative and forward-thinking designers we have in this country. Here are some of the winners.
There are different models of the Flow Hive to choose from, depending on how much honey you are wanting to harvest.
2. Product design: lighting and furniture – Adam Goodrum
Goodrum took home the prize for his ‘Bower’ collection, which features acoustically focused commercial furniture design. The inspiration for the style came from the nests created by the bowerbird. They are easily assembled and encourage intimate environments and conversation within the workplace.
Goodrum took home the prize for his ‘Bower’ collection, which features acoustically focused commercial furniture design. The inspiration for the style came from the nests created by the bowerbird. They are easily assembled and encourage intimate environments and conversation within the workplace.
3. Architecture design: commercial and residential – Nev House
There’s no doubt that cyclones can cause devastating damage to homes, and indeed whole communities, when they hit. Nev House aims to reduce the effects of cyclone damage by designing homes that can withstand a category 5 cyclone, providing much-needed safe shelter during and after severe storms. Ken McBryde, Kacey Bridge, Interior Life and Dindas have created this sustainable project that runs on solar power, and is made from recycled plastic and other waste products.
There’s no doubt that cyclones can cause devastating damage to homes, and indeed whole communities, when they hit. Nev House aims to reduce the effects of cyclone damage by designing homes that can withstand a category 5 cyclone, providing much-needed safe shelter during and after severe storms. Ken McBryde, Kacey Bridge, Interior Life and Dindas have created this sustainable project that runs on solar power, and is made from recycled plastic and other waste products.
4. Architectural design: interior design – 30 Adelaide Street
Ian Moore Architects were asked by a NSW homeowner to respond to the unsympathetic renovation undertaken by a previous owner. The project commenced in 1998 and was completed in 2001. One of the standout features of the design is the two-storey yellow joinery elements, which aim to connect the two levels. The colour palette of grey and white is present throughout the entire home for continuity.
Ian Moore Architects were asked by a NSW homeowner to respond to the unsympathetic renovation undertaken by a previous owner. The project commenced in 1998 and was completed in 2001. One of the standout features of the design is the two-storey yellow joinery elements, which aim to connect the two levels. The colour palette of grey and white is present throughout the entire home for continuity.
5. Architectural design: urban design and public spaces – Kensington Street
Designed by Turf Design Studio and Jeppe Aagaard Andersen, with architecture by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Paul Davies & Associates, Kensington Street shows what talented architects can do with otherwise abandoned areas of Sydney. The area was once an empty street corner, but it now hosts a variety of hospitality and creative spaces, including the popular Old Clare Hotel.
Designed by Turf Design Studio and Jeppe Aagaard Andersen, with architecture by Tonkin Zulaikha Greer and Paul Davies & Associates, Kensington Street shows what talented architects can do with otherwise abandoned areas of Sydney. The area was once an empty street corner, but it now hosts a variety of hospitality and creative spaces, including the popular Old Clare Hotel.
6. Product design: housewares, fashion and objects – Space Grill
While many of us Australians love a good barbie, not all of us have the space for one at home. The Space Grill offers homeowners with small outdoor areas a space-saving solution for char-grilling meat and veg. The three-burner, fold-down barbecue is installed into the wall.
While many of us Australians love a good barbie, not all of us have the space for one at home. The Space Grill offers homeowners with small outdoor areas a space-saving solution for char-grilling meat and veg. The three-burner, fold-down barbecue is installed into the wall.
7. Product design: hardware and building – Caroma Cleanflush Toilet
Caroma has used two-and-a-half years of research to design their latest Cleanflush toilet. With unique flow-balancing technology, it is one very hygienic toilet. And the masterminds behind the design have also eliminated hard-to-reach places on the rim, making it easy to clean too.
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Caroma has used two-and-a-half years of research to design their latest Cleanflush toilet. With unique flow-balancing technology, it is one very hygienic toilet. And the masterminds behind the design have also eliminated hard-to-reach places on the rim, making it easy to clean too.
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Fancy yourself as a beekeeper? This new product designed by father-son duo Cedar and Stuart Anderson makes harvesting your own honey easy. The Flow Frame is made up of partly formed honeycomb cells, then the bees do the rest of the work by filling them with honey. When the time comes to harvest, a lever is turned that creates a vertical channel in the honeycomb, allowing the honey to flow out with minimum impact on the bees inside the hive. Once the honey’s drained, you simply turn the lever back to re-seal the hive.