KBDi 2015 Design Awards – national winners

NATIONAL AWARDS

KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2015
Winner: Darren James CKD Au (Darren James Interiors)

Australian Certified Designer of the Year - Darren James
Australian Certified Designer of the Year – Darren James
Australian Certified Designer of the Year - Darren James
Australian Certified Designer of the Year – Darren James

KBDi judges: Two projects were submitted:  the first was an outstanding example of refined simplicity that met the clients’ brief to a tee. The judges loved the symmetry of the design, and the beautifully balanced material selection.  In striking contrast, the designer’s second project was a dramatic recreation of Hollywood Regency style, and its drama took the judges’ breath away.

KBDi Australian Certified Designer of the Year 2015
Highly Commended: Darren Genner CKD Au (Minosa Pty Ltd)
KBDi judges: The designer presented two extremely well documented kitchen designs in a submission worthy of high commendation: the first a ‘Parisian feel’ masterpiece, and the second was detailed to an exceptional standard.

KBDi Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year 2015
Winner: Kim Duffin CKD Au, CBD Au (Kim Duffin Design)

Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year - Kim Duffin
Australian Kitchen Designer of the Year – Kim Duffin

KBDi judges: The designer has fashioned a stunning kitchen that easily accommodates multiple cooks and makes gastronomical gatherings a breeze. A unified, achromatic colour scheme oozes style, as layers of grey, silver, concrete and steel allow the warmth of the Rosewood timber and the stunning bush and mountain vistas outside to shine.

KBDi Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year 2015
Winner: Darren Genner CKD Au (Minosa)

Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year - Darren Genner
Australian Bathroom Designer of the Year – Darren Genner

KBDi judges: The judges were most impressed with the consideration given to this design:  from the exceptional space planning that made the most of a meagre space to the scrupulous specification of materials, fixtures and fittings, the designer’s attention to detail was clear.

KBDi Australia Design Space Award 2015
Winner: Kim Duffin CKD Au, CBD Au (Kim Duffin Design)

Australian Design Space Award - Kim Duffin
Australian Design Space Award – Kim Duffin

KBDi judges: A complex brief for an interactive exhibition display was well met with a practical design layout and appealing aesthetics.  Excellent space planning ensured visitors to the stand would get the most out of their visit, and leave with a thorough understanding of the company’s product capabilities.

KBDi Australia Design Space Award 2015
Highly Commended: Colin Hirnich-Brown CKD Au, CBD Au

First Time Entrant Award 2015
Winner: Kia Douglas (Western Cabinets)

First Time Entrant Award - Kia Douglas
First Time Entrant Award – Kia Douglas

KBDi judges: The judges were most impressed with the high calibre submission of this first time entrant.  An excellent design solution was supported with detailed documentation, making this designer an obvious choice.

KBDi & KBQ People’s Choice Award – Kitchen Design
Winner: Katia Slogrove (Germancraft Cabinets)

People's Choice Kitchen - Katia Slogrove
People’s Choice Kitchen – Katia Slogrove

KBDi & KBQ People’s Choice Award – Bathroom Design
Winner: Gavin Hepper (Concepts by Gavin Hepper)

People's Choice Bathroom - Gavin Hepper
People’s Choice Bathroom – Gavin Hepper

Stay tuned for all the State winners – coming tomorrow…