“IIDA is honored to partner with Four Seasons as our co-presenting sponsor of the 2015 Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards,” said Cheryl Durst, Hon. FIIDA, LEED AP, Executive Vice President and CEO of IIDA. “Throughout the world, Four Seasons is known for its impeccable award-winning design and accommodations of the highest quality. IIDA has recognized Four Seasons as a leader in design, and presented them with the 2012 IIDA Star Award for their outstanding contributions to the Interior Design profession. They are the ideal partner to co-sponsor the Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards.”
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a proud partner of the competition. “Serving as co-sponsor for the 3rd annual Best of Asia Pacific Awards represents the ideal synergy for Four Seasons. As we continue to expand our footprint in Asia Pacific, with new properties opening in Seoul (2015), Kyoto and Tianjin (2016), the celebration of excellence in design is embodied by each of our distinctive offerings, where our commitment to best-in-class quality and service is unwavering,” said Michael A. Crawford, President Asia Pacific, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Entries are now being accepted for the 3rd annual Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards. Winning projects will be chosen by a prestigious, international panel, including Annie Chu, IIDA, AIA, of CHU+GOODING Architects; Primo Orpilla, IIDA,of STUDIO O+A; and Joey N. Shimoda, FIIDA, FAIA, of Shimoda Design Group.
Projects must be located in the Asia Pacific region, however the design firm may be based outside of the region. Submitted project(s) must have been completed after Jan. 1, 2013. Deadline for submitting entries is Friday, Aug. 28, 2015.
Awards will be presented in 14 design categories:
- Corporate Space Large (1,000 square meters and above)
- Corporate Space Small (under 1,000 square meters)
- Educational (elementary/secondary educational facilities, colleges/universities)
- Entertainment (casinos, performing arts centers, sports arenas, theaters)
- Healthcare (hospitals, outpatient clinics, medical facilities)
- Hospitality (lounges, bars)
- Hotels
- Institutional (cultural, government/municipal spaces, libraries, religious spaces)
- Residences (multifamily)
- Residences (single family)
- Restaurants
- Retail (stores, boutiques)
- Showrooms/Exhibition Spaces/Sales Centers
- Spas/Fitness
For more information on the 3rd annual Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards competition, please contact Liz Moran, Design Competitions Manager, at lmoran@iida.org, or visit the competition page.
The International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is the Commercial Interior Design Association with a global reach. We support design professionals, industry affiliates, educators, students, firms, and their clients through our network of 15,000+ members across 58 countries. We advocate for advancements in education, design excellence, legislation, leadership, accreditation, and community outreach to increase the value and understanding of Interior Design as a profession that enhances business value and positively impacts the health and well-being of people’s lives every day. www.iida.org
About Four Seasons
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