2024 TIDA International Interior of the Year

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TIDA International Apartment of the Year

Ancerl Studio – Toronto, Canada

Originally built in 1956 as a warehouse before becoming a design centre in 1958 for CBC’s television era, the building had been converted into lofts in the mid 1990s.

For this particular loft conversion, Ancerl Studio worked with a floor plate that did not exist within the building, merging two standard 150m²  units into one oversized luxury 300m²  home.

The challenge was to consider ways to fill the entire space with light since only the south wall was glazed. The clients gave a green light on creativity and only required two additional bedrooms for children and a separate sound insulated television area.

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Judges' comments

A skilled conversion of two loft units into one, providing generous living spaces with built-in flexibility for privacy when needed.

Layered on top of that, is an eclectic mix of materials and furnishings that contribute to this home's relaxed and warm interior.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Kuoo Tamizo Architects – Poland

For this home, the owner requested a timeless, functional, yet warm interior, with cohesion in colour and materials used across all the rooms.

The interior design  had to allow for all possible decorative elements such as art, planters and ceramics, while also incorporating high-end home control and monitoring systems.

The shades of grey-taupe ensure a neutral sense of warmth, contrasted by selected use of black accents. 

Taupe also harmonises well with natural materials such as wood and stone also featured in the project. 

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Judges' comments

While there is a calm cohesion throughout this interior, there are also stand-out design features such as the glass-walled atrium in the living room, with its greenery in over-sized planters and an artistic installation of outdoor lamps.

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TIDA International Apartment of the Year

Architem – Montreal, Canada

Designed for entertaining, this 2-storey penthouse in downtown Montreal was completely replanned. 

A generous open space incorporating the double height volume was created to allow for easy flow within the living areas and to the terraces overlooking the city and mountain. 

The interior architecture maintains the integrity of the existing glass curtain wall ensuring that panoramic views remain untouched.

Judges' comments

The beautifully crafted curved staircase provides a dramatic sculptural focal point for this penthouse interior, complementing its dramatic urban setting.

But like other aspects of the design, it's not just about the looks – the staircase also has a functional role as an organising element for the different living areas.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

ARRCC – Cape Town, South Africa

Three existing units over two level have been combined to create this expansive beachside apartment in Cape Town.

Removing the slab at the front of the apartments created a fully glazed double-volume central living space that opens onto a sea-facing balcony, inviting natural light deep into the interior.  

A grand entrance, relocated to the top floor, now overlooks the living space for a radically different spatial experience offering glimpses of the ocean beyond. 

A sinuous staircase and undulating walls at the entrance take creative inspiration from the shapes of boulders on the beach below and the contours of the cliffside, expressing their natural presence while simultaneously enhancing the flow, orientation, and integration of the spaces throughout the apartment.  

Previously obstructive support columns have been integrated into the interior architecture, holding spaces and framing views so that their presence is barely discernible. They also modulate the relationship between the double-volume space and more intimate areas such as the library and dining room. 

Judges' comments

The interior architecture reflects a skilled intervention to combine and transform the exisiting three apartments. 

For the interiors themselves, the use of smokey mirror, oxidised copper, and green marble throughout all evoke the hues and textures of the seashore, acting as fitting backdrop for an intriguing combination of fittings, custom furniture and the owner's contemporary art collection.

Finalist: 

TIDA International Interior of the Year

C. Kairouz Architects – Melbourne, Ausatralia

Minimalism is at the core of the design choices for this interior designer’s own home, where the aim was to create a refined space that eliminated the superfluous and highlighted the qualities that enrich life, spaces, people. 

The challenge was to curate an organic environment, in which the tone of every element was not just for purpose, but also had sculptural intent.

The tailored layout creates balanced and fluid movement as you journey through the space.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Di Henshall Interior Design – Auckland, New Zealand

This 25-year-old mansion right on the water overlooking the Auckland city skyline was originally designed to be reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa, with classic features and ochre exterior walls with aqua trim.

But its owner wanted a redesign of the house to give it a more contemporary feel – both on the exterior and interior.

The interior concept was to evoke the feeling of a sophisticated, New York-style art gallery, using a base black and white palette, adding midnight blue, taupe and splashes of colour in artwork, and using lighting to soften the look. 

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

FC Studio – São Paulo, Brazil

Originally a family home, this apartment has been re-imagined to suit the personality and lifestyle of its new businesswoman owner.

Eliminating strategic walls has increased the social area and integrated it with the kitchen, while combining two bedrooms into one large bedroom better suits the new needs.

A large woodwork panel housing the TV expands the space horizontally, playing a part in organising and enhancing the social space, while adding an important colour element to the composition.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

K2LD Architects – Singapore

Additions and a new Interior design this three-storey house aimed to create a home where for entertaining and hosting guests and, at the same time, create a private residence for the family. 

The project was strategically divided into two areas: communal and private. 

The communal realm occupies the basement – housing a wine cellar home theatre – and first storey, which is thoughtfully divided into entertainment and family zones, demarcated by strategically placed sliding glass panels.

The second storey houses the private living spaces, providing a tranquil retreat for the family.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Kuoo Tamizo Architects – Poland

This two-storey, 420m² house seamlessly blends modern architecture with its natural surroundings. 

The design prioritises fluid integration between the interior and landscape, emphasised by large-scale glazing that fills the space with natural light and frames pleasant garden views.

Every element has been designed to create a seamless integration between interior and exterior, emphasising the uniqueness of this home. 

With its harmonious material palette and functional solutions, the house serves both as a sanctuary for its residents and a bold expression of contemporary, uncompromising architecture.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Peter Tay Studio – Singapore

In this double-volume space, the walls are not just steel but a combination of materials that create a nest-like environment, enveloping the home with a sense of warmth and security. 

Wood paneling adds softness to the space, while a marble wall, resembling a piece of art, becomes a focal point that enhances the overall aesthetic. 

The reflective ceiling amplifies the volume and height of the room, crucially framing the view toward Bukit Timah Hill. 

This design seamlessly integrates the surrounding green space, making the outdoors an integral part of the home's experience, whether you're seated or standing.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Right Angle Studio – Singapore

Conceived as a new dwelling for a young couple, the brief requested a complete rearrangement of the floor plan, so its design revolved entirely around their lifestyles. 

Through its open layout configuration, users are welcomed into an expansive overview of the apartment, encompassing the living, dining, and reading quarters. 

The composed framing into the inner quarters is made possible with an elongated oak portal, forming a new passageway of experience. 

A key focal point of this project is a biophilic feature that is accentuated by a raw, untreated slab of statuario marble.

Finalist: 

TIDA International Interior of the Year

Studio Del Castillo – Melbourne, Australia

Designed by the architects Fender Katsalidis in 2006 and soaring over 300 metres into the Melbourne sky, Eureka Tower is still one of the world's tallest residential buildings.

Making the 80th-floor apartment seen here a true penthouse in every sense of the word.

The owners – adventurous empty nesters with a globe-trotting bucket list – wanted the dramatically angular shell to be turned into a luxurious retreat filled with warmth, colour and texture.

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TIDA International Interior of the Year

Studio Metanoia – Singapore

The owners of this three-bedroom apartment wanted a sophisticated boutique hotel interior dominated by a monochromatic palette and distinct Japanese influences.

The material palette consisted of surreal natural stone slabs, concrete-look surfaces, dark wood panelling, and a variety of contemporary materials such as black hairline stainless steel and tinted mirrors. 

Pieces of bespoke modern furnishing are complemented by specially commissioned pieces created by local makers. 

Black surfaces with concealed lighting help create a sense of drama throughout the interior.

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