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Projects by Mold Architects, Kingston Lafferty Design and 10 other studios have been chosen by Dezeen readers as winners of the Dezeen Awards 2021 public vote in the interiors categories.

Other winners include Woods Bagot for its steam-bent timber showroom and Denizen Works for its floating church.

A total of 53,400 votes were cast and verified across all categories. The results of the public votes for the Dezeen Awards 2021 architecture categories are listed below.

Dezeen Awards 2021 public vote winners in the architecture categories were announced yesterday. The design winners will be announced on Wednesday, the sustainability and media winners on Thursday, and finally the studio winners on Friday.

Dezeen Awards winners announced in November

The public vote is separate from the main Dezeen Awards 2021 judging process, in which entries are assessed by our star-studded panel of judges. We’ll be announcing the Dezeen Awards 2021 winners online in late November.

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Below are the public vote results for the interiors categories:

House interior

NCaved by Mold Architects has been voted house interior of the year by our readers. The cave-like interior that hides within the rocky hillside of Serifos, Greece, has secured 43 per cent of votes within the category.

Next in line is The Island by Clément Lesnoff-Rocard Architecture, with 25 per cent. Canyon House by Studio Hagen Hall, and SRG House by Fox Johnston both received 13 per cent, and Softie by OPA is in final place with six per cent.

Apartment interior

The pairing of traditional materials and clean lines in this beachside apartment in Vancouver caught the attention of our readers, winning apartment interior of the year with 30 per cent of the vote. Still Life House by Untitled (design agency) incorporates limestone and fir woods into a minimal renovation design, welcoming the ageing of the materials over time.

Second in line is Reflections of the past – an Amsterdam loft by Firm Architects with 18 per cent, followed by Residence W by Fws_work and An Urban Cottage by Lukstudio with 17 per cent. Wood Ribbon apartment in Paris by Toledano + Architects and Roseneath Street by Studio Goss both received nine per cent of votes.

Restaurant and bar interior

A contemporary bar in a former arsenal has received 37 per cent of the public’s votes in the restaurant and bar interior category. Yodezeen’s Virgin Izakaya Bar is a warm-hued renovation of an existing 18th-century brick building, using materials such as wood, natural leather and copper.

The runners up are Istetyka by Yakusha Design with 27 per cent, KINK Bar & Restaurant with 16 per cent, Veneno by Monteon Arquitectos Asociados with 15 per cent, and The Peacock Mediterranean Grill by Proper Hospitality with nine per cent of votes.

Hotel and short-stay interior

The Cloud of Hometown Resort Hotel by Line + has won 34 per cent of votes in the hotel and short-stay interior category. The interior design draws inspiration from the building’s rural context, and responds to local history through the reuse of rubble stone, framing surrounding views, and celebrating existing elements of the building.

The runners up are Valo Hotel & Work by SSA Hotels/Valo Hotel and Work with 27 per cent, The Hotel Britomart by Cheshire Architects with 16 per cent, Hishiya by Fumihiko Sano Studio with 15 per cent, and the Toggle Hotel by Klein Dytham Architecture with nine per cent.

Large workspace interior

HKPI Headquarters by Hong Kong-based studio Design Systems aims to promote wellbeing through providing a working environment that largely consists of open outdoor space. The 1,500-square-metre workspace received 56 per cent of votes.

In second place is Kadokawa Tokorozawa Campus by Flooat with 19 per cent, followed by Chief Chicago by AvroKO and Goop Headquarters by Rapt Studio both with seven per cent, then EF Education First Denver Office by EF Education First – Architecture & Design Studio with six per cent, and finally YTL Headquarters by Ministry of Design with five per cent.

Small workspace interior

The Siersema office in Amsterdam by Beyond Space, which features one kilometre of laser-cut fabric suspended from the ceiling, won the small workspace interior public vote with 36 per cent of votes.

Close behind is Sher Maker Studio by Sher Maker with 34 per cent, followed by Thomas Randall-Page’s Art Barn with 18 per cent, and Maruhiro Office by DDAA and DJA Studio by D’Arcy Jones Architects which both received six per cent of votes.

Large retail interior

The clever manipulation of timber in Woods Bagot’s showroom for Sculptform won 51 per cent of the votes to win the large retail interior category.

Runners up include Dengo Chocolates Concept Store by Matheus Farah e Manoel Maia Arquitetura with 18 per cent, Citi Wealth Hub by Ministry of Design with 16 per cent, Box by Posti by Fyra with 11 per cent, and Arca Wynwood Design Centre Miami by Esrawe Studio with five per cent.

Small retail interior

Cadine showcases the art of flower arranging alongside carefully selected objects, against a background of neutral tones and organic materials.

The small retail interior by Ste Marie Art and Design received 43 per cent of votes.

The runners up are Flamingo Estate Harvest Shop by Dutra Brown & Alex Reed with 28 per cent, Camilla and Marc, Armadale by Akin Atelier with 12 per cent, Bund Post Office and Shop by Yatofu Creatives with 10 per cent and Rookies / Leidmann by Thatenhorst Interior with seven per cent.

Leisure and wellness interior

Fitzgerald Private Clinic by Kingston Lafferty Design has been crowned leisure and wellness interior of the year in the public vote, receiving 32 per cent of votes.

The design aims to simplify the increasingly complicated notion of self-care, taking reference from the elements, and combining materials of differing textures for an immersive tactile experience.

With 24 per cent is SFC Shangying Cinema Luxe by Pulse On Partnership, followed by Waldkliniken Eisenberg by HDR with 21 per cent, CAMHS Edinburgh by Projects Office with 12 per cent, and Goodbody by Homework with 11 per cent of votes.

Civic and cultural interior

Genesis is a narrowboat with a pop-up roof inspired by organ bellows that is temporarily moored on the River Lea. The interior space serves primarily as a church, but is also used for a wide variety of community activities.

This fun and innovative project by Denizen Works received 41 per cent of our reader’s votes in the civic and cultural interior category.

The runners up are Bicycle parking garage The Hague by Silo with 20 per cent, The Violence of Chaos – Meilan Music Studio by Domani Architectural Concepts with 16 per cent, Employment Support Centre Yoridoko by Td-Atelier with 13 per cent and Casa Batlló by Kengo Kuma & Associates, Viabizzuno and Casa Batlló with ten per cent of votes.

Small interior

Situated on the edge of a bog, Maidla Nature Villa is inspired by a treehouse. Large angled windows allow expansive views of birch trees to be seen from within the secluded retreat.

This project by B210 is the winner of small interior of the year in the Dezeen Awards 2021 public vote, securing 35 per cent of votes.

Runners up include Ginlee Studio store by Wynk Collaborative with 25 per cent, The Arena-Papi by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office and SMS ADU by Bunch Design both with 15 per cent, and Canyon House by Studio Hagen Hall with 11 per cent.

Sustainable interior

Furniture Pavilion S was a trade show pavilion before being recycled into tables and chairs for the local community. The project by Rooi Design and Research secured 40 per cent of the public’s votes.

The runners up in the sustainable interior category are Valo Hotel & Work with 22 per cent, Bermonds Locke by Holloway Li with 21 per cent, MO de Movimiento by Lucas Muñoz with 11 per cent, and Lolita Eipprova by Triiije with five per cent.

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French studio Malka Architecture has revealed plans to renovate the interior of the French embassy in Vienna and top it with a collection of nature-informed art nouveau-style “light cannons”.

The embassy occupies two art nouveau-structures from the early 20th century in Vienna’s city centre. Malka Architecture plans to renovate the interior of both government buildings and add a vertical extension to one of them.

The extension will consist of a cluster of alcoves, which will be added to the smaller of the two buildings that make up the embassy.

The studio calls these “circular light cannons,” as they will bring light into the interior, and says they are an ancient invention.

“Created in ancient Egypt, this system enables to collect, amplify, and diffuse natural light in the whole building, while creating natural ventilation,” it stated.

The design of the extensions takes its cues from 20th-century art nouveau architecture, as well as historical references from surrounding buildings.

“The architectural heightening of one of the buildings was logically thought in the spirit of art nouveau, materializing the union between France and Austria, both very active in this movement,” said the studio.

“In this 21st-century art nouveau project, rhythms and curved shapes inspired by nature are no longer used as an ornamentation but in the daily use of its architecture.”

Each of the extensions has an organic, petal-shaped form that curves and arches to create an alcove-like volume.

Two rows will cover the roof of the building and face outward to the street. The first row will line the edge of the roof, above the structure’s three elevations, and the second will be placed directly behind.

The volumes will be prefabricated offsite, in an effort to reduce construction time, and wrapped in a pale green colour to reference the patinated copper roofs and roof detailing of nearby buildings.

The interior of the alcoves will mimic the stone exterior of the existing building and have a stacked brick-like pattern.

Elsewhere in Vienna, IKEA unveiled plans to build a car-free store that will be adorned with over 100 trees across its exterior. In 2019, OMA released plans for The Link department store and hotel also in the city.

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Side tables are probably one of the most neglected pieces of furniture in our home. I, mean, honestly how often do you actually pay attention to your side table, unless you accidentally bump your toe on it! Although they are ignored, it cannot be denied that they are sturdy and dependable pieces of furniture, that are perfect for storing those knick-knacks that you don’t need every day, but when you do need them, it’s like all hell breaks loose until you find them! There’s a species of side tables that I find thoroughly interesting – multifunctional side tables. These are the designs that function as more than everyday tables, they almost always double up as something really fun! From a side table that is also a powerful 200W high definition speaker system to a side table that merges with a projector to keep you entertained and your phone charged – these innovative side tables pack a powerful punch with their ingenious designs!

Spring comprises a cylindrical shape that increases or decreases in height according to its desired function. At its lowest height of 500mm, Spring serves as a simple side table with a natural wood top. Then, by simply pressing the table down, Spring’s built-in compression springs are activated and morph the side table into a chair with a backrest. By following the same pushing tactic, the Spring chair can reach its maximum height of 900mm, transforming into a table that can work as a centerpiece for a small studio space. While the main building material used to construct Spring is oak wood, the furniture’s compression springs are made from aluminum, while natural and white paint colors coat the sides and top of Spring.

The IKEA STARKVIND air purifier comes in two variants, a floor-standing model (in black and white) or a side table version (in the dark or light finish) – costing $129 and $189 respectively. Mind you, to have access to all the smart functions via the compatible app, the $35 smart home hub needs to be purchased as well. The air purifier will hit the IKEA stores from October 2021 in the U.S., so keep an eye on this one. While their form factor is a bit different depending on the intended use-case scenario, on the inside they contain the same three-filter system. This layered filtering system captures bigger particles like hair or dust, 99.5 percent of small airborne particles measuring 2.5 micrometers, pollutants, dust, pollen, and even bad odors are not spared.

The table and console combo thought of by Mudu Design is designed with the vision of interaction with home furniture in more than one way. This multifunctional side table seems like any ordinary piece of a furniture item – but that’s where the similarity ends. Not only is it a side table, but a sturdy stool, storage unit for magazines, and much more depending on your creativity. Plus, the easy-to-carry aesthetics make this side table highly maneuverable depending on the needs in a jiffy. The designer Rostyk Sorokovyi’s obsession with round shapes is evident in the side table crafted out of natural wood. This choice is not just random but based on the fact that the circle is the most harmonious shape nature has bestowed us with.

Ultimately the Cube is a uniquely expressive piece of furniture that’s more than just a surface for resting your cups. Combining patented audio technologies into one award-winning piece of furniture, the Cube surprises with how good it sounds for a device that small. Moreover, it eliminates the need for you to even own a separate speaker set because your furniture IS your speaker set. Considering how the Cube could be used by regular people as well as audio-enthusiasts, it comes outfitted to connect to a variety of devices. It has built-in Bluetooth, which means you can hook your phone, tablet, or even laptop to it, while the option of analog RCA connectivity, digital optical input Toslink (DAC 24-bit 192Khz), and a 3.5mm input means the Cube could be hooked to a host of external devices like your television or even vinyl player.

The SNOOZE by Subin Cho does exactly that, and it uses magnetic resonant wireless charging technology to keep the devices charged seamlessly. This makes complete sense, as the craving for multiple wirelessly charge capable devices like smartphones, tablets, earphones, or headphones will not shun any time soon. The designer believes that the technology will be commercialized in 2023, and SNOOZE will be there to take up all the hassle for you. The charging plate built in the bedside table’s upper section charges any wireless compatible mobile device, audio accessories, or any other compatible device kept in the range of 50 cm. The light on the bedside table is an indicator of the charging range, and whenever a device comes in this area, the light turns on, and charging commences.

Designed by Ben Hansen, this simple yet innovative dog house uses excess water from watering plants and filters it into the dog’s water bowl! Rattan with green accents gives it a light, airy feel. The minimal dog house will brighten any corner of your home – hard not to when it holds a cute plant and pet! It’s an adorable piece of furniture that not only serves as a home for your pet but also doubles up as an elegant plant holder, harmoniously merging with the interiors of your home. Ben’s approach to this is almost reversal to the way we treat our pets and plants. While we love the use of rattan and wish to promote this sustainable material, there is also a certain lightness to the material which needs to be balanced by a strong and heavy metal frame to keep your energetic puppy from toppling this over! There are rather obvious questions about the actual purification of this plant water runoff and we hope Ben will soon share more details on the design’s execution.

Projectable, derived by merging a projector+table is a one-stop solution for your relaxing needs, consider it a spa for your phone! The first thing this table does is wirelessly charge your phone through the small gap that slots and holds your phone comfortably. Now depending on your mood, you can let your phone rest or, unwind by watching everything from a kitten video to kinetic sand cutting ASMR videos using the projector – no more squinting at the tiny screen! The fabric mesh-covering visually separates the movable projector-head that provides almost 90 degrees rotation. The tactile buttons on the surface control the projector angle and volume levels while switching it off is as easy as leaning over and turning off your night light.

The team behind NÓMADA decided to attain the bedside table’s modularity through the material used during its production process by carving and integrating notches, buttons, and twisted, narrow chutes into each wooden and steel panel used for construction. It’s a good thing too because tools can be tricky to store in smaller living spaces like apartments or studios. The end result makes up a bedside table that appears simple and whose purpose seems singular upon first glance, but when deconstructed, the possibilities for restructuring NÓMADA are laid out in front of you, all you have to do is mix-and-match as your tabular needs guide you. Even if you just want a subtle revamp or facelift for your apartment’s design, simply unscrew and see which pieces fit where!

With its unusual nesting pattern, the Folding Window Pattern Stool packs two stools (or side-tables based on how you look at it) into a single form! Designed to be able to be docked, either way, the stool comes in two parts, featuring a positive-negative interlocking detail that’s as beautiful to look at as it is functional. Featuring four L-shaped positive and negative details that plug into each other perfectly, the Folding Window Pattern Stool can nest one above the other, or be kept separately (with the details turning into four legs as a result), or the stools can even be placed in an I shaped format with one stool nested upside down, to create a stable side-table that you can use any way you see fit. The two stools/tables also create a contrast by using dark and light woods, giving you an overall product that sparks your curiosity and is sure to get you to engage with it!

I have to hand it to designer Pei-Ju Wu, for the clever way they have integrated a planter, side table, and lamp, into this amazing piece of furniture that you can place in your living room. The lines are blurred due to the multiple functionalities of this piece, but the ingenious way they complement each other and come together as The Oasis is commendable. Picture this – you have a planter at the base of a table, which keeps green thanks to the integrated LED lights and stays hydrated via the clever funnel found at the center of the tabletop. Excess water simply drips down to the collection tray and evaporates back into the air.

Dezeen Showroom: PaperStone is a composite finish by CDUK that’s designed to resemble stone but made with recycled paper and petroleum-free phenolic resin.

PaperStone can be used to cover surfaces, bathroom products as well as furnishings such as tables.

CDUK describes the material as a cost-efficient solution that is “hard as stone yet made from paper”.

The material is non-porous as well as UV- and impact-resistant and can withstand temperatures of up to 180 degrees Celcius.

As well as being made from recycled FSC-certified paper and cardboard, the material is once again recyclable at the end of its life.

“The more we re-use products, the less we acquire new products, deplete world resources and waste energy manufacturing new materials,” said CDUK.

“Using even one or two sustainable building materials, we can lessen our carbon footprint.”

Paper Stone is available in 11 colours, two sizes and three thicknesses of 6, 13 and 19 millimetres.

Product: PaperStone
Brand: CDUK
Contact: info@cdukltd.co.uk

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While I would have wished the Squid Game security was themed on the cold expressionless masked character, the “Front Man”, this design is a perfect addition for every pop-culture enthusiast!

If you haven’t heard of Squid Game, you must be living under a rock! Hunger Games was already your cup of tea, then a highly viral South Korean dark series trending on Netflix should be on your binge-watching list. If you’ve already watched the 9 episode Squid Game series, then it’s highly likely you’ll fancy this home security camera. The accessory themed around Squid Game is inspired by the workers monitoring the activities of players on a CCTV monitor.

The ruthless workers in the viral series will now adorn the secure corners of our homes, as the security camera keeps us safe – well, a cliche of sorts. The rotating lens positioned right where the eyes of the character would provide a 180-degree view of the surroundings for complete security. The movement is actuated by motion and an audio sensor that sets the camera into action, tracking the movement. Since most security cameras attached to the servers can have access to all the inside activities when not intended by the user, the creators of this concept add a useful feature. To make sure there are no hacking attempts or unauthorized access to the footage, there is a privacy mask that physically blocks the FOV when the camera is not in use.

Since we are living in a world where Zoom meetings and online classes are the new normal, the Squid Game camera has its own light illumination. The light intensity can be adjusted as per the user’s need or level of ambient lighting in the room. The designers Cheon Ryong Choi, Soonook Kwon and Jaeyeon Nam have created two other themed versions of this cute little home security camera. One carrying an oxygen cylinder on the back like an astronaut and the other dressed in a raincoat and umbrella. Personally, I will stick to the Squid Game character, if ever such a security camera met fruition.

Designer: Cheon Ryong Choi, Soonook Kwon and Jaeyeon Nam