October 20, 2008—The Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario (ARIDO) recently announced the winners of its 24th annual ARIDO Awards of Excellence, which honor innovation, creativity and professional achievement in the province’s interior design industry. This year’s awards recognized 23 designs from 11 separate categories.
Three of the projects highlighted outstanding work in the corporate sector, with two awards given to Dean Matsumoto (Kasian Architecture Interior Design & Planning Ltd.) for his work on the Kasian Toronto Office and within it, a special collaborative work and social gathering space anchored by a stainless steel light table, known as its Touchdown area.
Also representing excellence in corporate interior design is Sharon Martens (Martens Group Licensed Interior Design Studio), whose work for the Pengrowth Corporation illustrates an unexpected contemporary approach to embracing traditionalism in the workplace. Martens also received an Award of Merit for the custom lighting created for the space.
For a complete list and photos of the awards, visit the ARIDO Awards of Excellence Web site.
