Winners of the 11th IIID-MK Awards 2006 Announced

Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID), in association with MK had instituted the prestigious IIID-MK Awards for Excellence in Interior design, way back in 1996. Since then both the organizations had worked towards promoting, recognizing and rewarding the best of the Interior design work in the country.

Organized meticulously every year, the IIID-MK Awards logs the development and current achievements in interior design practice in the country. The elaborate process includes selecting the best entries, benchmarking them and documenting the parameters that are intrinsic to good design by the industry.

To keep up the spirit of participation and provide the contestants a variety of themes to select from, the eleventh IIID-MK Awards introduced several new elements in the areas of participation, regional segmentation, and the selection process.

IIID-MK 2006 Awards attracted more than 250 entries, which came in from all across the country for the six categories.

1. Residential: Bungalows & apartments
a. Large: Carpet area above 1500 sq.ft.
b. Small: Carpet area below 1500 sq.ft.

2. Offices: Offices, banks, institutional buildings, travel agencies and similar workplaces
a. Large: Carpet area above 5000 sq.ft
b. Small: Carpet area below 5000 sq.ft

3. Hospitality:
a. Large: Projects covering hotels, clubs etc.
b. Small: Standalone outlets like restaurants, pubs/disco/bar etc.

4. Retail:
a. Large: Supermarket, anchor stores and big mall, carpet area above 5000 sq.ft.
b. Small: Standalone outlets like shops, showrooms, etc., carpet area below 5000 sq.ft.

5. Interiors of Social Relevance: Schools, hospitals, charitable institutions, ashrams, sports centers etc.

6. Recreation: Multiplexes, theaters, entertainment centers etc.

This year, for the first time, the IIID-MK Awards included Regional Rounds (West, South, East & North), with the winners of these regional rounds qualifying for the National Awards.

The entries were judged for originality, creativity, functionality, space planning, environmental responsibility, fidelity to client’s brief and cost effectiveness.

The winners of the regional rounds in West were announced on the 24th March at Surat. The winners of the Southern region were announced on March 31 at Calicut and that of East region on April 7.

All the three events were well attended with eminent architects, interior designers, and members of the jury gracing the events.

In addition to the trophies, certificates and cash prizes from IIID-MK Awards committee, winners receive well deserved appreciation and exposure for their capabilities locally and are provided with the valuable opportunity for their works to be incorporated into international publications, invitations for which are periodically received by the IIID.

The Northern region Award is scheduled for April 20 at Habitat center, New Delhi. All the winners of these regional rounds qualify for the National Awards program, to be held in Mumbai on May 4.

The Institute of Indian Interior Designers (IIID) is an association dedicated to the promotion of excellence in interior design. It comprises a group of dedicated professionals including interior designers, architects and manufacturers of interior products. Two thirds of the members are professionals and the rest are manufacturers, suppliers and contractors related to interior design.

IIID is a member of the International Federation of Interior Designers & Architects, and the Asia Pacific Space Designers’ Association.