Decade of Design
10th Annual ASID Colorado Interior Design Awards
BY DEBORAH PADDISON
It was a double celebration this spring at the annual interior design awards competition sponsored by ASID Colorado, as designers statewide marked the 10th anniversary of that event as well as the 50th anniversary of professional design in Colorado.
Many special guests joined in the festivities, including members of the ASID National Board of Directors and several ASID Colorado past presidents. Hosting the ceremonies was Suzan Globus, principal of Globus Design Associates of New Jersey, who served as ASID National President in 2007.
A jury of 12 peers from the ASID Northern California Chapter judged the Colorado entries, which spanned more than two dozen categories.
Here are some of the highlights.
A River Runs Through It
Mountain and contemporary styles are deftly juxtaposed in this 5,000-square-foot high-country retreat situated in a spectacular riverside setting with gorgeous mountain views. Natural finishes include exposed dark-wood ceiling beams, river rock and stone fireplace surrounds, and a woven wood ceiling in the entry. Winner of Judges Award for Merit, Residential.
Category: Vacation Residence
Firm/Design Team: Harrison Browne Interior Design, Ltd., Snowmass Village
Debra Browne, ASID
Judges: "An overwhelming delight"
 This riverside vacation home won Judges Award for Merit, Residential.
Peak of Perfection
This sunny, contemporary residence showcases both a breathtaking view of Pikes Peak and the client's art collection. A light palette, Minimalist detailing, European cabinetry and balanced daylighting enhance a sense of serenity and elegance.
Category: Residence Over 5,000 Square Feet
Firm/Design Team: Nielsen-Wilson Design, LLC, Denver
Mary Wilson
Judges: "Thoroughly impressive"
 Breathtaking views of Pikes Peak highlight this winning residence.
Eco Passion
In this passive solar home in the Boulder foothills, natural materials combine with broad expanses of south-facing glass and large overhangs — perfect for providing summer shade and capturing sweeping vistas of the Flatirons and nearby Red Rocks Park.
Category: Residence Under 5,000 Square Feet
Firm/Design Team: Harvey M. Hine Architects, Boulder
Kate Ohle, Allied Member ASID, IIDA
Judges: "Both livable and elegant"
 This winning Boulder residence exhibits a passion for nature.
Colorado Contemporary
With fireplaces both inside and out, and a plethora of ledge stone and tactile finishes, the style of this custom model home is both rustic and urbane. The jury loved the flexible open space, as well as the soft and comfortable ambiance.
Category: Showcase Design
Firm/Design Team: Kimberly Timmons Interiors, Denver
Kimberly Timmons, ASID
Judges: "Beautifully executed"
Commercial Winners
A Material Case
This 16,000-square-foot office for McGeady Sisneros, P.C. is saturated with natural daylight, color, texture and intricate detailing. Traditional materials such as wood, concrete, glass and metal fabric meld seamlessly in an expressive fashion. Winner of Judges Award for Merit, Commercial.
Category: Commercial Under 35,000 Square Feet
Firm/Design Team: Burkett Design, Inc., Denver
Gillian Hallock Johnson, Emilio Lobato, Amy Burkett, Joy Spatz and Camille Friend
Judges: "A highly artistic and harmonious interior…an inspiring and attractive place to work"
 The Judges Award for Merit, Commercial went to this Denver law office.
A Light Touch
High ceilings, vibrant colors and natural materials are the keynotes for the interior of this Louisville, Colorado headquarters facility, filled with natural light and extraordinary 360-degree views of the mountain range and surrounding plains. Floor-to-ceiling glass in conference rooms and offices preserves outside views wherever possible.
Category: Commercial Over 35,000 Square Feet
Firm/Design Team: OZ Architecture, Boulder
Kirk Hale, Kathy Janak, Erica Kitchings, Emily Conley, John Coleman and Jeni O'Brien
Judges: "The palette is upbeat, yet professional"
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Radical Transformation
This existing warehouse north of Coors Field was transformed into an upbeat, "out of the box" environment for a local advertising firm. The exposed wood trusses allude to the building's past, while bold paint colors, pop-art canvases and contemporary furnishings keep it securely on the cutting edge.
Category: Adaptive Reuse
Firm/Design Team: Humphries Poli Architects, Denver
Joseph J. Poli, AIA
Judges: "A haven of creative energy. Bravo!"
 The winning Adaptive Reuse project transformed a warehouse into chic offices for an advertising firm.
Intelligent Design
The concept for this project, the 595,000-square-foot Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland, was to create a resort-like ambiance while incorporating state-of-the-art medical technology and providing a healthy and environmentally friendly atmosphere for both patients and staff. The project is expected to receive LEED Gold certification.
Category: Sustainable Design
Firms/Design Team: Gallun Snow Associates, Inc., Denver/HLM-Heery International, Denver
Margie Snow, ASID; Christine Philopoulos, Carrie Bradley, Karson Brown, Russ Sedmack, Mark Johnson, Tony Wutsch and Rebecca Gschwend
Judges: "Excellent adherence to sustainability criteria"
 Leading-edge healthcare in a resort-like atmosphere won kudos for this medical center in Loveland.
Common Ground
Lakewood High School, in Denver's western suburbs, was designed with a distinct focus on the arts and the community. The two-story, central Commons area is a center for impromptu group interaction, dining and creative activities. The concept entailed an outdoor café setting and bringing the outdoors in.
Category: Learning Environment
Firm/Design Team: Jean Sebben Associates, LLC, Colorado Springs
Jean Sebben, ASID, LEED AP; April Brown and Mike Esch, ASID
Judges: "A dynamism all its own"
 The Commons at Lakewood High School, winner in the Learning Environment category.
City Within a City
Set on 17 acres in downtown Tokyo, the 1-million-square-foot Tokyo Midtown redevelopment project encompasses multi-story luxury shopping and dining; three courtyards connecting a large, four-and-a-half-acre park; and elements of water, light and green foliage carried throughout the project.
Category: Retail Design
Firms/Design Team: Communication Arts, Inc., Boulder/Skidmore Owings, & Merrill/Nikken Sekkei, Ltd.
Henry Beer, Taku Shimizu and Jirapong Chaijumroonpun
Judges: "Towering in scale, yet intimate, well detailed and breathtaking"
 Natural vignettes permeate the expansive Tokyo Midtown project, the winner in Retail Design.
Additional Winners
Single Space, Residential
In-Site Design Group, Inc., Denver/Rohde Design, Boulder
Colleen Johnson, ASID; Judy Gubner, ASID; and Carl Rohde
Old World residential wine cellar with trompe l'oeil murals of family members.
Bed + Bath
Company KD, LLC, Denver/Alvarez Morris Architectural Studio, Denver
Kristi Dinner, Allied Member ASID; Beth Armijo and Carlos Alvarez
A luxurious bath featuring mosaic tiles, dark woods, Carrara marble and mirrors that extend the space.
Modern Kitchen
Tensile Strength Media + Design, LLC, Denver
Steffen Andrews and Christine Stegehuis
A contemporary loft kitchen exuding modern sensibility and domestic warmth.
Traditional Kitchen
Toni McWilliams Interior Design, New Castle
Toni McWilliams, Allied Member ASID
A bright and cheerful space featuring a beach-inspired palette.
Design Elements, Residential
Nielsen-Wilson Design, LLC, Denver
Mary Wilson
Custom entry doors and water feature with repeating design elements.
Design Elements, Commercial
Burkett Design, Inc., Denver
Gillian Hallock Johnson, Emilio Lobato, Amy Burkett, Joy Spatz and Camille Friend
Reception desk and board room for McGeady Sisneros, P.C., featuring a collaboration with artist Emilio Lobato.
Kitchen, Commercial
R.M. Ruwart Design and Architectural Workshop, Englewood
Rosalie Ruwart, ASID; Mark Bowers, AIA; Mitch Westfal and Katharina Baumann
Kitchen, servery and dining area for a recently renovated student housing facility.
Single Space, Commercial
RNL, Denver
Kaycee Vickers and Annie Hopper
A curvilinear, "Q"-shaped series of meeting spaces for Qwest Communications' Executive Briefing Center.
Hospitality Over 10,000 Feet
MAI Design Group, Englewood
Janice Richards, ASID; Michael Marsh, Bryan Webb, Scott Albers, Mike Rieber and Mike Constable
A 54,000-square-foot golf clubhouse for The Club at Pronghorn in central Oregon.
Hospitality Under 10,000 Square Feet
Rowland + Broughton Architecture and Urban Design, Aspen and Denver
John Rowland, AIA; Sarah Broughton, AIA; Shane Martin, AIA; Jason Goldberg and Brandt Shwayder
Creative use of materials and clean detailing at Crave Kitchen, a restaurant in Basalt.
Healthcare Over 50,000 Square Feet
H+L Architecture, Denver (architect of record)/Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLP (design architect/interior design architect)
Sharron van der Meulen, Terri Johnson, Kip Storey, Robert G. Packard III, Robert J. Frasca and Patrick Johnson
The Children's Hospital Fitzsimons Campus in Aurora provides a fun and healing environment.
Healthcare Under 50,000 Square Feet
J-Squared Planning & Design, LLC, Parker/Bethune/Goodhue & Associates, Inc., Denver
Jennifer Hoge, ASID, IIDA; and Juli Goodhue, ASID
Nature provided the inspiration for a subdued, healing palette at Advanced Integrative Medicine.
Institutional/Government Facility
RNL, Denver
Lisa Hemmeter
The four corners of Colorado — City, Mesa, Plains and Mountains — are reflected in the design of the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade.
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