2010 ASID Student Design Award Competition

ASID Student Design Competition Winner- Willow Healthcare

The top award was presented to Quoc Quach, Student Member ASID for his Willow Healthcare Facility design. He is a student at Kendall College of Art and Design. Congratulations!

'I was impressed with the work I am seing out of our future interior designers. There was much thoughtfulness given to the issue of wellness, that we will all be called to demonstrate as contributors to the health, safety and welfare of our clients and the public at large.

The Willow Healthcare submission to the 2010 Student Competition exhibited holistic thinking in the design of an environment that would contribute to the overall health and welfare of its occupants. The student provided scientific data to support the design solutions, and demonstrated well-honed ability in 3-D drawing capability as well as a working knowledge of sustainability. While there were several deserving entries, this one best exemplified the demand of us as interior designers in the 21st Century.'
Steffany Hollingsworth, ASID
Student Design Competition Juror

'The project is well researched, clearly documented, beautifully rendered. It communicates the research and the solution to the problem equally well. The design that results is both beautiful and appropriate. I am very much impressed the by quality of thought and thoughtfulness in evidence here. Wellbeing is served really well by addressing external conditions (sunlight) and interior functions. Very well done. Congratulations!'
Susan Szenasy
Editor, Metropolis Magazine
Student Design Competition Juror

'The project is excellent with a fresh and sustainable approach that is beautifully expressed through the four ‘wellness elements’ – physical, psychological, social and spiritual. The connection with nature and abundant day lighting balance the well thought out spaces. You demonstrate the compassionate care that patients would experience through your sophisticated renderings and attention to detail. Thank you for your dedicated research and dynamic solutions articulated through a high quality design and presentation!'
Annette Stelmack, Allied Member ASID
Student Design Competition Juror

*To view the student's complete entry you can either follow this link or you can go to the Entries tab and search for their project by keying in Willow Healthcare*
http://asidstudentdesigncompetition.strutta.com/entries#95092

ASID Student Design Competition Honorable Mention- INova Regional Department of Alzheimer's & Dementia

INova Regional Department of Alzheimer's & Dementia was submitted by Kala Letts, Student Member ASID. She is a student at Virginia Tech. Congratulations!

'The Inova Regional Department of Alzheimer's and Dimentia submission was also well-designed. The student showed very good space planning skill, and a great sensitivity to the essence and importance of the natural environment as a prime factor in wellness as it is woven into the design of a built environment.'
Steffany Hollingsworth, ASID
Student Design Competition Juror

'A beautiful project on every level of design. It could, however, have benefitted from more rigorous research. What I missed, for instance, were some studies on color and how alzheimers/dementia sufferers relate to it. The colors, as presented, were in a family of very subtle (very lovely) hues. But I kept wondering of the sameness of color values would be too subtle for people who need help in way-finding.'
Susan Szenasy
Editor, Metropolis Magazine
Student Design Competition Juror

'Thank you for a wonderful effort on the design and presentation of your project. An ambitious undertaking, as the requirements for individuals with Alzheimer’s and Dementia demand extensive research. An articulate communication of your research would have helped to understand your approach in meeting specific needs through the development of your space planning, finish and color palette, and specifications and details.'
Annette Stelmack, Allied Member ASID
Student Design Competition Juror

*To view the student's complete entry you can either follow this link or you can go to the Entries tab and search for their project by keying in INova Regional Department*
http://asidstudentdesigncompetition.strutta.com/entries#93829