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BathroomsGROUP
Powder Room
Description
No shower, no tub
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
First, Second and Third Awards.
Note: Second and Third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guidelines
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Bath - Up to 100 ft2
Description
Square footage includes any portion of space that has cabinetry, countertops.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
First, Second and Third Place awards.
Note: Second + third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guidelines.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, No tub/shower step, grab bars at tub, shower, toilet, pressure balance faucet & GFCI | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights and clearance of countertops, cabinets, mirrors and seating | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Best “Before and After” Bath
Description
To be awarded to the most dramatic ‘Before & After' Design. ‘Before' AND ‘After' Floor plans, Elevations and Renderings must be submitted, as well as a Design Statement. The entrant MUST include at least one “Before” photo (maximum of 5) and “After” . A total of 10 project photos in total (before and after photos combined). Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| An overall winner will be chosen. | 100.0% |
Large Bath - Over 100 ft2
Description
Square footage includes any portion of space that has cabinetry, countertops, bathroom fixtures
Requirements
First, Second and Third Place awards.
Note: Second + third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
KitchensGROUP
Large Kitchen - Over 350 ft2
Description
Square footage includes any portion of the space that has cabinetry, countertops, and/or appliances.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
First, Second and Third Place awards.
Note: Second + third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Small Kitchen - Less than 200 ft2
Description
Square footage includes any portion of space that has cabinetry, countertops, and/or appliances.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
First, Second and Third Place awards.
Note: Second + third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Medium Kitchen - 201 sq. ft - 350 ft2
Description
Square footage includes any portion of space that has cabinetry, countertops, and/or appliances.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
First, Second and Third Place awards.
Note: Second + third place may not be awarded if entries do not meet standard requirements.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Best “Before and After” Kitchen
Description
To be awarded to the most dramatic ‘Before & After' Design. ‘Before' AND ‘After' Floor plans, Elevations and Renderings must be submitted, as well as a Design Statement. The entrant MUST include at least one “Before” photo (maximum of 5) and “After” . A total of 10 project photos in total (before and after photos combined). Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| An overall winner will be chosen. | 100.0% |
Specialty CategoriesGROUP
Universal Design - Kitchen or Bath
Description
Kitchen or Bathroom that meets universal design standards
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
One winner only.
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Note the entry for Universal Design must meet universal design standards. Entry can be either kitchen or bath.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface , GFCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights and clearances of countertops, cabinets, location of appliances, work flow | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Innovative Showroom/Booth Design
Description
Honours creativity and excellence in the design of showrooms or booth displays. Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
No square footage minimum or maximum.
***NEW*** Project submissions are limited to a single category
Requirements
Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights and clearances of countertops, cabinets, location of appliances, work flow | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Best New Designer
Description
Must be a professionally practicing Kitchen and Bath designer no earlier January 1, 2024, this includes outside of Canada. Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
Designers eligible for the Best New Designer Award must submit their projects within the standard award categories and indicate their eligibility on the entry form. Entries that do not receive a category award may still be considered for Best New Designer. All submissions must meet the judging standards to qualify.
Requirements
ALL ENTRIES WILL BE SCORED ON THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
Visual Appeal
Creativity
Elements and Principles Of Design
Presentation Quality of floor plan, elevation or perspective
Basic Safety & Ergonomics Projects with an obvious disregard for the health, safety and welfare of the clients will be disqualified. See Entry Tips page for Ontario Building Code guideline for cabinetry clearance above cooking surface
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| An overall winner will be chosen. | 100.0% |
Best First Time Entrant
Description
First-time entrants will submit their projects within the standard award categories and indicate their eligibility on the entry form. While they may not be selected as a category winner, they will still be considered for the First-Time Entrant Award. Eligibility for this award is based on overall merit, and all submissions must meet the judging standards. Note: only one winner will be awarded in this category.
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface , GFCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights and clearances of countertops, cabinets, location of appliances, work flow | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
Student Design AwardsGROUP
Student Design Award
Description
Requirements
The winning designs will receive:
First Place……………. $1,000 Scholarship
Second Place………… $500 Scholarship
Third Place…..…………. $250 Scholarship
(6) Honourable Mentions… $50 Scholarship
Criteria
| Criterion | Weight |
|---|---|
| Elements of Design: Line, shape, form, space, texture, and colour | 10.0% |
| Principles of Design: Balance, rhythm, emphasis | 10.0% |
| Materials Selection: Creative ideas and use of unique material | 5.0% |
| Layout: Integration of creative concept into overall space | 5.0% |
| Safety Kitchen: Door entries/traffic patterns, Work flow/prep area, Adequate Clearances, appropriate landing space next to cooking surface, FCI & Fire extinguisher | 5.0% |
| Ergonmic: Heights of countertops, height of ovens(s), height of wall cabinets, location of appliances , work flow / prep area | 5.0% |
| Creative Concept: Design solution to meet client's needs and their wants | 10.0% |
| Design Integration: Execution and use of space | 10.0% |
| Creative Use of Components: Use of products, materials, and design elements | 10.0% |
| Visual Appeal: The Wow Factor | 15.0% |
| Design Statement (required): Concise description that conveys the project | 5.0% |
| Floor Plan (required): | 5.0% |
| Interpretive Drawings : Elevation or perspective (required): Legible, dimensioned, and accurately drawn | 5.0% |
