Description
Recognizes innovative and creative kitchen designs that exist as concepts, not completed projects. Note: only one winner will be awarded in this 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
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% |
| Ergonmic: Heights and clearances of countertops, cabinets, location of appliances, work flow | 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% |
| 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% |