The awe-inspiring surroundings of Buxton’s iconic Devonshire Dome proved a fitting setting for the 12th annual Northern Design awards
Celebrating all that is great about design in the north of England, the evening recognised some of the region’s most innovative architects, designers and retailers, plus the impressive and inspiring buildings and interiors they create.
Built in the late 18th century by the 5th Duke of Devonshire, the Grade II listed building - which has the largest unsupported dome in Europe - was originally used as stabling accommodation and later became the Devonshire Royal Hospital. It was purchased by the University of Derby in 2001 and is now a campus for both the university and Buxton College.
Derbyshire Life was among the sponsors of this year’s awards and the judging panel included well-known faces and design professionals such as Wayne Hemingway MBE – who also hosted the evening - HRH Princess Katarina of Yugoslavia, George Bond and Linda Barker.
Following a drinks reception, guests enjoyed a dramatic performance from LED drummers Spark, followed by a four-course meal and an awards presentation.
WINNERS
Residential Awards:
Horton and Co - Entertaining Space of the Year for Heather Lea Music Room
Curve Interior Design Ltd - Interior Design Practice
Stuart Frazer - Kitchen of the Year for The Regan Kitchen, Rufford
PH Property Holdings Ltd - Luxury New Build for Deepfields
One 17 AD Chartered Architects - New Build Home for Tolson Court
Ollier Smurthwaite Architects - Residential Architectural Practice
Ollier Smurthwaite Architects - Residential Conversion
Lisa Keates of Keates Interiors of Cheshire - Residential Interior Designer
Barnes Walker Landscape Architects - Residential Landscaping Design for Salisbury House
Stuart Frazer - Room of the Year for The Regan Kitchen, Rufford
Design in Retail:
Ferrious Ltd - Independent Retailer
Hartwoods Kitchens - Kitchen Retailer
Brereton Pinnington Interior Design & PixelTree Media - Retail Environment for Suave Male Grooming
Design:
Ollier Smurthwaite Architects - Architectural Design Concept (CGI) for 1 Ellesmere Street
Brereton Pinnington Interior Design & PixelTree Media - Branding for Suave Male Grooming
Urbis Design - Furniture Design for Shell bench
GA Studio Architects - Innovative Design for Ashton Sixth Form College Entrance
Cosentino - Product of the Year for Dekton
MJF Architects and Antela Developments - Property of the Year for 21st Century Manor House
Commercial Awards:
Frederic Robinson Ltd, Unicorn Brewery, Stockport - Budget Commercial Interior Design Project for The Foundry Vaults
PARKdesigned - Commercial Build for Eric F Box Funeral Directors
Fusion By Design - Commercial Interior Design Practice
Simon Mcilwraith, Collective Design - Commercial Interior Designer
Sunderland City Council - Commercial Landscaping Design for Sunderland Seafront, Roker Marine Walk
Style Contracts - Hotel Interior Design for The West Park Hotel
Ferrious Ltd - Interior Public Space for Manchester Metropolitan University: Faculty of Humanities
Collective Design - Restaurant & Bar Interior Design for Hop & Cleaver
NoChintz - Restaurant & Bar Interior Design runner-up for Proper Tea