by Brianna Crandall — October 1, 2012—The winners of the IIDEX Canada Innovation Awards were announced during the recent IIDEX Canada show to celebrate the latest and most innovative product designs. Held in Toronto, the show is owned by the Interior Designers of Canada and co-presented by Architecture Canada|RAIC. The Innovation Awards were presented by IDC Canada and Architecture Canada.
The 2012 Innovation Awards Gold winners (where applicable—Gold was not presented in all categories) are:
- Carpet: A – Area Rugs: The Joker, by W Studio Decorative Carpets
- Carpet: B – Broadloom: NeedleTech, by Tandus Flooring
- Carpet: C – Modular: Urban Retreat UR501, by Interface; Urban Retreat Collection, by Interface; DV-8, by Tandus Flooring
- Ceilings and Walls: KME PLUS Anti Microbial Copper, by KME from LEVEY Industries
- Lighting: B – Interior Lighting: Philips Canlyte Lytespan Spot LED Fixture, by Philips Lighting Canada – Canlyte
- Lighting: C – Exterior Lighting: Aeroblades, by Cree Canada
- Lighting: D – Innovative Lighting: CS18 LED Linear, Cree Canada; STR9-INFINITY, by GVA Lighting; Highlighter, by GVA Lighting; TruGroove, by Philips Lighting Canada – Ledalite
- Lighting: F – Sustainable Lighting: Pur, by Eureka Lighting
- Seating: B – Lounge Chairs + Sofas: PF3, by Borgo Contract Seating
- Carpet: B – Broadloom: NeedleTech, by Tandus Flooring
The remaining product categories are: Bath and Plumbing Products; Building/Architectural Products; Computer Support Furniture; Educational Products; Energy Management; Flooring: Hard, Resilient, Wood; Furniture: A – Furniture Systems; Furniture: B – Furniture; Systems Enhancements; Landscape and Outdoor Furniture; Lighting: A – Lamps; Lighting: E – Specialty Lighting; Lighting: G – Lighting Controls; Seating: A – Desk/Workstation Chairs; Tables; and Windows and Doors.
For a full list and photos of all the winners, visit the IIDEX Canada Innovation Awards Web page.
The winners of several other awards were also showcased at the IIDEX Canada show: IES Toronto Awards, National Urban Design Awards, OAA Awards, OALA Awards and Twenty + Change. For more information, see the show’s Special Features Web page.
