Interior Design magazine is a quality curator of exquisite interiors and exteriors. There’s no better proof than its annual best-of list that pulls from all fields within design, from sleek retail renovations to jaw-dropping skyscrapers.
In an effort to save you from the deluge of year-end litanies, RealClearLife has picked the most remarkable of those honored by Interior Design‘s “Best of the Year Awards.” The magazine released two lists, one for projects and another for design products, but we’ve stuck with the former to give you the best eye candy.
From the first new hotel to open on Lake Como, Italy, in years to a dungeon-like museum that has “Bond villain” written all over it, 2016 was an impressive year for architecture and design—pushing boundaries and breaking from the mold. If our offerings aren’t enough, you can always check out the entire list (winners and finalists) on Interior Design here.
Architectural Installation/Pop Up
WithMe Chicago (Giorgio Borruso Design)
Art Installation
The Fading Past (Deve Build)
Education
Visual Arts Building, University of Iowa (Steven Holl Architects + BNIM)
Entertainment
The Hub Performance and Exhibition Center (Neri&Hu Design and Research Office)
Hospitality: Resort Hotel
Il Sereno (Patricia Urquiola)
Hospitality: Urban Hotel
Hotel VanZandt (MarkZeff Design)
Institutional
Parish Church in Pueblo Serena, Monterrey, México (Moneo Brock)
Museum/Art Gallery
International Wine and Spirits Museum (Shanghai Godolphin)
Residence: Apartment – Large
Loft Panzerhalle (Smartvoll)
Residence: Beach House
Dune House (Steven Harris Architects)
Residence: Country House
Michigan Lake House (Desai Chia Architecture)
Transportation
Westin Denver Hotel & Transit Center (Gensler)
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