FX AWARDS 2016: THE WINNERS
Global project
Winner: The Marseilles Docks
by 5+1AA
Image: Luc Boegly
Sponsored by interface
The Marseilles Docks project is the reinterpretation of the ground floor, courts and basement of the Docks building, creating of 50 retail spaces, 20 restaurants, a market, an exhibition space, meeting points and services.
It was created through a journey between France and Italy with artists, craftsmen, and manufacturers who – with the architects and Vinci Construction – recreated the virtuous dialogue that gave The Marseilles Docks new soul.
The collaboration brought a sensual dimension to the place and the project, through the rediscovery of its light, transparency, nature, colours, the new inhabitants, and through a Wall of Words that relate the identity of a place, city, and sea.
The Docks building is a project that was realised thanks to the collaborative work of women and men, all of them being really important to the project in both commitment and enthusiasm.
The judges said
‘Startling, original design and a huge variety of spaces make this an exciting and memorable project. I love the weaving together of all these elements and that the client and the architect pulled this off. You can see the vision has been executed and not diluted’ ‘The scale and application of pattern and personality come together beautifully’ ‘Incredibly strong, visual concept drawing on local themes to bring life to the atria’ Craft and materials from Italy and France combine to celebrate the docks and their history’
Finalists & judges' comments
Primitive by HAD
‘Small house used in an innovative way’
Covington by LSM
‘Fresh, invigorating spaces with crisp late-modernist detailing and sparkling use of light, colour and light features’
The Temple House and Mi Xun Spa by Make Architects
‘Large-scale project with a small-scale and intimate feel’
Hotel South Beach by Meyer Davis
‘Brings a consistency of tone to each space
Le Meridien New Orleans by Meyer Davis
‘A wonderful collection of electic and original artefacts, pattern, furniture and lighting gives a unique tone’
Spacious by Shang Yih Interior Design Co
‘Atmospheric interior combines simple materials with a graphic architecture that is calm and evocative’
Entry into Forest by Shang Yih Interior Design Co
‘Interesting themes collide in this arresting design’
Belmond Eagle Island Lodge by The Gallery and DSA Architects
‘Simple exterior architecture offset by sumptuous interiors that tell of times gone by’
New Oriental Art in Westernised Chinese Style by Tien Fun
Interior Planning ‘Beautiful detailing’ ‘Interesting flow of spaces and use of light’
