The judging system

The FX International Interior Design Awards is open to architects, designers, clients, and suppliers for interior design projects or products completed or launched between 20 July 2014 and 20 July 2016. The judges are an independent panel of experts who are recruited for a fresh new panel each year, and comprise engineers, clients, architects and designers from many different sectors to reflect our audience tonight.

They were invited on to the 2016 panel because of their experience, opinions, and commitment to design. Judges, and their companies, are not permitted to enter any categories.

Because of the large number of entries, and to preserve the integrity of the FX Awards, we use a transparent judging system in which each judge ranks their top six entries in each category before they know who their co-judges are.

With up to eight judges for each of the hotly contested categories, these placings are then scored and added together to confirm the shortlist, and the ultimate winner.

Many thanks to all our judges, who gave up so much of their valuable time and brought their expertise and enthusiasm to the process. Sincere thanks also to Cherrill Scheer, who has acted in an advisory capacity as unofficial chair of the judges.

Judges

Ben Adams
Founding director Ben Adams Architects

As well as head of his international practice, Ben teaches architecture at Cambridge and Kingston universities and is visiting critic at the AA, Central St Martins and l’Ecole Speciale d’Architecure, Paris.

Roz Barr
Director Roz Barr Architects

Roz Barr’s interest in developing an idiosyncratic process of making led her to pursue her own architecture studio, founded in 2010. It is working on a new Augustinian Centre and Priory and refurbishing Building Centre, both in London.

Paul Brislin
Architect and director Arup Associates

Paul Brislin leads Arup Associates’ sport architecture and broadcast media groups. He is an award-winning architect who has edited international publications across all aspects of design.

Jill Entwistle
Editor and author

Jill is the executive editor of Lighting (Illumination in Architecture) and the author of three books on lighting, including Detail in Contemporary Lighting Design (Laurence King). She is the editor of the first BCO Guide to Lighting.

Annabelle Filer
Founder of SCIN

SCIN is a materials sourcing and advisory library that works at the coalface between the specifer and the supplier. SCIN can provide market insight to help develop new material.

Peter Fisher
Director at Bennetts Associates

Peter is also a Design Fellow at the Department of Architecture at Cambridge. He has taught, lectured and written widely on the subject of architecture and sustainability.

Colm Lacey
Director of development for Croydon Council

In a variety of high-profile positions across London, Colm has delivered large and complex projects. He is also MD of Brick by Brick, Croydon Council’s residential-led development company.

Alasdair Lennox
Executive creative director EMEA for Fitch

Alasdair directs the creative output for FITCH’s studios in EMEA. Designing the future, FITCH transforms consumer experience and accelerates business success.

Laura Marino
Creative director and co-founder Alchemi Group

Alchemi Group is a design-led, mixed-use developer that has an award-winning portfolio and has been creating distinct homes for 20 years.

John Rhodes
Senior Vice President / Director of sports and entertainment, HOK

Currently working on FC Barcelona Arena and the 2020 World Expo concept, previous projects include the award-winning Leeds First Direct Arena, the new Silverstone British Grand Prix circuit and facilities.

Henry Squire
Partner, Squire & Partners

Henry is a partner at the award-winning London-based architecture practice renowned for crafted buildings that are derived from their location.

Bronte Turner
Managing director HLW

Bronte joined HLW in 2008, becoming managing director in 2012. She has steered the growing London office, known for creative leadership and innovative excellence in design and delivery.

Nicholas Burwell
Director of Burwell Deakins Architects

An architect and furniture designer, Nicholas Burwell is a thought leader in higher education and workspace design, and a former FX International Interior Design award winner.

Levent Çaglar
Ergonomics consultant

The key UK expert in the design, evaluation of furniture, Levent works with designers, architects, and specifiers to create efficient work environments for the wellbeing of people.

Henrik Clausen
Founder and director Fagerhult Lighting Academy

Henrik helped to pioneer the use of lighting application software to aid fixtures custom manufacturing. In 2004 he founded Fagerhult Lighting Academy. He is also a speaker at universities worldwide.

Anna Hart
Director of MARK

Anna Hart is a founding director of furniture brand MARK Product and design studio Hart Miller Design, where she leads on hospitality and workplace interior projects.

Ian Haigh
Creative director Central Design Studio

Established in 2010 by designer Ian, Central Design Studio is an award-winning design company that designs relaxed and atmospheric interiors. ‘We create spaces for people to enjoy.’

Dr Lynn Jones
Academic

Former head of furniture at Bucks New University, she now runs her own practice matching furniture people to furniture jobs. A furniture careers adviser and speaker on employability, she’s also an external examiner.

John McRae
Director Orms

John is co-owner of the London-based architecture practice with experience in sectors that include workplace, education, residential and mixed use. John contributes articles to industry journals and is a member of editorial boards.

Justin Nicholls
Founding partner of Fathom Architects

The practice designs beautiful, logical buildings with a focus on complex briefs and sensitive sites.

Kevin Underwood
Head of masterplanning & design at HKS Architects and Planners

Kevin is a dynamic, creative leader with global sensibilities and works with eminent clients including the Emir of Qatar, the Qatar Foundation, the Aga Khan and David and Victoria Beckham.

Kate Wilkins
Lighting designer, Kate and Sam Lighting Designers

Kate has produced a wide range of architectural, live performance and artistic lighting designs for more than 20 years. Recent projects include Bonhams and 20 Wahacas.

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