Trophy gets a glow up
The new Interior Awards trophies was presented at this year’s Awards on 4 July. Pictured above is a render of the Supreme Award, category winner and category finalist trophies.
First designed in 2011 by model-maker Minka Ip, the Interior Awards trophy has changed several times over the years, both in size and shape, and in materiality.
This year marks the launch of a new trophy by local designer and maker Alistair Munro, who holds a Bachelor of Architectural Studies and MArch (Prof) from the University of Auckland.
“We wanted to redesign the trophy to be more affordable for people wanting us to create duplicate trophies for clients and also to ensure the quality and timing of the trophies matched our expectations,” says Interior Awards organiser Nathan Inkpen. “Alistair’s design uses less material and also simplifies the anodising of materials to just gold and silver.”
Munro, who has spent time studying in both Lisbon and Montréal, designs across all scales, from architecture and interior spaces to furniture, product and art installation projects.
“Designing these trophies was a thoroughly enjoyable opportunity,” says Munro. “My aim was to create an updated design that made reference to the past trophies, retaining the weight and feel of an artefact commemorating good design. The new form embraces its three-dimensionality with a little interior moment that reflects the projects it celebrates.”
Click here to see the social gallery of the awards night.
Leran more at interiorawards.co.nz.
