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Madison Décor Studio, North York
Design: dkstudio architects inc., Toronto
Photography: Michael Muraz, Toronto and dkstudio architects inc., Toronto

Madison Décor Studio is a 3300-sq.-ft. design center in North York devoted to the Nobu Residences in Toronto, a multi-phase, multi-structure project. The dkstudio team was asked to elevate the often mundane process of choosing finishes and detail for condo homeowners in the Madison low-rise residential building.

Homeowners are greeted at a reception area that leads to the bar lounge reminiscent of VIP lounges in high-end fashion boutiques. The lounge houses a bar on one side and a large display wall of sample finishes on the other. Premium sample packages mounted on sliding tracks can be mixed and matched to intrigue the clients while they sit on a designer sofa sipping drinks. High-gloss materials are carefully balanced with the contrasting epoxy concrete floor to create a luxurious look while still reminiscent of a design studio.

Judges thought the minimalist design and materiality delivered on the concept goal to evoke a luxury fashion house.

Architect: dkstudio Architects inc., Toronto
General Contractor: StructureCorp, Toronto
Consultants: ThinkL Studio, Vancouver, B.C. (lighting design)
Suppliers: Dark Tools, Toronto (light fixtures); TPL Lighting, Toronto (light fixtures); Amerlux, Oakland, N.J. (lamps); and Cosentino Group, Coral Gables, Fla. (countertops)


51th International Design Award Winners

The Class of 2021 includes:

Bloomie’s, Fairfield, Va.
CDF Macau, Cotai
Citi, New York City
Empório Santa Maria, São Paulo
FIKA Herbal Goods, Toronto
Grand Central Mimico, Etobicoke
House of Rituals, Body & Mind Spa, Amsterdam
The Hyundai Seoul, Seoul
Johnnie Walker, Edinburgh
M&M’s, Berlin
MAPCO, Sevierville, Tenn.
Madison Décor Studio, North York
NHL, New York City
Puma, New York City
Todd Snyder, New York City
Treat, JKF International Airport – Store of the Year
St. Marche, São Paulo
Shinsegae Art Science, Daejeon
Wilson, New York City

You can see the entire awards presentation here.

The 51st International Design Awards was sponsored by Little, BHDP, Cadan Photography and IA, Interior Architects.

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