AWARD CATEGORIES
The KOHLER Bold Design award is a design competition for hospitality, residential and commercial property professionals in the region.
This competition serves as a platform to showcase tomorrow’s best talents in the field of design and innovation. A jury of renowned international and Indonesian designers will select the most outstanding projects. The winners will be announced during the gala awards ceremony in March 2019.
To participate in the award competition, please download and complete our award application form before submitting your project online (requires Adobe Acrobat).
The Boldest
Condo & Apartment Living
This award recognises a creative contribution to residential design while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia in a private Condominium or Apartment.
Eligibility:
- A residential condominium or apartment development located in Indonesia.
- Must be a project that will be completed between 1st of January 2016 and 31st December 2018.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects, architects or developers to submit an architecture design or interior design project(s), located in Indonesia.
- Only Architecture design or Interior residential space of the apartment/condominium will be considered.
- Public spaces such as lift lobbies, reception, leisure facilities etc. within the apartment/condominium space will not be accepted.
Selection criteria:
- All entries should be original creations. Copies and direct inspirations will be disqualified.
- Entry submissions will be judged on the appropriateness of the design solution, the successful integration of the elements of design and commercial viability.
- Conceptually and aesthetically, the project should be noteworthy in both the process and final result, and should be an example of Indonesia’s distinctive design approach.
- Entry submissions will be assessed on their best use of space, overall aesthetics, functionality and originality.
- Entry submissions for Architecture Design and Interior Design will be judged separately so there will be two awards for this category. Developer of the project will also be awarded a trophy under both the Architecture and the Interior Design awards.
Villa Living
This award recognises a creative contribution to residential design while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia in a detached Villa or House.
Eligibility:
- Detached, privately owned house or villa located in Indonesia.
- Must be a project that will be completed between 1st of January 2016 and 31st December 2018.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects, architects or developers to submit an architecture or an interior design project(s) that is located in Indonesia.
Selection criteria:
- All entries should be original creations. Copies and direct inspirations will be disqualified.
- Entry submissions will be judged on the appropriateness of the design solution, the successful integration of the elements of design and commercial viability.
- Conceptually and aesthetically, the project should be noteworthy in both the process and final result, and should be an example of Indonesia’s’ distinctive design approach.
- Entry submissions will be assessed on their best use of space, overall aesthetics, functionality and originality.
- Home projects (interior and exterior) that display a complete picture of luxury living.
- Entry submissions for Architecture Design and Interior Design will be judged separately so there will be two awards for this category. Developer of the project will also be awarded a trophy under both the Architecture and the Interior Design awards.
- If the architect is also the interior designer for the project, two separate submissions (one for architecture and one for interior design) is required.
Hotels – Urban & Resort
This award recognises a creative contribution to hospitality design, and a contribution to the advancement of guest experience and the hospitality industry, while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- Urban or city hotel complex located in Indonesia (4 star and above).
- Resort hotel or Resort Villa complex located in Indonesia (4 star and above).
- Must be a project that will be completed between 1st of January 2016 and 31st December 2018.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects, architects, developers, owners or operators to submit a design project(s) that is located in Indonesia.
Selection criteria:
- All entries should be original creations. Copies and direct inspirations will be disqualified.
- Entry submissions will be judged on the appropriateness of the design solution, the successful integration of the elements of design and commercial viability.
- Conceptually and aesthetically, the project should be noteworthy in both the process and final result, and should be an example of Indonesia’s distinctive design approach.
- Entry submissions will be assessed on their best use of space, overall aesthetics, functionality and originality.
- City hotel / Resort Hotel projects that contribute to the advancement of guest experience and the hospitality industry.
- Only Architecture design or Interior of the hotel will be considered.
- Submissions for Interior must include Hotel Lobby, Guestrooms and Suites.
- Public spaces such as leisure facilities, restaurant, spa etc. within the hotel space will not be accepted.
- Entry submissions for Architecture Design and Interior Design will be judged separately so there will be two awards for this category. Developer of the project will also be awarded a trophy under both the Architecture and the Interior Design awards. Developer of the project will also be awarded a trophy under Architecture and Interior Design award.
- If the architect is also the interior designer for the project, two separate entries (one for architecture and one for interior design) is required.
Leisure
This award recognises a creative contribution to public spaces (e.g Retail, Entertainment, Restaurant, Lobby, Spa, Hotel Spa, Hotel Restaurant), while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- Standalone spaces (including interior fit-out) and malls that are located within Indonesia.
- Must be a project that will be completed between 1st of January 2016 and 31st December 2018.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects or architects, developers, owners or operators to submit an interior design project(s) that is located in Indonesia.
- Only the interior design of the space will be considered.
Selection criteria:
- All entries should be original creations. Copies and direct inspirations will be disqualified.
- Entry submissions will be judged on the appropriateness of the design solution, the successful integration of the elements of design and commercial viability.
- Conceptually and aesthetically, the project should be noteworthy in both the process and final result, and should be an example of Indonesia’s distinctive design approach.
- Entry submissions will be assessed on their best use of space, overall aesthetics, functionality and originality.
- Projects that display innovative design and space planning.
- There will be one award for this category (Interior Design).
Culture
This award recognises a creative contribution to the design of culture spaces (office, school, museum, etc.), while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- Projects in Indonesia that fit within one or more of these categories: office, school, auditorium or clubhouse.
- Must be a project that will be completed between 1st of January 2016 and 31st December 2018.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects or architects, developers, owners or operators to submit a design project(s) that is located in Indonesia.
Selection criteria:
- All entries should be original creations. Copies and direct inspirations will be disqualified.
- Entry submissions will be judged on the appropriateness of the design solution, the successful integration of the elements of design and commercial viability.
- Conceptually and aesthetically, the project should be noteworthy in both the process and final result, and should be an example of Indonesia’s distinctive design approach.
- Entry submissions will be assessed on their best use of space, overall aesthetics, functionality and originality.
- Functional and practical projects for public use like schools, auditoriums, offices etc.
- There will be one award for this category.
- Entry submissions for Architecture Design and Interior Design will be judged together. Developer of the project will also be awarded a trophy under Architecture or Interior Design award.
The Visionaries
Influencers
This award recognises an influencer from the fields of architecture, interior design or interior architecture in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- This award recognises an influencer located in Indonesia that has contributed a significant advancement in sustainable design or creative use or application of new materials and/or technologies or creative restoration, rehabilitation or regeneration of an existing or historic structure which was previously being dismissed, while providing a leading example of distinctive design in Indonesia.
- Demonstrates a distinctive approach to the process and outcome of completed projects or conceptual ideas in their portfolio, and serves as an example of an Influencer.
- Open to interior designers, interior architects or architects, developers, owners or operators to submit a design project(s) that is located in Indonesia.
Selection criteria:
- Demonstrates a distinctive approach to the process and outcome of completed projects or conceptual ideas in their portfolio, and serves as an example of the future of Indonesia architecture and/or interior design.
- There will be one award for this category.
Rising Talent
This award recognises a new talent from the fields of architecture, interior design or interior architecture in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- Must be younger than 40 years old.
- Must be of Indonesian nationality.
- Open to students and currently practising professionals.
Selection criteria:
- Demonstrates a distinctive approach to the process and outcome of completed projects or conceptual ideas in their portfolio, and serves as an example of the future of Indonesia architecture and/or interior design.
- There will be one award for this category.
The John Michael KOHLER Lifetime Achievement Award
This award will recognise the outstanding contribution of an individual or individuals to the design industry in Indonesia.
Eligibility:
- This category recognises, accolades and applauds a noteworthy personality from the architecture and design community. Someone who is a legend in the field and is known for their tirelessness, ingenuity and noteworthy contributions to the industry.
Selection criteria:
- Demonstrates a consistent, bold and fearless approach to their practice of architecture and/or interior design, inspiring others with their skill, insight and foresight. Serves as an example of the best Indonesia architecture and/interior design. If you would like to nominate a client, send us an email at kbda.ap@gmail.com and let us know in 100 words why you think they should win this award.
- There will be one award for this category.
Judging Criteria
Judges will be focussing on these areas:
- Boldness in the designer’s / architect’s / developer’s choices
- Overall creativity, originality and imagination employed in the project’s realization
- Overall aesthetics of the space / building
- Usability and practicality of the design for the intended purpose
- Ability to impact and improve the standards of design in Indonesia / South East Asia region
Special consideration will be given to projects displaying experimentation / innovation, breaking with tradition and originality of the design outcome.
