2007 Design Award Winners
Interior Design
Interior Designer of the Year 2007 - Judges' Award: Snowgoose
Interior Designer of the Year 2007 - Public Award: Snowgoose
Winner of both the Judges and Public Award 2007. Bella Radcliffe and Michelle Rothwell of Snow Goose share a flair for design coupled with an unusual level of attention to detail. Their company has been recently formed, but judging by the quality of their designs we predict a big future for Snow Goose.
Student Designer of the Year 2007: Emily Grimshaw
As our student entry for the 2007 event, Emily created a truly striking room set and we feel she had a great career ahead of her within the industry.
Garden Design
Garden Designer of the Year 2007, Judges' Award: Lucy Hunter Garden Designs
Winner of both the Public and Judges award, Lucy Hunter created a practical and inviting garden; a modern take on a traditional cottage garden, complete with a stunning water feature. Following her success at the 2007 Home & Garden show, Lucy has become the Concept For Living garden expert and appears in the magazine every month.
Garden Designer of the Year 2007, Public Award: Lucy Hunter Garden Designs
Property Development
Public Award - Blueberry for 'Altenbrook'
The winner of the Public Award for best development was Altenbrook by Blueberry Homes. The impressive luxury development on Harrop Road in Hale boasts an elegant penthouse featuring four bedrooms and three bathrooms. "We believe our success is due to the high quality of our craftsmanship, our innovative design approach, efficient project management and dedicated professionalism."
Best Directional Design - JPS Real Estate for 'Dingle Dene'
Dingle Dene represents a new international trend, as pointed out by the enclosed article from the Financial Times. As far as we are aware this is the first conversion of this nature in the North West of England.
Best Interior Design - Blueberry Homes for 'Altenbrook'
Cabinet makers outfitted the walk-in dressing room which was a difficult shape due to the steep vaulted ceiling; in addition to a sleek wall panel to house storage drawers and cupboards and the integrated LCD television. The existing kitchen was enhanced to allow contemporary seating and greater use of the storage space.
Best Conversion - Blueberry Homes for 'Altenbrook'
The redesign and building of a new roof allowed creation of a spectacular master bedroom at the end of the property with feature vaulted ceiling and fully automated roof (Velux) windows.
Best Luxury Development - Blueberry Homes for 'Altenbrook'
The brief for this property was to upgrade the penthouse for re-sale at a considerably higher value, improving upon the use of space and incorporating luxury fittings and finishings.
Best New Build - Abito for 'City Centre Apartments'
From the outset Abito had to transcend the existing 'truths' that define current city centre apartments in order to achieve a special and unique living space.
