SUBMISSION GUIDELINES AND CATERGORY DESCRIPTIONS SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Practicing architects and designers in the greater Seattle area (up to a 50 mile radius) may submit projects completed before January 1, 2015. Other building industry professionals or agencies may submit projects on behalf of an architect or designer. When one designer is not the sole author, all other participants contributing substantially to the design of the project must be given credit as part of the submission, regardless of professional discipline. Only one project can be submitted per category, but the same project can be entered in multiple categories. Descriptions of categories are below. Entries must complete the form below, attaching digital images that displays the category clearly. Images must be either a .jpg, .pdf or .png file under 5MB. All images should be professional and clear. Deadline for submission is March 20thth at 11:59 pm. Nominees will be announced online on March 25th, 2015 and winners will be announced at the Seattle Design Awards ceremony on April 25th, 2015. JUDGING CRITERIA Submissions will be judged on quality of design, resolution of the program or idea, and innovation, thoughtfulness, technique and additional elements in descriptions below. Decisions will be based solely on the materials submitted. It is therefore important that submissions convey to the judges a full understanding of the project. Each entry in the Seattle Design Awards is judged on the success with which it has met its individual requirements. Entries are weighed individually, not in competition with others. CATERGORY DESCRIPTIONS • Best Use of Color - Residential • Best Use of Color – Commercial Honors a design that leads with the palette whether it is a dramatic monochrome or an original color combo. • Restaurant Design of the Year • Bar / Lounge Design of the Year • Hotel of the Year • Best Salon & Spa Design Honors the business’s mission without sacrificing on style in regards to the designing and constructing form, building interiors space, and ambience with furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation and functionality. • Best Work Space <10,000 SQ. Ft • Best Work Space >10,000 SQ. Ft • Best Kitchen • Best Bath Honors the designing and constructing form, building interiors space, and ambience with furnishings, finishes, aesthetic presentation and functionality in either commercial or residential. Commercial Architectural Design Includes the design process and product of planning, designing and constructing form, space and ambience that reflect functional, technical, social, and aesthetic considerations. Best Green Design Honors the designing and constructing residential or commercial form that meets the LEED standards in construction or renovation including savings in energy and water costs. Furniture Design of the Year Overall furniture piece for interior residential or commercial Interior Designer of the Year* Honors every aspect of their design with innovation, inclusivity, and accessibility. *industry experience must be at least 3 years Emerging Designer of the Year Honors interior designers new to the game but has an undeniable talent with innovation, inclusivity, and accessibility. *industry experience must be less than 3 years. Any questions in regards to submissions or categories can be emailed to: [email protected]