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DALLAS – FORT WORTH PAPERCITY DESIGN AWARDS STEPHEN KARLISCH OSCAR HERNANDEZ PROJECT Bowie House, Fort Worth FIRM Linq & Whit LEAD DESIGNER Megan Linquest, formerly with BOKA Powell ADDITIONAL RECOGNITION Chris Barnes, BOKA Powell, Architect; Michael Crosby, architect; Dunaway, engineer and landscape architect; Connie Jackson, designer; Pia Gandolfo, BOKA Powell, project architect JUDGES' REMARKS "This project is like watching a wonderful balancing act. It's elegant, but unpretentious. It's contemporary, but undeniably rustic." — Joel Solomon "Incredibly fun, and the right mix of authentic and cutting-edge new Texas references. In addition to everything being beautiful with great materials, the spaces function extremely well — from drop-off to check-in, to the lobby and dining experience." — Douglas Wright "The spaces have a wonderful contrast of warmth from the Western-inspired furniture but also embody a simple, uncluttered sensibility." — Clive Lonstein HONORABLE MENTION Yasmin Mohamed, Coeval Studio, for Boogies Discotheque HOSPITALITY DESIGN Hotel, Restaurant, or Club PROJECT TD-1 Dining Chair FIRM Studio Bronco LEAD DESIGNER Tate DeSmet JUDGES' REMARKS "This chair can act as an art piece in any setting. The natural wood and clean lines add a sense of warmth and geometry." — Marshall Watson "Sculptural, interesting, fresh! A very sexy little chair to use in many places." — Jay Jeffers "A chair that beautifully balances form and function. Effortless grace in every line." — Sarah Solis "Wood finish and color are enticing." — Clive Lonstein HONORABLE MENTION Eugeni Quitllet, Sutherland, for The Crescent Collection BEST IN FURNITURE DESIGN 88