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JACK THOMPSON JACK THOMPSON ERIC LAIGNEL COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN, HOSPITALITY: HOTEL, RESTAURANT OR CLUB FIRST PLACE: FOUND, LEAD DESIGNER AARON RAMBO; ARCHITECTURE SCHOOLEY DESIGN; LANDSCAPE DESIGN GREGORY/HENRY LANDSCAPE DESIGN COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN, RETAIL, ART GALLERY, BOUTIQUE, SPA/SALON FIRST PLACE: INTEXURE ARCHITECTS, LEAD ARCHITECTS RUSSELL HRUSKA AND RAME HRUSKA COMMERCIAL INTERIOR DESIGN, OFFICE OR PUBLIC SPACE FIRST PLACE: MARS, MAYFIELD AND RAGNI STUDIO, LEAD DESIGNERS KELIE MAYFIELD AND ERICK RAGNI, WITH BECKY HARRISON PROJECT: Local Foods, River Oaks DESIGN CONCEPT: Aaron Rambo reinforced the balance of light- hearted counter service with delicious, nurturing food that is rigorously sustainable by embracing these distinct food cultures: early-20th-century urban delicatessen and rustic farm-to-table. He referenced industrial cafeterias with mass-produced materials such as subway tile, zinc, brass, vinyl and steel, as well as clocks, scales and parking-garage mirrors. The space's original concrete floors and exposed beams date to the 1920s. Most elements throughout the space are custom or vintage: An icebox from Buenos Aires becomes storage; a vintage sink now displays sodas. A lively color palette refers to fresh produce, especially the central booths painted by a local artist. The design highlights the city's history — the bar's marble came from The Houston Coliseum, and custom vinyl wallpaper was made from a neighborhood plan (1957) and a bayou map (1882). On the patio, awnings mimic deli awnings, but are made of powder-coated steel panels instead of cloth and provide shade for the banquettes. The space is completed with custom lighting, playful turf and elements such as a communal table with a bike-rack base. JUDGES' REMARKS: "The white chairs and wall pop with the blue art and lime-green banquette." — Jan Showers "Great vintage finds add so much pizzazz to this industrial space. I love it!" — Barbara Westbrook "Satisfies a current take on Art Deco and very fresh palette" — Rachel Ashwell HONORABLE MENTION: Gindesigns, designer Gin Braverman, for Beckrew Wine House PROJECT: Elizabeth Anthony Boutique DESIGN CONCEPT: Creating a fresh, sophisticated appearance while maintaining the warm materiality of the existing space was key to the retail renovation and expansion of designer clothing boutique Elizabeth Anthony. In a tailored approach, the new design seamlessly added 2,000 square feet to the space and features clean lines and a lighter, brighter feeling, with warm- toned wood flooring and custom millwork. Bespoke display elements were carefully crafted to house accessories and to become the focal PROJECT: Offices of Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations DESIGN CONCEPT: The downtown Houston office of DPWPR (Dancie Perugini Ware Public Relations) is a crisp, sophisticated workplace where public relations gurus work with such luxury brands as Louis Vuitton. Bright white, light-filled and loaded with mid-century style, the 8,600-square-foot space in a 1927 landmark downtown building conjures the look made famous by Mad Men but with a 21st-century points of the space. The design allows the clothing to stand out and enables customers to feel at home. Additional furnishings are by John Kidd. JUDGES' REMARKS: "What a great shop! The clothes look fabulous, and the architecture highlights the great merchandise." — Barbara Westbrook "Contemporary measured elegance." — Rachel Ashwell HONORABLE MENTION: Habitat Roche, lead designer Laura Roach, with LH2 Architecture, for Façade bent that's reflective of the firm's owner, Dancie Perugini Ware. Her bold personality and tailored image informed every design decision, from a custom wall covering that resembles a Chanel suit to the large-scale furnishings with custom-milled details and curated rotating artwork. Media and print elements subtly reinforce the company's ethos, from the newspaper threshold at the entry to the 80-foot-long publishing wall that displays magazine and newspaper articles featuring DPWPR's clientele. The power of words, media and impeccable taste permeate this hip office. JUDGES' REMARKS: "Stunning offices with big impact! The classic contemporary furniture pieces are smart looking in the all-white space." — Barbara Westbrook "Tasteful whilst forward thinking." — Rachel Ashwell "This office space is nothing short of stunning! Love the sleek banquettes in the narrow space and the use of white floors and walls with perfect lighting from windows as well as recessed." — Jan Showers HONORABLE MENTION: David L Merryman Interior Design, designers David Merryman and Karen Kramer, for New-Construction Leasing Office and Amenity Space in The Woodlands