Finalists

TITLE SPONSOR

THE

Winners will be revealed in GRAY Awards 2020: The Movie!

Plan to join us for the online Premiere Party

December 3, 2020, at 7 p.m. PST

PRE-ORDER

GRAY Award winners will be featured in GRAY magazine No. 55.

ORDER NOW

ARCHITECTURE

COMMERCIAL

Project by Waechter Architecture
Photographed by Jeremy Bittermann

Built within a historic warehouse building in [Portland], the new showroom for the furniture company Blu Dot was designed to preserve the spirit of the existing architecture, while creating distinct, crafted intervention for the new display environment.

Project by SHAPE Architecture
Photographed by Ema Peter

The primary objective of the design was to memorialize moments in time and spatially capture the quality of the seasons through the interplay of light, shadow and darkness. The design features a symbolic thirteen metre tower which emerges from the prairie landscape which makes reference to the existing grave sites, monuments, columbaria and the latent memory that they embody.

Project by Baldridge Architects
Photographed by Casey Dunn

The ARRIVE Hotel comprises eighty-three rooms and a multi-use podium housing two restaurants, three bars, a coffee shop, leasable street-side retail space and parking.

1/6

ARCHITECTURE RESDENTIAL

Project by Scott | Edwards Architecture
Photographed by Jeremy Bitterman

Designed for a growing family with a passion for entertaining, nature, and Japanese design, Glass Link is focused around a central gathering space. This project was a complete collaboration with the family, yet were given the freedom to experiment, in order to design and construct a home that blended in nature, celebrated friends, and allowed for family gatherings.

Project by Berger Partnership, Cassie Hillman Picard, The Miller Hull Partnership
Photographed by Kevin Scott

Set on a high bluff overlooking Puget Sound, this artist retreat is nestled within a secluded evergreen forest of towering Douglas fir trees. The owners, a wildlife writer/photographer and a blacksmith, envisioned a small house for guests and a quiet retreat for writing.

Project by CLB
Photographed by Matthew Millman

A quiet 18-acre meadow lot boasting 360-degree views of ranchlands, foothills and Glory Peak just outside Jackson, Wyoming, proved the perfect site for a Pennsylvania couples’ first foray into regionally appropriate modernism.

1/6

INTERIOR

DESIGN: COMMERCIAL

Kimpton_Alexis_Kimpton Alexis Hotel Guestroom Renovation

Project by designstudio ltd
Photographed by Laure Joliet

The iconic hotel situated in the heart of Seattle consists of the renovation and redesign of its 121
guestrooms. Inspired by the natural beauty of its surrounding area as well as Seattle’s historic and cultural context, the design blends the hotel’s storied past with the city’s vibrant present. The hotel offers the quintessential Seattle experience with sweeping Puget Sound
views and close proximity to Pike Place Market.

Project by Skylab
Photographed by Brian Walker Lee

W San Francisco is an electric urban oasis located in the bustling
heart of San Francisco’s SoMa District. The new Gold Fever design
draws its inspiration from San Francisco’s remarkable region and rich history, abstracting elements from the past and present—including a healthy dose of funky elements from its psychedelic days—to marry history and culture with the hotel experience.

The Institute of Wellness and Advanced Aesthetics Ltd.

Project by Mackey Design Group
Photographed by Phil Crozier

We produced a vision that centered around delivering a luxury, five-star, boutique hotel experience within a surgical setting (which are sometimes known to feel sterile, cold and uninviting). Our client’s goal was to provide patients with an inviting and approachable user experience alongside a high-end service model
focused on pre and post-surgery care.

1/5

INTERIOR

DESIGN: RESIDENTIAL

Project by Lucas
Photographed by Douglas Friedman

A pair of homes designed to function as one. Throughout this unexpected family beach retreat, a strong sense of contrast prevails—between concrete pavers and crisp, clean walls; solid oak flooring and stained hemlock screens; cozy shelter and wild ocean waves.

Project by Donna DuFresne Interior Design
Photographed by Christopher Dibble

This kitchen is located on a 1903 farmhouse perched into the hillside of Northwest Portland. Our clients had waited to address this kitchen remodel after completing multiple bathrooms and an attic remodel.

Project by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
Photographed by Aaron Leitz

This project started as a repositioning of a powder room and turned in to a top to bottom remodel of a 1920s house in Portland, Oregon’s Northwest Hills. Our work involved relocating the kitchen to the sunnier side of the house, adding a second canning and project kitchen to the basement.

1/6

LANDSCAPE

Project by Broadhurst + Associates
Photographed by Claire Takacs

The property occupies one acre on the suburban shores of Seattle's Lake Washington. Eighty percent of this lake is ringed by some form of built barrier, threatening the lake's ecology and riparian habitat. With 150 feet of shoreline, the property's potential benefit to local wildlife was impeded by a large, failing concrete bulkhead installed in the 1960's.

Project by Paul Sangha Creative
Photographed by Brett Hitchins

Clients asked for a resort-like experience for their spectacular property nestled along the slopes of West Vancouver, Canada. The property-owners envisioned a multi-functional outdoor space to host large events, family and community groups, while also maintaining a spa-like quality and sense of ‘escape’ in the heart of
the city.

Project by Berger Partnership
Photographed by Built Work Photography

In the heart of downtown Spokane, Washington, Riverfront Park is a sacred gathering space and
fishing grounds of the Spokane Tribe and was the birthplace of the
city. The falls’ waterpower supported industry and spurred railroad stations and freight yards. A forward-looking vision transformed the site from an industrial landscape into the home of the 1974 World’s Fair, the first world’s fair to focus on the environment.

1/3

PRODUCT

DESIGN: FURNITURE OR LIGHTING

By Inga Sempe for HAY

The Pandarine fuses the luxurious comfort of a bed with the versatility of a modular sofa in an elegant and versatile design. This
sofa can be customized, from armrests that are either cylindrical or with a reclining design that can be adjusted individually like the metal-hinged backrests, giving the Pandarine the ability to transform into a unified, mattress-like surface.

By Graypants

Portable fixture Wick was designed with the belief that light is meant to be shared: it is the connecting tool that humanizes moments of
our lives. Creating a place to gather, Wick is designed to be a companion, joining in adventures and creating togetherness and ambiance, serving as candlelight for the modern era.

By Fernweh Woodworking

Born from a desire to create a seating collection that is comfortable, organic, and elegant in its simplicity, the Oxbend collection incorporates subtle hand-shaped tubular curves and classic wedgedtenon leg joinery. Furniture included in this collection includes an occasional chair, a bench, and a bar stool. Each piece is available in Walnut, Charcoal Ash, or White Ash.

1/6

PRODUCT

DESIGN: OTHER

By Selek Design

A water glass project on ‘Why people are attracted to shiny things.’ A study found that this is a natural reaction, deeply rooted in the human’s primitive, innate need for water. According to the study, it is the resemblance to the vital water resources that makes glossy objects
desirable. Using this finding as a foundation, we explored how to
apply this research into product design in a way glossiness becomes
a feature for the benefit of people.

By Michelle Dirkse Interior Design

The rug collection uses patterns from artists artists Noel Fountain, Corrie LaVelle, Jennifer Gauthier, and Dana Mooney. They are made of a combination of wool, silk and/or bamboo silk and hand knotted in Nepal by an ethical weaver.

By TSAR Carpets

A modern take on Art Deco design, the Circ collection is a playful exploration of fine lines, curves and layers. Designed by [Blind], our in-house Senior Designer, with the purpose of distilling Art Deco features to create a new collection of smooth simple, streamlined designs.

1/5

By Mutuus Studio
Photographed by Saul Becker

A bar featuring torched stainless-steel paneling, three custom pendants composed of Micarta, open shelving and custom candleholders. Underneath, cabinets are faced with custom linen panels and pulls.

By SHAPE Architecture
Photographed by Ema Peter

The primary objective of the design was to memorialize moments in time and spatially capture the quality of the seasons through the interplay of light, shadow and darkness. The design features a symbolic thirteen metre tower which emerges from the prairie landscape which makes reference to the existing grave sites, monuments, columbaria and the latent memory that they embody.

By Greenpoint Technologies, Inc.

Aircraft interior concept drew inspiration from biophilic design: the creation of living indoor spaces using organic, sustainable design elements. Designers studied the benefits of biophilic design including stress reduction and a positive impact on one’s mood, energy, focus and
productivity. The interior seamlessly balances sustainable design and well-being with innovative tech concealed within
the natural user interface.

1/5

WILD CARD

STUDENT

DESIGN

Western Washington University

Nearly 50% of adults in the United States suffer from hypertension,
and only 24% of them have it under control. At least 4% of people
struggle with health anxiety, or hypochondria. Those suffering from
both conditions have even more difficulty taking control of their blood pressure. With Cora,
we can help people take control of their high blood pressure and promote a healthier lifestyle.

By Austin Scott & Jo Bloomfield, Western Washington University

Lo is a wearable device for young adults that encourages blood
pressure awareness and promotes positive lifestyle changes. This product is for individuals in their early twenties when prehypertension arises. Targeting this age group is important, as it is a pivotal point of change in every young adult’s life, taking charge of lifestyle changes
is important for healthy behavior in the future.

By University of Washington Industrial Design
Photographed by Terrene Huang

A music making product that helps children around ages 9-13 bridge the gap between toy and professional tool in music
production. With modules tailored towards specific instruments and audio effects, Chorus loops through sound sequences created by the user to help understand the building blocks of a song.

1/3

To see more images and info about the STUDENT finalists, click here.

DESIGN

FOR GOOD

By HÖCKS + HÄRDH
Photographed by Mikael Martinsson

Besitt is fulfilling a function of humans need to sit down and rest, but not at the expense of nature. Besitt is made of waste (oyster shells, paper, bone glue and plant starch) and designed to adapt the natural cycle. Therefore, it could be planted into the soil and subsist.

By Holst Architecture
Photographed by Portland Drone

Working with Transition Projects under a Meyer Memorial Trust grant, Holst developed a
flexible housing prototype. Designed as a kit of parts that can be organized into various configurations, it is a dignified co-housing model designed to accommodate an optimum number of people to share community space and support. The modular system can be configured as formerly homeless,
work workforce, student housing, intergenerational families.

1/5

Due to an insufficient number of entries, there will not be an award given for the fashion category this year.

GRAY Award winners featured in GRAY magazine No. 55.

TITLE SPONSOR

THE

FINALISTS

Winners will be revealed in GRAY Awards 2020: The Movie!

Plan to join us for the online Premiere Party

December 3, 2020, at 7 p.m. PST

PRE-ORDER

GRAY Award winners will be featured in GRAY magazine No. 55.

ARCHITECTURE

COMMERCIAL

Blu Dot Showroom

South Haven Centre for Remembrance

ARRIVE Hotel Austin

ARCHITECTURE RESDENTIAL

Glass Link

Whidbey Island Retreat Guesthouse

Dogtrot

INTERIOR

DESIGN: COMMERCIAL

Kimpton_Alexis_Kimpton Alexis Hotel Guestroom Renovation

W San Francisco

The Institute of Wellness and Advanced Aesthetics Ltd.

INTERIOR

DESIGN: RESIDENTIAL

Beach Ryōsha

Vaughn Project

Albemarle Terrace House

LANDSCAPE

A Shoreline Re-Imagined

Sublime

Riverfront Park Redevelopment

PRODUCT

DESIGN: FURNITURE OR LIGHTING

Pandarine

Wick

Oxbend Collection

PRODUCT

DESIGN: OTHER

Dialekt

Wool and Silk Area Rugs

CIRC

Gig Harbor Residence

South Haven Centre for Remembrance

Affinity

WILD CARD

STUDENT

DESIGN

Cora

Lo

Chorus

DESIGN

FOR GOOD

Besitt

South Haven Centre for Remembrance

Argyle Gardens

Wool and Silk Area Rugs