Mix Awards North 2024: winners announced
We reveal the winners for this year’s Mix Awards North, celebrating the best projects, products and people across the north of the UK and Ireland.
Mix Awards North, 2024
Photography: Ben Awin
Yesterday we wrapped up another Mix Awards North 2024 in style, gathering a who’s-who of commercial interior design in Manchester for one of the most anticipated industry reunions in the calendar. Marking another record year for entries, we celebrated the latest innovations in project and product design, with our panel of expert judges crowning 20 lucky winners for their commitment to future-forward, industry-leading and environmentally conscious design.
Among our cohort of winners, tp bennett picked up not one but two awards, winning both the much-anticipated Design Practice of the Year and Project of the Year: Workplace Interiors: 5-15k sq ft for its work on Canonical, London – with judges commenting on the studio’s commitment to its moral, social, health and environmental responsibilities while working globally and celebrating ten years in Manchester. Other big wins included Amtico, which went home with the gong for Mix Awards North 2024’s Manufacturer of the Year, selected for its impressive dedication to sustainable production and praised by our judges as ‘a market leader for a reason’. Other notable winners throughout the night included Gensler’s craft-centric HQ for Etsy in Dublin, Arper’s groundbreaking Catifa Carta chair, Jestico + Whiles landmark W Edinburgh project and Solus’ sustainable British terrazzo – and many more.
Once we’d crowned this year’s winners, the after party once again went on until the wee hours, accompanied by our guest-favourite fairground rides, world-class aerial performances, nail-biting stunts and an electric set from DJ duo Utah Saints that kept the club classics coming.
We’d like to thank our wonderful team of sponsors and judges for their ongoing support in making these awards happen, helping us to connect and celebrate the design community in the north of the UK and Ireland – we couldn’t do it without you!
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Read on to see this year’s winners and gallery.
Winners 2024
Project of the Year
Workplace Interiors Sub 5k sq ft
‘kin
5 St Paul’s Square, Liverpool
What the judges said: “A bold and beautiful space that stays true to the original concept and truly repositions the building experience.”
Project of the Year
Workplace Interiors 5-15k sq ft
tp bennett
Canonical, London
What the judges said: “A complex project with a fantastic outcome – a great example of technology and craftsmanship coming together to create something really special.”
Project of the Year
Workplace Interiors 15-30 sq ft
MOLA Architecture and T&I Fitouts
Pinterest EMEA HQ, Dublin
What the judges said: “The passion and joy that came from working on this job comes across and is evident in the quality of work that has been created. Engaging and imaginative design narrative with a real range of spaces delivered with distinctive character. I love the overall quality, craft and imagination this scheme has delivered on.”
Project of the Year
Workplace Interiors 30-70k sq ft
Gensler
Etsy, Dublin
What the judges said: “A unique space using artists and local craftspeople for furniture and finishes, a focus on daylight and biophilia, and a mix of spaces supporting neurodivergent needs.”
Project of the Year
Workplace Interiors 70k + sq ft
5plus Architects
Five St Philips, Birmingham
What the judges said: “A refined, cultured and confident design concept that has been really well delivered. Pared back spaces and the use of a very limited material and colour palette really puts an emphasis on detail and craft with clever nods to the local urban context.”
Project of the Year
Living Interiors
Lister + Lister
New Acres, Wandsworth
What the judges said: “This is a lovely piece of design – the amenities provided are exceptional for the changing world we are living in, and responds perfectly to the anticipated london demographic. Young professionals can suffer with loneliness and this helps to establish and open up a community.”
Product of the Year
Furniture
Isomi
Tejo
What the judges said: “Commended for their commitment to the overarching ambition and narrative to make use and nurture a natural resource whilst producing functional and aesthetically pleasing furniture. Great initiative for more than one industry, community and responding to the need for more modular and sustainable furniture. Well done!”
Project of the Year
Public Sector & Cultural Interiors
MLA and Contagious
Rosebank Distillery, Falkirk
What the judges said: “Wow! What a beautiful and sympathetic transformaiton and clearly a labour of love. Sustainable and kind – celebrating its product and history. Just beautiful!”
Project of the Year
Positive Impact
SpaceInvader
Eden New Bailey, Manchester
What the judges said: “Fantastic use of greenery and unique interior lighting gives a cosy yet functional aspect to the space. Working in harmony with one of the UK’s most sustainable developments and opening up a space for the wider community to benefit from.”
Product of the Year
Surfaces
Solus
Spolia
What the judges said: “The perfect marriage of sustainability and design, with a heritage backstory. Using a traditional material to solve the problem of demolition waste – and making a feature of this. Imparting the new material with a story and history of its own… I love it!”
Project of the Year
Hotel Interiors
Jestico + Whiles
W Edinburgh
What the judges said: “A true celebration of the city’s culture and passion – surprises and intrigue around every corner.”
Product of the Year
Technology & Accessories
Ojmar
OTS Batteryless
What the judges said: “Impressive product design combined with a functionality that addresses security, aesthetics and sustainability in a strong conceptual and beautifully rational design move. A truly well thought out and elegant design solution.”
Project of the Year
Bar & Leisure Interiors
B3 Designers
Lita, Marylebone
What the judges said: “A timeless and welcoming space. Every detail has been considered to create an authentic and beautiful design.”
Product of the Year
Flooring
Sponsored by Gresham
Forbo Flooring Systems
Marmoleum Solid
What the judges said: “A beautiful product with sustainability at its heart. Responds to aesthetics and maintenance and cares for the planet. An impressive jump forward for the business – considering not only environmental impact of an existing market product but thinking about training the next generation.”
Product of the Year
Bathroom
VitrA
Recycled Ceramic Washbasin
What the judges said: “The team have managed to create a product so aesthetically stunning that the design alone makes you stop and stare – when you combine this with the fact they have managed to create an entirely new sustainable material, it’s even more impressive.”
Product of the Year
Lighting
Lumenpulse
Opticolor+
What the judges said: “Using technology to create a wow factor and impressive functionality while also seriously considering its environmental impact.”
Product of the Year
Seating
Arper
Catifa Carta
What the judges said: “Astonished – this is true innovation and circularity at its heart through collaboration. I wouldn’t be surprised if this sparked a shift in industry and manufacturing of the future.”
Manufacturer of the Year 2024
Sponsored by Bluestone Leasing
Amtico
What the judges said: “Impressive consideration to environmental and social impact – a market leader for a reason.”
Design Practice of the Year
Sponsored by Impact Acoustic
tp bennett (Manchester)
What the judges said: “Working globally while celebrating 10 years in Manchester – committed to moral, social, health, safety and environmental responsibilities. Well done!”
The Marcie Incarico Emerging Talent Award
In partnership with Allermuir
Georgia Ingleton, Sheila Bird Studio
“Since joining Sheila Bird Studio, Ingleton has championed design quality, sustainability and human-centred design. Her distinctive style avoids industry clichés, making her work relatable and original – thriving under pressure and developing challenging, landmark projects including the Mix Award-winning New Century. Her proactive attitude, charisma and rapport with clients and peers have cemented her as a key member within Manchester’s vibrant design community.”
Mix Awards North 2024
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