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2002 Design Award Winners

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Grand Prize

The Bay : Cosmetics & Fragrance Dept. Yorkdale Mall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

The abstract design of HBC’s Cosmetics & Fragrance Department uses stone, water and glass to reflect the rugged nature of the Canadian landscape and cultural sophistication. The landmark elements of the department are the unique “flowers” at the front, which embellish the existing ceiling in the piazza and soften the entire space, providing a conterpoint to the otherwise cubist facade. In addition, the flowers act as giant light diffusers. Two waterfalls and edge-lit slabs of granite complete the effect.

Outstanding Merit

Best Buy: C5 Wireless Area Various Locations

In the C5 Wireless department, custom fixtures create a high-tech look which supports the Best Buy brand and divides the space from the rest of the store. The higher outside “crust” helps corral the customer, exposing them to the entire product assortment. The C5 design demands attention from the store’s entrance, and its layout puts the sales associate and customer on the same side of the product, where the customer can easily sample the merchandise.

Outstanding Merit

Marshall Field’s: Bridal Salon State Street, Chicago, IL

This remodel on State Street positions Marshall Field’s as the headquarters for bridal apparel and exclusive trunk shows. It provides an elegant yet efficient environment that accommodates larger parties and makes the department’s all-inclusive bridal services accessible in one central location. The salon features an open rotunda with a vast assortment of gowns forming the perimeter, ten fitting rooms, and designs by the most prestigious designers.

Outstanding Merit

Palacio de Hierro-Litio Santa Fe, Mexico

With Litio, a previously low traffic, conservative department has gotten a major fashion make-over, reinventing itself into a high-energy audiovisual fashion experience attracting droves of young shoppers. Colorful stages, video towers and super-graphic billboards create ever-changing venues. Concrete, metal and glass bridges, stairs and lofts link the fun venues together, creating streets, plazas and balconies for the shops. Lifestyle Zones, Make-up Bars, and Net Cafes present the latest design trends from kids around the world.