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Located on the third floor of a high-rise office building, the San Diego campus of the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) brings all of the needs of a school—public and classroom areas, a library, technology resources, and offices—into a 30,000-square-foot interior. Distinctive graphics and forms define different zones.
Jury: “What might otherwise be a repetitious or simple environment is differentiated by unique spatial moments and interesting use of materials.”
Client: “Since FIDM is an institution of design education, the vision of the college is to envelop students in a creative atmosphere as almost literally part of their studies. Inspiration is key to surroundings. The moment one is surrounded by Wilkinson’s high-concept interiors, students, visitors, faculty, and staff are inspired by the idea of design. He underscores the college’s education mission.” —Annie Johnson, vice president and CFO, FIDM
2011 Institute Honor Awards for Interior Architecture
Jury
John Ronan, AIA, (chair), John Ronan Architects
Jaime Canaves, FAIA, Florida International University
Margaret Kittinger, AIA, Beyer Blinder Belle Architects
Bryan Lewis, Assoc. AIA,The Capital Group Cos.
Brian Malarkey, FAIA, Kirksey
The Academy of Music, Philadelphia
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, San Diego
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Vancouver Convention Centre West, Vancouver, Canada
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