The High Desert Design Council (HDDC), a Central Oregon organization of design professionals, announced winners of its first annual design competition, which aimed to recognize designers and craftsmen whose work may not be recognized by other awards. Categories were: Repurpose/Up-Cycle, Interior Design, Landscape Design, New Construction, Remodel, Best Use of Technology, and Craftsmanship.
Grand Prize: Pinnacle Architecture.
Repurpose/Upcycle: Doug Warner, ModernFab
The CUBE: Creative Urban Business Environment – Shipping containers upcycled into offices.
Interior Design: Charmaine Manley, Charmaine Manley Design
Urban chic meets country living in this barn loft vacation rental. Manley chose bold colors and non-traditional material choices to mix with contemporary furniture.
Landscape Design: Eric Knowlton, Eric Knowlton Construction, and Dave and Mari Latimer, Shade on Demand, for their innovative patio shade structure featuring an Equinox Louvered Roof and outdoor kitchen and bar.
New Construction: Pinnacle Architecture
Columbia River Community Health Clinic, 13,400 sf building
Remodel: Pinnacle Architecture
La Grande Retirement Apartment remodel focused on updating the kitchens, energy efficiency upgrades, new staff office and updated community room.
Best Use of Technology: Robert Johans, American Boler
The American Boler is the most innovative and sophisticated travel trailer in the industry. Less than 16’ long and under 2000lbs, this lightweight travel trailer is an exhilarating adventure on wheels, designed to provide a discriminating clientele a most physically comfortable and aesthetically gratifying camping experience.
Best Craftsmanship: Doug Warner, ModernFab
Steel paneled fireplace surround in private residence,
According to Charmaine Manley, president of the HDDC, “Members of the High Desert Design Council appreciate good design and enjoy seeing what fellow designers create using their imagination and exploring the possibilities of what makes a good design. The design competition was an excellent opportunity for local designers to share their ideas and results.”
The High Desert Design Council is a non-profit organization supporting the
