Now in its second year, the Western Living People’s Choice Awards presented by Thermador are voted on by our readers: every finalist has one dynamic project in the running to take home the top prize—and here are your winners.

Architecture

Winner: Kings Residence, Synthesis Design Inc.

Designed to incorporate both a public office and private space, the Vancouver home embodies the relaxed, easygoing ethos of its owners.

Finalists:

Alpine Meadows Residence, Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Fluevog House, MA+HG

Pontoon Cove Eco House, One Seed Architecture and Interiors

Ranch Outpost, Laura Killam Architecture

Shoreline House, Splyce Design

The Farm, Scott Posno Design

 

Emerging Architecture or Residential Design

Winner: Ranch Outpost, Laura Killam Architecture

Perched above a windswept bluff in Desolation Sound, the home embraces informal summer living with sheltered spaces that allow guests to seamlessly transition between indoors and out.

Finalists:

Pontoon Cove Eco House, One Seed Architecture and Interiors

 

Interior Design

Winner: East Elbow Residence, Amanda Hamilton Interior Design

Brimming with personality and bold design choices, this custom home in Calgary fearlessly blends modernity with timeless charm.

Finalists: 

A Minimalist Urban Sanctuary, DWK Interiors Inc.

Alpine Meadows Residence, Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.

Eagle Harbour, Amanda Evans Interiors Inc.

Jade Lake Cabins, Bidgood

Kits Point, Stephanie Brown Inc.

Madison House, Mera Studio Architects

Modern Eclectic, Kelly Deck Design

Parkhill, Alykhan Velji Designs

Rosebery Residence, Gillian Segal Design

Thormanby Island, Project 22 Design Inc.

 

Emerging Interior Design

Winner: Lakeview Village Renovation, Studio Felix

A combination of bold colour and textural and earthy elements brings timeless sophistication to this Calgary home.

Finalists: 

Archē, Schédio Spaces

Balancing Act, Ashley de Boer Interiors

Classy A-Frame, Hillary Rutherford Interiors

Eclectic Mid-Century Revival, Louis Duncan-He Designs

Evergreen Abode, Smiddy Stegman

Loft, &Daughters

Madison House, Mera Studio Architects

Parkside Elegance, Formwerks Interiors

Fashion and Jewellery

Winner: Diamond Halo Abundance 8 Affirmation Love Note, Sonja Picard Collection

Incorporating eight symbols meant to inspire transformation and abundance, the piece is made in 14K gold surrounded by a diamond halo.

Finalists: 

Coral Candy Reef, E.V. Stenroos

Jann Ring, Andrea Blais

Meilikki Goddess Earrings, Scandinavia Wolf

 

Furniture

Winner: Flight, Wayne Halabourda

Inspired by seabirds amusing themselves by playing on the wind, the striking table design features elegant curves and fine finishing.

Finalists: 

Drape, Marrimor Objects

Getty Side Table, Gillian Segal

Nieves Bench, Autonomous Furniture

Sculpted Sligo Chair, Kerfwork

Sutil Table, Shipway Living Design

Oak Bar, Caliper Studio

World’s Cutest Step Stool, Buckshee Workshop

 

Industrial Design

Winner: Hackney Chair, Alykhan Velji Designs

With a swivel base and gracefully curved finished back, the chair brings a hint of British sophistication to the living room.

Finalists: 

Friedman House, Supermarket Studio

Mood Sectional, KLC Kreativ

Nook Vase, Annaka Hoelk Studio

Sculptural Artworks, Mike Randall Design Ltd.

 

Maker/One of a Kind

Winner: Cloud Never Dies, Andrea Copp Ceramics

Coil built and layered with a porcelain-coloured slip, the vessel has a painterly look that’s inspired by the ever-changing sky and sea.

Finalists: 

First Light, Sfossils

Hot Pink Passion Love, Sonja Picard Collection

Linear, Studio Brovhn

Melanie Auld Wall Sconces, Danica Kaspar

Torch Free Weights, Heft Designs

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