ScotHot launches first IDA Young Commercial Designer of the Year contest

9th August 2010, 9:31am

ScotHot 2011 has launched its first ever IDA Young Commercial Designer of the Year Competition in association with the British Contract Furnishing Association (BCFA) and the Interior Design Association (IDA).

The challenge for entrants is to design a 6m x 4m bedroom, including en-suite bathroom, for a four or five star refurbished boutique hotel. 

Maximum budget for the design is £25,000 and with sustainability a key focus for ScotHot 2011, designers must take into account origin and air miles of their materials but keep full product lifecycle sustainability the most important factor. Points will be awarded to those who use UK suppliers and no products are to be sourced from outside Europe.

Entrants must be under 30 years old and detail all aspects of the room design including technology, surfaces, fabrics, and furniture, with specific emphasis on how the room design enhances the guest's overall enjoyment of their stay and how they meet the sustainability criteria.

The winner will not only be awarded the title but will also have their design built in the BCFA Interiors and Design Pavilion at ScotHot 2011 giving them the opportunity to showcase their work in front of more than 8,000 hospitality professionals and buyers, as well as the panel of judges. Also up for grabs is a £1,000 cash prize.

The closing date for entries is 22nd October 2010.

ScotHot is taking place from 28 February to 2 March at the SECC Glasgow.

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