HIA Regions
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Current at: 04 February 2009

What are the Judges looking for?

Kitchen Designer and Bathroom Designer

Category Description - Design:
The Kitchen Design and Bathroom Design categories recognise excellence in design of a renovated or new residential project. Entries are judged first and foremost on the design, innovation and flair demonstrated by the designer. Therefore, it is recommended that those involved in the design of the project be acknowledged. For full details on who can enter and for entry form checklists, please refer to your region’s Entry Form and Information Booklet.

Judging Criteria - Design: Max Score
Design, Flair & Innovation 50%
Technical, Compliance and Preferred Design Elements 25%
Presentation Drawings 21%
Specifications 4%

Design projects will be judged according to design, flair and innovation, technical, compliance and preferred design elements, presentation drawings and specifications.

Kitchen and Bathroom of the Year

Category Description:
The Kitchen of the Year and Bathroom of the Year awards recognise first and foremost quality of workmanship of the project then the design, manufacture and installation of a complete single residential project. It is recommended that those involved in the project be acknowledged eg. cabinetmaker. For full details on who can enter and entry form checklists please refer to your region’s Entry Form and Information Booklet.

Judging Criteria: Max Score
Quality of Workmanship 50%
Technical, Compliance & Preferred Elements 20%
Design, Appearance & Innovation 20%

Presentation, Drawings & Specifications

10%

The above outlines information for entry into kitchen or bathroom of the Year categories. HIA regions offer various other sub-categories. For specific information on what is offered in your region, please refer to your Entry Form and Information Booklet.