Beyond her indomitable presence on the big screen and timeless style – which made her one of the most beloved figures in the entertainment industry – Julianne Moore was a passionate champion of design. She has amassed an impressive personal collection, decorating her own homes and building strong relationships with designers and dealers over the years. So we were delighted when she agreed to serve as a judge for our annual Design Awards.
Not only is Moore the perfect cover star, she also has a flair for what good design can accomplish beyond elevating our environment. As she tells our contributing editor Tilly Macalister-Smith, design can be a powerful differentiator in a world of overstimulation: ‘It can draw your attention to something, it can give you a real emotional experience. And the more you could do that in your life, the better.’ This has proven a strong guideline for our selection of laureates through our dedicated awards edition.
Her fellow judges are no less illustrious. Inez & Vinoodh, who shot our portrait of Moore, are natural inclusions, not simply because of their pioneering approach to image-making, but also Inez’s ambitions in the field of design; so is Pamela Shamshiri, one of the most sought-after names in American design and a wizard at breathing new life into historic buildings. Objects of Common Interest, our Designers of the Year 2022, also came on board. And to round out the panel, we’re especially pleased to have Nils Frahm, the genre-bending musician known for his unconventional use of the piano. Besides discussing his recent album, Music for AnimalsFrahm also takes us on a tour of Funkhaus, the former GDR radio station complex in Berlin that he has painstakingly restored into a contemporary creative hub.
Our judges determined the winners of our special categories – Designer of the Year, Best Public Building, Best Private Home, Best Domestic Design, Best Grooming Product and Life Enhancer of the Year – based on a shortlist compiled by Wallpaper*.
Elsewhere in the magazine, our roving editorial team scoured the world for spectacular achievements and shining stars from across the creative industries. From the best looks on the S/S 2023 catwalks and a renowned Brazilian architecture studio’s first ski retreat to a mega sculpture in the Nevada desert and a choir of wooden puppets programmed to perform a cappella compositions, these designs are proof that the creative industries are more alive than ever.
And given the recent surge in interest in the creative uses of AI, it’s only fitting that we’ll use its advances to praise our winners. We commissioned photographer Ben Millar Cole, who has been experimenting with AI-assisted art since 2015, to propose a new Wallpaper* Design Award via art generator Midjourney. Meticulous and of the moment. How much we!
Bill Prince
Acting Editor-in-Chief
WALLPAPER* DESIGN AWARDS 2023 WINNERS
The judges awards
Six special categories, judged by this year’s judges, Julianne Moore, Inez & Vinoodh, Pamela Shamshiri, Objects of Common Interest, and Nils Frahm.
Designer of the Year
India Mahdavi
Best domestic design
Turntable, by Brian Eno and Paul Stolper Gallery
Best Private House
Desert Palisades, USA, by Woods + Dangaran
Best Public Building
Chapel of Sound, China, by Open Architecture
Best grooming product
Perfume, by James Turrell, for Lalique
Life Enhancer of the Year
Tigín Tiny Homes, by General Knowledge
All our other Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023
As decided by the Wallpaper* team.
Best adaptation
Pictures of the houseat Studio 54, New York
Best art installation
Hyundai Commission for Tate Modern: Brain forest Quipuby Cecilia Vicuña
Best little star
AI Generated Design Award 2023, by Ben Millar Cole
Best Bee Lines
Limited edition honey, by Flamingo Estate
Best Cable Show
‘To-Tie’ lamps, by Guglielmo Poletti, for Flos
Best clean life
‘Tiberio’ vanity with sink and mirror, by Andrea Parisio and Giuseppe Pezzano, for Ceramica Cielo
Axor ‘One’ basin mixer in Ice, by Barber Osgerby, for Axor
‘Resincrete’ tiles, by VitrA
‘Zencha’ bathtub, by Sebastian Herkner, for Duravit
‘Joy Neo’ freestanding bath mixer, by Palomba Serafini Associati, for Ideal Standard
Best click
‘M Lock 4810 buckle, by Montblanc
Best commute
Elizabeth line, London
Best construction
‘Extrude’ coffee table, by Arthur Vallin
‘EP01’ Chair, by Lauren Goodman
‘CSQ’ console, by Niko Koronis, from Carpenters Workshop Gallery
‘Silo 2FG’ floor lamp, by Lambert & Fils
Untitled 2022by Harry Morgan
‘Aluminium’ chair and chandelier, by David Taylor
Best cross pollination
‘Occasional Object’ dinnerware, by Virgil Abloh and Alaska Alaska, for Alessi
Best Curve Appeal
Conch pearl earrings, by Boghossian
Best debut
‘Volume, the Land and the Maker’, 2022, by Unno Gallery
Best Disappearance Act
‘A’mare’ outdoor furniture collection, by Jacopo Foggini, for Edra
Best Earth Builder
Vinu Daniel, from Wallmakers
Best Eighth Wonder
City, Nevada, by Michael Heizer
Best elements of surprise
Waste-based Terrazzo Family, 2022, by Charlotte Kidger
‘Yubiwa’ side table, by Roxane Lahidji
‘Refoam’ console, by We+
‘Liquid Geology’ table, by Can
‘Paper’ chair, by David Horan, for Béton Brut
Best Ensemble
Chorus, by Teenage Engineering
Best Eye Candy
‘Margas LC2’ armchair, by Louise Liljencrantz, for &Tradition
‘T4’ lounge chair, by Holloway Li, for Uma
‘Havana’ armchair, by Lab 15, for Eilersen
Best Game Changers
Haas Brothers, for L’Objet
Dear Hearth
‘By the Fire’ fireplace, by Studio Luca Guadagnino
Best hidden gem
Studio Renn, Mumbai
Best Hot Spot
‘Cabanon’ sauna, by Rodolfo Dordoni, for Effegibi
Best in Shows (S/S23)
Bottega Veneta
Fendi
Gucci
Paul Smith
Chanel
Givenchy
Dior
Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello
Louis Vuitton
Dolce Gabbana
Prada
Lowe
Roh
Hermès
Sportmax
Ferragamo
Raf Simons
Todd’s
Issey Miyake
Talia Byre
Marni
Celine Homme
Balenciaga
Jil Sander by Lucie and Luke Meier
Best mirror finish
‘The Principle of Lightness’ collection, by MDF Italia
Best New Fabrics
Waving towersby Cristian Mohaded
‘Ibuju’ chair and sofa, by Francisco Jaramillo, for Fango
‘Basket’ lounge chair, by Joe Colombo, for Gubi
Best Outdoor Lounge
‘Gatsby’ planters, by Ramón Esteve, for Vondom
‘Camargue’ sofa, by Antonio Citterio, for Flexform
‘Onsen’ tables and lounge chair, by Francesco Meda and David Quincoces, for Gandia Blasco
‘Onda’ lounge chair, by Gordon Guillaumier, for Roda
‘Plumon’ sofa and chair, by Patricia Urquiola, for Kettal
‘Circlet’ stool, by Janus et Cie
‘Talo’ tables, by Altherr Désile Park, for Expormim
‘Twins Alu-Teak’ lounge chair, by Sebastian Herkner, for Emu
Costiera’s sofa, by Christophe Pillet, for Ethimo
Best reissue
‘Tobi-Ishi’ table, by Barber Osgerby, for B&B Italia
Best restaurant
Ikoyi, London, by Studio David Thulstrup
Best rock formations
‘Pebble Rubble’ collection, by Front, for Moroso, upholstered in ‘Arda’ fabric, by Front, for Kvadrat Febrik
Best seat
Coyori, Japana
Best silhouettes
‘Horizonte’ bench system, by Marcio Kogan/Studio MK27, for Minotti
‘EK61’ light, by Esben Klint, for Carl Hansen & Søn
‘Mush’ table, by Jean-Marie Massaud, for Poliform
‘Blevio’ dining table, by Ignazio Gardella, for Molteni & C
‘Lloyd Tex’ bookcase, by Jean-Marie Massaud, for Poltrona Frau
‘Flutz’ chairs, by Michael Anastassiades, for Cassina
‘Stance’ vases, by Colin King, for Menu
Best Ski Resort
Flag House, Canada, by Studio MK27
Best Sleeper Hits
‘Dharma’ sofa, by Studiopepe, for Baxter
‘Car Park 1’ rug, by Odd Matter, for CC-Tapis
‘Leonardo’ bookcase, by Alessandro La Spada, for Visionnaire
‘PK0 A’ Chair, by Poul Kjærholm, for Fritz Hansen
‘Collapse’ vases, by Sofia Tufvasson, for Menu
‘Vibe’ bed, by Carlo Colombo, for Giorgetti
Dear Spirit Lifters
‘Alpha’ mini sake pitcher and sake tumblers, by Hans Harald Rath, for J & L Lobmeyr
Limited edition ‘HopStep’ crystal holder; ‘HopStep’ in brown glass and ‘Cloud Pipe’ in amber, by Aldo Bakker, for J Hill’s Standard
Best storage
‘Concept USM by Rimowa’, by USM and Rimowa
Best sustainable style
A/W 2022 Collection, by Herno Globe
Best switch
‘Coulisse’ lamp, by Tomás Alonso, for Hermès
Best team colors
Roksanda x Fila
Best Technology
Pixel 7 Pro smartphone, by Google
Manie portable speaker, by Devialet
Sub Mini subwoofer, by Sonos
Dear Tented Love
‘Sardine Sardine’, by Madeleine Oltra and Angelo de Taisne, for Design Parade Toulon 2022
Best timeshare
Not A Hotel, Japan, by Shinji Hamauzu and Suppose Design Office
Dear Time Traveler
Casquette 2.0 watch, by Girard-Perregaux
Best use of color
First Emotions collection, by Lucia Pica, for Byredo
The winners of the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023 are featured in the February 2023 issue, available in print from 5 January, on the Wallpaper* app on Apple iOS, and to subscribers of Apple News +. Subscribe to Wallpaper today* (opens in new tab)