The Woodlands, Texas, May 19, 2017
Johnson Fediw Associates, publisher of I-Plants Magazine, announced the winners of its International Design Contest today. Natura won the First Place Award in the Atrium Garden category for their project at the Hyatt Regency in San Antonio, TX; the First Place Award in the Free Standing Containers category for their project at the Restoration Hardware at The Domain in Austin, TX; and a First Place Award in Holiday Décor for their project at 100 Congress, also in Austin, TX.
Entries were judged by a panel of 4 experts—Nerida Hills, owner of Nerida’s Interior Plantscaping and President of the Interior Plantscape Association in Australia and New Zealand; Rich Batcho, an award-winning special events designer; Chris Raimondi, owner of Raimondi Horticultural Services and instructor at the New York Botanical Gardens; and Mary Golden, Advocacy Incubator for Green Plants for Green Buildings. Entries were judged on the uniqueness and innovation of their design; innovative use of materials; appropriateness for the space; and satisfaction of the client.
“This project is unique for its design. This team really thought outside the box to bring their client and their visitors something truly special,” says Kathy Fediw, LEED AP ID+C, CLP, CLT, publisher of I-Plants Magazine. “This innovative project is an inspiration to others in the design industry and really showcases what can be done. We are very proud to recognize their talents and to celebrate the fresh and innovative design work that they are bringing to their clients and their community.
Johnson Fediw Associates is the publisher of I-Plants Urban Horticulture Magazine and is a diversified consulting and education company serving the horticulture industry world-wide. For more information on I-Plants Magazine go to www.I-PlantsMagazine.com. For more information on how Natura can improve the design and well-being of your building go to www.plantinterscapes.com
Johnson Fediw Associates • 6 Gold Leaf Place • The Woodlands, TX 77384 • Phone: 281-687-6966 • info@jfaconsultingbiz.com
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Press Release – Natura Wins 3 International Interior Design Awards