Sources: Neal Hubbell, 785-532-5992, nhubbel@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Diane Potts, 785-532-1090, potts@k-state.edu
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
K-STATE STUDENTS' RESTAURANT DESIGNS TAKE HONORS IN COMPETITION
MANHATTAN -- Four interior architecture and product design students from Kansas State University were among the top winners in the student project category of the 2007 Hospitality Design Awards for Creative Achievement, sponsored by Hospitality Design magazine.
From more than 40 entries, the judges chose the project submitted by Colleen Wittman, Olathe, and Carly Hillman, Overland Park, to receive the first-place award. The project submitted by Rebecca Bayouth, Lawrence, and Renee Girard, Olathe, was named one of three finalists. All four students are entering their fifth year of studies in K-State's College of Architecture, Planning and Design.
Both of K-State's winning projects were designs for restaurants. Neal Hubbell, associate professor of interior architecture and product design, was studio instructor for the projects.
"We are always excited and proud when our students are recognized for their outstanding work," Hubbell said. "We are particularly pleased about these awards, as it is the first time our students have entered this competition."
Winners and finalists will be honored at an awards presentation and celebratory reception in early June in New York City. Images from each project also will be featured in the May/June 2007 issue of Hospitality Design magazine. The magazine features the work of major interior designers, architects and firms that specifically design hospitality spaces such as restaurants, hotels, resorts, spas, nightclubs, conference centers, senior living facilities and other hospitality-oriented facilities.