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CBT honored at New England Chapter of International Interior Design Awards

CBT was honored by the New England Chapter of International Interior Design Association at the IIDA annual awards ceremony on February 27. CBT's interior design work across hospitality, residential, and workplace design was recognized with the following awards: * Best Private Residential Design: The interior design of the Clarendon Penthouse in Boston's Back Bay was done to attract buyers to the luxury unit which resulted in immediate sales. The design showcases views of the Charles River on one side and the city skyline on the other. * Best Multi - Residential Design: Watermark Kendall East, in Kendall Sq., was awarded for its urban interior design program for this modern full-service high rise residential tower. The LEED certified development includes modern finishes and open planning. * Best Lobby/Hotel Design: Hotel George in Washington D.C. won best lobby/hotel design, which includes a redesign of 139 guestrooms, suites, and corridors into a destination to provide a more inviting and sophisticated guest experience and capture the revolutionary spirit with a modern twist in the Capital Hill neighborhood. * Best Office Under 30,000 s/f: CBT's workplace interiors team topped the Best Office Under 30,000 s/f category for their design of the Analysis Group offices in Washington, D.C. The new office space was designed to reflect the company's energy and social culture while inspiring creative thinking in an environment that focuses on business strategy consulting. "Winning these awards across a spectrum of building types shows our team's innovation and leadership in live, work, and stay environments," said Lois Goodell, director of interiors, CBT. "We are grateful for the honors."
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