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14 | Kitchen & Bath Design News May 2014 Industry Update { Noteworthy developments impacting the kitchen and bath market } Silestone Names Contest Winners New York, NY — Silestone has announced the winners of its Silestone Design Contest, an an- nual program that recognizes independent designers and their inspiring kitchen designs. After careful critique and delib- eration, Silestone's panel of design experts selected the three top proj- ects from nearly 90 submissions that featured Silestone natural quartz in kitchens that refect dy- namic, yet functional design. Taking First Place was Me- lissa Brewer from MB Designs, in Yakima, WA, who will receive an all-expense-paid trip to Spain to visit Cosentino's global headquar- ters. Second Place was awarded to Erin Pitts from Erin Paige Pitts Interior s, in Gibson Island, MD. The Third Place recipient was Evan Soltoff from Eggers- mann Kitchens/Home Living in Houston, TX. The second and third place winners will both re- ceive cash prizes. In addition to the top three project awards, the judging panel recognized two additional proj- ects that exemplified notable levels of innovation and design. "Best Innovator" was awarded to Faye Nielsen from The Nielsen Collection, in Irving, TX, while "Best Use of Space" was award- ed to Carlie Korniek of Arizona Designs Kitchens (now CK Cabi- netry and Design) in Tuscon, AZ. The recipients will both receive a professional photo shoot to showcase the projects. BLANCO Joins DIFFA's Program Lumberton, NJ — BLANCO has joined DIFFA's Specify With Care program, and will support the foundation with a donation when its BLANCO ATTIKA sink is specifed. "Support from Specify With Care Afliates, like BLANCO, ensures that DIFFA has the resources to help HIV/ AIDS organizations year-round and is able to respond quickly to the needs of the organizations it supports," stated Johanna Osburn, executive di- rector for DIFFA. "Specify With Care Affiliates distinguish themselves as socially conscious companies that support a cause that has had a signifcant impact on the design community." DIFFA: Design Industries Foun- dation Fighting AIDS raises and grants funds to organizations that fght HIV/AIDS by providing treat- ment and direct care services for people living with or impacted by the disease, ofering preventative education programs targeted to populations at risk of infection, or supporting public policy initiatives. In 2014, DIFFA celebrates its 30th year as one of the largest funders of HIV/AIDS service and education programs in the U.S. LAUFEN is known world-wide for the design and manufacturing of innovative and exquisite contemporary bath products, each designed and manufactured with Swiss precision. High design doesn't have to mean high priced: LAUFEN's collections of basins, vanities, toilets and tubs include product price points at every level. With LAUFEN's belief that the bathroom is a living environment and their broad selection of products, bath designers and architects know that there are excellent design solutions for their projects. pro S series When space is at a premium, good ideas are required. LAUFEN pro S is the new member of the successful LAUFEN pro series, bringing a more delicate design language to the collection. Designed by Swiss designer Peter Wirz, the collection is the evolution of his original pro concept which subscribes to the theory that good design and great quality do not necessarily mean high costs. Swiss-Designed and Engineered Products for Every Budget LAUFEN Delivers on Style and Price For more information about LAUFEN, please contact Javier Korneluk at javier.korneluk@laufen.ch Circle No. 9 on Product Card KBD_10-17_News.indd 14 4/15/14 1:03 PM