The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

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The entrance to the Wallpaper* Design Awards party at 10 Trinity Square, a grand Beaux-Arts building in the heart of London. Originally designed by Sir Edwin Cooper in 1912, it is now being repurposed by David Collins Studio and architects Woods Bagot into a luxury hotel, 42 apartments and a private members' club
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Sealed in print and brought to life in an annual celebratory showcase, the Design Awards is our definitive pat on the back to everything that has rocked the Wallpaper* universe. And with London being crowned this year's Best City in our Judges' Awards, what better way to wave our party flag than from a grand Beaux-Arts building - designed by Sir Edwin Cooper in 1912, now being repurposed by David Collins Studio and architects Woods Bagot - in the heart of British capital, where we put together an award-worthy bash for all our friends from the worlds of art, architecture, design and fashion.

And so, the generators were fired up for our guests at 10 Trinity Square, an impressive but currently electricity-free London landmark, which sits unoccupied as it undergoes its metamorphosis into a luxury hotel, 42 apartments and a private members' club.

As the revellers arrived - including the likes of David Chipperfield, Grayson Perry, Simon de Pury, David Collins, Jaime Hayon, Nendo and Tom Dixon - they were ushered up an imposing marble staircase, stopping on the way to take in an installation of award-winning items on the first floor landing, before reaching the main party rooms.

With champagne provided by Veuve Clicquot, beer by Peroni, water from Voss and some very punchy whiskey sours courtesy of Glenmorangie - every palate was catered for. Meanwhile, ingredients sourced within Greater London by our favourite party caterer Cellar Society gave a delicious nod to our city of the year.

A glittering army of guests and Wallpaper* staffers - with some of our male team clothed in outfits by our supporters Slowear - gave much reason for people-watching. Revellers flitted between a series of four inter-connecting wood-paneled exhibition rooms, where the winning products were beautifully displayed, before partying into the night in the historic ballroom - aptly updated with 21st century touches such as a custom-built glitter dance floor, music by DJs Trevor Jackson and Lou Hayter, and iPads on stands displayed with exclusive preview content from the Design Awards ipad edition.

A ballroom

The historic ballroom on the second floor, which Wallpaper* aptly updated for the party with 21st century touches such as a custom-built glitter dance floor

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iPads on stands

iPads on stands gave guests a chance to sample exclusive preview content from the Design Awards ipad edition

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Architect Sir David Chipperfield with his wife Evelyn

Architect Sir David Chipperfield celebrates winning Best Public Building (for the Hepworth Wakefield) with his wife Evelyn

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Left: Designer of the year Oki Sato of Nendo Right: Interior designer David Collins

Left: Designer of the year Oki Sato of Nendo
Right: Interior designer David Collins

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Designer Bethan-Laura Wood

Designer Bethan-Laura Wood

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Wallpaper* Editor-in-Chief Tony Chambers

Wallpaper* Editor-in-Chief Tony Chambers with designer Jaime Hayón, winner of Best Rug for his design for the Rug Company

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judge Grayson Perry

Ceramicist and Wallpaper* Design Awards judge Grayson Perry

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London Design Festival director Ben Evans, Kristina Hasan, designer Tom Dixon (with Molly the dog) and Silvia Quintanilla of Carnovsky

From left: London Design Festival director Ben Evans, Kristina Hasan, designer Tom Dixon (with Molly the dog) and Silvia Quintanilla of Carnovsky

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Guests of the Design Awards

Guests sipped on Veuve Clicquot champagne as they flicked through the pages of the Design Awards ipad edition

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The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

Marco Muggiano, communications director of Italian fashion brand Slowear, supporter of the 2012 Design Awards, together with Wallpaper* Bespoke director Mark Stobbs (wearing a Glanshirt and Incotex trousers from Slowear)

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Guests at award party

Left: Architect and winner of the Best New Restaurant award, Sanjit Manku
Right: Interior designers Alvise Orsini and Martin Brudnizki

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Auctioneer and Wallpaper* Design Awards judge Simon de Pury

Auctioneer and Wallpaper* Design Awards judge Simon de Pury with his wife Michaela

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Architects Elmar Ludescher and Angelica Stefan of Elmar Ludescher Architects

Architects Elmar Ludescher and Angelica Stefan of Elmar Ludescher Architects, whose Haus am Berg Isel in Austria was nominated for Best New Private House

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The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

Left: Architects Andy Groarke and Kevin Carmody
Right: Bianca Luzi and Raïssa Verhaeghe of Raf Simons, who won Best New Menswear Collection

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Wallpaper* interiors & finance account director Malcolm Young and Tony Chambers

Wallpaper* interiors & finance account director Malcolm Young and Tony Chambers

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Simon and Amanda Mann

Simon and Amanda Mann

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Francesco Rugi and Silvia Quintanilla of Carnovsky

Winners of the Best Wallpaper award, Francesco Rugi and Silvia Quintanilla of Carnovsky

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The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

Our favourite party caterer Cellar Society kept appetites satiated with a selection of hearty mini pies and gourmet sandwich 'experience' stations

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A close-up of the honey roast ham experience

A close-up of the honey roast ham experience

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Journalist Harriet Quick and Harry Handelsman of Manhattan Loft Corporation

Journalist Harriet Quick and Harry Handelsman of Manhattan Loft Corporation

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Model Naty Chabanenko with hair stylist Mark Hampton

Model Naty Chabanenko with hair stylist Mark Hampton

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ENTERTAINING: The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

The Wallpaper* Design Awards party in full swing

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Some celebrated more than others -The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

Some celebrated more than others

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All the award-winning items (bar the occasional house or actual human being) were on show throughout the party.

All the award-winning items (bar the occasional house or actual human being) were on show throughout the party. Revellers were ushered up an imposing marble staircase, stopping on the way to take in an installation of items on the first floor landing, pictured here, before reaching the main party rooms on the second floor

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A selection of groceries

A selection of groceries from Société-Orignal, which won the Best Spread award

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Best Candlesticks

Best Candlesticks: 'Twist' by Hervé Van der Straeten

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A selection of items that won awards

A selection of items that won the Best New Grooming Product, Best Beauty Kit and Best Desk Light categories

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The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

This year's Design Awards medal was designed by London-based studio Julia, who created the typeface, entitled Premio, for the Design Awards issue

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A model of Herzon & De Meuron's Tate Modern project

A model of Herzon & De Meuron's Tate Modern project - one of the items representing London, winner of the Best City category

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Installation view of 'La Selva - RGB The Black Series

Installation view of 'La Selva - RGB The Black Series', the winning wallpaper by Milan-based duo Carnovsky, created for a 2011 show at London bar Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes

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The 2012 Wallpaper* Design Awards party in London

The multilayered print overlaid wallpaper reveals different images, depending on whether a red, green or blue light is shone on it

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Best Floor Light: 'Sorry Giotto' light by Cattelani & Smith (best domestic design category)

Best Floor Light: 'Sorry Giotto' light by Cattelani & Smith (best domestic design category)

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Building: architectural model

Best Public Building: architectural model of Hepworth Wakefield, UK, by David Chipperfield Architects

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Playa Vik José Ignacio Uruguay, by Carlos Ott

Best New or Renovated Hotel: Playa Vik José Ignacio Uruguay, by Carlos Ott

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A selection of award-winners from the Judges' Awards category

A selection of award-winners from the Judges' Awards category

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