The highly anticipated Living Luxe Design Show is back, from April 24 to 27, and with it the Living Luxe Awards Show on April 26, a glamorous evening celebrating Canadian excellence in the interior and exterior design world. Drawing from vast and varied backgrounds to choose our winners, five judges were carefully selected for their talent, prestige and far-reaching contributions to the industry. With a discerning eye for innovation and a deep appreciation for artistry, they will meticulously evaluate the finalists across categories that include Outstanding Booth Design, Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, the Brokerage Excellence Award, and the Dine & Design Award, among many others. Read on to meet the tastemakers setting the standard for luxury and design this year.
The evening recognizes those who are reshaping their industries with their unparalleled dedication and innovation.
Lori Morris
Designer
Lori Morris Design
For 37 years, Lori Morris has been reinventing the standard in design. She is a no-rules artist who parlays a unique and unyielding take on sumptuous interior design, with a sexy, distinctive edge transforming the ultimate design dreams into a fully finished space.
Martha Franco
Architect and Designer
Martha Franco Architecture & Design
Martha Franco is renowned for crafting luxurious environments that combine functionality and beauty with a distinct European flair. Based in Montreal and working globally, her firm Martha Franco Architecture & Design is recognized for seamlessly integrating architecture, design, furniture and landscaping, creating cohesive and timeless spaces that reflect each unique client. With a deep passion for history, Franco skillfully establishes a dialogue between past and present, incorporating elements from the past into transitional spaces that better represent today’s narratives.
George Sully
Founder and creative director
Sully & Son Co.
George Sully is an award-winning fashion entrepreneur, footwear and accessories designer based in Toronto. He serves as the founder and creative director of Sully & Son Co., a gender-neutral travel and accessories brand. He is also the creator of Black Designers of Canada, the country’s largest online index dedicated to amplifying the work of Black designers in the field of design.
Nadia Di Donato
Vice President and Creative Director
Liberty Entertainment Group
Nadia Di Donato is vice president and creative director of the Liberty Entertainment Group, a company that develops and operates various landmark establishments, including such special-event facilities as Casa Loma and the Liberty Grand along with award-winning restaurants and bars, among them Michelin-starred Don Alfonso 1980 and DaNico.
Gianpiero Pugliese
Founding Principal
Audax Architecture
Gianpiero Pugliese’s distinguished firm Audax specializes in architecture, design and construction across various domains, including residential estates, hospitality venues and boutique condominiums. Gianpiero coined the term “Human Architecture,” a philosophy dedicated to restoring timeless design principles to contemporary practice. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Arts in Architecture from the University of California, Berkeley.