The Industrial Fabrics Association International (IFAI) awarded Moss an International Achievement Award for an outstanding specialty fabric project. Moss won an Outstanding Achievement Award in the Commercial Interiors category for Solabelles fabricated for REI's Round Rock, TX store.
Moss created eight Solabelles (fabric lampshades) hanging beneath tubular skylights to channel daylight into the store. In this special, two-story design, the Solabelles on the mezzanine level are visible throughout the store, inviting customers into a special community resource space. This community space allows well-trained sales associates to interact with customers, offering product demonstrations and merchandise tips.
The Round Rock prototype store is helping REI test new retail design concepts and green building features, supporting its commitment to environmental stewardship and serving as a community resource. The smart design of this store, including the use of natural daylight within the space, is expected to consume nearly 50 percent less energy than a traditionally designed building.
Spanning more than half a century, the IFAI International Achievement Awards is an annual world-class competition that recognizes companies for their innovations in design and/or technology in the specialty fabrics industry.
IFAI International Achievement Awards