One of Europe’s longest-running and most prestigious architecture and design awards for the hospitality sector, the European Hotel Design Awards, culminated this week when some 900 guests from across the continent gathered for a reception and dinner, followed by the awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster, Lauren Laverne.
Chairperson Simon Ford commented on the calibre of this year’s entrants: “Not only did we receive more excellent entries than ever before, but they were more diverse. So it made coming to a decision even tougher. Our judging process is rigorous and, between us, we visit all the shortlisted hotels before we get together to hammer out the winners.
“We look for creative excellence, commercial viability and evidence that the designs meet the needs of the client and guest alike. To my mind, the range, talent and fresh thinking seen especially in the work of this year’s winners amply demonstrate the flourishing, varied and pioneering quality of hospitality design today.”
And the winners were…
Architecture of the Year – Conversion and/or Extension of an Existing Hotel Building: Ushuaia Beach Hotel, Ibiza, designed by Estudio Vila 13
Architecture of the Year – Conversion of an Existing Non-Hotel Building to Hotel Use: Speicher 7 in Mannheim, designed by Schmucker und Partner
Architecture of the Year – Newbuild Hotel:
Bulgari Hotel & Residences, London designed by Antonio Citterio, Patricia Veil & Partners and Squire & Partners
Interior Design of the Year – Lobby, Lounge & Public Areas: The Alpina Gstaad; designer – The Gallery HBA London
Interior Design of the Year – Café or All-Day Dining: 25hours Hotel, Zurich West; designer – Alfredo Häberli Design Development
Interior Design of the Year – Restaurant: Plum and Spilt Milk, the Great Northern Hotel, London; designed by Archer Humphryes Architects
Interior Design of the Year – Bar: Cuckoo’s Nest at Radisson Blu Riverside, Gothenburg; designer – Stylt Trampoli AB
Interior Design of the Year – Bedrooms & Bathrooms: The Alpina Gstaad; designer – The Gallery HBA London
Interior Design of the Year – Suite: The Oslo Suite at The Thief in Oslo; designer – Anemone Wille Väge
Interior Design of the Year – Spa, Health & Leisure Facilities: Castell dels Hams, Mallorca; designed by A2arquitectos
The European Hotel Design of the Year: The Alpina Gstaad; designers – The Gallery HBA London
Tomorrow’s Hotel: KOI by MM Planners
The ReardonSmith Student Award: James Young, Canterbury School of Architecture
The Outstanding Contribution Award: Ian Schrager
