Winners Announced at the 15th Annual HD Awards


Maldives
PUBLISHED June 08, 2019

Hospitality Design (HD) magazine announced project and product winners during the 15th annual HD Awards ceremony in New York at Cipriani 25 Broadway. Jiyu Spa in Danyang, China was named Best in Show in projects, while Masque Collection by REPUBLIC OF II BY IV for Suite 22 Contract took home Best in Show for products.

With more than 1,000 entries submitted in our project and product categories, the judges selected 122 finalists and winners.

Chosen by the HD editorial staff, the HD Awards also honored ASH NYC as Hotelier of the Year for the firms work rehabbing landmarked buildings in underserved markets. Studio Tack took home the Design Firm of the Year designation to celebrate its work reviving rundown motels, inns, and lodges.

A talented and accomplished panel of industry professionals were selected as this years jury. For projects: Ave Bradley, creative director and global senior vice president of design, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants;  Alexandra Champalimaud, founder, Champalimaud; Jim Merkel, CEO, Rockbridge; Glenn Pushelberg and George Yabu, founding partners, Yabu Pushelberg; and Brad Wilson, president, Ace Hotel Group and Atelier Ace.

For products: Gray Shealy, associate vice president of architectural design and innovation, Royal Caribbean Cruises; Miriam Torres, cofounder, Parker-Torres Design; Therese Virserius, founder, Virserius Studio.

Thank you to our sponsors Durkan, Fil Doux Textiles, Interiors from Spain, and Mandy Li Collection (Title Sponsors); Summer Classics and Tarkett (Event Sponsors); Preciosa (Awards Sponsor); West Elm (Student Competition); Summa International (Photo Booth Sponsor); Valley Forge Fabrics (Step and Repeat Sponsor); and Aspecta, Cortina Leather, and Studio Twist (Supporting Sponsors).

RESORT
FINALIST
Solaz Los Cabos, Mexico
Interior Design and Architecture Firm: 
Sordo Madaleno
Arquitectos, Mexico City
Owner: Olarena
Operator: Marriott International

FINALIST
Zuri Zanzibar, Tanzania
Interior Design and Architecture Firm: 
Jestico + Whiles,
London and Prague
Owner: RSJ Investment
Operator: Zuri Zanzibar

FINALIST
Belmond Savute Elephant Lodge, Botswana
Interior Design Firm:
 Muza Lab, London
Architecture Firm: Luxury Frontiers, San Francisco
Owner and Operator: Belmond

WINNER
Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi
Interior Design Firm:
 HBA, Singapore
Architecture Firm: Singer Chenchin Singh Yeo Studio,Shanghai
Owner: SC Capital Partners Group
Operator: Accor/Fairmont Hotels & Resorts


About Sirru Fen Fushi

Scattered like strings of pearls across the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, the coral atolls that make up the tiny nation of The Maldives attract travellers seeking the sun, sea and sand with some of the most beautiful islands in the world.

An exhilarating 55-minute seaplane ride from the Maldivian capital of Male brings guests to the luxury all-villa Fairmont Maldives set on the idyllic island of Sirru Fen Fushi, within the Shaviyani Atoll. Taking its name from the local expression for "secret water island", Sirru Fen Fushi glistens like a pearl, its powder white sand beach fringed with swaying palms is kissed by the turquoise waters of the 600-hectare lagoon that gives way to the tranquil blues of the Indian Ocean and a never-ending horizon.

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