The LIV Hospitality Design Awards have announced the winners of its fifth edition, marking the most successful year to date. This edition has recognized exceptional architectural ventures and interior design projects that are reshaping the global hospitality industry, with a record-breaking number of submissions from talented professionals and emerging designers worldwide.
The jury panel, composed of experienced architects, designers, and developers in the hospitality sector, meticulously reviewed over 550 applications from 58 countries from Sri Lanka to Kazakhstan, from Canada to Mexico. The most outstanding projects in each category were selected, highlighting the diversity and creativity that define the future of hospitality design.
In the architectural category, Canopy: A treetop dining experience by Rock Venture Co. was awarded Architectural Design of the Year for Eating Spaces. Located at Anantara Golden Triangle, this dining concept is perched 52 meters high, offering panoramic views of Thailand’s border with Myanmar and Laos. Inspired by local beehives, its bamboo-clad capsule provides an immersive nature experience. Dialogue with Nature—Commune STORE by Atelier Global Limited, led by Frankie Lui and Cai Chao, won Architectural Design of the Year for Living Spaces. Situated in Houyuan Village, China, this project transforms an abandoned school into a community hub celebrating local rice culture. Using sustainable materials, it integrates into the landscape while revitalizing traditional farming practices.
For interior design, Uma Nota by The Odd Duck Design and led by Asmaa Said and Ellina Komarova, received Interior Design of the Year for Eating Spaces. This Japanese-Brazilian restaurant in Manila blends art, design, and ambiance across its multi-themed dining spaces, capturing the cultural fusion of São Paulo’s Liberdade district. Nanjing Back To Yaxi Manor Resort by YuQiang & Partners secured Interior Design of the Year for Living Spaces. This tranquil retreat in China features natural materials like rammed earth and bamboo, crafting serene spaces that harmonize with their surroundings.
The emerging talent category highlighted fresh innovation. Tasneem Hamza of Applied Science Private University was named Emerging Architect of the Year for Living Spaces for Bridging The Divide, An Urban and Architectural Dialogue for Fostering Community and Urban Vitality, a project reconnecting divided urban spaces in Irbid, Jordan, through revitalized heritage buildings. Jihyeon Park from Art Center College of Design earned Emerging Interior Designer of the Year for Eating Spaces with Limen, A Place Where Time Stands Still, a transformed historic train station in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, designed to evoke nostalgia and timeless beauty. Levi Lu, also from Art Center College of Design, was awarded Emerging Interior Designer of the Year for Living Spaces for Lianin, a Singaporean beachfront resort reimagining Peranakan culture through a modern lens.
Founder of the LIV Awards, Astrid Hébert, expressed, “We’re excited to see the fifth edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards come to such a successful close. This milestone celebrates the incredible talent shaping hospitality design today and marks a new chapter for us. For the first time, our awards ceremony will be held outside of Europe, in Shanghai this April. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to celebrating creativity, innovation, and the power of design to transform experiences. We look forward to celebrating with our winners in person and seeing how hospitality design evolves worldwide.“
The LIV Hospitality Design Awards continue to be a leading force in the hospitality design world, offering unrivaled recognition to designers who elevate the guest experience and redefine industry standards. Winning a LIV Award brings invaluable exposure, opening doors to new opportunities and cementing a designer’s place among the global elite. Congratulations to all the winners of the fifth edition!
For more information about the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, visit livawards.com.
Header: Nanjing Back To Yaxi Manor Resort, YuQiang & Partners. Photo Credit: Huang ZaoHui.
