The LIV Hospitality Design Awards is excited to announce that the prestigious Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will take place at the Shangri-La Kerry Hotel in Pudong, Shanghai, on April 2, 2025. This marks a significant milestone for the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, celebrating its 5th anniversary in a city renowned for its dynamic architecture, design innovation, and global influence.
To mark this special occasion, LIV Awards is proud to partner with the Asia Pacific Design Center and Hotel & Shop Plus to offer exclusive benefits to all winners from the 2023 and 2024 editions attending this spectacular event. All participants will enjoy complimentary access to the Hotel & Shop Plus 2025 trade show, which runs concurrently from March 31 to April 3, 2025. As China’s leading trade show for the hospitality and commercial space industries, this four-day event will bring together over 2,100 exhibitors showcasing the latest in hospitality design and construction, offering a comprehensive platform for sourcing innovative solutions and discovering industry trends.
In addition to the trade show, attendees can engage in conferences co-organized by the LIV Awards. These sessions will feature international keynote speakers, thought leaders in hospitality design, and dynamic roundtable discussions. The event will provide invaluable insights into the industry’s future, creating a unique platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
The Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner, the highlight of the multi-day event, will be a memorable evening that honors the remarkable achievements of the 2023 and 2024 winners. Set against the luxurious backdrop of the Shangri-La Kerry Hotel, the ceremony will offer a rare opportunity to connect with industry peers, press representatives, and visionary designers from around the globe. This prestigious occasion will feature presentations of the winning projects, a seated gala dinner, and the chance to interact with key figures in the hospitality design world. It promises to be a night of inspiration, celebration, and connection, where creativity and innovation take center stage.
The LIV Hospitality Design Awards are part of something much bigger—a dynamic global network that celebrates and elevates the very best in hospitality design. With Shanghai as the focal point, this event will serve as a platform for the industry’s top talent to gain international recognition and shape the future of design. Past winners have set the bar high with their remarkable contributions.
In 2023, Daewha Kang Design claimed the prestigious title in the Architectural Design of the Year – Eating Space category for The Grand Courtyard and Pavilion at the OWO. Richard Parr Associates triumphed in the Architectural Design of the Year – Living Space category with the Restoration of the Farmyard at The Newt. The competition recognizes excellence across both eating and living spaces. For Interior Design of the Year – Eating Space, Run For The Hills stood out with Audrey Green & Larry’s Bar at London’s National Portrait Gallery, while Lambs + Lions impressed the judges with OKU Kos in the Interior Design of the Year – Living Space category.
Other notable winners include MADI HIYAA’s Overwater Restaurant by Nomadic Resorts in the Restaurant – Theme category, Socca Bistro by Fabled Studio in the Restaurant – Fine Dining category, and Revivalist by BGKT Architects. The prestigious awards also highlighted exemplary projects such as the Patina Maldives by Studio Mk27 and the HAY Boutique Hotel & SPA by Edem Family, a luxurious boutique offering.
A cornerstone of the LIV Awards’ success is its distinguished jury, composed of leaders from the world’s top hospitality and design institutions. Esteemed jurors include Francisco Lopez-Cordoba, Vice President of Interior Design at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, whose expertise spans over two decades in luxury design; Beatriz Carreto, Senior Design & Technical Manager at Radisson Hotel Group, bringing a wealth of experience in creating world-class hospitality experiences; and Mark Eacott, Global VP of Design at Ennismore, a visionary shaping lifestyle brands across continents. Other notable members include Kenneth Ha, Vice President of Design & Technical Services at Accor, ASPAC; Najee Syriani, Hospitality Development Director at Diriyah Company; and Corinna Kretschmar-Joehnk, founder of the renowned JOI-Design studio. The panel is further enriched by Bittor Sanchez Monasterio, Accor’s Global Vice President of Design for Economy and Midscale Brands; Larry Traxler, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Design at Hilton Worldwide; Tarek Hegazy, Principal and Creative Director at Living Design, an award-winning interior designer with over 400 global projects; and Tina Norden, Partner at Conran and Partners, celebrated for her timeless and context-driven designs.
With the final submission deadline approaching on December 15, 2024, this is your chance to share your vision with a global audience that values innovation and creativity. Don’t miss the opportunity to let your work shine on an international stage, gain recognition, and join us in Shanghai for a night of celebration and inspiration at the prestigious awards ceremony. This is your moment to leave your mark—submit your project today to the LIV Hospitality Design Awards. For more information and to reserve your spot, visit livawards.com.
