The LIV Hospitality Design Awards are officially open for submissions, inviting architects, designers, hoteliers, and developers to showcase their most innovative hospitality projects. Now, in its sixth edition, the program celebrates the quality and diversity of architectural and interior design ventures shaping the future of hospitality. Early bird entries receive a 10% discount until June 30, 2025.
Founded in 2020, the LIV Hospitality Design Awards provide a global platform to honor excellence in LIVING and EATING spaces, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of hospitality. The awards recognize projects that add to the guest experience through creativity, innovation, and design excellence, from boutique hotels to food trucks, luxury resorts, and co-living spaces.
The awards spotlight projects that elevate hospitality design and create meaningful guest experiences. An esteemed jury of architects, designers, hoteliers, and industry leaders judges submissions. Notable jury members include Francisco Lopez-Cordoba from Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Raul Tellez Casado from Minor Hotels, Carl Wee from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Beatriz Carreto from Radisson Hotel Group. Arturo Sims of VHC Global, Jamnary Moreno from Marriott International, Ivan Pavlovic (NEOM), Bittor Sanchez Monasterio and Federico Toresi (Accor) along with Arturo Sims (VHC Global) and Larry Traxler ( Hilton) are also among the esteemed panel, bringing their deep knowledge of global design and innovation to the table.
In the Living Space category, the awards recognize architectural and interior designs that create comfort and a sense of place. The entries reflect the diversity of modern accommodation concepts, from short-term rentals to private housing and beach resorts. The Eating Space category celebrates the fusion of culinary experiences and design. From Michelin-starred restaurants to food halls and cocktail bars, the awards honor projects that enhance the dining experience through thoughtful architecture, interior design, and ambiance.
The annual winners, selected in professional and student categories, will receive the prestigious LIV trophy, a certificate, and a winner’s seal. Winners will also be featured in the yearly LIV Awards book and promoted to an audience of over 60,000 design professionals, media outlets, and potential clients worldwide. Additionally, winning projects will be listed in the online LIV Awards Architecture and Interior Design directory, providing valuable exposure and networking opportunities. Last year’s fifth edition marked a record-breaking success with over 550 submissions from 58 countries. Winning projects ranged from a treetop dining experience in Thailand to a revitalized school in China, reflecting today’s global impact and creativity 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. 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. For interior design, Uma Nota by The Odd Duck Design , led by Asmaa Said and Ellina Komarova, received Interior Design of the Year for Eating Spaces. At the same time, Nanjing Back To Yaxi Manor Resort by YuQiang & Partners secured Interior Design of the Year for Living Spaces. The last year’s winning projects will be celebrated in Shanghai in April, where the prestigious event will bring together top designers, architects, and industry leaders worldwide to network and celebrate groundbreaking achievements in the hospitality sector.
Entries are open to professionals and students; submissions can be conceptual, in-progress, or completed projects. Projects in the “Brand New” category must be under three years old. The LIV Hospitality Design Awards accept identical entries in successive years, recognizing that great design is timeless.
Astrid Hebert, Program Director of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards, is beyond excited about the new edition: “We’re incredibly excited to kick off this new edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards! Each year, the level of creativity and innovation continues to amaze us. This time, we’re looking forward to seeing designs that not only present outstanding design but also embrace sustainability, creating spaces as mindful as beautiful. We can’t wait to celebrate the projects shaping the future of hospitality and raise a glass for last year’s winners in Shanghai this April!”
Submissions for the sixth edition of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards are now open. Take advantage of the 10% Early Bird discount before June 30, 2025, and join the ranks of the world’s most visionary hospitality designers.
For more information and to submit your project, visit www.livawards.com.
Header: Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte Island – Eco-Id Architects Pte Ltd. Photo: Hilton / Waldorf Astoria
