The 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis received the 2023 Judges’ So Cool award for the eight-foot spherical orb by Serkan Özkaya installed in its lobby Winner have been announced for the 43rd Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design, the industry’s oldest awards program for hospitality interiors, sponsored by Boutique Design magazine. The 2023 Gold Key judges selected these standout projects from a competitive field of more than 400 submissions from design firms and hospitality brands around the globe. Winners in 22 categories, as well as the Judges’ So Cool award winner ..read more

The Bau chair from InSpec, the seating winner and Best in Show in this year’s Best of BDNY Product Design Competition A standout BDNY 2023 has wrapped, and selections for the winners and finalists of this year’s Best of BDNY Product Design and Best Exhibit competitions were awarded on the trade fair floor Sunday, November 12th. Chosen by two panels of industry experts, product winners and finalists were chosen for their aesthetic progress, functionality, and innovation; while best exhibit honorees earned nods for creativity in design, visual impact, effective and efficient use of m ..read more

Friday, November 10, 2023 6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Gotham Hall – 1356 Broadway Advance registration required Over the years, more than 100 honorees have been celebrated for a lifetime of achievement in their respective fields, creating a virtual who’s who of hospitality. Interested in sponsoring? >> View the 2023 honorees >> The post Platinum Circle first appeared on BDNY ..read more

Designed by Otherworld Creative and Within Light The challenge from Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Host Hotels & Resorts was clear: Highlight Hyatt’s Andaz brand, specifically its resorts, delivering a luxe bar-at-sunset concept. Yet the cavernous Javits Center demanded sleight of hand to achieve both the surreal and experiential, embracing a sunset-like effect not just overhead, but emanating from the ambiance of lighting and custom furnishings throughout the space. This balance of ethereal lighting and earthy textures captures the very essence of a beachside escape.  Design Leadershi ..read more

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Designed by Otherworld Creative and Within Light The challenge from Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Host Hotels & Resorts was clear: Highlight Hyatt’s Andaz brand, specifically its resorts, delivering a luxe bar-at-sunset concept. Yet the cavernous Javits Center demanded sleight of hand to achieve both the surreal and experiential, embracing a sunset-like effect not just overhead, but emanating from the ambiance of lighting and custom furnishings throughout the space. This balance of ethereal lighting and earthy textures captures the very essence of a beachside escape.     Des ..read more

For its space aptly named Down the Rabbit Hole, KTGY + Simeone Deary | Design Group based its narrative on 2023 as the Year of the Rabbit. As both design muse and inspiration, the rabbit represents longevity, peace, prosperity, and, most importantly, hope. The space evolved as part bunny hutch, part secret garden, with a hint of a mad tea party, intended to evoke conversation and build community and camaraderie—focusing on the simple joy of coming together. It was vision to reality in what turned out to be a true Wonderland.  Design Leadership and Team:  Lisa Simeone, KTGY | Simeone ..read more

Rockwell Group turned to theatrical inspiration for ChromaClub, which at its heart forms a gathering place to share inspiration and create community. Drawing on its deep hospitality expertise and many threads of connection, the Rockwell team tapped the energy of a luxurious supper club with a bar, stage, and lounge—enveloped by a sculptural, geometric frame draped in diaphanous, iridescent fabric panels done in deep blue, green, and violet hues. Meant to capture knowledge and stories, the stage is surrounded by seating along with varying levels of opacity and angled portals that lend a sense o ..read more

Nature is inextricably intertwined into everything at 1 Hotels. For BDNY, the design team brings outside elements indoors—think roughhewn wood, textured stone, handwoven palm accents, and a eucalyptus-pole trellis that caps a repurposed, overarching structure. 1 Hotels and its partners turned to airy drapery for softness, cascading greenery to filter overhead light, and a neutral color palette for furnishings. The main goal: Achieve serene surroundings using sustainably sourced materials including GREENGUARD® Certified fabrics, recycled-fiber carpet, and Cradle to Cradle® Silver Certified engi ..read more

Looking to push the boundaries, explore the unexpected, and grow your business? You’re invited to join the curated list of exhibitors at BDNY, the premier trade fair and conference for hospitality and boutique design. The average BDNY exhibitor secures 150+ qualified leads over two days and gains access to over 7,000+ hospitality design stakeholders, including interior design firms, architecture firms, development and purchasing groups, and major and boutique hotel brands. Don’t miss out on your products being in the spotlight at the ultimate hospitality sourcing experience. Interested in ..read more