The mission of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards is to celebrate the quality and diversity of architectural ventures and interior design projects shaping the worldwide hospitality industry today. The program was launched in 2020 and is an inclusive platform, that pursues and rewards exceptional projects within LIVING and EATING spaces.
Selected by our esteemed jury of architects, designers, hoteliers, developers, and leaders in the fields of architectural and interior design, the annual winners will receive the LIV Awards trophy, extensive publicity showcasing their designs to an international audience, and more.
Society constantly redefines space. Hospitality responds by embracing these changes, whether through the introduction of new accommodation concepts, or by focusing on lifestyle, design, and the lived experience of guests.
From short-term rental to private housing, beach resorts to boutique hotels, campervans to co-living, today’s types of accommodation have never been more diverse.
Local specialty restaurants are expanding globally, food courts are synonyms of diversity, and fine dining is a multi-sensorial experience; the options available in the food and beverage industry are in constant evolution, offering exciting new concepts, different atmospheres, designs, colors, and textures for both our taste buds and our eyes.
Simply put, from a cocktail bar to a food court, Michelin-starred establishment to an event space, food truck to a private club, the food and beverage scene has never been as exciting as it is today.
Hospitality architecture and interior designs are key factors in guest satisfaction and benchmarks for the level of service, quality, and comfort that a guest expects. The LIV Hospitality Design Awards strive to support and promote inspired and inspiring projects by professional designers, as well as fresh and stimulating work created by emerging designers and students
The Architectural Design of the Year and Interior Design of the Year are aesthetically impressive projects and show considerable evidence that their unique design contributes to the guest experience.
Students and young designers are also encouraged to apply for a chance to be awarded the title of Emerging Architect of the Year or Emerging Interior Designer of the Year. This prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated devotion and excels in hospitality design.
The Hospitality Design Awards Grand Winners will receive the LIV trophy, certificates, and winners’ seal, as well as being featured in the yearly LIV book, including a presentation of the winning projects and winners’ interviews.
Additionally, the winning projects will be promoted in the newsletter to 60,000 design professionals, media, and potential clients worldwide. They will also have a profile in the online LIV Awards Architecture and Interior Design directory, making it easier for clients to contact your company.
The Architectural Design of the Year and Interior Design of the Year award talented designers and projects in the Food & Beverage industry. The judges look for projects that push boundaries, provide exclusive experiences, and break traditional, stagnant restaurant rules to set exciting new standards.
Students and young designers are also encouraged to apply for a chance to be awarded the title of Emerging Architect of the Year or Emerging Interior Designer of the Year. This prize is awarded to the student who has demonstrated devotion and excels in hospitality design.
The Hospitality Design Awards Grand Winners will receive the LIV trophy, certificates, and winner seal as well as be featured in the yearly LIV Book, including a presentation of the winning projects and winners’ interviews.
Additionally, the winning projects will be promoted in the LIV newsletter, which is shared with 60,000 design professionals, media, and potential clients worldwide. They will also have a profile in the online LIV Awards Architecture and Interior Design directory, making it easier for clients to contact your company.
Entries can be submitted as conceptual designs, in progress, or as completed projects. The only restriction is that entries or completed projects in the category ” Brand New” must be no more than 3 years old.
LIV Hospitality Design Awards accept identical entries in successive years, as we believe that design lives and evolves. Great Designs are timeless!
Submissions can be made as a Professional or as a Student. Winners are chosen based on a single project – not for a body of work.
The LIV Hospitality Design Awards competition is open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world. Professional entries will be judged against other professionals and student entries against other students.
For more information please check the FAQ page or download the LIV Awards Entry Guide 2024.
The evaluation process for entries to the LIV Hospitality Design Awards is based on various judging criteria, constantly adapted to new technical, social, economic, and ecological requirements. These criteria are not comprehensive and not all criteria are applied to each project. They simply provide an orientation framework and basis for judging, which is complemented by each juror’s expertise and socio-cultural background.
Each member of the Jury is passionately committed to providing a fair evaluation. Jury members are assigned categories based on their specific backgrounds and expertise and all projects are viewed and judged randomly and anonymously, to ensure unbiased and fair judging.
The judging criteria include the following:
The LIV Hospitality Design Awards use a Scoring System between 10-100 points.
No Further Fees: Unlike some other design awards and competitions, there are no further fees for winning the award and everything listed in the winner’s benefits will be provided free of charge.
