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Sixth Annual LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025

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Sixth Annual LIV Hospitality Design Awards Announces Winners for Outstanding Design & Architecture

Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino – photo © Claus Brechenmacher & Reiner Baumann, Helen Cathcart

Sixth Annual LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025 News

The LIV Hospitality Design Awards proudly announce the winners of its sixth edition, honoring visionary projects that redefine how people experience hospitality around the world.

The jury panel, comprising leading architects, designers, hoteliers, and industry experts, meticulously reviewed each entry. The resulting selections reflect a broad spectrum of design excellence — from immersive restaurant environments and cultural narratives, to serene resort sanctuaries and innovative spatial concepts rooted in place and purpose.

YongLi Red Tile Banquet Hotel – photo © Chen Hao

In the architectural category, YongLi Red Tile Banquet Hotel by Yuanhua Zhang and team of We&Arch was awarded Architectural Design of the Year – Eating Space. Located in Chongzhou, China, the project reinterprets traditional red tile architecture within a contemporary banquet setting, creating a dynamic spatial environment that celebrates communal gathering and cultural heritage. Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino, designed by Yiannis Romanos, Dimitris Karampatakis, Christina Fragkouli & Christos Spetseris, with Tombazis & Associates and K-Studio, received Architectural Design of the Year – Living Space. The resort masterfully integrates into the Greek landscape, blending refined architecture with natural topography and local craftsmanship to create an immersive luxury retreat.

Gongu Izakaya – photo © Ivan Avdeenko / Retouch: Andrew Shurpenkov

For interior design, Gongu Izakaya by Liubov Tuzovska of Tdot. Design was awarded Interior Design of the Year – Eating Space. Located in Riga, Latvia, the project offers a contemporary reinterpretation of Japanese dining culture, balancing historic architectural elements with modern detailing and atmospheric lighting. CLOUDSPA Sanctuary, designed by Wenyuan Guo of Ruize Design in Datong City, China, secured Interior Design of the Year – Living Space. This serene wellness environment transforms a traditional courtyard into a layered spatial journey, harmonizing volcanic stone, water elements, and soft illumination to foster tranquility and reflection.

Cloudspa Sanctuary – photo © Ruize Design

The emerging talent category once again highlighted fresh and forward-thinking perspectives. The Etherea, designed by Zeming Zhu of Art Center College of Design, was named Emerging Interior Designer – Eating Space for its conceptual multi-sensor dining environment that merges perfume artistry with culinary storytelling. La Nopaleña, developed by Mariaines Monroy Tapia, Fátima James Orozco & Mariajose Álvarez Aguilar, alongside Miroslava Petrova of Universidad de Monterrey, earned Emerging Interior Designer – Living Space. Rooted in Oaxaca’s cultural narrative, the project creates an immersive experiential space celebrating craftsmanship, tradition, and sensory design.

Nopaleña – photo © Mariaines Monroy Tapia, Fátima James Orozco, Mariajose Álvarez Aguilar

“The sixth edition of LIV reflects the remarkable global evolution of hospitality design. With more than 600 submissions from 64 countries, we are witnessing projects that not only demonstrate aesthetic excellence, but also deepen the emotional and cultural dimension of hospitality,” expressed Astrid Hébert, Founder of the LIV Awards. “This year’s winners show how design can create meaningful, memorable experiences that resonate far beyond the physical space.”

The Etherea – photo © Zeming Zhu

The LIV Hospitality Design Awards continue to be a leading international platform dedicated exclusively to hospitality design, offering global recognition to designers who elevate guest experience and redefine industry standards. Winning a LIV Award brings valuable international exposure and solidifies a designer’s position among the most innovative voices in hospitality today. Congratulations to all the winners of the sixth edition!

Gongu Izakaya – photo © Ivan Avdeenko / Retouch: Andrew Shurpenkov

About the LIV Hospitality Design Awards

The LIV Hospitality Design Awards aims to celebrate the quality and diversity of architectural ventures and interior design projects shaping the hospitality industry today. Launched in 2020, the program is an inclusive platform that pursues and rewards exceptional projects within living and eating spaces.

More information at – livawards.com

About 3C Group/Farmani Group

LIV Hospitality Design Awards is a program under the 3C Awards, a leading organization curating and promoting design across the globe. The company represents today’s diversity and innovation in lighting design, furniture design, interior design, and architecture. Each brand is a symbol of design excellence around the world, showcasing professional and emerging designers’ work to over 100 expert jury members.

Developed by Hossein Farmani and Astrid Hébert, BLT Built Design Awards is managed by the 3C Awards under a larger organization called 3C Group, specializing in awards, marketing, media, and events. 3C Group is a sister company to Farmani Group, founded by Hossein Farmani. Farmani Group, established in 1985, is a leading global organization, curating an promoting photography, design, and architecture.

3C Awards is part of Three C Group GmbH, a Swiss-registered company based in Grabenstrasse 15a, 6340 Baar, Switzerland. More information at 3Cawards.com

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