{"id":53071,"date":"2018-11-15T17:46:38","date_gmt":"2018-11-15T16:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/?p=53071"},"modified":"2018-11-15T19:23:56","modified_gmt":"2018-11-15T18:23:56","slug":"ahead-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brabbu.com\/blog\/2018\/11\/ahead-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"AHEAD Awards: The incredible winning spaces and designers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Yesterday, we got to find out the winners of the AHEAD Awards<\/strong><\/em>, one of the most important awards in the world of interior design. The event took place in\u00a0The Meydan Hotel<\/em>, in Dubai<\/strong>. As expected, it was a meeting of the best architects, designers, hotel owners, all in the name of bringing together the best of the best. The main goal was to honor those that lead the world\u2019s most ambitious projects regarding hospitality. Come with us and find out about the amazing people behind each project!<\/p>\n\n \"product<\/a>\n

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Bar Club or Lounge \u2013 Flair No.5 at the Ritz-Carlton, DFIC, United Arab Emirates (\u00a0Ritz-Carlton Hotels & Resorts \/ LW Design)<\/h4>\n
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Flair No.5 at the Ritz-Carlton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Flair No.5 at the Ritz-Carlton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Flair No.5 at the Ritz-Carlton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

We are already used to the mesmerizing projects of Riz-Carlton Hotel Company<\/strong> so it was really no suprise when they won the award for best bar, club or lounge<\/strong>. The American company designed Flair No. 5 together with LW Design<\/strong> (a magnificent design studio that works with clients such as Dubai Airports, Emirates, Richard Sandoval and Majid Al Futtaim) created a space that is called by many \u201cThe Urban Jungle in the Heart of Dubai\u201d due to its herb-infused drinks and floral-inspired sharing menus.<\/p>\n

Event Spaces \u2013 The Bvlgari Resort Dubai, United Arab Emirates\u00a0 (Meraas Holding \/ Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts \/ Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Bvlgari Resorts needs no introduction. Their 5 star hotel in Dubai is definitely one of the most stunning in the entire world. It won best Event Spaces<\/strong>, and it\u2019s easy to know why. The resort features a\u00a0360 square metre ballroom with room to seat 200 guests, as well as deluxe restaurants, perfect for events. The design was obtained after a fierce partnership between Meraas Holding, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts<\/strong> and the fabulous architecture of Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Guest Rooms \u2013 The Renaissance Downtown Dubai, United Arab Emirates (RDK \/ Marriott International \/ WA International)<\/h4>\n
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The Renaissance Downtown Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Renaissance Downtown Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Renaissance Downtown Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Looking at the fabulous interior design of The Renaissance Downtown Dubai, it\u2019s no wonder it won in the category of Best Guest Rooms<\/strong>. One of the responsible people for this dazzling\u00a0mise en sc\u00e8ne\u00a0<\/em>was Robert D. Kleinschmidt from RDK Design<\/strong>. The American architect teamed up with Marriot International,<\/strong> the biggest hotel chain in the world (their hotels are in 127 countries!).<\/p>\n

\nOutdoor Spaces\/Landscaping <\/strong>\u2013\u00a0<\/em>Kempinski Hotel Muscat (Omani Hospitality Company \/ Kempinski Hotels \/ Woods Bagot \/ WSP)<\/h4>\n
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Kempinski Hotel Muscat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kempinski Hotel Muscat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Kempinski Hotel Muscat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Kempinski Hotel Muscat is a 5 star hotel in Muscat. It\u2019s located in Al Mouj, Muscat, and it has over six kilometers of stunning coastlin.\u00a0 The hotel features 310 comfortable rooms and suites, event facilities,\u00a0a business centre, an executive lounge, restaurants and bars , swimming pools, a tennis court, a luxurious spa and a health club. The Omani Hospitality Company<\/strong>, the Kempinski Hotels<\/strong>, the australian Woods Bagot<\/strong> (specialized in the design and planning of buildings in many sectors such as aviation and transport, education, science and health, lifestyle and sports) and the WSP <\/strong>(a worldwide recognized professional services firm with 5000 experts) were the creators of this magnificent outdoor space and landscaping<\/strong> that won one of the AHEAD Awards.<\/p>\n

Lobby and Public Spaces \u2013 Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai (FIVE Holdings \/ P&T Architects & Engineers \/ Yabu Pushelberg)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another 5 star resort in Dubai is the FIVE Palm Jumeirah Hotel. It\u2019s dazzling view and design definitely deserved the award for best Lobby and Public Spaces.\u00a0The FIVE Holdings<\/strong> is a estate group especialized in development, hospitality, restructuring and investment, and its partnership with the Asian P&T Architects & Engineers<\/strong> (a company that has been working since the 19th century, and started working in Dubai in 2004) and with the Yabu Pushelberg<\/strong> (the responsible for the Four Seasons in Toronto) turned the place into one of the most luxury and gorgeous.<\/p>\n

Lodges & Tented Camps \u2013 Bisate Eco Lodge, Ruhengeri, Rwanda (Wilderness Safaris \/ Nicholas Plewman Architects & Associates \/ Artichoke \/ Inzuki Designs)<\/h4>\n
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Bisate Eco Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bisate Eco Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bisate Eco Lodge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Bisate Eco Lodge is one of the most astonishing Eco Lodges in the entire world. It\u2019s set in Rwanda. It won best Lodges & Tented Camps for it\u2019s amazing place among nature. The ecoturism Wilderness Safaris<\/strong> founded in 1983,\u00a0Nicholas Plewman Architects\u00a0 & Associates<\/strong> (that have worked on 35 projects across\u00a0Southern and East Africa), Artichoke<\/strong> (that focus in kitchen design, that craft some of the most astonishing and high quality kitchen areas) and Inzuki Designs,<\/strong> a brand connected to the world of luxury in Rwuanda were the creators of this natural wonder, that must visited by everyone!<\/p>\n

Renovation, Restoration and Conversion \u2013 The Silo, Cape Town, South Africa (V&A Waterfront \/ The Royal Portfolio \/ Heatherwick Studio \/ VDMMA \/ RBA \/ JPA \/ Liz Biden)<\/h4>\n
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The Silo Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Silo Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Silo Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Silo in Cape Town, South Africa won the award for Best Renovation, Restauration and Conversion. This was an effort project by 7 entities: V&A Waterfront<\/strong> (a mixed-use development that include amongst others residential and commercial property, hotels, leisure and entertainment facilities); The Royal Portfolio<\/strong> (that provides magnificents experiences to their clients like safaris, hotels and coastal activities); Thomas Heatherwick<\/strong> (the founder of the London-based Heatherwick Studio) was the designer of the building;\u00a0Van Der Merwe Miszewski Architects,<\/strong>\u00a0the award wining company based in South Africa that have worked on many residentials and corporates; the italian RBA<\/strong>, that also work with stategy when it comes to branding, packaging and retail; JPA<\/strong>\u00a0(a multinational design company with an exceptional reputation in the transport and hospitality sectors); and last but not least the marvelous work of Liz Biden of The Royal Portfolio<\/strong>. The Silo was\u00a0built in the grain elevator portion of the historic grain silo complex and it occupies six floors above Zeitz MOCAA (Museum of Contemporary Art Africa).<\/p>\n

Resort Hotel \u2013\u00a0 The Bvlgari Resort Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Meraas Holding \/ Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts \/ Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel)<\/h4>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Also not suprising was the Bvlgari Resort Dubai winning best Resort Hotel<\/strong>. The award went to the the already mentioned designers and companies. This was one of the three awards won by Bvlgari, the other one being event spaces and best suite.<\/p>\n

Restaurant \u2013 Little Miss India At Airmont The Palm, United Arab Emirates (IFA Hotels & Resorts \/ Fairmont Hotels & Resorts \/ Stickman Tribe)<\/h4>\n
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Little Miss India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Little Miss India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Little Miss India<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The gorgeous Litte Miss India is one of the most stunning decorated restaurantes we have ever seen. The award for best Restaurant could not have had a better winner. The space was designed by IFA Hotels & Resorts<\/strong> (\u00a0a worldwide leader in the development of mixed-use hotel and residential resort projects as well as luxury leisure services), the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts\u00a0<\/strong>(that can provide you the most amazing experiences linked with\u00a0unique architecture and structures) and the Stickman Tribe\u00a0<\/strong>that are specialized in consultancy dedicated to both leisure and hospitality). Little miss India focus on regional Indian flavours, and its menu includes a selection of sharing style dishes, perfect for couples, groups of friends or family.<\/p>\n

Spa & Wellness \u2013 The Spa at Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai, United Arab Emirates (FIVE Holdings \/ P&T Architects & Engineers \/ Yabu Pushelberg<\/h4>\n
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The Spa at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Spa at FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Five Palm Jumeirah Dubai got to be the winner twice on the AHEAD Awards. It also won Spa & Wellness for it\u2019s amazing Spa. It features wellness treatmeants such as holistic body and mind experiences like young and Pilates. You can also experiment massages, Natura Biss\u00e9 facials and vitamin infusions. The spa also includes a rooftop pool with hydrotheraphy jets in order to elminate those remaining knots of tention. The responsibles for this fantastic place were the already mentioned FIVE HOLDINGS<\/strong>, P&T Architects & Enginners<\/strong> and Yabu Pushelberg<\/strong>, the fantastic canadian duo, able to bring the come up the most brilliant design ideas, having projects in 16 countries.<\/p>\n

Suite \u2013 Bvlgari Suite at the Bvlgari Resort Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Meraas Holding \/ Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts \/ Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel)<\/h4>\n
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Bvlgari Suite at the Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Bvlgari Suite at the Bvlgari Resort Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The third award to Bvlgari Resort Dubai was best suite. The fabulous hotel was once again awarded by the fantastic collaboration between Meeras Holding<\/strong>, Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts<\/strong> and Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Urban Hotel \u2013 Form Hotel Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Dubai Contracting Company \/ KAY Real Estate Development \/ Smartotels Hospitality International \/ Architecture-Studio)<\/h4>\n
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FORM Hotel Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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FORM Hotel Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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FORM Hotel Dubai<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The last award we present you is best urban hotel. The recipient was the Form Hotel Dubai, that was designed by the Dubai Contracting Company <\/strong>(a leading Middle Eastern construction company headquartered in Dubai that\u00a0 specialise in building residential, commercial, mixed-use building, hospitality and leisure complexes),\u00a0the KAY Real Estate Development <\/strong>(a privately held, full service real estate development group, aiming to provide the highest possible standard of services in the industry), the\u00a0Smartotels Hospitality International<\/strong>\u00a0(a hospitality and asset management firm headquartered in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that provides comprehensive management services focusing on developing and operating hotels) and the Architecture-Studio <\/strong>(the french Architecture, that owns 14 partners among which works a team of architects, urban planners, interior designers, quantity surveyors and sustainable design specialists of twenty five different nationalities).<\/p>\n\n \"product<\/a>\n

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