by studio98 | May 27, 2020 | Past Honorees
Brad Wilson grew up working for his mother in events and catering, and later opened a family-owned group of artisanal American bakeries. A graduate of Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration, Wilson’s first jobs with major hospitality brands like...
by studio98 | May 27, 2020 | Past Honorees
With a degree from University of Texas School of Architecture, Jennifer Johanson joined the late Eric Engstrom in 1987 and helped to establish EDG Design as an innovator in the field of restaurant design. As managing partner, Jennifer led the firm’s evolution from a...
by studio98 | Oct 8, 2019 | Past Honorees
“Hotels should be living things not stuffy institutions,” say Tim and Kit Kemp, cofounders of the Firmdale Hotels, with eight boutique concepts in London and one in New York. The high standards of excellence and unique townhouse style of decoration have...
by studio98 | Aug 29, 2019 | Past Honorees
Working across multiple fields including interiors, product design, fashion, and landscapes, celebrated actress-turned-British designer Anouska Hempel is known for bringing her dramatic sensibility to the design world. From the elegant Blakes hotel in London to the...
by studio98 | Aug 29, 2019 | Past Honorees
Since founding Roman and Williams in 2002, principals Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch have been blending old and the new with a well-balanced romanticism in such notable projects as the Ace Hotel New Orleans, Le Coucou restaurant in New York, and their very own...
by studio98 | Aug 29, 2019 | Past Honorees
Sydell Group founder and CEO Andrew Zobler is one of the most influential names in hospitality. He’s revolutionized the lifestyle hotel with the NoMad, LINE, and Freehand brands, and, as a pioneer in the industry, he is creating a new type of hotel—one that is...
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