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from the editor
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Welcome to the annual HD Awards issue. When
we started the awards submission process in December,
as we do every year, we were excited to see who would
enter. But as the deadline loomed, the industry as a whole
came to a screeching halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Not knowing how long this would last, we debated what to
do with the awards and the celebratory event that usually
takes place in June in New York. Judging moved to a
series of Zoom calls, and the gala got postponed to October
22nd. Ultimately, we made the decision to go virtual.
The process and ceremony may look a whole lot
different this year, but one thing remains true: The
need to celebrate this industry and the people behind its
showstopping work feels more important than ever. A
big thank you to our committed and unwavering judges (meet them on page 18) who were
game to do their deliberating remotely. It was no small task. Between approximately 350
products and 750 projects, the two panels thoughtfully reviewed and debated more than
1,000 entries. The end result is an incredible range of work that shows how our industry
continues to reinvent and push the envelope.
As our associate editor Matt Dougherty says of the product awards, "From architectural
acoustic solutions to seating with gorgeous, sumptuous lines, and everything in between, it
was a tough call who should be recognized in each category, but the judges rewarded some
truly amazing, innovative products here. I hope industry veterans and newcomers alike
can find inspiration in the product design shown on these pages."
Adds Alissa Ponchione, HD's executive editor: "These awards are meant to showcase
our ever-evolving industry. But this year, above all else, they have become a critical
reminder of how integral hospitality is to our world. We've always been a champion of
good design because we believe it begets thoughtful experiences-the best of which can
create long-lasting memories. In some of these darker moments over the past few months,
it's been a welcome change to shine a light on the creative minds behind these projects.
The finalists and winners in these pages are storytellers, and we are grateful to go on this
journey with them. Congrats to all!"
On another note, I have mentioned in previous edit letters that in June we committed
to look at how we could better showcase and champion Black voices in the hospitality
industry. To that end, we have created a Diversity Action Council to guide us on how
to create real actionable items that will lead to greater diversity in our industry. The
powerhouse group includes Aaron Anderson, principal managing partner, Merit
Hospitality; Julien Albertini, founding partner, AsthetÃque; Angela Clarke, vice president
of global design procurement, Select Brands Marriott International; Kona Gray, principal,
EDSA; Sequoyah Hunter-Cuyjet, design advocate, Determined by Design, and senior
designer, Floss Barber; Kimberly Jackson, managing director, AvroKO; Kenya JonesLowell, interior designer; Damon Lawrence, founder, Homage Hospitality; Vaki Mawema,
managing director and principal, Gensler; Ming Thompson, cofounder, Atelier Cho
Thompson; Bashar Wali, founder and CEO, This Assemby; and Meridith Zimmerman,
vice president of design, RLJ Lodging Trust. We have already had two enlightening and
inspiring brainstorming meetings about how to not only better highlight Black industry
members, but also how to bring the community together, create a pipeline of talent through
mentorships and internships, honor Black leaders, provide scholarships, and gather
Black-driven resources for the industry. I can't wait to share more, but the passion and
commitment from this group is already apparent. I am honored to be part of it.
Stacy Shoemaker Rauen
Editor in Chief/Senior Vice President, Design Group
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from the editor
behind the design
sketchbook
profile: ben shewry
window coverings
casegoods + tables
flooring
hd product awards
hd/west elm student design competition
hd project awards
hotelier of the year
designer of the year
ad index
back space: yuji yamazaki
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Hospitality Design - October 2020 - hotelier of the year
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Hospitality Design - October 2020 - designer of the year
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