The American Institute of Architects Miami Chapter, Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA) and
Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations announced the winners of the first annual Miami Hospitality Design Awards on
Monday, March 6, during a celebration at the world-renowned Faena Forum in Miami Beach.
With over 150 architecture, design, hotel and restaurant professionals in attendance, the inaugural awards honored
hoteliers, restaurants, licensed architects and designers whose work showcased design excellence in Miami's hospitality
and design industries.
"Through our support and that of AIA Miami, Oberhausen Marketing & PR and Hospitality Design magazine, the awards
recognized the wonderful diversity and design excellence that continues to put Miami's hospitality industry on the world
map," said Wendy Kallergis, president and CEO, GMBHA.
Nearly 100 submissions were received across 18 categories, and winners were selected by a distinguished group of
industry leaders. The 2017 Miami Hospitality Design Awards judges include: Linda Lentz, senior editor, Architectural
Record; Alastair Gordon, award-winning critic and author; and Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, editor in chief, Hospitality Design
magazine.
Of all the entries, the judges felt that two qualified for special commendation above and beyond the prescribed design
categories. The Vagabond Hotel and The Betsy Hotel South Beach, both received special awards for their stellar work in
effectively transforming the fabric of a city. Both projects have played a significant role in re-imagining and reviving their
respective neighborhoods.
"We were in total agreement with the judges in honoring The Vagabond and The Betsy," said Cheryl Jacobs, executive
vice president, AIA Miami. "We are so proud of all our deserving winners and the support provided to our architecture and
design community."
Winners of the 2017 Miami Hospitality Design Awards:
Overall Hotel-East, Miami, Arquitectonica – Merit Award of Excellence
-The Betsy South Beach Hotel, Shulman + Associates – Honor Award of Excellence
Hotel Guest Suite -W South Beach Hotel, Costas Kondylis & Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. – Merit Award
of Excellence
-FAENA Miami Beach, Office of Metropolitan Architecture – Honor Award of Excellence
Hotel Guestroom-1 Hotel South Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Associates – Honor Award of Excellence
-The Vagabond, DB Lewis Architect – Honorable Mention
Hotel Lobby/Reception-1 Hotel South Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. – Honor Award of Excellence
-The Miami Beach EDITION, Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. – Honor Award of Excellence
Hotel Nightclub, Bar, Lounge -East, Miami, Arquitectonica – Honorable Mention
Hotel Outdoor Divine Detail-1 Hotel South Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Associates. – Merit Award of Excellence
-The Miami Beach EDITION, Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Inc. – Honor Award of Excellence
-The Betsy South Beach, Shulman + Associates – Honor Award of Excellence
-The Vagabond, DB Lewis Architect – Honorable Mention
Hotel Restaurant -Beachcraft at 1 Hotel South Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Inc. – Honor Award of
Excellence
-Talde, Workshop/APD – Honorable Mention
-Quinto La Huella, Arquitectonica – Merit Award of Excellence
Hotel Spa/Fitness Area -Tierra Santa Healing House, Office of Metropolitan Architecture – Merit Award of Excellence
Non-Hotel Restaurant Upscale -Quality Meats, Norberto Rosenstein – Merit Award of Excellence
Best Overall People's Choice Hotel -East, Miami, Arquitectonica
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