LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025
LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025 is now open for entries!
LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025 : The LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025 is now open for submissions, inviting the global design and architecture community to showcase their brilliance and creativity in the field of hospitality design.
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The LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2025 is now open for submissions!
The mission of the LIV Hospitality Design Awards is to celebrate the quality and diversity of architectural ventures and interior design projects shaping the worldwide hospitality industry today. The program was launched in 2020 and is an inclusive platform, that pursues and rewards exceptional projects within living and eating spaces.
Society constantly redefines space. Hospitality responds by embracing these changes, whether through the introduction of new accommodation concepts, or by focusing on lifestyle, design, and the lived experience of guests.
Entries can be submitted as conceptual designs, in progress, or as completed projects. The only restriction is that entries or completed projects in the category ”Brand New” must be no more than 3 years old.
With a strong emphasis on sustainability and forward-thinking concepts, the LIV Awards recognize projects that combine aesthetic excellence with cultural, social, and environmental responsibility. Entering your project in the LIV Hospitality Design Awards is your opportunity to gain international exposure, be recognized by industry leaders, and network with key decision-makers within the hospitality industry.
A grand jury panel composed of experienced architects, designers, and developers in hospitality will evaluate the submissions and select the winners in each category.
The judging criteria include the following:
➜ Aesthetics — form, shape, colour, texture, finishing, the material used, etc
➜ Innovation — does the design provide something new to the market or supplement/improve an existing structure?
➜ Practicality / Functionality – ease of cleaning, safety, maintenance…
➜ Ergonomics — How is the interaction with the client? Space optimization?
➜ Durability — the quality and longevity of the design and Architecture
➜ Impact — the benefit delivered to the client and/or society by the Design
➜ Integration — about the integration of the project into its local environment
➜ Ecological compatibility — potential environmental and/or ecological impact
➜ Emotional quotient — in addition to fulfilling its practical purpose, does this Living space create a sense of enjoyment and satisfaction?
Submission requirements:
➜ all projects are accepted, without any realization time limits. However, entries in the “Brand New” category must be in business for not more than 3 years.
➜ the entry description is one of the most essential parts of your submission, so make your description engaging and interesting; keep it succinct, but still, give as much information as possible; share the original idea for the design, the creative trigger, how it contributes to society or local communities, etc.
➜ the project description and other information should be written in English.
➜ you can upload up to 10 images with each entry. Select some images that give an overall view of the Architecture/Design, and others which are close-up shots. Please keep in mind that in case you have a winning submission, the cover image (the first image you upload) will be displayed on the website Winners Gallery and in the Annual LIV Book, so it should be the image that best represents your entry overall.
➜ don’t forget you can also upload a PDF file with any additional project details, 3D drawings, product specifications, business plans, or any other information.
➜ for projects that are not yet in Business is recommended to provide specification, site details…etc.
Who may enter?
The competition is open to anyone aged 18 or older, regardless of location. Professional entries will be judged against other professionals and student entries against other students.
Prize:
The benefits of winning extend beyond recognition and prestige, as awardees gain new opportunities for PR and promotion, attracting new talent, and boosting team morale. Winning a LIV Award inspires confidence in guests and attracts new clients, making it an excellent investment for design professionals.
The annual winners will receive the LIV Awards trophy, extensive publicity showcasing their designs to an international audience, and more.
Entry fees:
➜ Professional - CHF 240 incl. Swiss VAT ( approx.: US$300)
➜ Student - CHF 70 incl. Swiss VAT ( approx.: US$87)
The same entry can be submitted to more categories at a 50% discount.
