Last chance to apply for Outstanding Property Award

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Last chance to apply for Outstanding Property Award

Calling all interior designers, architects and developers: The deadline to submit international projects for Outstanding Property Award, of which Hotel Designs is a proud media partner of, is December 15…

December 15, this Sunday, is the deadline to submit entries for Outstanding Property Award (OPAL). The global search to find the best architecture, interior design and property development projects from around the world will climax with a spectacular award ceremony in London next year.

“The awards celebrates and honours diverse and exceptional projects globally. “We aim to highlight and celebrate the most exceptional design projects in the world, raising their awareness and honoring its creators,” said Jesper Thompson, co-founder of OPAL in a recent interview with Hotel Designs. 

Described on its website as “not just another award”, OPAL creates the opportunity for each participant to gain visibility for their latest innovative projects and allows developers, designers and architects to connect with leading professionals within the industry and beyond.

The most outstanding property projects around the world will be championed in London next year with the following awards up for grabs:

INTERIOR DESIGN:

  • Overall Winner – Interior Design
    Awarded to the highest scoring entry in Interior Design. Will receive the coveted OPAL gold Trophy.
  • Platinum Winner – Interior Design
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 8.5 average.
  • Winner – Interior Design
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 7.5 average.
  • Honorable Mention – Interior Design
    Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Can be multiple Honorable mention winners.
  • Official Selection – Interior Design
    Awarded to projects has been shortlisted by the pre-selection Jury.

ARCHITECTURE:

  • Overall Winner – Architecture
    Awarded to the highest scoring entry in Architecture. Will receive the coveted OPAL gold Trophy.
  • Platinum Winner – Architecture
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 8.5 average.
  • Winner – Architecture
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 7.5 average.
  • Honorable Mention – Architecture
    Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Can be multiple Honorable mention winners.
  • Official Selection – Architecture
    Awarded to projects has been shortlisted by the pre-selection Jury.

PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT:

  • Overall Winner – Property Development
    Awarded to the highest scoring entry in Property Development. Will receive the coveted OPAL gold Trophy.
  • Platinum Winner – Property Development
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 8.5 average.
  • Winner – Property Development
    Awarded to projects with a Jury score of over 7.5 average.
  • Honorable Mention – Property Development
    Awarded to projects with a high amount of honorable mentions scores. Can be multiple Honorable mention winners.
  • Official Selection – Property Development
    Awarded to projects has been shortlisted by the pre-selection Jury.

OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

The Jury Panel will nominate Outstanding Achievement Awards in the following categories:

    • Outstanding Sustainability Award
      Awarded to the project with most Sustainability votes.
    • Outstanding Social Impact Award
      Awarded to the project with most Humanitarian votes.
    • Outstanding Innovation Award
      Awarded to the project with most Innovation votes.

To find out more information Outstanding Property Award, and how to submit an entry, visit the website. 

Hamish Kilburn / 12.12.2019

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