The shortlist for The Brit List Awards 2021 has been announced, with more than 130 individuals and projects – the most finalists in the campaign’s history – selected across nine categories. The winners will be unveiled in spectacular style at the awards ceremony, which takes place on November 3 inside London’s famous cabaret venue, PROUD Embankment…
Regarded and respected globally as the industry’s most widespread campaign to identify the leading interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands, The Brit List Awards 2021 has unveiled this year’s shortlist, which includes more than 130 individuals and projects.
The finalists, listed below, have been invited to attend The Brit List Awards’ annual award ceremony, which, following last year’s virtual affair, will take place live in the extravagant cabaret venue, PROUD Embankment. At the event, as well as the individual winners being announced, The Brit List 2021, a publication that will profile the top 25 designers, architects and hoteliers, will also be unveiled.
The Brit List Awards is Hotel Designs’ the nationwide search to find the most influential interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands operating in Britain.
Now in its fifth year, The Brit List Awards is Hotel Designs’ the nationwide search to find the most influential interior designers, architects, hoteliers and brands operating in Britain. This year’s meticulous process began months ago when Hotel Designs opened up nominations and applications to its loyal readers. Since then, the expert judging panel have taken over to whittle down the shortlist as well as decide upon the individual winners.
“As I cast my eyes down this year’s shortlist, I am reminded once more that Britain is, and will no-doubt remain, a major pin on the design, architecture and hospitality map.” – Hamish Kilburn, editor, Hotel Designs.
“One only has to look at this year’s entries to be able to see that Britain is a melting pot for creative design and authentic hospitality,” explains editor Hamish Kilburn who will take the microphone on November 3 to host this year’s awards. “It’s sensational to see, despite obvious adversities, that the design, architecture and hospitality industry has risen to the challenge, once more, to present forward-thinking solutions in the global arena. As I cast my eyes down this year’s shortlist, I am reminded once more that Britain is, and will no-doubt remain, a major pin on the design, architecture and hospitality map. Here, on this tiny speck of land, we incubate innovation, nurture talent and amplify meaningful initiatives that challenge conventional approached to hotel design and hospitality.”
Adding more sparkle to this year’s live awards ceremony will be the sponsors and partners. They are: Crosswater (Headline Partner), Hamilton Litestat (Event Partner), Duravit (Event Partner), Schlüter Systems (Showcase Partner), Leaflike (Decorative Partner), GROHE (Broadcasting Partner), NEWH (Industry Partner) British Institute of Interior Design (Industry Partner) and CUBE (Videography Partner).
The shortlisted finalists for The Brit List Awards 2021 are:
Interior Designer of the Year
| Name | Studio |
| Alan McVitty | M STUDIO LONDON |
| Alex Kravetz | Alex Kravetz Design |
| Beverley Bayes | Sparcstudio |
| Clare McDonald | Design Command |
| Clara Mason | Dexter Moren Associates |
| Craig McKie | Bell & Swift Ltd |
| Dale Atkinson | Rosendale Design |
| David Mason | Scott Brownrigg |
| Dennis Irvine | Dennis Irvine Studio |
| Ed Warner | Motionspot |
| Fiona Thompson | Richmond International |
| Geraldine Dohogne | Beyond Design |
| Hamish Brown | 1508 London |
| Hayley Roy | Harp Design |
| Henry Chebaane | Blue Sky Hospitality |
| Hilary Lancaster | Fusion Interiors Group |
| Ilse Crawford | StudioIlse |
| Jeremy Grove | Sibley Grove |
| Jouin Manku | Jouin Manku |
| Kirsty Vance | I Am London |
| Marie Soliman | Bergman Interiors |
| Mark Bithrey | B3 Designers |
| Neil Andrew | Perkins&Will |
| Nicholas J Hickson | THDP |
| Ravi Lakhaney | Bailey London |
| Robert Angell | Robert Angell Design International |
| Sally Proctor | Majik House |
| Samantha McCulloch | ICA |
| Sara Browett | Sara Copeland Interiors Ltd |
| Scott Torrance | 3DReid |
| Simon Kincaid | Conran and Partners |
| Simon Rawlings | David Collins Studio |
| Solomija Bogusz | Interior Designer |
| Suzanne Garuda | Garuda Design |
| Tina Norden | Conran and Partners |
Architect of the Year
| Name | Studio |
| Adam Hall | Falconer Chester Hall |
| Alastair Shepherd | Falconer Chester Hall Architects |
| Alexandra Birmpili | Kappa planning Ltd |
| Ali Alammar | Alamar Architects |
| Amrit Naru | ADP Architects |
| Ben Adams | Ben Adams Architects |
| Catarina Pina-Bartrum | LDS Architects |
| Cathryn Crisp | Randell Design Group |
| Christos Passas | Zaha Hadid Architects |
| Doug Pearson | 3DReid |
| Ed Murray | Dexter Moren Associates |
| Gordon Ferrier | 3D Reid |
| Graham Barr | jmarchitects |
| Herbert Lui | Dexter Moren Associates |
| James Dilley | Jestico + Whiles |
| Jen Samuel | 3DReid |
| Jonny Sin | ReardonSmith Architects |
| Julie Humphryes | Archer Humphryes Architects |
| Luke Fox | Foster + Partners |
| Mark Bruce | EPR Architects |
| Mark Kelly | PLP Architecture |
| Matthew Salter | HGP Architects |
| Metehan Apak | Dawson Design Associates |
| Nicholas de Klerk | Translation Architecture |
| Richard Coutts | BACA Architects |
| Richard Holland | Holland Harvey Architects |
| Sarah Murphy | Jestico + Whiles |
| Simon Whittaker | Orms |
| Tom Lindblom | Principal, Architect |
| Tony Kho | Trehearne Architects |
| Yasmine Mahmoudieh | Yasmine Mahmoudieh Studio |
Hotelier of the Year
| Name | Hotel |
| Andrew Hollett | Kettering Park Hotel and Spa |
| Charles Oak | The Londoner |
| Conor O’Leary | Gleneagles |
| David Connell | South Lodge Hotel & Spa |
| Dominic Sauls | Qbic London City Hotel |
| Edward Workman | The Newt |
| Elli Jafari | The Standard London |
| Federico Ciampi | Mayfair Townhouse |
| Franck Arnold | Savoy, London |
| Gareth Banner | The Ned |
| Grace Leo | The Relais Henley |
| Guillaume Marly | Hotel Café Royal |
| Hector Ross | The Mitre, Hampton Court |
| James Clarke | Hilton Bankside London |
| John Scanlon | 45 Park Lane |
| Julian Hudson | Fellows House Cambridge – Curio by Hilton Collection |
| Marie-Paule Nowlis | Sofitel London St James |
| Michael Bonsor | Rosewood London |
| Michael Mason-Shaw | Hyatt Place London City East |
| Murray Ward | Soho Farmhouse |
| Olivia Richli | Heckfield Place |
| Paul Bayliss | Hotel Brooklyn, Manchester |
| Paul Skinner | DUKES LONDON |
| Robin Hutson | THE PIG Hotels |
| Sergio Leandro | Sea Containers London |
| Simon Mahon | The Grand York |
| Stuart Geddes | The Lanesborough, London |
| Thomas Agius Ferrante | The Grove of Narberth |
| Will Ashworth | Watergate Bay Hotel |
Best in Tech
| Brand | Product/project |
| Lutron | Athena |
| SONANCE | Peninsula London |
| Majik House | Absoluxe Suites |
| GROHE/LIXIL | GROHE Plus |
| Franklite | L11 Tuneable |
The Eco Award
| Brand | Product/project |
| Harrison Spinks | The Sprint Collection |
| Hypnos Contract Beds | Various products |
| Leaflike | Pan Pacific London |
| GROHE/LIXIL | Cradle to Cradle certified products |
| Video Tree | Re Charge |
| CTD Architectural Tiles | The Global Collection |
| Yasmine Mahmoudieh | Flow |
| Clarke & Clarke | Eco Sustainable Weaves |
| Ozone Clean | OC Range |
| Well-Lit | Various products |
| Barber Osgerby | AXOR One |
| Siminetti | Seasons Collection |
| Silentnight Group Hosptiality | Various products |
Best in British Product Design
| Brand | Product/project |
| Newmor Wallcoverings | Healthcare Collection |
| Franklite | Perry Range |
| Franklite | L11 Tuneable |
| Hypnos Contract Beds | Various products |
| SMD Textiles, ILIV | Exotic Garden |
| Edelweiss Pianos | The Solis |
| The Monkey Puzzle Tree | Metamorphosis |
| The Collective Agency | Swell |
| Ziad Alonaizy | Eileen Cabinet |
| Dernier & Hamlyn | Bespoke lighitng for Nobu London Portman Square |
| Wandsworth | The Baton (and other) switches |
| Morgan | Rakino |
| Morgan | Kaya |
The Rising Star Award (new for 2021)
| Name | Brand/Studio/University |
| Adam Wardale | Middletons Hotel, York |
| Aleksandra Tredez | The Lost Poet (Cubic Studios) |
| Matthew Maganga | University of Kent |
| Sophie Piggot | Concorde BGW Group |
| Sarah Yuma | Dexter Moren Associates |
The International Award (new for 2021)
| Name | Brand |
| Wilderness Safaris | Wilderness Safaris |
| Bill Bensley | BENSLEY |
| DLR Group | Madinah Gate |
| noa* network of architecture | noa* network of architecture |
| YES.design.architecture | YES.design.architecture |
| Royal Mansour Marrakech | Royal Mansour Marrakech |
There is no shortlist for the award for Outstanding Contribution to the Hospitality Industry, which will be the final award presented at the exclusive ceremony.
How to attend The Brit List Awards 2021 – the awards ceremony
All designers, architects and hoteliers that have been shortlisted will receive an email asking them to confirm their complimentary ticket to attend the awards ceremony on November 3 at PROUD Embankment. Outside of the shortlist, designers, architects, hoteliers and developers can purchase tickets here (£10 + VAT per ticket if purchased before September 10)*. Suppliers, and anyone else wishing to attend, can click here to purchase their tickets (£99 + VAT per ticket if purchased before September 10)*.
*After September 10, tickets for designers, architects and hoteliers will inflate to £20 + VAT per ticket. For suppliers, tickets will inflate to £150 +VAT per ticket. There are limited number of tickets on sale, which will be issued out on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Main image credit: The Brit List Awards 2021/Hotel Designs
