Winners of The Brit List Awards 2024 announced

For seven years now, The Brit List Awards has been championing the best in British – and international – hotel design and hospitality. On November 6 at the iconic London music venue, Ministry of Sound, the 2024 campaign came to a colourful climax when this year’s winners were announced by Hotel Designs publisher Katy Phillips and Editor Sophie Harper.

Following the unveiling of more than 200 shortlisted finalists, selected across 13 categories, The Brit List Awards 2024  gave a lively performance for this year’s awards ceremony. As well as proudly crowning 13 individual winners, the team at Hotel Designs officially published The Brit List 2024, a publication that includes the full profiles of the top 75 interior designers, architects and hoteliers in Britain.

After strutting their stuff on the venue’s famous ‘Bridge’ and welcoming guests for the evening, Phillips and Harper led the awards ceremony in the main arena, where this year’s individual winners were announced and invited to stage to collect their awards. The winners for each individual category were:

INTERIOR DESIGNER OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Libby Bull, Senior Designer & Vice President, ROAM

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Shayne Brady, Founder, Brady Williams

Libby was commended for her presence for good and influence in the industry with her work with NEWH and new designers as well as her impressive design credentials and work this year on Es Fum, a Michelin-starred restaurant at St. Regis Mardavall in Punta Negra, Mallorca.

ARCHITECT OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Chin Lim, Studio Design Leader Hospitality & Principal, HKS Architects

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Murray Levinson, Senior Partner, Squire and Partners

Chin was selected for his contribution to the hospitality industry and his innovative approach to design. His work on the Corinthia and Baccarat projects in the Maldives stood out, demonstrating impactful design that draws on the local surroundings with the use of local materials to create sculptural forms.

HOTELIER OF THE YEAR 

WINNER: Philippe Leboeuf, Managing Director, Raffles London at the OWO

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Philip Steiner, Bankside Hotel, Marriott Autograph Collection

The judges said Philippe is heralded as a true leader in the industry who holds his team close to his heart and has put Raffles London at The OWO on the map as a unique destination hotel.

BEST IN BAR & RESTAURANT DESIGN

WINNER: Jestico + Whiles | Project: Sushisamba at W Edingburgh

HIGHLY COMMENDED: David Collins Studio | Project: Queen Anne Britannia Restaurant

Jestico + Whiles were selected as winners for their delivery of Sushisamba at W Edinburgh because of its exceptional design and attention to detail, which makes the restaurant a true statement and destination in itself.

BEST IN BRITISH PRODUCT DESIGN

WINNER: Porta Romana | Project: The Urchin Chandelier

HIGHLY COMMENDED: The Monkey Puzzle Tree | Project: Disorder in Statis

The Urchin chandelier by Porta Romana was chosen by the judges for its impressive balance of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship. Its bold design makes it visually striking and the meticulously handcrafted elements make it a standout product in British design.

DESIGN CONCEPT OF THE YEAR

WINNER: De Matos Ryan | Project: Cowley Manor Pavilion

HIGHLY COMMENDED: PeoplePlacesSpaces | Project: MM:NT Berlin Lab

Cowley Manor Pavilion was selected as overall winner for its bold yet sympathetic reimagining of the Grand Ballroom where sustainability and heritage were key factors in the project.

INTERNATIONAL AWARD

WINNER: Fox Browne Creative in partnership with Jack Alexander | Project: Duanara Safari Camp

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wilderness| Project: Wilderness Mokete Camp

Daunara put forward a compelling case for its positive impact and principles that combine conservation, community, culture, and commerce. This was a tough category for the judges, and a well-deserved victory for Fox Browne Creative.

LIGHTING SCHEME OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Elektra Lighting | Project: Hyde London City

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nulty | Project: Raaya by Atmosphere

The judges chose Elektra Lighting’s scheme for Hyde London City as it is an outstanding example of how lighting perfectly complements the interior design and areas it is situated in.

POWDER ROOM OF THE YEAR

WINNER: Muza Lab | Project: Private Chalet, St. Moritz

HIGHLY COMMENDED: LXA | Project: Hart Shoreditch

Muza Lab have won this award for the Private Chalet project in St Moritz. The space is a harmonious blend of natural and refined elements and the interiors demonstrate how thoughtful design can transform even a compact, subterranean space into a compelling and memorable environment.

PUBLIC AREA OF THE YEAR

WINNER: TEN | Project: The Castings

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Bell & Swift | Project: Escapade Silverstone

The judges commented that this particular project had an excellent vibe to it as an appealing multi-purpose space with great use of materiality and colour.

RISING STAR

WINNER: Kay Curtis, Architectural Designer, HKS Architects

HIGHLY COMMENDED: Allan Felicisimo, Interior Designer, Studio Moren

Kay has made some remarkable achievements in her career so far. At just 27-years-old she is already showing outstanding leadership qualities and is an active advocate for the industry. We are super excited about Kay’s future and believe she is a name to watch-out for!

THE ECO AWARD

WINNER: Lamington Group | Project: room2, Belfast 

HIGHLY COMMENDED: 1 Hotels | Project: 1 Hotel Mayfair

room2 Belfast is a carbon-neutral hotel running entirely on renewable energy. The project was selected by the judges for its forward-thinking approach to environmental responsibility. Additionally, the team’s dedication to a circular economy is evident in its creative reuse of materials and zero waste operations as well as the hotel’s interactive lab rooms, which educate guests on sustainability, and its strong support for local artisans and suppliers.

OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION TO THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY 

WINNER: Danny Pecorelli, Managing Director, Exclusive Collection

Danny Pecorelli has been at the helm of family-owned Exclusive Collection since 2001, shaping the company based on its values around service and people, using the hotels and estates in its portfolio as a force for good.

As well as driving the company to B Corp status across all its properties, Danny founded a chef’s academy to encourage new talent to the sector, where two-year-long salaried placements give participants the opportunity to learn from some of the most prominent chefs in the UK.

Outside of these achievements, what really stood out about Danny’s career is his dedication to his staff. Embracing the fact that people are the company’s biggest asset, he has instilled a familial culture in the business, where people are treated as individuals and are given opportunities for development and growth.

A visionary and advocate of socially conscious businesses, Danny has a reputation for championing the hospitality sector. He’s a founder of Back to the Floor which raised more than £250,000 this year for Hospitality Action while Exclusive Collection donated £105,000 to its preferred company charities Hospitality Action and Protect Earth, as well as another £25,000 to each of the brand’s hotels’ chosen charities.

A well-earned recognition for his work not just for Exclusive Collection, but for the hospitality industry, Danny is a champion for good leadership and dedication to the sector.