Media Features, Awards & Industry Recognition
A look at the milestones, editorial features, and industry accolades that define our three-decade journey in hospitality architecture.
We are honored to have our Principal Architect, Khozema Chitalwala, featured on the June cover of Architecture + Design. The issue delves into our firm's evolution and our ongoing contribution to hospitality design.
Our Holiday Inn project in Lucknow was featured in Architecture Update magazine. The article highlights how the design harmoniously combines modern functionality with refined aesthetics that reflect the city's rich heritage.
Commercial Design magazine featured our Devi Ratn project, describing it as an architectural marvel that reimagines Jaipur's royal heritage for modern hospitality and weddings.
We are thrilled to be recognized as Times Design Ikons. This accolade acknowledges our commitment to crafting immersive and innovative hospitality spaces that leave a lasting impact.
A video capturing the moment Ar. Khozema Chitalwala received the iDAC Infinity Award for “Visionary in Hospitality.” This recognition is a testament to our three decades of pioneering work in the industry.
Our project, 17 Degrees North, was honored with the Platinum Winner award in the Hospitality & Hotel Interior Design category by the ADC Community, recognizing its unique blend of Hyderabadi aesthetics and contemporary design.
A comprehensive collection of our features in publications like Society Interiors, The Neptune Glitz, and Commercial Design, along with awards and recognitions from events like the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards and Design Democracy.
About this collection
Our commitment to human-centric hospitality architecture is defined by a focus on balancing cultural narratives with commercial viability. These media features and industry accolades serve as external validation of the rigorous design standards we apply to every hotel, resort, and club project. Whether we are reinterpreting local heritage or engineering high-density food and beverage spaces, our objective remains to ensure each property is as operationally efficient as it is visually striking.
Proven Excellence in Hospitality Design
Our recognition by publications like Architecture + Design and Commercial Design reflects our consistent output over the last 35 years. These features provide insight into our methodology, which bridges the gap between creative vision and technical execution. We do not just design spaces; we engineer functional environments that adhere to strict brand standards, whether for global chains like Marriott and Taj or independent boutique hotels.
Why Industry Recognition Matters
Awards such as the iDAC Infinity Award for 'Visionary in Hospitality' and the Times Design Ikons acknowledge our ability to deliver projects that meet complex operational requirements. For our clients, this means:
- Contextual Integrity: Our designs, such as those at Holiday Inn Lucknow, are recognized for successfully weaving local heritage into modern architectural frameworks.
- Technical Precision: From MEP coordination and fire safety compliance to reflected ceiling plans, our documentation ensures that aesthetic vision is supported by rigorous technical drawings.
- Operational Efficiency: We specialize in service flow layouts, ensuring that waiter movement, kitchen design, and POS placement are optimized for high-density F&B environments.
Our Design Philosophy
Every project in our portfolio, from the serene Radisson Resort in Khopoli to the vibrant 17 Degrees North club, is a result of a hands-on approach. We prioritize the guest experience, using durable, high-traffic materials like commercial veneers, marble, and metal to ensure long-term sustainability. By maintaining a deep involvement from initial conceptualization to the final snag list, we ensure that the standard of design recognized in these media features is replicated in every project we deliver.
Designers Group
For over 35 years, we have dedicated our practice to crafting spaces that prioritize the guest experience above all else. Led by Khozema and Sujata Chitalwala, our team blends deep cultural insights with modern technical precision to build hotels, resorts, and clubs that resonate with their surroundings.
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