The Miami Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA Miami), Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), and Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations announced the winners of the 2019 Miami Hospitality Design Awards on Wednesday, April 3, during a celebration at the luxurious The Miami Beach EDITION hotel.

With more than 170 architecture, design, hotel and restaurant professionals in attendance, the awards honored the hoteliers, licensed architects and designers whose creativity and extraordinary venues have elevated Miami’s hospitality industry and consumer experiences.

“This year we had a 25 percent increase in submissions compared to 2017,” said Executive Vice President, AIA Miami, Cheryl Jacobs. “We are so proud of all our deserving winners and the support provided to our architecture and design community.”

“Through our support and that of AIA Miami, GMBHA, and Hospitality Design magazine, the awards continue to recognize the world-class hospitality venues that are entering our vibrant market,” said President, Oberhausen Marketing & Public Relations, Josh Oberhausen. “We had a great turnout and look forward to welcoming more new and exciting venues.”

During the event, the Miami Beach Convention Center was presented a Special Recognition Award for an incredible project that will boost Miami’s hospitality and tourism community. The City of Miami Beach, Arquitectonica and Fentress Architects were all recognized.

“The completion of the Miami Beach Convention Center’s renovation will be a tremendous economic driver for our area. It was an honor to recognize the team’s work, as well as our winners during a sold-out event,” said President and CEO, GMBHA, Wendy Kallergis.

Sponsors for the event included IIDA South Florida Chapter, Coverings, and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Winners of the 2019 Miami Hospitality Design Awards:

Overall Hotel

Merit Award of Excellence: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Honor Award of Excellence: Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Bill Rooney Studio

Hotel Guest Suite

Merit Award of Excellence: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Hotel Guestroom

Merit Award of Excellence: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Honor Award of Excellence: Kimpton Angler’s Hotel, Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe & Associates, Nicole Hollis Interior Design Studio, Ave Bradley

Hotel Lobby/Reception

Merit Award of Excellence: Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Honor Award of Excellence: Life House Little Havana, 7 Ave Design Studio, Giller & Giller Inc., Life House Hotels

Hotel Nightclub, Bar, Lounge

Merit Award of Excellence: Champagne Bar at Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Hotel Outdoor Divine Detail

Merit Award of Excellence: SLS Lux Brickell, Arquitectonica, Yabu Pushelberg

Honor Award of Excellence: Sugar at EAST, Miami, Arquitectonica, Studio Collective

Hotel Restaurant

Merit Award of Excellence: Le Sirenuse at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Surf Club, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Richard Meier & Partners Architects, Joseph Dirand Architecture

Honor Award of Excellence: Deck Sixteen at Centric Miami Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design

Merit Award of Excellence: Habitat at 1 Hotel South Beach, Kobi Karp Architecture & Interior Design, Meyer Davis

Honor Award of Excellence: Bird & Bone at The Confidante Miami Beach, EoA Group

Non-Hotel Nightclub, Bar, Lounge

Merit Award of Excellence: Los Altos, Saladino Design Studios

Honor Award of Excellence: Kaido and Ama, M.A.D. Design Group, Co.

Non-Hotel Restaurant Upscale

Merit Award of Excellence: Chotto Matte, Andy Martin Architecture, Charles H. Benson & Associates

Honor Award of Excellence: Forte Dei Marmi, Oppenheim Architecture & Design

Non-Hotel Restaurant and Food Hall Fast Casual

Merit Award of Excellence: Apizza Brooklyn, KoDA Architecture & Interior Design

Honor Award of Excellence: Bakan Wynwood, Burton Hersh, P.A.

People’s Choice Best Overall Non-Hotel Nightclub, Bar, Lounge, Restaurant, Food Hall

-Veza Sur Brewing Co, Alejandro Barrios, Omar J. Moreno

People’s Choice Best Overall Hotel

-Cadillac Hotel & Beach Club, Kobi Karp Architecture, Bill Rooney Studio