India, June 27 -- The 10th edition of the Design Challenge was inspired by Pullman Hotels & Resorts, with a focus on blending business with culture for an immersive take on meetings & event spaces.
Winners
- First Prize: Eruption by Domitille Lugagne (ESAIL Lyon).
- Second Prize & Public Choice Award: Senses of Dubai by Ana Cristina Lara Sanabria & Camilla Lari Prado (IED Madrid).
- Third Prize: Baum Haus Berlin by Stephani Rodriguez Jimenez & Arely Jocelyn Morales Salazar (LCI Barcelona).
- Head Judge Prize: Clock by Zoe Borde & Ines Favre (ESAIL Lyon).
Anniversary Celebration
- The winning projects will be showcased at MAISON&OBJET in Paris (September 2026) as part of the "10 Years of Accor Design Awards" exhibition.
- A special talk on 11 September 2026 will bring together Accor leaders, past judges, and former winners to reflect on a decade of creativity and mentorship.
Competition Theme
- 2026 focused on Pullman Hotels & Resorts, challenging students to reimagine meeting and event spaces.
- Designs emphasized innovation, connection, sustainability, and technology integration.
Jury & Leadership
- Led by Rodrigo Marcondes Ferraz (FGMF Arquitetos, São Paulo), alongside hospitality experts.
- Accor executives, including Damien Perrot and Natasha Mohammed, praised the winners for blending lifestyle, sustainability, and wellness into their concepts.
Sponsors
- Founding sponsors: LAUFEN Bathrooms and Roca Group.
- 2026 sponsors: Atlas Concorde, Ege Carpets, LedsC4, JVD, and MAISON&OBJET.
This anniversary edition not only honored outstanding student projects but also highlighted Accor's commitment to shaping the future of hospitality design through mentorship and global collaboration.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Travel Media.