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HBA Design that gives form to emotion. Leading the hospitality design world since 1965.

For over half a century, HBA has set the standard in the world of hospitality and design. As the birthplace of hospitality interiors, the firm has grown into a unified, multidisciplinary collective, bringing together a diverse collective of services and specialisms into a holistic, progressive offering. From hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscaping to lighting, HBA delivers design solutio

ns that transcend function, creating environments that inspire and evoke emotion. With over 1,500 designers in 24 offices across major global cities, the firm creates a unique sense of place for today’s most anticipated hotels, luxury brands, and world-class residences, with 15,000+ completed projects in over 80 countries. HBA offers a connected collective of services, each designed to elevate the experience of the spaces we create. From hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscaping to lighting, the firm is trusted by clients to create spaces that function intelligently and fuel inspiring experiences. HBA has been honoured by Hospitality Design Awards, Interior Design’s Best of Year Awards, Boutique Design's Gold Key Awards, AHEAD Awards, DNA Paris Design Awards, SBID International Design Awards and International Property Awards, to name a few.

“With Asia becoming an ever-evolving playground for innovation, where culture, purpose, and design come together to insp...
02/06/2026

“With Asia becoming an ever-evolving playground for innovation, where culture, purpose, and design come together to inspire the next generation of guests, today is an incredibly exciting time to design resorts that are both culturally grounded and globally inspiring.

I feel honoured to embark on a new chapter in one of the world’s most refined design landscapes. Teaming up with HBA Tokyo’s creative collective, we will continue to build upon the remarkable legacy of HBA Leisure established over many years, bringing together an international sensibility and local insight.”- Joseph Cruz, Partner and Global Principal, HBA Leisure

Backed by over 50 years of combined experience in integrated resort development, HBA Leisure draws on the full spectrum of HBA’s holistic design expertise, including architecture, interiors, hospitality, retail, F&B, and landscape, translating a client’s vision into cohesive, large-scale design solutions.

Now strengthening its presence in Asia through its recent expansion in the Japanese market, HBA Leisure continues to shape impactful, high-performance environments that merge creative insight with deep industry knowledge.

A vertical neighborhood of 267 rooms and 17 suites, Andaz Shanghai ITC’s guest tower captures more pronounced residentia...
29/05/2026

A vertical neighborhood of 267 rooms and 17 suites, Andaz Shanghai ITC’s guest tower captures more pronounced residential nuances, with corridors designed to resemble neighbourhood streets and varied entry doors that enhance the home-like feel.

Inside, maisonette-style guestrooms elevate the comforting “home away from home” experience, featuring sleeping and sunroom areas with cosy décor designed to invite genuine rest. Versatile seating flows effortlessly between inviting lounge areas, dining spaces, and visually striking bathrooms with 3D tiles. Traces of craftsmanship can be found throughout, with heritage textures and local art enhancing the sense of belonging, closeness, and warmth.

Lighting curated by HBA's lighting specialist Light Directions

HBA's lead designers:

Mathew Lui, Partner, HBA Hong Kong
Gerard Lee, Partner, Light Directions

Photographer credit: Sam Nugroho

“We envision each level of the hotel as a distinct corner of the city, together forming a ‘Vertical Neighbourhood’ inspi...
27/05/2026

“We envision each level of the hotel as a distinct corner of the city, together forming a ‘Vertical Neighbourhood’ inspired by old Shanghai’s charm.” - Mathew Lui, Partner, HBA Hong Kong

Newly opened in the heart of the French concession, amid the iconic elegance of its heritage houses, Andaz Shanghai ITC unfolds a new perspective on the city. The creative inspiration was drawn from a neighbourhood illustration in which the district’s outline closely resembled the hotel site. This sparked the idea of extracting and reassembling the hotel’s floor plans, as though they were distinct components of a residential community laid out flat, leading to the concept of the ‘vertical neighbourhood’, with each level reflecting a different aspect of the old city.

Lighting curated by HBA's lighting specialist Light Directions

HBA's lead designers:

Mathew Lui, Partner, HBA Hong Kong
Gerard Lee, Partner, Light Directions

Photographer credit: Sam Nugroho

19/05/2026

“Inspired by Shibuya’s rich street culture and history, blurs boundaries to bring the city’s vibrant energy inside. Each space flows as a continuation of the street, seamlessly carrying Shibuya’s dynamic spirit throughout as an extension of the city itself.” - Akihiro Wakasa, Partner, HBA Tokyo

creative collective:
Akihiro Wakasa, Partner, HBA Tokyo
Iuki Matsush*ta, Designer, HBA Tokyo
Stephan Brutti, Partner,
 
Videographer credit:

SHIBREWYA at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya is a bright, vibrant space that reflects the bustling energy of Shibuya, develop...
13/05/2026

SHIBREWYA at Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya is a bright, vibrant space that reflects the bustling energy of Shibuya, developed as an extension of the neighbourhood itself.

HBA Graphics, together with Social F&B, worked to create and bring the brand to life. Inspired by the unexpected rhythm of Shibuya culture, its youthful and expressive character, the branding playfully integrates principles of modularity, vibrancy, and adaptability across dayparts and formats. Engaging layering and geometric details flow from the logo design through to signage and across the collateral.

HBA creative collective:
Lauren Horner, Creative Director, HBA Graphics (Singapore)
Steven Carter, Project Director, HBA Graphics (Bangkok)
Marut Saisombut, Design Director, HBA Graphics (Bangkok)
Stephan Brutti, Partner, SOCIAL F+B

Echoing the deep blues above the Pearl River, Nanshan CRCC City Park in Guangzhou embraces water-inspired textures and s...
08/05/2026

Echoing the deep blues above the Pearl River, Nanshan CRCC City Park in Guangzhou embraces water-inspired textures and shades.

Smooth, layered finishes mirror the sea’s shifting depths, while subtle gradients bring calm and dimension to this luxury residential space, capturing the project’s close connection to water, from softly luminous surfaces to finely detailed accents. The result is a sophisticated, modern environment where rich tones feel both immersive and beautifully composed.

Explore more about HBA Shenzhen: hba.com/shenzhen/

HBA lead designer:
Mars Yao, Partner, HBA Shenzhen

Photographer credit: Zhang Qi Lin

“This was an opportunity to bring the emotional intelligence of hotel design into a place of work, where nothing seeks a...
05/05/2026

“This was an opportunity to bring the emotional intelligence of hotel design into a place of work, where nothing seeks attention, yet everything earns affection over time.” Rahul Shankhwalker, Partner, Studio HBA

The Lodha Group office at One Lodha Place is designed to evoke the calm sophistication of an old-world hotel, with a deep sense of comfort, care, and thoughtful attention to detail. Spaces are open yet gently defined, with leadership areas integrated without feeling enclosed, and meeting rooms encouraging relaxed interaction. A subdued material palette of stone, wood, soft textures, and art sits quietly in the background, allowing the space to shift subtly as you move through it.

creative collective:

Rahul Shankhwalker, Partner, Studio HBA (Dubai)
Ayuni Aziz, Project Director, Studio HBA (Singapore)

Designed in collaboration with HBA Art, HBA Graphics, and HBA Strategy.

Photographer credit: Harshan Thomson

Designed for first-time starter-home living, the ANWA Residence Puri brings modern tropical living to a quieter side of ...
30/04/2026

Designed for first-time starter-home living, the ANWA Residence Puri brings modern tropical living to a quieter side of Jakarta.

Opening to a balcony with a foliage-filled backdrop overlooking the city, this three-storey branded abode features a refreshing green hue and soft, complementary tones of beige, cream, and light brown. The playful palette is paired with a curated furniture selection that is trendy and hip - yet kept beautifully understated through texture and colour.

Designed by HBA Jakarta

Lead designers:
Christin Castillo, Principal, HBA Jakarta and HBA Bali
Stefannie Immanuel, Associate Director, HBA Jakarta

A study in honest construction, the KUMIKI collection, our continued collaboration with Giorgetti, celebrates a dialogue...
24/04/2026

A study in honest construction, the KUMIKI collection, our continued collaboration with Giorgetti, celebrates a dialogue between Italian and Japanese craftsmanship, interpreted through HBA’s cosmopolitan sensibility.

Named after the Japanese art of interlocking wood joinery, the Canaletto walnut frame of the KUMIKI armchair and chair becomes both technique and philosophy, embracing a shared respect for precision, materials and the enduring value of the handmade.

By revealing their structure of calibrated proportions and purposeful restraint, the chairs affirm a simple principle: when construction is honest, design becomes lasting.

HBA lead designers:
Chris Godfrey, Co-CEO, HBA
Katie Earl, Creative Director, HBA Residential
Kevin Shek, Lead Product Designer, HBA Product

Photographer credit: courtesy of Giorgetti

Envisioned as both destination and passage, the Maharaja Lounge by Air India reveals a sensory tapestry that honours the...
16/04/2026

Envisioned as both destination and passage, the Maharaja Lounge by Air India reveals a sensory tapestry that honours the richness of India’s cultural heritage, allowing the spirit of Indian hospitality to take centrestage.

A celebration of the new Air India travel experience, the design reimagines the traditional lounge through a distinctly Indian lens. Craftsmanship and contemporary elegance are layered into a deeply immersive experience where spatial choreography is exquisitely balanced with intimacy. Bespoke architectural gestures reference the airline’s iconic Vista logo, evoking classic jharokha windows and the geometry of chakra motifs, unfolding into a journey of delightful discovery.

A creative design collaboration between HBA Singapore, HBA Strategy, HBA Graphics, and HBA Art - powered by HBA specialists: SOCIAL F+B for F&B, and Light Directions for lighting.

Lead designers:
Sabine Beck, Partner, HBA Singapore
Arun Kumar, Associate, HBA Singapore

Photography credit: courtesy of Air India

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