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15 Hotel Designers to Watch Now

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Talk about eye candy. In our first-ever list of top hotel design firms, we spotlight the interior designs and architectural masterworks that are making hotels more comfortable, sustainable, and breathtaking.

The hotel industry is emerging from a rough pandemic, so it's a good time to celebrate a brighter future driven by hospitality innovation. We scoured the globe to find some of the best talents in hotel architecture and interior design. These 15 firms represent a diverse mix of influences and philosophies. Some are up-and-comers, while others are legends. All of them know how to use next-gen innovation to make travelers happier, whether it's at a limited service property, a luxury resort, or a tented hotel.

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Architects, planners, landscapers, and interior designers

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Notable projects:

Four Seasons Bangkok at Chao Phraya RiverSt. Regis LhasaAman Bora Bora (currently closed)Banyan Tree Shanghai on the Bund

Key People: Jean-Michel Gathy, principal

Success for Jean-Michel Gathy has always been a little bit about luck — and a lot about pluck. Just after graduating from college in