This award recognises exceptional projects demonstrating a strategic and thoughtful approach to transforming an existing building. It celebrates designs that respect and reinterpret the historical, cultural, and architectural significance of the original envelope and/or the narrative of the previous occupation as a change of use.
Melba Beetham (chair)
Glasgow School of Art
Gina Leith (chair)
Edinburgh College of Art
with
Graeme Brooker
Royal College of Art
Simone Ridyard
Manchester School of Art, Manchester Metropolitan University
Osato Emumwen
Senior Interior Designer at Harrods Shortlisted for the IE Studio Awards back in 2017, Osato is a London based Interior Designer with over eight years of experience in high-end residential and hospitality design. Specialising in delivering luxury projects across the UK and Euurope, with a focus on bespoke details and artisanal craftsmanship.
Ashley McCabe
Associate Interior Designer at Bell & Swift
With over fifteen years' experience within the hospitality interior design sector, my experience lies in creating captivating spaces for branded and independent hotels, restaurants, bars and spas, creating designs that bring clients visions to life.
Jim Hamilton
Creative Director at Graven
For the past 33 years I've worked primarily in hospitality design both at home and abroad, in the States, Africa, Middle East and Europe.