Palazzo Daniele is a "contemporary place with an ancient structure"
Architect Roberto Palomba describes his firm's approach to renovating the Palazzo Daniele hotel in Puglia, Italy, in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
Watch our talk with Sevil Peach live from Stockholm Furniture Fair
British architect Sevil Peach spoke about how office design is responding to the changing role of work in society in this livestream from Stockholm Furniture Fair. More
Shurooq's hotels demonstrate Sharjah's "very rich heritage"
Al Faya Lodge and Al Bait Hotel offer hospitality that connects travellers with Sharjah's history says Khawla Al Hashimi, director of project development at Shurooq, in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
Gorgeous George hotel in Cape Town is a "showcase for local design"
Cape Town's Gorgeous George hotel exhibits the best of local design says interior architect Tristan du Plessis, in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland offers "a better understanding of nature"
Design Group Italia chief design officer Sigurdur Thorsteinsson explains how The Retreat at Blue Lagoon Iceland immerses guests in nature in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
AHEAD MEA winners create "specific experience without feeling like an amusement park"
The best new hotels in the Middle East and Africa take ownership of their unique contexts, say the judges of this year's AHEAD Middle East and Africa awards, in this video produced by Dezeen. More
AHEAD Europe hotel awards winners are "understated but rich"
The best new hotels in Europe combine rich experiences with a subtle approaches to design say the judges of this year's AHEAD Europe awards, in this video Dezeen produced for the awards programme. More
Vans launches exhibition space in Covent Garden boutique store
Dave Bell, creative partner at KK Outlet, explains how an exhibition space in Vans' London store is used as a platform for emerging artists in this video produced by Dezeen for the streetwear brand. More
AHEAD Americas hotel award winners "reinvent ideas from the past"
Hotels across the Americas are drawing on local history to create memorable guest experiences, say AHEAD Americas awards judges in this video Dezeen produced for the awards programme. More
The Siren Hotel references Detroit's grand history says Ari Heckman
ASH NYC co-founder Ari Heckman explains how The Siren Hotel recalls Detroit's glamorous past in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
"Inventing a story means no design decision is arbitrary" says David Rockwell
New York architect David Rockwell explains how constructing a narrative can guide the design of hospitality spaces in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
Amanyangyun resort by Kerry Hill Architects designed to be "a living museum"
Amanyangyun hotel is designed to celebrate Chinese culture says Tanuj Goenka, director of Kerry Hill Architects, in this movie produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More
Digital technology adds "layer of understanding" to Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art
Casson Mann used 3D laser scanning to create replicas of 20,000-year-old cave paintings at the Lascaux International Centre for Cave Art, which won Interiors Project of the Year at Dezeen Awards 2018. The designers explain their process in this movie. More
Cave-like gift shops created by Koichi Takada Architects inside National Museum of Qatar
Australian studio Koichi Takada Architects has completed two gift shops inside Jean Nouvel's National Museum of Qatar in Doha, featuring undulating wooden surfaces. More
AHEAD Asia hotel award winners show "design born out of real heritage"
The best new hotels in Asia mix contemporary design with attention to heritage, say the judges of this year's AHEAD Asia awards in this movie Dezeen produced for the awards programme. More
Contemporary hotel design "about authenticity" say AHEAD Global awards judges
The best hotels around the world offer guests an authentic local experience, say AHEAD Global awards jury members in this movie Dezeen produced for the awards programme. More
AHEAD Global awards winners announced at London ceremony
The winners of the AHEAD Global awards discuss their projects in this movie filmed by Dezeen for the hotel awards programme at the London prize-giving ceremony. More
Watch the AHEAD Global Awards ceremony live from London and New York
The AHEAD Global Awards ceremony is the culmination of a two-year programme of events celebrating the best in hospitality design around the world. Watch the live-streamed ceremony on Dezeen via the video above. More
Stark monochrome palette defines Bang Bang Tattoo's second New York City parlour
Bang Bang Tattoo, known for its celebrity clients and high price points, has tapped designer Jesse McGowan to create the interiors for its new shop. More
Form Hotel in Dubai invites guests to "curate their own experience"
Form Hotel founder Tarek Daouk explains how the new boutique hotel in Dubai allows guests to customise their stay, in this movie Dezeen filmed for AHEAD. More