Hirsch Bedner Associates
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| Company type | Private company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality Design Interior Design Interior Architecture |
| Founded | 1965 |
| Founder | Howard Hirsch Michael Bedner |
| Headquarters | Santa Monica, California |
| Website | www.HBA.com |
HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates is an international hospitality design firm headquartered in Santa Monica, California. HBA is the largest hospitality design firm in the world.[1]
History
The partnership of Howard Hirsch and Michael Bedner began when Howard hired Michael as an entry-level blueprint drafter.[2] They soon founded the company in 1965, becoming one of the first companies to market themselves as a hospitality design firm.[3] Initially focusing their work on projects local to the United States, HBA began work on the Beverly Rodeo Hotel in Beverly Hills and Chez Voltaire, a restaurant in Florida. Over time, HBA expanded its work internationally, establishing an office in Hong Kong and later an office in London.[4] After a decrease in revenue between 2008 and 2010, newly appointed co-CEOs Ian Carr and René Kærskov expanded HBA's services by establishing HBA Studio (design services for mid-tier and limited-service hotel projects), HBA Architecture (architectural design services), Illuminate (lighting design consultancy), and HBA Canvas (art budgeting, concept planning, and procurement/installation). By the end of 2012, HBA's sales increased 65 percent and hit an all time high for the company.[5] Today, the company employs over 1,300 designers and has 16 offices in various cities around the globe, including Atlanta, Bangkok, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Istanbul, London, Santa Monica, Manila, Melbourne, Moscow, New Delhi, San Francisco, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo.[6]
Recognition
In 2013, HBA earned best in show by Hospitality Design for its interior design work for Four Seasons Guangzhou[7] and The Gallery HBA London's work for The Alpina Gstaad won The European Hotel Design of The Year.[8] Inge Moore, president of HBA Europe and designer for The Gallery HBA London, was named the 2013 Gold Key Designer of the Year.[9] In 2013, HBA was voted one of the top three most admired design firms in the world by Interior Design magazine,[10] and has won awards for other types of projects, including Best Luxury/Upscale Lobby, Best Spa, and Best Suite.[11]
Notable Projects
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A complete list of notable projects can be found here.
| Project Name | Location | Operator | Date Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Baku, Azerbaijan | Middle East | Fairmont | 2013 |
| Grand Hyatt Shenyang | Asia | Hyatt International | 2013 |
| Marriott Singapore | Asia | Marriott International | 2012 |
| Four Seasons Hotel, Beijing | Asia | Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts | 2012 |
| Hotel Alfonso XIII, Seville | Europe | Starwood Hotels and Resorts | 2012 |
| The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Centre | Middle East | Marriott International, Inc. | 2011 |
| Four Seasons Resort Seychelles | Africa | Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts | 2009 |
| Hyatt Regency Aruba | Caribbean | Hyatt International | 2007 |
| Pan Pacific Seattle | North America | Pan Pacific Hotels & Resorts | 2006 |
| Mandarin Oriental, New York | North America | Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group | 2004 |
| The Westin Athens, Nafsika | Europe | Independent Operator | 2004 |
| ANA InterContinental Tokyo | Asia | ANA Hotels International | 2003 |
| Taj Palace Dubai | Middle East | Juma Al Majid Group | 2001 |
| The Fullerton Hotel Singapore | Southeast Asia | Independent Operator | 2000 |
| The Beverly Hills Hotel | North America | Independent Operator | 1995 |
| Park Hyatt Johannesburg | Africa | Hyatt International | 1995 |
| Grand Hyatt Dubai, Ahasees Spa & Club | Middle East | Hyatt International | 1969 |
References
- ^ "2013 TOP 100 GIANTS: TOP 10 IN HOSPITALITY". Interior Design. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "Keeper of the Flame: Michael Bedner" (PDF). Hospitality Design. Retrieved 2013-11-27.
- ^ "People Profile: Michael Bedner, HBA Hirsch Bedner Associates". Hospitality Style. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ Joseph, Hannah. "HBA: Michael Bedner Rules The (Hospitality) World". Boutique Design. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "The Best Motivators in Business". Entrepreneur. October 2013. Retrieved 2013-12-18.
- ^ "About HBA". HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "Hospitality Design (HD) Awards Best of Show". Hospitality Design. Retrieved 2013-11-29.
- ^ "The European Hotel Design of The Year". European Hotel Design Awards. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Tse, Samantha. "Inge Moore Wins Gold Key Designer of the Year". Blouin Artinfo. Retrieved 18 December 2013.
- ^ Zimmerman, Mike. "2013 HOSPITALITY GIANTS". Interior Design. Retrieved 20 December 2013.
- ^ "Awards & Recognition". Hospitality Net. Retrieved 4 March 2014.
