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Heritage experts crafting experiences that honor culture and legacy

Preserving legacy, creating experiences

Hotel Alfonso XIII, Spain
Overview

At HBA, we breathe new life into historical spaces while meticulously preserving their authentic character. Our expertise in traditional craftsmanship and attention to detail ensures each project tells its unique story. We create immersive environments that enable guests to forge meaningful connections with history while experiencing the depth of cultural heritage.

Luxurious restaurant bar counter featuring elegant lighting, a mirror backdrop, leather chairs, and art on dark walls. A sophisticated and inviting ambiance.
Haig Court Serviced Apartment Shanghai, China

Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel

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HBA LONDON
HOTEL
SPAIN
2012
Exterior of Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Sebastian, Spain. Elegant, historic hotel facade with ornate architecture, large windows, and balconies. Surrounding greenery and cityscape in the background.
Elegant hotel lobby with beige couches, striped cushions, and glass vases filled with white flowers. Behind are desks with black lamps and decorative art.
Elegant chandeliers with crystal details hang from an ornate ceiling with gold accents and intricate molding, exuding a luxurious ambiance.

Haig Court Serviced Apartment

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HBA SINGAPORE
RESIDENCE
CHINA
2025
Elegant lobby corridor framed by stone arches, patterned carpet, crystal chandeliers, and classical detailing.
Opulent bar with marble counter, patterned tile flooring, arched shelving, and pendant lighting creating a refined atmosphere.
View through a series of arched doorways into a bright living area with large windows, neutral sofas, and accent pillows.

Fairmont Peace Hotel

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HBA Singapore
HOTEL
CHINA
2012
Luxurious hotel lobby adorned with a large, blooming pink cherry blossom tree. Elegant woman in traditional attire walks beneath a grand stained-glass dome.
Elegant hotel reception area with a dark marble reception desk, ornamental lamps, floral arrangements, decorative wooden panels, and a plush patterned carpet.

Grosvenor House Hotel London

HBA LONDON
HOTEL
UNITED KINGDOM
2016
Elegant restaurant interior with tufted banquette seating, round tables set for afternoon tea, and striking mirrored ceiling with sculptural chandeliers.*
Spacious hotel lobby with marble flooring, dark wood accents, modern reception desks, and a lounge area at the far end.*
Elegant restaurant interior with tufted banquette seating, round tables set for afternoon tea, and striking mirrored ceiling with sculptural chandeliers.

Waldorf Astoria Shanghai on the Bund

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HBA SINGAPORE
HOTEL
CHINA
2011
Elegant hotel bar with dark wood paneling, ornate cabinets, and classic bar stools. Bartenders in formal attire prepare drinks under soft, warm lighting.
Elegant lobby interior featuring an ornate chandelier, arched ceilings, plush armchairs, and marbled flooring.

Heritage experts

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People Paula-OCallaghan
Interiors | Singapore

Paula O’Callaghan
Partner
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Interiors | London

Sayeli Uysal Ayaydin
Partner
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Kathleen Dauber
Interiors | Los Angeles

Kathleen Dauber
Partner
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An industry-defining hospitality interior design practice, shaping unforgettable spaces for the world's most iconic brands

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Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.

A consultancy redefining how stories are told through art. We curate art as experience - global in perspective, bespoke in execution, and rooted in narrative.

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Large wall artwork of a woman’s profile with red dragon motifs, paired with a blue sculptural figure wearing a red blindfold at Park Hyatt Suzhou.

A global architecture practice, delivering transformative design solutions of lasting quality for a diverse range of clients

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Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.

A dedicated digital design studio elevating design through digital innovation

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Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.

A strategy-driven, immersive food & beverage studio, creating and delivering exceptional, market defining restaurant and bar concepts

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Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.

Elevating the brand experience through distinctive graphics signage and wayfinding

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A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece

A globally acclaimed landscape practice, redefining the future of design with visionary landscape architecture and master planning

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Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.

A leading leisure-focused interior design practice, creating immersive integrated resorts and vibrant entertainment venues

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A luxurious hotel lobby featuring a grand chandelier, elegant arched design elements, and rich red accents, complemented by a central table adorned with flowers, creating a sophisticated and welcoming ambiance.

A transformative lighting design studio, crafting bespoke light solutions that elevate spatial character

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Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.

A specialised procurement consultancy, delivering exceptional FF&E and OS&E solutions that consistently elevate guest experiences

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Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.

A dynamic product design studio, crafting innovative interior product ranges that redefine style and functionality

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Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.

A visionary resort design studio, ideating bespoke, luxurious resort properties that redefine global elegance and exclusivity

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An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.

A world-class residential design practice, crafting distinctive and extraordinary homes for discerning private clients

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Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.

A forward-thinking strategy studio, crafting iconic brand experiences and bringing them to life through emotive design

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A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.
Luxurious hotel lobby with high wooden ceilings, plush seating, and warm lighting. A large, textured wall art centerpiece adds elegance. Cozy and inviting.
Large wall artwork of a woman’s profile with red dragon motifs, paired with a blue sculptural figure wearing a red blindfold at Park Hyatt Suzhou.
Exterior of AREIC Tower, featuring a modern high-rise building with lush greenery on balconies, adjacent to a busy bridge at sunset. The sky is a gradient of pink and purple hues, creating a tranquil yet vibrant atmosphere.
Elegant modern architecture with tall arches and illuminated interiors reflected in a tranquil pool; desert landscape visible in the background.
Sophisticated private club bar with velvet stools, gold accents, and intricate lighting. A server in motion enhances the elegant, lively ambiance.
A lift car designed with moody lighting, and a tapestry-like art piece
Modern hotel building courtyard with geometric shrub patterns on white gravel. Warmly lit windows line the three-story structure, creating a serene evening ambiance.
A luxurious hotel lobby featuring a grand chandelier, elegant arched design elements, and rich red accents, complemented by a central table adorned with flowers, creating a sophisticated and welcoming ambiance.
Elegant modern hotel lounge with circular seating and a round table, enclosed by wood paneling. A striking chandelier hangs above, illuminating the space warmly.
Elegant living room with sage green armchairs, beige sofa, and modern decor. Open double doors lead to another room, creating an airy, sophisticated feel.
Luxurious living room with red walls, a sleek modern sideboard with dark wood finish, a navy sofa adorned with orange pillows and a throw, elegant lighting, and marble stairs. Sophisticated and warm.
An aerial view of an idyllic tropical resort shows thatched-roof bungalows on stilts, connected by winding wooden walkways over a clear turquoise ocean surrounding a lush green island.
Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.
A cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.
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