About HBA

One collective
One vision

At HBA we believe in the power of great design to positively impact lives. Design that opens us to new ideas, new innovations, and new connections. Design that gives form to emotion.

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Four Seasons Kyoto, Japan

We are a dynamic and multidisciplinary creative collective, bringing decades of experience to bear across design specialisms, markets and industries.

With over 1,500 professionals across 25 offices in four regions, HBA collaborates with clients in more than 80 countries each year – creating iconic spaces that inspire, innovate, and elevate hospitality.

Our difference

Luxurious hotel seating area with a curved green leather booth, modern hanging lights, and metallic chain curtains. Warm, elegant ambiance with art deco accents.

Integrated design

We have built on our established legacy as a leader in hospitality and interior design, to offer a comprehensive range of services and solutions. Our designers bring decades of expertise and insights to bear across different specialisms, markets and industries.

From hotels to homes, art to architecture, landscaping to lighting, these holistic capabilities ensure we act as true partners to our clients, delivering spaces that function intelligently and create truly inspiring experiences.

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Luxurious resort spa interior with arched golden doorways and marble walls. A person in a white robe walks through the opulent, serene hallway.

Exceptional delivery

We know great design is meaningless without exceptional delivery. We have honed our craft and perfected our processes to ensure consistent, quality results. From concept to completion, our clients know that our creative solutions can be expertly and efficiently brought to life.

Across disciplines and in every conversation, leadership is our legacy. Our scale affords us a flexibility few others can claim, and our global network of specialists ensures we deliver exactly what our clients need, wherever they need it.

HBA at a glance
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Collective excellence

We are a collective of talented individuals with proven pedigree. Building on our expertise in hospitality and interiors, we now offer a broad range of services with the diversity of experience, skill and style to meet any design challenge. Talent comes here to learn from and become leaders in their fields, and the tenure of our team is testament to that.

We’re leaders who listen, responding to clients’ needs without ego or a desire to impose our style. We approach every brief with purposeful passion, building and then maintaining the right team throughout the project to ensure quality is always delivered.

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An industry-defining hospitality interior design practice, shaping unforgettable spaces for the world's most iconic hotel 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 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 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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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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
Luxurious lounge with two textured armchairs, a floor lamp, and a soft landscape mural depicting trees and a stream. Cozy, elegant ambiance.
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 cozy airline lounge area with modern seating, elegant decor, and artistic ceiling installations, creating an inviting and sophisticated atmosphere for relaxation.

HBA at a glance

Poolside scene with striped lounge chairs and pink cabanas under umbrellas. Tall, lush palm trees line the background, evoking a serene, tropical vibe.
Years of
Design

60

Luxurious indoor pool area with mosaic walls and elegant arches. Features a fire bowl and a cozy lounge chair with striped pillows, creating a serene ambiance.
Completed
Projects

15,000+

Rooftop terrace at dusk with soft lighting, framed by a modern building on the left and a cozy seating area on the right. Surrounded by a forested mountain backdrop.
Countries

80

Hotel reception area with warm lighting, featuring a wooden desk and table lamp against a textured wall. Flanked by lattice-patterned panels, creating an inviting atmosphere.
International
Design Awards

200+

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Creatives

1,500+

HBA London studio's exterior. Ornate architectural detail showing a sculpted man's bust in a roundel, framed by decorative arches and floral motifs on a historic building façade.
Global
Studios

25

Collaborators

 

 

Four Seasons logo.
Mandarin Oriental logo.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts logo.
One&Only logo.
Park Hyatt logo.
Jumeirah logo.
Raffles Hotels & Resorts logo.
Accor logo.
Marriott logo.
Six Senses logo.
IHG Hotels & Resorts logo.
Kempinski logo.
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts logo.
Hilton logo.
The Ritz-Carlton logo.
The St. Regis Hotels & Resorts logo.
Sheraton logo.
Fairmont logo.

Awards & accolades

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We believe we’re stronger together. Our global HBA team is made up of empowered individuals, working together across disciplines and markets to consistently deliver excellence.

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