May - June, 2026
CER Il giornale della Ceramica
By Roberta Chionne

Christin Castillo, Principal Indonesia, reflects on designing hospitality experiences today

Outdoor dining area overlooking a sunlit pool, surrounded by palm trees. Wooden tables and cushioned chairs create a relaxing, tropical ambiance.
Regent Bali Canggu, Taru Restaurant, Bali

Featured in CER (Il Giornale della Ceramica), Christin Castill Principal  Indonesia for HBA Jakarta and HBA Bali, reflects on HBA’s design philosophy of creating hospitality environments that foster emotional connections while remaining deeply rooted in their local context.

He illustrates how cultural narratives, craftsmanship and materiality can shape experiences that feel both timeless and authentic citing projects Regent Bali Canggu, Episode Hotel Gading Serpong and Noema Resort Pererenan.

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Awards & Accolades
15.12.25

HBA listed on Forbes’ America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026
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HBA Residential strengthens it’s global leadership team across EMEA, Asia-Pacific and the Americas
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25.06.26

SHA Residences Emirates named among Forbes’ 33 most anticipated wellness resorts and residences
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19.06.26

Taj Puri Resort by Studio HBA profiled in Marie Claire Maison Arabia
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18.04.26

KUMIKI collection by Giorgetti, as featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s Milan Design Week round-up
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17.04.26

Wallpaper* spotlights KUMIKI, HBA’s second design collaboration for Giorgetti
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31.03.26

HBA Residential shares how wellness is redefining ultra-luxury residential design in Miami
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19.03.26

HBA and Hyundai E&C set a new standard for luxury residential in Apgujeong District 3, Seoul
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11.03.26

A conversation with Katie Earl on The Delmore: designing a masterpiece
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03.03.26

Lesha Fernando, Associate at HBA Dubai, reflects on hospitality design, responsible leadership, and enduring legacy
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26.02.26

Hotel Designs in conversation with Philip Jaffa, Partner and Design Director Coopers Hill
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16.02.26

Mathew Lui, Partner at HBA Hong Kong, recognised in Home Journal’s Top 50 2026
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Prime Resi showcases oceanfront interiors at HBA Residential’s The Delmore
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05.01.26

Sleeper Magazine spotlights Art Deco interiors at Sofitel New York
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Co-CEO Chris Godfrey on HBA bringing global hospitality design to South Korea’s high-end housing
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23.12.25

HBA Partner and President, Middle East & KSA, Andrew Moore on adapting hotel designs for branded residences
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Olise Magazine names Katie Earl, HBA Residential, as a design ‘Icon of Today’
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20.11.25

Luxury Travel Advisor profiles HBA San Francisco’s Art Deco transformation of the Sofitel New York
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29.10.25

Sleeper Magazine – HBA San Francisco reimagines Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, Canada
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28.10.25

Forbes’ first look: inside the renovation of The Peninsula Beverly Hills
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