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Elmina Hotel Boutique Hotel by Michael Azoulay Wins the A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design

Michael Azoulay honored for interior space and exhibition design by the international grand jury of the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2020 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Elmina Hotel Boutique Hotel by Michael Azoulay, designed for Studio Michael Azoulay, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category. The result belongs to the 2019 - 2020 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

The A' Design Award Explained

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

More About Elmina Hotel Boutique Hotel

The Elmina Hotel (port in Arabic) is located in the heart of Jaffa, a few steps from the Clock Square and the Jaffa Port. An intimate 10-room boutique hotel, in an ancient Ottoman building, facing the old city of Jaffa and the Mediterranean Sea. The overall look is both nostalgic and modern, an urban experience that combines oriental charm with European chic.

About Michael Azoulay

Michael Azoulay is a leading product and interior design studio credited with a multitude of worldwide projects and over 25 years of experience. Under the creative leadership of Michael Azoulay, the multi-disciplinary team offers unique and diverse design solutions using innovative and updated techniques, leading trends in the field. The studio works at all scales and in all sectors, specializes in designing hotels, luxury residential and commercial spaces. The studio's approach is based on extensive research and deep understanding of the end-user experience, leading to effective, full-featured functionality and inspiring creative design.

Award Record

Michael Azoulay is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.

About the A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award

The A' Interior Design Award is an international interior design competition recognizing good interior designs by interior designers and architects worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to interior designers, interior architects, architects and decorators from all countries. Typical entries include residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries and retail stores. The awarded interior designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/interior

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project
Elmina Hotel Boutique Hotel
Function
Boutique Hotel
Category
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Discipline
Spatial Design
Industry
Architecture and Packaging & Retail
Colors
Midnight Blue, Black, Dark Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Silver
Images
5
Client
Studio Michael Azoulay

The Recognition

Laureate
Michael Azoulay
Country
Israel
Recognition
A' Design Award
Edition
2019 - 2020
Design ID
#97236

Credits

Image Credits
Image #No1-5 : Photographer:Sivan Askyo

Design Details

Unique Properties
The Elmina Hotel (port in Arabic) is located in the heart of Jaffa, a few steps from the Clock Square and the Jaffa Port. An intimate 10-room boutique hotel, in an ancient Ottoman building, facing the old city of Jaffa and the Mediterranean Sea. The overall look is both nostalgic and modern, an urban experience that combines oriental charm with European chic.
Inspiration
The arched original windows, the flea market and the surrounding area have been a direct source of inspiration for colors, shapes, and sensations for the creative process. Stone floor facing colored tiles, Versailles parquet floors draped with colorful African rugs & textiles. Clean and modern style furniture with intense art saturated with colors and personal statement. These and more were expressed in an eclectic story of all the unique elements of the place.
Project Duration and Location
The project started in March 2019 in Jaffa and finished in Septamber 2019.
Keywords
hotel, design, interior design, luxury hotels, Jaffa, TLV, Tel Aviv, Boutique Hotel, Israel, Preservation Building

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