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Tonik Associates, a leading London-based design agency, are thrilled to announce that it has been shortlisted in six categories of the highly anticipated International Hotel & Property Awards, hosted by leading magazine, design et al. Voting opens today, on 18th August 2021.
The International Hotel & Property Awards have been running for 10 years and celebrate world-class hospitality design, interior design and property design. The awards are hosted by leading interior design, architecture and property development magazine design et al.
Tonik Associates has been shortlisted for an incredible six categories, for the work completed on two new central London hotels, Middle Eight in Holborn and The Guardsman in Westminster. Tonik Associates are a leading agency, helping businesses think, design and deliver – from concept through to completion and beyond. Founded over 20 years ago by Gary Marshall and joined 2 years later by co-founder Chris Harding, Tonik’s multi-disciplinary offering includes interior design, strategic consultancy, brand design, concept development, build management, operational expertise and in-house marketing.
Tonik has been shortlisted for the following categories:
- Hotel Under 200 Rooms Europe – Middle Eight
- Hotel Under 200 Rooms Global – The Guardsman
- Hotel Suite Europe Award – Middle Eight
- Bar/Club/Lounge Global Award – The Guardsman
- Restaurant Within a Hotel Europe Award – Middle Eight
- Bar/Club/ Lounge Europe Award – Middle Eight
The Guardsman and Middle Eight, designed and completed by Tonik Associates, both launched earlier this year and are part of the Shiva Group. The two hotels, which have very different stories to tell, were created as a result of five years of dedication by the full team at Tonik and they are delighted to have been recognised for their work through these nominations.
“We’re delighted that our designs for the Guardsman and Middle Eight have been recognised in such a highly renowned awards competition. Our designs are the fruit of years and years of working closely with the Shiva Group. We took our time understanding their goals and really embedding ourselves into their brands, and both hotels have turned out fantastically.”
“The competition is fierce, but we have our fingers crossed for an award or two on the night!” – Gary Marshall, Co-Founder of Tonik Associates
Middle Eight is a luxury lifestyle hotel, which has been transformed from a humble city hotel – with 12 unique suites, carved out of the windowless 1st floor space (formerly meeting rooms) to provide incredible light filled spaces via an internal courtyard. These suites complement the 168 guest bedrooms. Middle Eight is peppered with natural materials in its public spaces, including a stunning hand-crafted oak reception desk and bar ceiling sculpted from thousands of metallic sycamore leaves.
Located conveniently by Buckingham Palace, The Guardsman is a luxury boutique hotel made up of 52 bedrooms and 6 residences. This new build “smart hotel” brings together old and new, fusing traditional Britishness with 21st century living. Within each room, guests will find mirror-clad bathrooms and contemporary design statements, softened by location-inspired detailing – partnering luxury with technology. The hotel plays host to a feature staircase, which helps transport guests from the club-like lounge to the basement restaurant.
The International Hotel & Property Awards are not judged by a panel, the shortlisted entries are presented online and voting is open to industry professionals as well as design et al readers, clients and customers.
Voting opens: 18th August 2021
Voting closes: 1st September 2021
Voting Link: https://www.thedesignawards.co.uk/ihp-voting/