Who we are

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

For over half a century, IVA has been a leading voice in the world of hospitality and design. Today, we are a dynamic and multidisciplinary creative collective, bringing decades of experience to bear across specialisms, markets and industries.

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.
Jeddah

Private Appartment

IVA
Appartment
Riyadh
2025
Outdoor seating area with beige and orange furniture, wooden chairs, and small round tables on a sunny patio. Steps lead to a potted plant and greenery.
Luxurious hotel room with a king-sized bed, elegant decor, and large windows offering a stunning city view. Warm tones and plush seating create a cozy, sophisticated ambiance.
Luxurious suite balcony with chic furniture overlooks the sea, featuring a view of the iconic sail-shaped hotel. The scene is serene and inviting at sunset.

SPA

SPA
Commercial
Riyadh
2021
Twilight scene of a luxurious hotel courtyard with palm trees and warm lighting reflecting in a large, tranquil pool, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.
Luxurious resort lounge with wood panels, modern seating, and textured décor. Warm lighting and a large chandelier create a serene, inviting atmosphere.
Luxurious resort bar with wooden accents, black chandeliers, and a sleek counter lined with bottles. Cozy tone with plush seating and warm lighting.

Restaurant

Restaurant
Commercial
Riyadh
2021
Curved modern balconies overlook a serene beach and calm ocean. Glass railings and cozy furniture evoke relaxation and luxury amidst lush palm trees.
A modern rooftop pool with a person swimming is seen from below. Sunlight reflects on the water. Palm leaves frame the scene, conveying a tropical vibe.
Indoor pool area with large skylight, surrounded by potted plants and modern sun loungers. The space feels serene, with trees visible outside.

Resort

Resort
Commercial
Riyadh
2021
One&Only Portonovi's exterior featuring a luxurious coastal resort with terracotta-roofed villas, lush gardens, and pools by the sea. Majestic mountains and blue sky in the background.
Sophisticated lounge bar with a wooden counter, stylish barstools, and elegant decor. Luxurious seating area with plush chairs and warm lighting.
Luxurious indoor pool with reflective water, flanked by elegant stone arches. A cozy seating area and a lit fire bowl create a serene, upscale ambiance.

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 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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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.

Perspectives

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Awards & Accolades
23.03.26

HBA retains #1 ranking – Interior Design’s 2026 Top 100 Giants Hospitality List
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Awards & Accolades
15.12.25

HBA listed on Forbes’ America’s Top Hospitality Architects & Designers 2026
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Awards & Accolades
23.01.26

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach named 2025 Gold Key Awards Finalist
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Modern living room with beige Giorgetti Kumiki armchairs, a marble coffee table, and a view of a lush garden through large windows, creating a serene ambiance.
Media
17.04.26

Wallpaper* spotlights KUMIKI, HBA’s second design collaboration for Giorgetti
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Insights
15.04.26

Archibuild Magazine profiles Gerard Lee, Partner at Light Directions, on what hospitality design needs today
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Awards & Accolades
10.04.26

HBA named Finalist in design et al 20th Anniversary Accolade Awards Design
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Media
31.03.26

HBA Residential shares how wellness is redefining ultra-luxury residential design in Miami
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Media
11.03.26

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

Lesha Fernando, Associate at HBA Dubai, on good hospitality design, responsible leadership, and enduring legacy
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Media
16.02.26

Mathew Lui, Partner at HBA Hong Kong, recognised in Home Journal’s Top 50 2026
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Media
05.02.26

Prime Resi showcases oceanfront interiors at HBA Residential’s The Delmore
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View from below of a futuristic building featuring a transparent rooftop pool with a swimmer. Framed by white structures and palm trees, under a clear blue sky.
Insights
16.01.26

Branded Living: a global shift in how we design, aspire and belong
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Media
05.01.26

Sleeper Magazine spotlights Art Deco interiors at Sofitel New York
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Media
25.12.25

Co-CEO Chris Godfrey on HBA bringing global hospitality design to South Korea’s high-end housing
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Media
23.12.25

HBA Partner and President, Middle East & KSA, Andrew Moore on adapting hotel designs for branded residences
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Events
12.12.25

Abhishek Mathur, Partner at Studio HBA, moderates The Festival of Architecture and Interior Designing in Mumbai
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Events
07.12.25

Graeme Davidson, Architectural Design Director at HBA Residential, speaks at the Architect Show in Athens
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Awards & Accolades
04.12.25

Coopers Hill secures two wins at 2025 AHEAD Europe
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Events
03.12.25

Joe Lau, Design Principal at HBA Architecture, speaks at The BUND Forum Shanghai
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Awards & Accolades
01.12.25

Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, Dubai, wins the 2025 AHEAD MEA
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Media
26.11.25

Olise Magazine names Katie Earl, HBA Residential, as a design ‘Icon of Today’
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Awards & Accolades
25.11.25

HBA Digital celebrates a double win at the Big 5 Global Impact Awards 2025
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A modern guestroom blends warm wood finishes with black accents, textured walls, and soft ambient lighting.
Media
20.11.25

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

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.

Our People

Leadership team

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HBA | Singapore

Ian Carr
Partner & Co-CEO
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Chris Godfrey
HBA | Singapore

Chris Godfrey
Partner & Co-CEO
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HBA | San Francisco

Meghann Day
Partner & President The Americas
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HBA | Dubai

Andrew Moore
Partner & President Middle East & KSA

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