Cover Image: Karl Lagerfeld Residences Lisboa, shortlisted for Best interior design
The final shortlist for the first Global Branded Residence Awards has been revealed, with the winners set to be announced at an online ceremony on 2 October.
More than 150 entries were received from across the world, covering projects and businesses competing across 18 award categories.
Entries were assessed by a judging panel of senior figures from branded residences, hospitality, real estate, investment, design, branding, development and advisory sectors, with the judges scoring submissions on impact, innovation, quality and measurable results.
The 18 categories span the branded residences sector, including Best Urban Branded Residence, Best Interior Design, Best Sales and Marketing Campaign and Innovative Use of Technology, alongside the top honour, World’s Best Branded Residence, which will be decided from the four regional category winners.
Brands represented come from a wide mix of leading hospitality brands including Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Raffles and InterContinental alongside luxury and lifestyle consumer brands such as Armani, Karl Lagerfeld and Missoni.
Projects in line for awards range from exclusive urban developments such as The OWO Residences, London and The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Bangkok to resort destinations including Nujuma, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences, Viceroy Residences at Ombria Algarve and The Residences at The St. Regis Cap Cana, with projects spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Asia Pacific.
Three awards, Future Concept, Innovator of the Year and Industry Icon, were put to a public vote, with voting now closed. All winners across the 18 categories, will be revealed during the online ceremony on 2 October 2026 at 8am Eastern US / 1pm London / 4pm Dubai.
The ceremony is free to watch, with registration now open. Join senior executives, developers, investors, architects and designers as the winners are announced live.
Register to watch the Global Branded Residence Awards.
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