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John Whelan wins Silver at the prestigious A' Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award with Maison Francois Restaurant.

John Whelan's groundbreaking Hospitality sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Competition.

In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Maison Francois Restaurant” by John Whelan has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2021, in the highly competitive hospitality, recreation, travel and tourism design category.

This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Maison Francois Restaurant but also emphasizes the influential role of The Guild of Saint Luke in elevating standards within the hospitality domain.

The visionary behind “Maison Francois Restaurant” John Whelan, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.

To explore “Maison Francois Restaurant” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning hospitality.

About Maison Francois Restaurant

The design of Maison Francois aims to evolve the brasserie genre. Rather than looking to the Art Deco period for inspiration, GSL embraced Postmodernism and Brutalism, most notably referencing Ricardo Bofill’s La Fabrica in Barcelona, with its grand terracotta arches and rough cement ceiling. The layout of the restaurant nevertheless follows a classic brasserie format, with noble materials throughout and details that evoke iconic establishments of the past.

About A' Design Awards

The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Award honors outstanding design of hotels, restaurants, resorts, cafes, bars, cruise ships, theme parks, travel experiences and more.

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