ABOUT Adam Tihany

Adam D. Tihany is widely regarded as one of the world’s preeminent hospitality designers and an early pioneer of the restaurant design profession. After attending the Politecnico di Milano, Tihany apprenticed in renowned design firms in Italy. In 1978, he established his own multidisciplinary New York studio. The practice began specializing in restaurant design with the creation of La Coupole, the first grand café in New York City in 1981. In 1987, Tihany became a co-owner in Remi restaurants, which together with his partners, continued to own and operate for the following 25 years.

Tihany has created hotel and dining interiors acclaimed for their luxury and innovation at some of the most iconic properties around the globe, including One & Only Cape Town resort in South Africa, Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas, Westin Chosun in Seoul, The Joule in Dallas, The King David Hotel in Jerusalem, The Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice, The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach Dubai, The Breakers in Palm Beach and The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. His studio perpetuates the philosophy that every project should be a living, relevant, and unique entity. His sophisticated, often ground-breaking, designs are custom-tailored to fit the vision of the client and stay true to their location.