Adam D. Tihany is widely regarded as one
of the world's preeminent hospitality
designers. After attending the Politecnico di
Milano, he apprenticed in renowned design
firms in Italy before establishing his own
multidisciplinary New York studio in 1978. In
1987, Tihany became a co-owner in Remi
restaurants, which together with his
partners, he continued to own and operate
for 25 years.
Tihany has created hotel, dining and cruise
interiors at some of the most iconic
properties around the globe, including The
Beverly Hills Hotel, The Breakers Resort in
Palm Beach, Belmond Hotel Cipriani in
Venice, Westin Chosun in Seoul, The Four
Seasons Dubai DIFC, The Joule in Dallas
and The Oberoi New Delhi. He was one of
the first designers to collaborate with
celebrity chefs, creating signature
restaurants for culinary stars including
Wolfgang Puck, Thomas Keller, Daniel
Boulud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten,
Charlie Palmer, Heston Blumenthal and
Pierre Gagnaire. Tihany has often been
called a portrait artist, crafting interior
spaces that serve as a direct extension of
the chef, his food and personality.
In addition to hotels and restaurants, Tihany
has become a leading name in the cruise
industry, creating innovative design concepts
for the next wave of Holland America Line
and ultra-luxury Seabourn vessels. He is
currently serving as Creative Director for
Costa Cruises as well Cunard, where he will
lead the design vision for the British luxury
line's upcoming new ship, launching 2022.
Tihany has licensed product lines for several
notable companies including Christofle,
Kartell, Roda and Poltrona Frau. With the
recent launch of Tihany Product Design, he
will continue to forge meaningful
collaborations with renowned manufacturers
around the world.
His contribution to design has been
recognized with numerous honors and
awards, including the Lawrence Israel Prize
from FIT, induction into the Interior Design
Hall of Fame and an Honorary Doctorate
from NYSID. As a leading industry expert.
Tihany frequently lectures at universities and
conferences around the world and currently
sits on the advisory board of Israel's Design
Museum Holon. He served as Art Director of
the Culinary Institute of America and is a
former member of Pratt Institute's Board of
Trustees. Tihany has published several
books on his work including his latest,
Tihany: Iconic Hotel and Restaurant
Interiors, published by Rizzoli.