Guests enjoyed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres against the backdrop of the Hudson River setting. The program commenced at 6:00 pm, featuring a special highlight: the event’s first-ever keynote speaker. Mike Scott of Thayer Investment Partners was interviewed by Hospitality Design Editor-in-Chief, Stacy Shoemaker Rauen, sharing unique insights into early-stage investments, the impact of technology on hospitality, and criteria for selecting impactful ventures.
The ceremony kicked off with the four student product finalists, whose products were introduced by the mentoring jurors. The Student Product award went to The H2O Loop an innovative shower system that recycles water to reduce waste, submitted by Wu Yi-Chen and Prof. Li Kai-Chu of Ming Chi University of Technology.
Next, the project finalists took the stage, starting with the two student contenders. After showcasing their impressive videos, The Student Project award was presented to Cielo Colca Hotel, submitted by Jeroboam Amador Bernal Rivera, Ximena Berenice Valentina Mejia Sotelo, and Ana Maria Diaz Gonzalez at the Instituto Technologico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey Campus Toluca. The team receives $5,000 and the opportunity to apply for an assistantship and full scholarship with the Radical University Partners. As part of the ongoing commitment to fostering student growth, Radical Innovation’s commitment to fostering future talent was underscored by dedicating half of this year’s competition to student finalists.
2024 PROFFESSIONAL PROJECT WINNER: BBBL3
With a record-breaking 2,000+ combined jury and public votes, The BBBL3, presented by HKS Architects and Roam Interior Design, emerged as the winner. This fully immersive, multi-sensory experience blends cutting-edge technology with nature-inspired design, redefining our interactions with space, community, and self. The HKS team in attendance, having travelled from all parts of the USA was overwhelmed with joy at the win.
In today’s fast-paced, ever-connected world, finding respite can be difficult. BBBL3, created by HKS and ROAM Interior Design, offers a new solution: a sculptural space where nature, technology, and human imagination merge. Designed to seamlessly integrate with urban landscapes, “The Bubble” creates immersive environments where guests can reconnect with themselves, and their surroundings, and experience true escapism—right in the heart of the city.
Inspired by droplets and splashes of water, this revolutionary space is designed to adapt to its users, inviting them on a sensory journey where small moments create grand experiences. Imagine booking a private Bubble for a wellness retreat, dining in a surreal LED-lit space that transforms into anything from the Sahara to a lush rainforest, or engaging in a multi-sensory culinary experience. The experience is entirely customizable, engaging all five senses, and powered by AI to deliver an experience of serenity, luxury, and freedom from urban stress.
