US firms StudioWTA and ASH NYC have transformed a church, rectory, convent, and a school in New Orleans into boutique accommodation. More about 19th-century schoolhouse, convent and church become Hotel Peter and Paul in New Orleans
Hotels across the Americas are drawing on local history to create memorable guest experiences, say AHEAD Americas awards judges in this video Dezeen produced for the awards programme. More about AHEAD Americas hotel award winners "reinvent ideas from the past"
ASH NYC co-founder Ari Heckman explains how The Siren Hotel recalls Detroit's glamorous past in this video produced by Dezeen for the AHEAD awards. More about The Siren Hotel references Detroit's grand history says Ari Heckman
Original features of a historic building in Downtown Detroit, like travertine floors and plaster ceiling details, were preserved during its conversion into a hotel. More about The Siren Hotel by ASH NYC calls visitors back to Detroit
Pink accents contrast the pale palette that US firm ASH NYC has used for the interior of this farm-to-counter restaurant in Boston. More about ASH NYC adds pops of pink to Dig Inn Boston restaurant