Judges

Matt Turner

Editor - Sleeper

Biography

Matt Turner is editor of Sleeper, the leading international magazine for hotel design, development and architecture. Having overseen a global re-launch of the magazine in September 2004, he wasinstrumental in the launch of ‘The Sleep Event’ – a unique hotel design event combining a boutique-style exhibition, highly-regarded conference and the prestigious European Hotel Design Awards. In addition to his full time role developing the Sleeper brand, Matt Turner has also written as a freelancer for media including the Financial Times, The Guardian, The Observer, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, The Sunday Times Style Section, Wallpaper* and Mr & Mrs Smith.

Design Excellence

Good design can come from the head, but great design must come from the heart as well.