Beyond Design Awards · MMXXVI
Gilles Kleinefenn
Independant
Winner of the category
Ritual and Hospitality
For making every encounter feel considered before anything has even been served.
The jury notedAs winner of Ritual and Hospitality, Gilles Kleinefenn is recognised for a sensibility shaped equally by bread dough and the precision of Black 6 C. At Independant, his work carries the curiosity of sidequests and the lasting influence of a beloved place in Okuse. The result is hospitality understood not simply as service, but as a carefully composed experience.
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· Entry verified 18 September 2026
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