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Interior Design’s Hall of Fame was held at the Waldorf Astoria for nearly 20 years before it closed for renovations. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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October 15, 2025<\/p>\n\n\n

Words: <\/span>Carlene Olsen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Design Legends On The Lasting Legacy Of Hall Of Fame<\/h1>\n\n\n

Editor’s note:<\/em> In part II of our mini series celebrating <\/em>Interior Design’s Hall of Fame gala<\/em> and its return to the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan, we connected with inductees spanning the decades.<\/em> Learn more about the hotel’s monumental renovation in part I<\/a>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior Design<\/em>‘s Hall of Fame gala\u2014an unparalleled event honoring esteemed creatives in design\u2014is generating an extra buzz of excitement this year given its return to the Waldorf Astoria’s grand ballroom in Manhattan. The art deco gem, updated by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill<\/a> and PYR<\/a>, offers a timeless backdrop for the gala, and the magazine’s 2025 inductees<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our legacy for the Hall of Fame is deeply connected to the place where we celebrate,” shares Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen, recalling the grandeur of past galas, most of which were held at the Waldorf Astoria. Allen also has a way of transforming the formal affair into an intimate gathering among friends, in part due to the short documentary films she pioneered decades ago, which spotlight each inductee and remain part of the event’s DNA. “Tapping into the personal, in a place thats so big and so grand\u2014that works! It brings people together.” she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From heartfelt moments on stage to inspiring narratives captured on film, championing creatives in design remains at the heart of the event. “Hall of Fame brings together the industry and celebrates the people who are changing our world,” Allen adds, emphasizing the power of design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In honor of the Hall of Fame’s return to the Waldorf Astoria, we connected with inductees from past years, who shared what the honor means to them and how it continues to impact their careers as well as the larger design industry. “Hall of Fame is not just about one project or one moment\u2026 it celebrates a journey, a way of contributing to the field over time,” says 2012 Hall of Fame inductee Patrick Jouin<\/a>. “And because Interior Design<\/em> is such a respected voice worldwide, this recognition resonates far beyond the United States. It carries a lot of weight within the design community. For peers and colleagues, it says ‘you\u2019re part of this story.’ That\u2019s what makes it special.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Don’t miss an opportunity to join <\/em>Interior Design at the 2025 Hall of Fame gala. Explore event information here<\/a>! <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Vast Impact And Reach of Interior Design’s Hall of Fame Gala<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Interior Design<\/em> Hall of Famers consider the accolade one with immense weight. In the words of David Rockwell<\/a> of Rockwell Group<\/a>, it’s “completely life-changing.” “The award gave me a huge sense of validation, and made me feel like I was part of a larger design community and family,” he shares, recalling his 2002 induction. “It confirmed that what we were doing at Rockwell Group was having a meaningful impact. It inspired me to keep going and keep exploring as a designer and leader.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for Jouin<\/a>, his Hall of Fame induction came as a surprise\u2014the best possible kind. “At that time, I felt almost too young for such a distinction. I saw it as something for designers who had already completed a lifetime of work, while for me it felt like everything was just beginning,” the French designer says, noting that within the industry, the accolade offers a boost of confidence and recognition. “It felt like a way of saying ‘we see you; we value what you’re doing,'” he adds. “That kind of recognition from peers gives you confidence\u2026 It validates your work and allows you to believe that your voice as a designer can carry.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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From the Archive: Snaps From the Hall of Fame Gala Over the Years<\/h3>\n\n\n\n