Celebrating Excellence in
Branded Residences

The definitive recognition of the world's most exceptional branded residences. Honoring innovation, design, and the art of luxury living.

Methodology

How we selected the 2026 winners

Drawing on comprehensive market intelligence, editorial review, sentiment trends, industry reporting, and Branded Living Pro AI market analysis, the Branded Living Awards evaluate projects across architecture, hospitality integration, market momentum, wellness, cultural influence, operational excellence, and long-term brand positioning.

Now in its second year, the program expanded its categories in 2026 to reflect a broader and more discerning view of branded residences across global and regional markets.

Sentiment Analysis

We measure positive, neutral, and negative coverage across hundreds of industry sources.

Market Presence

Our AI tracks brand visibility and project announcements across global markets.

Editorial Review

Our editorial team reviews top stories and metrics, drawing on first-hand visits to identify standout projects.

Global Awards

Four Seasons Private Residences Global Portfolio

Brand of the Year

WINNER

Four Seasons Private Residences Global Portfolio

Four Seasons · Global

No hospitality brand shaped the branded-residence landscape more decisively in 2026 than Four Seasons. Across the first four months of the year, Four Seasons Private Residences generated 308 independent articles and industry features spanning 69 global markets and 102 active projects, creating the broadest and most consistently positive presence in the dataset. Its reach now spans urban towers, resort-integrated residences, alpine retreats, heritage redevelopments, beachfront communities, and emerging international destinations.

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Best Global Expansion

New Category

WINNER

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara

Waldorf Astoria · Guadalajara, Mexico

Waldorf Astoria enters a new chapter with its first standalone branded residential project in Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America. The tower positions the brand within one of Latin America's most dynamic emerging wealth centers while remaining grounded in the cultural character of Jalisco.

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Most Sustainable Brand

WINNER

Six Senses, Global Portfolio

Six Senses · Global

Known for idyllic and exotic locations, Six Senses Residences expands the brand's global presence from The Palm in Dubai, with its longevity clinic and biohacking suite, to Six Senses Triple Bay in AMAALA overlooking the Red Sea, to Six Senses London within the restored Whiteley in Bayswater. In every location, the brand applies a rigorous commitment to regenerative design and wellness-led living. Locally sourced materials, renewable energy systems, zero single-use plastic operations, and programming rooted in the ecology and culture of each destination are not amenities, but core principles. Every property includes an Earth Lab, inviting guests and residents to engage actively in conservation and environmental stewardship.

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North Americas

The Surf Club, Four Seasons Private Residences

Best Branded Residence USA

WINNER

The Surf Club, Four Seasons Private Residences

Four Seasons · Surfside, Miami, Florida

Originally conceived in 1930 as a private members club, The Surf Club remains one of South Florida's most historically significant hospitality properties. Today, the landmark is reimagined through residential towers designed by Richard Meier in collaboration with Kobi Karp, with interiors by Joseph Dirand. The result is a property that blends hospitality, architecture, dining, and social legacy into one of the most culturally complete branded-residential environments in the country.

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Ultimate Wellness Retreat

WINNER

Banyan Tree Residences

Banyan Tree · West Palm Beach, Florida

Banyan Tree's philosophy of sanctuary, wellness, and restorative living predates wellness as a real estate category by decades. Designed by OMA with interiors by Yabu Pushelberg and landscape by Enzo Enea, the project weaves meditation gardens, hammams, cryotherapy spaces, and hospitality-led wellness programming into the fabric of daily life.

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Best Mountain Retreat

New Category

WINNER

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

Four Seasons · Vail, Colorado

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail translates the brand's operational discipline and service standards into one of North America's most admired alpine markets. The residences are shaped by natural materials, tactile warmth, mountain-facing gathering spaces, and a service model calibrated for the demands of luxury mountain ownership.

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The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower

Best High-Rise Branded Residence

New Category

WINNER

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower

Ritz-Carlton · Boston, Massachusetts

Developed by Hines and designed by Pelli Clarke & Partners, South Station Tower combines branded residence living, hospitality, transit infrastructure, and city-scale architecture in one of the Northeast's most ambitious mixed-use developments. It is a vertical statement that ties luxury living to the rhythm of the city. 166 residences from $1.3M to $14M, with a 48th-floor unit already trading at $5.31M.

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Best Emerging Branded Residence Market

New Category

WINNER

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston

Ritz-Carlton · Houston, Texas

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston reflects the city's rise as an evolving upscale urban market. Developed by Deiso Moss, with architecture by Pickard Chilton and Ziegler Cooper Architects, and interiors by Rottet Studio. The project reflects Houston's growing confidence, shaped by international business, energy wealth, healthcare expansion, and a more sophisticated cultural profile. 112 residences across 45 stories, from $3M.

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Best Marina Branded Residence

New Category

WINNER

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay

Ritz-Carlton · Estero Bay, Florida

Developed by London Bay Development Group with architecture by Arquitectonica and interiors by Meyer Davis, the project introduces hospitality-driven, boating and marina-focused waterfront living to Southwest Florida. Its identity is grounded in the maritime culture and natural wetland beauty of Florida's west coast, offering year-round wellness in a small beach town that feels equal parts polished and relaxed. 224 residences, backed by $198.6M in Bank OZK financing.

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Best of South Florida

Brand Momentum Award

New Category

WINNER

Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach

Rosewood · Hillsboro Beach, Florida

Rosewood is building momentum through restraint, consistency, and low-density luxury rather than scale or spectacle. Developed by local trio Merrimac Ventures, in partnership with Related Group and Dezer Development, Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach captures that strategy with unusual clarity, offering a more private, wellness-oriented approach to branded living on one of South Florida's most exclusive stretches of coastline.

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Kempinski Residences Miami Design District

Best New Market Entry

New Category

WINNER

Kempinski Residences Miami Design District

Kempinski · Miami Design District, Florida

Kempinski's American debut feels measured, refined, and deeply attuned to the Design District's fashion, art, and dining culture. The project takes a more intimate, design-forward approach to branded living, balancing European heritage with Miami's contemporary indoor-outdoor lifestyle.

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Honorable Mentions

Anantara Miami Resort & Residences

Most Immersive Brand Experience

New Category

WINNER

Pagani Residences

Pagani · North Bay Village, Miami

Pagani's first residential venture brings the logic of the hypercar into architecture, translating precision engineering, sculptural movement, and collectible craftsmanship into the built environment. From the material language to the ownership experience — including the opportunity to design your own custom Pagani personally with Mr. Pagani — the project feels less like a tower and more like an extension of the Pagani universe.

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Most Innovative Amenities

WINNER

Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale

Viceroy · Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Bringing Viceroy into Flagler Village, the project introduces a more urban and culturally engaged interpretation of branded living. Its 30,000 square feet of resort-driven spaces create a lifestyle-club atmosphere shaped by wellness, social connection, and neighborhood energy.

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Most Exquisite Design Collaboration

WINNER

Baccarat Residences Miami

Baccarat · Brickell, Miami

Baccarat Residences Miami brings together Baccarat's legacy of craftsmanship and ceremony. Led by Miami-based Related Group, the partnership of Arquitectonica's architecture, interiors by Meyer Davis, and the development strength of Related produces a collaboration that feels both precise and atmospheric, with a distinctly Miami expression of European luxury.

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Best Restaurant-Led Branded Residence

New Category

WINNER

Cipriani Residences Miami

Cipriani · Brickell, Miami

Founded with the opening of Harry's Bar in Venice in 1931, Cipriani built its reputation on a distinctly Italian philosophy of hospitality — the idea that dining itself is a ritualized daily experience. Nearly a century later, Cipriani Residences Miami translates that legacy into the brand's first ground-up residential tower in the Americas, bringing Cipriani's impeccable Venetian waterside hospitality into the pulse of downtown Miami's luxury skyline. The project includes a resident-only Cipriani restaurant, private dining rooms, in-home dining service, and a 37th-floor speakeasy. The residences are organized around the shared social rhythms that have defined the Cipriani name for generations: gathering, hosting, and atmosphere.

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Latin America & Caribbean

Best Resort-Integrated Residence

New Category

WINNER

Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Ritz-Carlton Reserve · Los Cabos, Mexico

Zadun achieves a rare level of integration by embedding ownership directly within the Reserve experience. Architecture, landscape, wellness, service, and lifestyle work as one ecosystem, allowing residents to move naturally through a hospitality environment that feels fully lived-in rather than appended.

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Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena

Breakout Market Award

New Category

WINNER

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena

Four Seasons · Cartagena, Colombia

Set within Cartagena's UNESCO-protected historic district, the project transforms colonial-era buildings into one of Latin America's most ambitious branded residential and hospitality developments. Its success signals Cartagena's emergence as a luxury market with growing international relevance.

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Best Island Escape

New Category

WINNER

Pendry Residences Barbados

Pendry Hotels & Resorts · Barbados, Caribbean

Pendry's Caribbean debut aligns naturally with Barbados' refined, place-driven identity. The project combines branded residences, resort hospitality, and marina living into a coastal destination that feels contemporary, social, and deeply rooted in island life.

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Best Architect-Branded Residence

New Category

WINNER

The Arc at South Bank

Independent · Turks & Caicos

Piero Lissoni is one of the most celebrated architects and designers of his generation — and The Arc at South Bank marks his first completed project in the Caribbean. In Turks and Caicos, he did something few architects are trusted to do: design both the building and every interior space. The result is a rare coherence — the material palette, proportions, and light that define the exterior carry directly through to the residences within. No handoff between architect and interior designer. No competing visions. One mind, one building, one language. Residences from $3.2M to $18M (Penthouse).

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GCC & Middle East

Best Branded City

New Category

WINNER

Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti

Mercedes-Benz · Dubai, UAE

Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti extends branded living beyond a single tower and into the scale of a city. With sculptural architecture, smart infrastructure, green space, and a highly choreographed luxury environment, the project rethinks what branded community living can become.

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The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

The "Most Fun" Award

WINNER

The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

Nikki Beach · Pearl Jumeirah, Dubai

Nikki Beach helped define the modern luxury beach club as a lifestyle brand built around music, fashion, dining, and social energy. The residence extends that identity into homeownership, making leisure, atmosphere, and connection central to the experience.

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Best Fashion Branded Residence

New Category

WINNER

ELLE Residences Dubai Islands

ELLE · Dubai, UAE

The first ELLE branded residence in the Middle East brings the iconic fashion magazine's Parisian editorial identity to Dubai Islands. With 98 exclusive units designed by The One Atelier, it represents fashion's editorial vision translated into architectural form.

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The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

Most Anticipated Branded Residence

WINNER

The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

St. Regis · Sunny Isles Beach, Miami

84 articles. Zero negative. A $418.3 million construction loan — one of the largest in Sunny Isles Beach history — and a North Tower of 150 residences breaking ground in 2026. With a projected sell-out exceeding $3 billion, Fortune International Group and Chateau Group have created the most closely watched branded residence in the market.

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The Ultra-Prime Award

New Category

WINNER

Aman Residences Dubai

Aman · Dubai Peninsula, UAE

A penthouse at Aman Residences Dubai sold for $115 million — the highest price point in our dataset across thousands of articles covering global branded residences this year. That number is not a headline engineered for press. It is a transaction. Designed by Kerry Hill Architects, the building draws on the region's architectural heritage through shaded galleries and intricate privacy screens, with sand-coloured stone, timber, and bronze accents rooting it in its environment. Set within nine acres of gardens on the Dubai Peninsula, fronted by a private beach with views across the Arabian Gulf, just 68 residences total.

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Celebrating Excellence in
Branded Residences

Methodology

Sentiment Analysis

Market Presence

Editorial Review

Four Seasons Private Residences Global Portfolio

Waldorf Astoria Residences Guadalajara

Six Senses, Global Portfolio

The Surf Club, Four Seasons Private Residences

Banyan Tree Residences

Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Boston, South Station Tower

The Ritz-Carlton Residences Houston

The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Estero Bay

Rosewood Residences Hillsboro Beach

Kempinski Residences Miami Design District

Pagani Residences

Viceroy Residences Fort Lauderdale

Baccarat Residences Miami

Cipriani Residences Miami

Zadun, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Cartagena

Pendry Residences Barbados

The Arc at South Bank

Mercedes-Benz Places by Binghatti

The Residences at Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai

ELLE Residences Dubai Islands

The St. Regis Residences, Sunny Isles Beach

Aman Residences Dubai

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