DECEMBER 2018 VOLUME 14 | ISSUE 10 18 104 2018 GOLD KEY AWARDS: THE WHY FACTOR | 18 Wow-worthy visuals weren't enough for this year's 12-member judging panel. Their definition of distinction was equal parts art and science. Drawing on thought-provoking backstories and showing off a mastery of design fundamentals and FF&E curation earned accolades for projects in 21 categories. Find out which clever concepts and inspiring ideas (out of a whopping 400-plus entries) rose to the top in the 38th annual competition. DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR | 4 IN THIS ISSUE | 6 CHECK OUT BOUTIQUEDESIGN.COM | 8 THE BUZZ | 12 PRODUCTS: CASEGOODS | 110 Q+A: S + S = SUCCESS | 104 Irina and Olga Sundukova want to make you think, connect and play. The twin founders of Moscow's Sundukovy Sisters, the 2018 Gold Key Designer of the Year, are out to find projects that fit their boundary-pushing hospitality design vision. The duo's free-spirited attitudes and way-out-of-the-box ideas have earned them top spots on the short lists of some of the globe's most notable hotel brands, independent hoteliers and restaurateurs, as well as top honors, including 2018 Gold Key Awards for Excellence in Hospitality Design for Best Lobby Upscale and Best Restaurant Casual Dining. PRODUCTS: LIGHTING | 116 EXIT INTERVIEW | 124 ON THE COVER Double Threat Irina (r.) and Olga Sundukova, Sundukovy Sisters, 2018 Gold Key Designer of the Year Photo: Anton Sokolov 2 boutiquedesign.com DECEMBER 2018http://www.BOUTIQUEDESIGN.COM http://www.boutiquedesign.com