NINI
ANDRADE
SILVA
Biographic Note
Nini Andrade Silva is one of the most prestigious interior designers in the world.
Born in Funchal - Madeira Island - Nini graduated in Design at the Institute of Visual Arts, Design and Marketing (IADE) in Lisbon, and simultaneously pursued further academic and professional experience abroad, where she studied and worked in New York, London, Paris, South Africa and Denmark.
Nini’s work has an international recognition, having placed the name of Portugal alongside the biggest and best designers in the world, while being the creative mind behind multiple hotels. With an impressive work across the globe, Nini saw her work being distinguished several times while also becoming a constant presence in prestigious publications worldwide - The New York Times, Financial Times, El Pais, Wallpaper, Condé Nast Traveller, Rolls Royce Excellence Guide, Sleeper Magazine, Harrods Magazine, Architectural Digest Magazine, Andrew Martin’s World Leading Guides, Wallpapper, Condé Nast Travel Guide.
Be it at the academic or the professional level, Nini's constantly leaving behind her unique mark in our society, a reason why she's often asked to be a speaker at various conferences, lectures and debates. The invitations come from different areas such as Universities, Cultural Institutions, TED Talks, Fairs, Seminars, and so on.
In parallel to her trajectory with internationally acknowledged work in interior design and architecture, Nini embraced two great passions: painting and helping the needy. Nini's painting is included in one of the largest collections of Contemporary Art in the world –the Berardo Collection – and is a presence in museums around the world, namely in Portugal, Ireland and New York.
As a result of such recognition, in June of 2011, Nini was distinguished by the Portuguese Government with the Honored Title of “Grau de Oficial da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique”, by her rendered outstanding service to Portugal, both within and abroad.
Nini is also an international consultant for IADE-U, thus integrating the panel of guest lecturers in this University of Design, where it received the IADE CAREER AWARD of 2010. In 2012, Nini was also appointed as Cultural Ambassador by the Guimarães European Capital of Culture.



My design is something born from the inside out, something that starts within the soul, runs through the paper and converges in the matter.


In 10th June of 2011, Nini was distinguished by the Portuguese Government with the Honored Title of “Grau de Oficial da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique”, by her rendered outstanding service to Portugal, both within and abroad.
" I am a storytelling, for a long time



Those who don’t know her history, however, cannot escapethe attraction, the fascination and engagement exercised in those large canvas, from where the colors emerge, sensitive in its shades of gray, white and black (...)".
Prémios e Distinções
2020
- The International Property Awards para o Madalena Beautique Hotel
- Master Imobiliário para o W São Paulo Hotel & Residences
- German Design Awards para a peça Banana da Madeira Collection for Bordallo Pinheiro
- Iconic Awards para a peça Banana da Madeira Collection for Bordallo Pinheiro
- Condé Nast Awards for Excellence (shortlist) – Torre de Gomariz Wine & Spa Hotel
- Condé Nast Awards for Excellence (shortlist) – Vila Foz Hotel & Spa
- Prémio Imobiliário SIC/Expresso – Melhor Empreendimento (Turismo) – Savoy Palace
- Prémio Imobiliário SIC/Expresso - Arquitetura de Interiores (Turismo) – Vila Foz Hotel & Spa
2018
- Portugal Hotel Innovation Award for the Governor's Palace Hotel
- World's Leading Design Hotel for The Vine Hotel from the World Travel Awards
2017
- Shortlisted to the International Hotel and Property Awards for the WC Beautique Hotel
2016
- Tourism Oscar to the Palácio do Governador Hotel
- World Travel Awards for Europe’s Leading Design Hotel with The Vine Hotel
- Building Award for the Best Tourist development for Hotel Palácio do Governador
2015
- International Prestige Honor from Mobis Award
- Luxury Hospitality Interior Design Company of the Year
- World Travel Awards for South America's Leading Design Hotel with B.O.G Hotel
- World Travel Awards Italy for Europe’s Leading Design Hotel with The Vine Hotel
- European Hotel Design Awards Shortlisted with Saccharum Hotel
- Nominated for World Luxury Hotel Awards with The Beautique Hotels Figueira
- Nominated for World Luxury Hotel Awards with Saccharum Hotel
2014
- World Travel Awards Dubai for Europe’s Leading Design Hotel with The Vine Hotel
2013
- Prémio Leading Design Hotel Dubai pelos World Travel Awards atribuído ao The Vine Hotel
- World Travel Awards Qatar for Europe’s Leading Design Hotel with The Vine Hotel
- Best Interior Design of Portugal, International Hotel Awards for The Beautique Hotels Figueira
- Gold Medal of Culture by the Government of Madeira
- 2013 Shortlisted into the Architecture Festival for The Beautique Hotels Figueira
- Lápiz de Acero (Interior Spaces for BOG Hotel)
2012
- International Hotel & Property Awards – Americas for BOG Hotel
2011
- Portuguese Government Honor - Grau Oficial da Ordem Infante D. Henrique
- International Design & Architecture Awards, Design Et Al – Dune Sofa
- Culture Ambassador for Guimarães European Capital of Culture 2012
- Best Interior Design from Europe, European Property Awards – Hotel Teatro
- Best Interior Design from Portugal, European Property Awards – Hotel Teatro
2010
- Best Interior Design Europe (European & Africa Awards) for Fontana Park Hotel
- Best Interior Design Portugal (European & Africa Awards) for Fontana Park Hotel
- Best Design Award (Malaysian International Trade Fair) for Dunne Chaise Long
- MOBIS Prize
- Career prize IADE (Art and Design Institute)
2009
- Best Suite (Design Hotels Award, 4 Nominations) for The Vine Hotel
- Shortlisted by the World Architecture Festival in Barcelona for The Vine Hotel
- European Property Awards in San Diego for The Vine Hotel
- 100 Best Companies Award, Portugal
2008
- Andrew Martin Best Design Award
- Best Interior Design Award for Bedrooms and Bathrooms for Fontana Park Hotel
- International Consultant of IADE (Art and Design Institute)
- Woman in Business Award
2007
- 100 Best Companies Award, Portugal
2006
- Andrew Martin Best Design Award
2002
- Interior Design Review Award, New York
2001
- Interior Design Review Award, London
2000
- Andrew Martin Best Design Award
Moments
Conferences Oporto Hospitality and Tourism School
Conferences Conference in the field of 40th aniversary of RAM autonomy
Awards Building Award for Best Tourist Development for Hotel Palácio do Governador
Awards 2011 Condecoração Honorífica Governo Portugal
Events Embaixadora Guimarães Capital Europeia da Cultura
Conferences Ceranor Trade Fair Porto
Awards 2008 European Hotel Design Awards
Events Maison & Objet
Conferences Desafios da Arquitetura Repensar Espaços
Awards 2009 European Hotel Design Awards
Events Maison & Objet
Conferences Lisbon Design Show
Awards 2009 European Property Awards
Events Maison & Objet
Conferences Archi Summit
Awards 2009 International Property Awards
Events Exposição Garouta Calhau Fontana Park Hotel
Conferences Instituto da Habitação e Reabilitação Urbana
Awards 2010 European Property Awards
Events TEDx Petaling Street Kuala Lumpur
Conferences GIS - Architecture Expo Conference Bucharest
Awards 2010 International Property Awards
Events Forúm Turismo Norte de Portugal_Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Serralves
Conferences Católica Business School
Awards 2012 International Hotel Awards
Events Exposição de Homenagem à Cadeira Portuguesa
Awards 2013 Dália nos International Hotel Awards
Events Sleepotel London
Awards 2013 World Architecture Festival Singapore
Events Talking Heads, Club de Criativos, Lisbon
Events Matiné Pensante Bruxelas
Events Via Tortona Design Week
Events GIS Architecture Exhibition and Conference Poland
Events White Sensation Party
Events Exposição Quanto Tempo Falta
Events Sleepotel at Interiors Trade Fair Abu Dhabi
Events The Rolls-Royce Excellency Guide
Events Sonae Shots
Events Gran Foro Contract Barcelona
Events The Rolls-Royce Excellency Guide
Events TEDx Aveiro
Events Kuala Lumpur Design Forum
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