Silhouette Design Architecture’s Airport Hospitality Work Shortlisted for 2026 AX Awards
Grand opening for Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen by Delaware North at CHS Airport, nominated for Best Local-Inspired Restaurant – Medium/Small Airports at the 2026 AX Awards. Photo courtesy of Delaware North and CHS airport.
Silhouette Design Architecture, a leading Chicago-based design firm, is proud to celebrate eight nominations across six categories in the prestigious Airport Experience News (AXN) 2026 Awards, recognizing excellence in airport hospitality design. The firm extends its sincere congratulations to its valued partners and clients — Bambuza Hospitality Group, Jackmont Hospitality, Inc., Delaware North, Latrelle’s Management Corporation, and WH Smith North America — on this well-deserved industry recognition.
Among the nominations are:
Best Bar Experience – Large Airports
Gatsby by Jackmont Hospitality at Dulles International Airport
Best Bar Experience – Medium/Small Airports
The Rustic by LaTrelle’s at William P. Hobby Airport
Ashley Cooper Provisions by Delaware North at Charleston International Airport
Best Casual Dining Concept – Large Airports
Rappahannock Oysters by Jackmont Hospitality at Washington Dulles International Airport
Best Local-Inspired Restaurant – Large Airports
Elixr Coffee by Jackmont Hospitality at Philadelphia International Airport
Best Local-Inspired Restaurant – Medium/Small Airports
The Rustic by LaTrelle’s at William P. Hobby Airport
Kardea Brown’s Southern Kitchen by Delaware North at Charleston International Airport
Best Quick-Serve Restaurant Concept – Large Airports
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf by Bambuza Hospitality Group at Salt Lake City International Airport
As Silhouette marks more than 20 years of design leadership following its 2025 anniversary, these nominations underscore the firm’s continued commitment to creating immersive, place-driven hospitality experiences that elevate the passenger journey and celebrate local culture. The recognition reflects the strength of Silhouette’s collaborative partnerships and its ongoing focus on innovation, storytelling, and operationally smart design within complex airport environments.
For a full list of 2026 AXN Awards finalists, visit https://www.airportxnews.com/axn-reveals-2026-awards-finalists/