HBA, a subsidiary of Gold Mantis, Founded in 1965, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) is a globally renowned, award-winning hospitality design firm. As of 2025, HBA has ranked No. 1 on the Hospitality Giants list 26 times and was selected for Forbes' America's Top Hospitality Architects and Designers 2026. Today, HBA's design leadership spans multiple disciplines and industry sectors, delivering comprehensive, end-to-end design services, from concept through execution, for clients in hospitality, residential, architecture, landscape, and lighting.

 With 25 offices in major global cities and a team of over 1,500 professionals, HBA has delivered more than 15,000 premier projects across 80+ countries and regions. Renowned for design solutions that transcend functionality, the firm creates environments that evoke emotion and inspire connection. HBA's excellence has been recognized with leading industry honors, including the Gold Key Awards, Hospitality Design Awards, AHEAD Awards, and SBID International Design Awards. Guided by its core philosophy, "Design that gives form to emotion", HBA continues to push industry boundaries and deliver excellent work.