![Seating area in the Surety Hotel with wood pillars and white stone capitals in white room with recessed ceiling details Seating area in the Surety Hotel with wood pillars and white stone capitals in white room with recessed ceiling details](/media/2021/07/11_17114_00_N14_weblg-2140x1604.jpg)
Hospitality
We use a collaborative approach to understand a local community and then curate a project vision that aligns client goals and the brand personality of a hotel within that local environment. It’s storytelling through design to deliver a unique experience for every client and their guests.
![Hotel lobby lounge divided by a jade stone rectangle structure with cozy seating and coffee bar. Hotel lobby lounge divided by a jade stone rectangle structure with cozy seating and coffee bar.](/media/36_21109_00_N55_weblg-2140x1605.jpg)
Explore Our Design º£½ÇÉçÇø
![Seating area in the Surety Hotel with wood pillars and white stone capitals in white room with recessed ceiling details Seating area in the Surety Hotel with wood pillars and white stone capitals in white room with recessed ceiling details](/media/2021/07/11_17114_00_N14_weblg-2140x1604.jpg)
![Catbird Hotel guest room with bed on wooden platform on matching wood mezzanine, couch, television and sink on lower level Catbird Hotel guest room with bed on wooden platform on matching wood mezzanine, couch, television and sink on lower level](/media/2021/11/37_19216_00_N24_weblg-e1645229449385-2140x1337.jpg)
![Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio and Aloft on the Plaza hotel lobby with abstracted water mural and blue and white walls Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio and Aloft on the Plaza hotel lobby with abstracted water mural and blue and white walls](/media/13_19108_00_weblg-2140x1128.jpg)
- Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio & aLoft on the Plaza
Relaxation at the Heart of Urban Life
![AC Hotels by Marriott features a sculptural divider in a monochromatic lobby with wood panel wall and fireplace AC Hotels by Marriott features a sculptural divider in a monochromatic lobby with wood panel wall and fireplace](/media/24_16101_10_N21_weblg-2140x1424.jpg)
![The Moxy Hotel in downtown Portland exterior view looking upwards from the ground at stone building with pink script sign The Moxy Hotel in downtown Portland exterior view looking upwards from the ground at stone building with pink script sign](/media/2021/11/74_17107_00_N20_weblg-1-e1645229561387-2140x1390.jpg)
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![The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with white and orange seating, floor to ceiling windows, and crown molding The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with white and orange seating, floor to ceiling windows, and crown molding](/media/2021/05/37_15224_00_N30_weblg-2140x1428.jpg)
![The JW Marriott Hotel and Mall of America illuminated at night. Sign lit on dark wall above double height windows The JW Marriott Hotel and Mall of America illuminated at night. Sign lit on dark wall above double height windows](/media/2021/05/40_13118_00_N54_weblg-2140x1427.jpg)
![Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District sign illuminated over door of brick building with black awnings over windows Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District sign illuminated over door of brick building with black awnings over windows](/media/2021/05/40_15119_00_N121_weblg-e1645229973337-2140x1299.jpg)
![An eight-story hotel clad in wood battens, stone piers, and reflective paneling stands adjacent to a pond and flourishing landscape An eight-story hotel clad in wood battens, stone piers, and reflective paneling stands adjacent to a pond and flourishing landscape](/media/36_21112_00_N3_st-2140x1385.jpg)
![The Summa Orlando Hotel and Mixed Use Tower seen from the front, the glass lined building curved to rounded entry The Summa Orlando Hotel and Mixed Use Tower seen from the front, the glass lined building curved to rounded entry](/media/2021/05/36_20113_00_N6_weblg-2140x969.jpg)
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![Two hotels share the corner of Bordeaux and Java as the sun rises over the three-acre site Two hotels share the corner of Bordeaux and Java as the sun rises over the three-acre site](/media/2021/06/75_15741_00_N33_weblg-2140x1427.jpg)
- Tetra, Marriott Autograph Collection & AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park
Silicon Valley’s New Dual-Brand Retreat
![Hilton Des Moines Downtown hotel seen from the front corner. Window front wall shaded by extended white wall with Hilton sign Hilton Des Moines Downtown hotel seen from the front corner. Window front wall shaded by extended white wall with Hilton sign](/media/2021/06/11_15113_00_N4_weblg-e1647451062604-2140x1284.jpg)
![The Towneplace Suites Nashville Downtown seen from street level features assorted tones of gray stone scaling the sides while a warm, honey wood ceiling runs the length of the roof deck. The Towneplace Suites Nashville Downtown seen from street level features assorted tones of gray stone scaling the sides while a warm, honey wood ceiling runs the length of the roof deck.](/media/2022/08/45_17104_10_N6_weblg-2140x1305.jpg)
![The Vanguard Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with cream colored rooms divided by wide illuminated archways The Vanguard Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with cream colored rooms divided by wide illuminated archways](/media/2021/06/24_19102_00_N8_weblg-2140x1192.jpg)
![close up of a modern architecture facade with metal cladding and purple accents with Moxy written on signage close up of a modern architecture facade with metal cladding and purple accents with Moxy written on signage](/media/2021/06/Moxy-Chicago-Still-Header.jpg)
![A beautifully designed hotel lobby with elegant furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere. A centerpiece light fixture cascading down from the ceiling, green live plants decorate the lobby. A beautifully designed hotel lobby with elegant furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere. A centerpiece light fixture cascading down from the ceiling, green live plants decorate the lobby.](/media/83_22205_03_N4_weblg-2140x1784.jpg)
![Hotel room rendering with colorful artwork, modern rug and furniture Hotel room rendering with colorful artwork, modern rug and furniture](/media/83_22205_02_N36_weblg-2140x1426.jpg)
![A futuristic building emerging within an urban landscape, blending innovation and modernity in the heart of a bustling metropolis. A futuristic building emerging within an urban landscape, blending innovation and modernity in the heart of a bustling metropolis.](/media/83_22301_00_N4_weblg-2140x1070.jpg)
![AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell, a tall tower with midlevel patio and outdoor pool with seating area in downtown Miami surrounded by tall buildings AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell, a tall tower with midlevel patio and outdoor pool with seating area in downtown Miami surrounded by tall buildings](/media/2022/09/36_18126_00_N38_weblg-e1663859232837-2140x1201.jpg)
- AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell
Merging the Essence of Two Hospitality Brands
Explore Our Gaming & Casino º£½ÇÉçÇø
![Dream Hotel on the Las Vegas strip concept design, a glass building with stepped base Dream Hotel on the Las Vegas strip concept design, a glass building with stepped base](/media/2021/09/33_19102_00_N20_weblg-e1681825852988-2140x1412.jpg)
![View of a bustling casino with slot machines and gambling tables View of a bustling casino with slot machines and gambling tables](/media/11_23104_00_N4_weblg-2140x1204.jpg)
![Rendering of a multi-story hotel with bright lights, sunny sky, and parking lot filled with cars Rendering of a multi-story hotel with bright lights, sunny sky, and parking lot filled with cars](/media/10_21208_00_N15_weblg-2140x1339.jpg)
- Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park
Celebrating the Spirit of Nebraska’s Heartland
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![Rectangular swimming pool lined with lounge chairs with tan cushion, tan umbrellas, looking at a dark wood pergola Rectangular swimming pool lined with lounge chairs with tan cushion, tan umbrellas, looking at a dark wood pergola](/media/36_21109_00_N22_weblg-e1710167645680-aspect-ratio-4-3-1-1536x1152.jpg)
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Leadership
Meet Our Team
If you don’t meet them at the lobby bar or in your neighborhood, you can find their contact info here.
![Ed Wilms Ed Wilms](/media/2021/11/Wilms-Ed-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Ed Wilms
Global Hospitality Leader
Senior Principal
![Ed Wilms Ed Wilms](/media/2021/11/Wilms-Ed-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Ed Wilms
AIA
Global Hospitality Leader
Senior Principal
Ed leads the hospitality studio, leveraging a team of designers and architects who believe inspired design can evoke an emotional response. He empowers teams to create authentic spaces that enhance the guest experience and build brand loyalty.
![Brian Murch Brian Murch](/media/2021/11/Murch-Brian-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Brian Murch
Hospitality Design Leader
Principal
![Brian Murch Brian Murch](/media/2021/11/Murch-Brian-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Brian Murch
AIA
Hospitality Design Leader
Principal
Brian leads design for our Hospitality practice. His sources of inspiration have no boundaries, finding energy in bustling urbanity and a sense of renewal in untamed nature. He draws from personal experiences to create designs that contribute to the fabric of the city.
![Valentina Castellon Valentina Castellon](/media/2022/08/S_211109_N6_weblg-e1661289819746-aspect-ratio-4-3-1.jpg)
Valentina Castellon
Hospitality Interior Design Leader
Principal
![Valentina Castellon Valentina Castellon](/media/2022/08/S_211109_N6_weblg-e1661289819746-aspect-ratio-4-3-1.jpg)
Valentina Castellon
Hospitality Interior Design Leader
Principal
Valentina leads º£½ÇÉçÇø’s hospitality interior design team. A conceptual thinker at heart, she encourages clients to go beyond the routine, challenging them to envision places that leave a lasting memory.
![Joseph Cicora Joseph Cicora](/media/2021/11/Cicora-Joe-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Joseph Cicora
National Business Development Leader
Principal
![Joseph Cicora Joseph Cicora](/media/2021/11/Cicora-Joe-2021-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Joseph Cicora
National Business Development Leader
Principal
Joe builds long lasting relationships with hospitality studio’s client partners, matching their needs with our tailored services. He aligns the right team with the overall vision, proving that the value of our design team starts with the first handshake and doesn’t end with the grand opening.
![Henrique Dias Henrique Dias](/media/S_210427_N25_st-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Henrique Dias
Hospitality Director
Principal
![Henrique Dias Henrique Dias](/media/S_210427_N25_st-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Henrique Dias
Intl. Assoc. AIA
Hospitality Director
Principal
Henrique Dias is the Regional Hospitality Design Director of º£½ÇÉçÇø in the Middle East, a leading architecture firm. With over 19 years of experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the design industry, regionally and globally.
![Vaida Buchrotaite Vaida Buchrotaite](/media/2022/12/S_210427_N46_weblg-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Vaida Buchrotaite
Interior Design Director
Principal
![Vaida Buchrotaite Vaida Buchrotaite](/media/2022/12/S_210427_N46_weblg-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Vaida Buchrotaite
Interior Design Director
Principal
Vaida leads our Dubai studio’s interior design team. Her experience spans large-scale developments, high-rise residential towers, and 5-star hotels. Her projects of note include Marriott Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Palace Hotel in Sharjah, the former Sheraton Park Tower in London, and Le Meridien Bristol in Warsaw.
![Essam Nabih Essam Nabih](/media/2022/12/S_190312_N8_weblg-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Essam Nabih
Business Development Director
Principal
![Essam Nabih Essam Nabih](/media/2022/12/S_190312_N8_weblg-aspect-ratio-4-3.jpg)
Essam Nabih
PhD
Business Development Director
Principal
Essam builds solid relationships for our Dubai studio. His extensive architectural education, research, and experience as a registered architect equip him as a meaningful client and business partner in the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and around the world. His ability to balance clients' return on investment with design integrity results in notable solutions.
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Missy Goldstein
Hospitality Business Development Leader
Associate
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Missy Goldstein
Hospitality Business Development Leader
Associate
As a Business Development Leader for the Hospitality studio, Missy dedicates her efforts to connecting with individuals across diverse networks. She aligns design teams with client partners, resulting in the creation of immersive environments that guide guests through captivating journeys of discovery.