WATG https://www.watg.com/ Advisory, Planning, Landscape, Architecture & Interiors Tue, 09 Jan 2024 13:11:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 Hospitality Interior Design Trends 2024 https://www.watg.com/interior-design-trends-2024/ Fri, 05 Jan 2024 17:14:58 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=27071 As we step into the horizon of 2024, Wimberly Interiors' teams from around the globe share their insights on emerging trends that reflect the evolving tapestry of contemporary lifestyles.

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]]> 2023 Wrapped: A Year in Review https://www.watg.com/2023-wrapped-a-year-in-review/ Tue, 12 Dec 2023 09:51:31 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=26985 A retrospective journey encapsulating the most significant projects that defined the year for WATG.

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]]> Five hospitality trends shaping the landscape in 2024 https://www.watg.com/five-trends-shaping-the-hospitality-landscape-in-2024/ Wed, 29 Nov 2023 14:37:23 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=26838 WATG’s advisory team shares insights on emerging hospitality trends, from luxury brand collaborations to innovation.

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]]> The Quick Six with Nathan Saint Clare https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-nathan-saint-clare/ Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:30:35 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=26578 Nathan Saint Clare discusses his first ever project, his travels, and the advice he’d give to the next generation of designers.

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]]> Residential Learnings from Hospitality Design: Elevating Comfort, Ease, and Connection Through Hospitality Principles. https://www.watg.com/residential-learnings-from-hospitality/ Wed, 18 Oct 2023 13:31:37 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=26474     Elevating Comfort, Ease, and Connection Through Hospitality Principles.

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]]> The Drawing Board – a podcast by WATG https://www.watg.com/the-drawing-board-a-podcast-by-watg/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:30:26 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23903 Introducing our new podcast, The Drawing Board, hosted by award-winning journalist and former CNN anchor Monita Rajpal.

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]]> Residential design that enriches lives through a hospitality ethos https://www.watg.com/residential-design-that-enriches-lives-through-a-hospitality-ethos/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 13:26:54 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18505 With decades of experience in hospitality design, WATG and Wimberly Interiors brings a unique perspective to residential developments – creating innovative, emotive and functional spaces that apply the principles of resort design to everyday living.

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]]> Celebrating Our People & Their Legacy: Rob Day’s Remarkable Career at WATG https://www.watg.com/rob-day-career-at-watg/ Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:18:22 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=25819 With a career spanning three decades and an impressive portfolio of projects, Rob's journey with WATG has been nothing short of extraordinary.

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]]> Integrated Design: A Holistic Approach https://www.watg.com/integrated-design-a-holistic-approach/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:27:43 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=24031 Creating Cohesive and Sustainable Buildings—an interview with Rachel Johnson, Interior Designer, and Jeremey Heyes, Architect.

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]]> The Quick Six with Rob Sykes https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-rob-sykes/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 16:22:46 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23965 Rob shares insights into his passion for the tourism industry, his insights into hospitality trends, and his top recommendations for travel destinations.

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]]> Towards a Sustainable Tomorrow https://www.watg.com/towards-a-sustainable-tomorrow/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:53:34 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23947 As the world celebrates Earth Day on 22 April 2023, we have reinforced our advocacy of designing with sustainability in mind. For over 70 years, we have stood at the forefront of sustainable architecture—from reducing carbon emissions via renovations to designing energy-efficient buildings.

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]]> Meet the Women Leading Luxury Hospitality Design https://www.watg.com/meet-the-women-leading-luxury-hospitality-design/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:41:11 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23937 Instrumental to the success of WATG are the Managing Directors of our offices, all of whom are currently women.

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]]> The Quick Six with Ian Simpson https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-ian-simpson/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:16:52 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23927 Ian recounts his experiences over the years and shares more about his diverse design philosophy.

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]]> The Quick Six with Sean Harry https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-sean-harry/ Thu, 15 Jun 2023 10:59:27 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23915 We chat to Sean about where he gets his inspiration, his passion for Environmental Design, and his aspirations software development.

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]]> The Quick Six with German Mendoza https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-german-mendoza/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:16:58 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23767 On the occasion of being included in The Brit List’s top 25 Interior Designers of 2022, we chat to German Mendoza about where it all started, his biggest career risks, and creating a sense of place through design.

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]]> Are golf courses maximising their assets and contribution to community? https://www.watg.com/are-golf-courses-maximising-their-assets-and-contribution-to-community/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:11:59 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23763 Golf is still riding a wave and the industry is as busy as ever, begging the question: how can its boom be used for the mutual benefit of those less fortunate as the pandemic wanes? 

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]]> R[e]MATTERS: Sharing innovations in sustainability at all levels https://www.watg.com/rematters-sharing-innovations-in-sustainability-at-all-levels/ Wed, 14 Jun 2023 16:00:51 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=23740 Sustainability has been at the core of WATG’s design philosophy since 1945.

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]]> OTT design, food as art, the rise of AI and more: 2023 interior design trends https://www.watg.com/ott-design-food-as-art-the-rise-of-ai-and-more-2023-interior-design-trends/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:33:36 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21613 Ahead of the new year, Wimberly Interiors designers from across the globe – Los Angeles, London, Singapore and New York – share their predictions.

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]]> 2023 Outlook: WATG Strategy predicts the top trends in hospitality https://www.watg.com/2023-outlook-watg-strategy-predicts-the-top-trends-in-hospitality/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 09:09:02 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21606 Guy Cooke shares his predictions for hospitality in 2023: blurring of market segments, evolving travellers and, you guessed it, wellbeing driving demand.

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]]> The Quick Six with Nicola Martin https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-nicola-martin/ Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:46:47 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21592 On the occasion of being featured in Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: Next Generation 2022, LEED-certified Associate Nicola Martin shares insights into her experiences to date.

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]]> Mitsis Hotels: the ROI of good relationships (and renovations) https://www.watg.com/mitsis-hotels-the-roi-of-good-relationships-and-renovations/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 15:44:45 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20613 Nick Carrier shares insights on the multi-faceted, twenty-year strategic plan for Mitsis Hotels – a collaboration between all five WATG service lines.

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]]> Condé Nast Traveler: 19 WATG and Wimberly Interiors projects in the Readers’ Choice Awards https://www.watg.com/conde-nast-traveler-19-watg-and-wimberly-interiors-projects-in-the-readers-choice-awards/ Mon, 17 Oct 2022 07:18:52 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21557 The results of the 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards are in, with an impressive selection of 19 WATG and Wimberly Interiors hotels and resorts from all services.

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]]> White paper: 2022 Branded Residence Atlas https://www.watg.com/white-paper-2022-branded-residence-atlas/ Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:39:05 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21529 The growth of the branded residence sector is now a truly global phenomenon. This paper by WATG Strategy profiles the geographical trends and supply characteristics in the sector.

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]]> The Quick Six with Ronnie Tan https://www.watg.com/the-quick-six-with-ronnie-tan/ Mon, 12 Sep 2022 19:28:39 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21517 Ronnie Tan is an accredited Landscape Architect and the Immediate Past President of the Singapore Institute of Landscape Architects (SILA), and the latest member to join the WATG Singapore team.

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]]> Seven ways to merge wellness and landscapes https://www.watg.com/seven-ways-to-merge-wellness-and-landscapes/ Fri, 29 Jul 2022 06:58:07 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21407 Landscape design that integrates wellness and sustainability has the power to enhance a resort guest’s experience and the bottom line, writes Ashley Scott, our Director of Planning and Landscape.

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]]> Hospitality design in the metaverse: challenges, opportunities and limitations https://www.watg.com/hospitality-design-in-the-metaverse-challenges-opportunities-and-limitations/ Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:45:28 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21391 In the metaverse, what is the role of the architect? And, specifically, what are the challenges and opportunities unique to hospitality designers?

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]]> White paper: All Inclusive Resorts https://www.watg.com/white-paper-all-inclusive-resorts/ Tue, 12 Jul 2022 23:35:08 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21269 The recent boom in all-inclusive has proven that travelers are willing to pay a premium for convenience for a holistic vacation experience. WATG explores the trend.

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]]> In memoriam: Donald W.Y Goo https://www.watg.com/in-memoriam-donald-w-y-goo/ Fri, 08 Jul 2022 06:07:37 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21280 The ‘G’ in WATG, ‘Don’ served as president, CEO and chairman over his five-decade-long career, leaving an indelible mark on design and community.

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]]> The economic, environmental and social benefits of landscape-first design https://www.watg.com/the-economic-environmental-and-social-benefits-of-landscape-first-design/ Wed, 06 Apr 2022 05:49:35 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=21076 How can hospitality developments benefit from a ground-up approach? Our landscape architects share their learnings from a forthcoming Banyan Tree.

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]]> North American Ski Resorts: One Size Does Not Fit All https://www.watg.com/north-american-ski-resorts-one-size-does-not-fit-all/ Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:17:54 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20988 Outdoor travel is booming and North American mountain resorts are reaping the benefits. Bespoke design solutions can help maintain the momentum.

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]]> White paper: There’s Snow Place Like Home (APAC) https://www.watg.com/white-paper-theres-snow-place-like-home-apac/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 14:43:17 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20920 Ahead of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, WATG Strategy highlights some of the key trends impacting alpine tourism destinations in Asia Pacific right now.

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]]> What’s new in 2022: seven experiences to add to your bucket list https://www.watg.com/whats-new-in-2022-seven-experiences-to-add-to-your-bucket-list/ Wed, 22 Dec 2021 20:46:37 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20908 With the hybrid human here to stay and demand for travel and experiences at an all-time high, here are seven new luxury resorts to add to your bucket list.

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]]> Understanding the relationship between nature and culture https://www.watg.com/understanding-and-healing-the-relationship-between-nature-and-culture/ Sun, 14 Nov 2021 01:12:47 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20728 Raquel Flamia and Nour Hajjar discuss biocultural design: a ground-up approach that has a powerful, positive impact on individuals, communities, and the land.

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]]> Forget the hybrid hotel. It’s time to cater to the hybrid human. https://www.watg.com/forget-the-hybrid-hotel-its-time-to-cater-to-the-hybrid-human/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 03:15:34 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20781 It’s time to shift the conversation beyond hygiene and safety as the biggest drivers in the future of hospitality. But, where to start?

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]]> We’re calling it early: the interior design trends that will be big in 2022 https://www.watg.com/were-calling-it-early-the-interior-design-trends-that-will-be-big-in-2022/ Wed, 03 Nov 2021 01:02:13 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20761 As we look to the new year, Wimberly Interiors’ crack team from across the globe shares its predictions for all things interior design trends in 2022.

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]]> Betting big on Asia Pacific: designing the next generation of integrated resorts https://www.watg.com/betting-big-on-asia-pacific-designing-the-next-generation-of-integrated-resorts/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 15:02:31 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20738 In recent years, the integrated resort market has gained rapid momentum, bringing a new set of players to the table – especially in Asia Pacific. Here are five trends impacting the sector today.

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]]> Jeremy Heyes, RIBA, appointed as Managing Director, WATG London https://www.watg.com/jeremy-heyes-riba-announced-as-managing-director-london/ Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:19:28 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20721 WATG is pleased to announce the appointment of Jeremy Heyes, RIBA, as Managing Director of the firm’s London office. Heyes joined WATG in 1992.

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]]> What will our cities look like in 2022? Planners and landscape architects share 6 trends shaping the future https://www.watg.com/what-will-our-cities-look-like-in-2022-planners-and-landscape-architects-share-6-trends-shaping-the-future/ Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:06:22 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20698 Our master planners and landscape architects share their predictions for the future of our cities and a post-pandemic world.

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]]> WATG and Wimberly Interiors celebrate the opening of Viceroy Kopaonik Serbia https://www.watg.com/watg-and-wimberly-interiors-celebrate-the-opening-of-viceroy-kopaonik-serbia/ Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:57:08 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20664 Viceroy Hotels and Resorts' first European property has opened in Kopaonik, with WATG and Wimberly Interiors leading the architecture, interiors and landscape architecture.

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]]> Fari Islands: master planning for the next generation of hospitality in the Maldives https://www.watg.com/master-planning-for-the-next-generation-of-hospitality-in-the-maldives/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 17:17:55 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20637 Together with Pontiac Land, WATG has drawn on its 76-year legacy as the world’s leading hospitality design firm to realize the vision for Fari Islands, Maldives.

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]]> Wimberly Interiors lauds the opening of Fairmont Taghazout Bay https://www.watg.com/wimberly-interiors-lauds-the-opening-of-fairmont-taghazout-bay/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:02:33 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20606 The much-anticipated five-star Fairmont Taghazout Bay has opened in Morocco, debuting a luxurious, contemporary Wimberly Interiors design.

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]]> Branded residences are booming. Here’s what developers need to know. https://www.watg.com/branded-residences-are-booming-heres-what-developers-need-to-know/ Wed, 18 Aug 2021 15:35:03 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20566 WATG Strategy asks questions – beyond price premiums that attract headlines – and seeks to ‘debunk’ the complexities of the branded residence model.

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]]> Vacant office space: the adaptive micro-communities of the future https://www.watg.com/vacant-office-space-the-adaptive-micro-communities-of-the-future/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 17:25:37 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20488 It’s time to radically rethink the office building and turn it into something more engaging, more exciting and more relevant to 2021, writes Jeffrey McKean.

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]]> From pencil to placemaking: the magic of WATG master planning https://www.watg.com/from-pencil-to-placemaking-the-magic-of-watg-master-planning/ Thu, 05 Aug 2021 12:43:39 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20474 At WATG, there is no design template. But there is a template for designing. Bryan Algeo, John Goldwyn and Chris Craig discuss the process behind placemaking.

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]]> 10 moments that moved the needle: Wimberly Interiors turns 10 https://www.watg.com/10-moments-that-moved-the-needle-wimberly-interiors-turns-10/ Wed, 04 Aug 2021 17:30:46 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20391 On the occasion of Wimberly Interiors’ tenth anniversary, we take a look at ten pivotal moments – the personalities and the projects – in its history.

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]]> WATG Strategy: 5 trends impacting hospitality in Asia Pacific now https://www.watg.com/watg-strategy-5-trends-impacting-hospitality-in-asia-pacific-now/ Mon, 26 Jul 2021 20:03:43 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20407 With all eyes on Tokyo as the 2020 Olympics kicks off, we chat with Guy Cooke, our Singapore-based Director of Strategy, about the hottest trends impacting hospitality development in Asia Pacific right now.

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]]> 23 project openings that need to be on your radar ahead of ’22 https://www.watg.com/22-project-openings-that-need-to-be-on-your-radar-ahead-of-22/ Mon, 19 Jul 2021 17:09:02 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20380 We have plenty to be excited for – both now and when international borders reopen – with a whole host of new WATG and Wimberly Interiors hotels, residences and destinations opening around the globe.

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]]> Is density dead and diversity alive? A conversation on planning and urban design https://www.watg.com/is-density-dead-and-diversity-alive-a-conversation-on-planning-and-urban-design/ Fri, 09 Jul 2021 13:07:57 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20354 In the age of adaptability, continuous dialogue and ideation is central to creating a different future – especially for our urban spaces.

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]]> Rejuvenation or decline? A challenge for real estate developers in the Middle East https://www.watg.com/rejuvenation-or-decline-a-challenge-for-real-estate-developers-in-the-middle-east/ Tue, 01 Jun 2021 14:58:04 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20102 When we reach tipping points like the one we’re facing now, property owners can either pursue rejuvenation or face decline. Creative placemaking is one way to ensure long-term resilience, writes Dr. Amr Attia.

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]]> Renovating to drive revenue https://www.watg.com/renovating-to-drive-revenue/ Thu, 27 May 2021 12:43:20 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20062 Consumer preferences are evolving, and developers are repositioning their assets to keep up. What role does landscape architecture play in this?

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]]> Nightlife, islands and nature: where designers are traveling in summer 2021 https://www.watg.com/nightlife-islands-and-nature-where-designers-are-traveling-in-summer-2021/ Mon, 24 May 2021 15:28:47 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=20033 Our team's travel hot list for 2021, from cocktails and maximum relaxation to holidays that give back, island hopping and the ultimate in social distancing.

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]]> Green Block Honolulu: Reimagining one of the world’s most iconic destinations https://www.watg.com/green-block-honolulu-re-imagining-one-of-the-worlds-most-iconic-destinations/ Tue, 20 Apr 2021 21:50:20 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19961 In celebration of Earth Day and World Landscape Architecture Month, WATG has debuted Green Block Honolulu – its third vision alongside London and NYC.

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]]> A conversation about the benefits of biophilic design https://www.watg.com/a-conversation-about-the-benefits-of-biophilic-design/ Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:46:32 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19951 John Goldwyn and Bernice Fielding discuss how biophilia – the connection between humans and the natural world – shapes a project’s longevity and resilience.

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]]> Reawakened landscapes and their impact on planet, profitability and people https://www.watg.com/reawakened-landscapes-and-their-impact-on-planet-profitability-and-people/ Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:22:09 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19906 Deliberate holistic, resilient design – humans working with nature within our increasingly artificial urban environments – presents limitless opportunities.

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]]> Part 1: International Women’s Day – What I learned in 2020 https://www.watg.com/part-1-international-womens-day-what-i-learned-in-2020/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:10:07 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19802 Part 1 of our International Women's Day series: 'What I learned from 2020' – personally, professionally, and about the world at large.

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]]> Part 2: International Women’s Day – What I learned in 2020 https://www.watg.com/part-2-international-womens-day-what-i-learned-in-2020/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:42:26 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19826 Part 2 of our International Women's Day series: 'What I learned from 2020' – personally, professionally, and about the world at large.

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]]> Bryan Algeo appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors https://www.watg.com/bryan-algeo-appointed-chairman-of-the-board-of-directors/ Mon, 01 Mar 2021 21:54:08 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19787 Algeo has served on the WATG Board of Directors since 2019 and, as Chairman, will work closely with David Moore, President + CEO, to steer the firm’s strategy over the coming years.

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]]> In Memoriam: Donald “Don” Fairweather https://www.watg.com/in-memoriam-donald-don-fairweather/ Wed, 17 Feb 2021 15:45:46 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19722 Don Fairweather joined WATG in 1969 and, following 36 years of service, left an indelible mark on our culture and in our hearts.

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]]> Golf is surging. Designers can help developers drive the momentum. https://www.watg.com/golf-is-surging-designers-can-help-developers-drive-the-momentum/ Mon, 15 Feb 2021 22:04:42 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19698 Owners and developers have an opportunity to adapt the single-use model and make golf resorts more resilient, more profitable, and for more people.

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]]> White paper: 2021 Asia-Pacific Travel + Development Trends https://www.watg.com/white-paper-2021-asia-pacific-travel-development-trends/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 17:27:34 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19618 Chris Panfil and Guy Cooke share five tourism trends impacting Asia-Pacific today, and their impact on the future of hospitality and real estate design.

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]]> White paper: 2021 China Travel Trends https://www.watg.com/white-paper-2021-china-travel-trends/ Mon, 08 Feb 2021 14:21:32 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19625 Despite short-term disruptions by the COVID-19 pandemic, China’s economy and tourism industry has already recovered to 2019 levels. In this paper, WATG Strategy delves into key drivers behind China’s travel engine and 2021 development trends.

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]]> WATG, an architectural firm that has witnessed the evolution of the hotel industry https://www.watg.com/watg-an-architectural-firm-that-has-witnessed-the-evolution-of-the-hotel-industry/ Sat, 30 Jan 2021 14:40:28 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19533 Vincent Wang, owner and principal of Vincent's Hotel Lab, shares insights from across WATG's 75-year history, as published on WeChat in January 2021.

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]]> Interior design trends for 2021, as predicted by Wimberly Interiors https://www.watg.com/interior-design-trends-for-2021-as-predicted-by-our-global-wimberly-interiors-team/ Sun, 03 Jan 2021 18:41:32 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19552 2020 fundamentally changed how we live. One year on, our team evaluates the impact of these changes on the future of residential, hospitality and entertainment design, naming seven trends to look out for in 2021.

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]]> Surface and society: an active exchange in urban environments https://www.watg.com/surface-and-society-an-active-exchange-in-urban-environments/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 11:48:57 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19398 Resilient, sustainable cities are made up of many things, but the most legible urban spaces give back through design, writes Chris Panfil, Vice President and Director of Planning and Urban Design at WATG Singapore.

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]]> Robert Day, SILA, announced as Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific + China https://www.watg.com/watg-announces-robert-day-sila-as-regional-managing-director-asia-pacific-china/ Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:18:16 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19373 WATG has announced the appointment of Robert Day as Regional Managing Director for Asia Pacific and China. Day replaces David D. Moore who has taken the helm as WATG’s President + CEO.

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]]> David D. Moore AIA appointed WATG President + Chief Executive Officer https://www.watg.com/david-d-moore-aia-appointed-president-chief-executive-officer/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:22:26 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19322 WATG has announced the appointment of David D. Moore AIA as President + CEO. Moore succeeds Anthony Mallows, who led the firm with distinction since 2017.

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]]> The making of the world’s most ambitious master plan https://www.watg.com/the-making-of-the-worlds-most-ambitious-master-plan/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 23:06:22 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19276 Imagine creating a plan for developing 28,000 square kilometers before anything – roads, power, drinking water – existed there, and you have The Red Sea Project.

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]]> What the next generation of gamers want from casino environments https://www.watg.com/what-the-next-generation-of-gamers-want-from-casino-environments/ Mon, 09 Nov 2020 15:24:43 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19226 Millennial gamers have high expectations, and it takes highly refined, highly varied and interactive environments to meet them.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Bernice Fielding https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-bernice-fielding/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 16:58:26 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19202 For many, lockdown offered a moment to reconnect with nature and reconsider our relationship with food, flora, fauna and the planet more broadly. In the case of horticulturalists or self-confessed ‘Serious Plant Nerds’ like Bernice Fielding, this passion and curiosity for the environment has only been exacerbated.

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]]> Glam Pods: luxury retreats for off-the-grid camping https://www.watg.com/glampods-3d-printed-luxury-retreats-for-off-the-grid-camping/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 13:40:12 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19165 Introducing sustainable, 300 square-foot, 3D printed glamping pods that offer travelers the experience of fully immersing themselves in nature.

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]]> How an ‘Ohana spirit navigated WATG through 75 years of business https://www.watg.com/how-an-ohana-spirit-navigated-watg-through-75-years-of-business/ Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:18:33 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19043 Through 2020, we have been collectively reflecting on how our island identity, roots and corporate culture have led to our long-term business resilience.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Wilson Deomampo https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-wilson-deomampo/ Thu, 15 Oct 2020 22:52:34 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=19055 Wilson’s colorful career in design has enabled him to master the art of illustration – with his works featuring on Singaporean stamps, a Californian-edition Monopoly board, and winning ‘Amusing Entry’ in last year’s Architectural Record Magazine annual Cocktail Napkin Sketch Contest.

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]]> In Conversation: Anthony Mallows and Mary Gostelow https://www.watg.com/in-conversation-anthony-mallows-and-mary-gostelow-the-future-of-travel-and-hospitality/ Thu, 08 Oct 2020 15:08:58 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18952 The WATG President and CEO flips the tables on the doyenne of luxury travel journalism, Mary Gostelow, in this Q&A on the future of travel and hospitality.

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]]> White paper: Vietnam – Making a Destination https://www.watg.com/white-paper-vietnam-making-a-destination/ Fri, 25 Sep 2020 15:18:10 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18884 In this paper, WATG Strategy examines the tourism dynamics and trends impacting development across the country.

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]]> We must all answer the UN’s call to rebuild global tourism https://www.watg.com/we-must-all-answer-the-uns-call-to-rebuild-global-tourism/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 11:06:33 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18872 This year’s World Tourism Day comes at a turning point for the industry. How do we recover and rebuild in a safer, more equitable, climate-friendly way?

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]]> Making Their Mark: Jiayi Li https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-jiayi-li/ Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:04:32 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18854 Jiayi’s side project began with the gifting of a gridline notebook and her passion for patterns has now been lifted off paper and into fabrics, pillows and facemasks, and more.

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]]> Fast-forward navigation https://www.watg.com/fast-forward-navigation/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:39:48 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18830 Winning organizations change their business mix and adopt a culture of continuous innovation, writes WATG's Chief Investment + Innovation Officer.

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]]> Fusing innovative hospitality and generative design https://www.watg.com/fusing-innovative-hospitality-and-generative-design/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 13:35:56 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18752 Following the success of our x19 Parametric Design Hackathon last year, the WATG and Wimberly Interiors Summer Hack invited all staff to explore the potential of generative design using the rapid test fit software, TestFit.io.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Chiara Calufetti-Lim https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-chiara-calufetti-lim/ Wed, 02 Sep 2020 12:37:50 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18771 Originally from Italy and having lived all over the world, Chiara Calufetti-Lim was raised with a deep appreciation for traditional craft – something that has led her to make and create outside of her every day.

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]]> Green Block Flatiron: a vision for a new New York City https://www.watg.com/green-block-flatiron-a-vision-for-a-new-new-york-city/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:08:22 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18684 Unveiling an urban planning solution that shapes a vision for a greener New York City – one that promotes long-term resilience and helps communities thrive.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Gulsum Genc Koc https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-gulsum-genc-koc/ Wed, 12 Aug 2020 16:03:42 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18317 Hailing from Turkey, Gulsum’s award-winning passion project began three years ago when her mother arrived in London with a sourdough starter set to be passed down three generations.

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]]> Making Their Mark: John Goldwyn https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-john-goldwyn/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:46:12 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18483 A passionate advocate of guerrilla greening in our urban centres and a champion of making the world more environmentally resilient, John Goldwyn recently rediscovered his love of gardening and took it one step further by creating his very own living wall for his home in London.

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]]> In Memoriam: Bradford J. McNamee, AIA https://www.watg.com/in-memoriam-bradford-j-mcnamee-aia/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:02:01 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18451 WATG mourns the loss of our friend, mentor and partner Bradford “Brad” McNamee, Senior Vice President, who passed away peacefully Friday, July 17th, at his home in San Juan Capistrano, California.

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]]> White paper: ‘The Evolution of Lifestyle Select-Service Hotels’ https://www.watg.com/evolution-of-lifestyle-select-service-hotels/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 11:54:25 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18276 In this paper, WATG Strategy explores this intersection and demonstrates that lifestyle select-service hotels, when differentiated by design and driven by efficiency, are at once stylish and lucrative.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Sasha Shor https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-sasha-shor/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 10:03:08 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18417 A creative director, storyteller, brand builder and Wimberly Interiors collaborator, Sasha Shor is a master of cult and culture – which is why it comes as no surprise that her isolation 'a-ha' moment is taking the internet – and people's taste buds – by storm.

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]]> How hospitality brands can harness the power of nature https://www.watg.com/as-guests-return-to-resorts-opportunity-knocks-for-hospitality-brands-that-harness-the-power-of-nature/ Sun, 12 Jul 2020 16:58:12 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18199 There is very little that we can predict with certainty in a post-COVID-19 travel and tourism era, except that resilient organizations that are readily adapting to a radically changed environment – with different customer expectations – will have an easier time capturing and/or retaining market share.

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]]> Making Their Mark: Tiffany Lee https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-tiffany-lee/ Thu, 09 Jul 2020 09:44:28 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18332 Since stepping away from design in her everyday workload, Tiffany found an alternative creative outlet in jewelry – designing and fabricating for her brand, green tea leaves.

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]]> The hospitality trends accelerating now https://www.watg.com/the-hospitality-trends-accelerating-now/ Thu, 02 Jul 2020 15:33:01 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18363 As hospitality designers, creating and implementing innovative solutions that enhance the guest experience and drive long-term value for our clients is what has fueled us for 75 years. With the great travel bounceback already underway, we talk with Anthony Mallows, WATG CEO and President, about the hospitality trends that were already emerging, but have gained […]

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]]> Making Their Mark: Josh Haywood https://www.watg.com/making-their-mark-josh-haywood/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:40:53 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18296 Fostering a spirit of creativity, innovation, individualism and imagination among our ohana (family) has been central to our firm since 1945. In the first interview of this new series, we speak with Josh – an architect whose 3D printed works have graced the likes of Burning Man, the Versace runway and, soon, one of London's […]

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]]> WATG designs Oriel to isolate safely with connectivity https://www.watg.com/watg-conceptualizes-oriel-a-solution-for-isolating-safely-without-sacrificing-connectivity/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 14:10:09 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18222 Designed using feedback from medical professionals, Oriel alleviates the mental anguish of self-isolation across a variety of healthcare scenarios.

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]]> The gift of perspective: if you can imagine it, you can build it https://www.watg.com/the-gift-of-perspective-if-you-can-imagine-it-you-can-build-it/ Mon, 08 Jun 2020 19:48:27 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18172 Monica Cuervo has been with WATG for 27 years. Here, she shares insights into the spirit of imagination and exploration that has driven her career, and the firm, from the very beginning.

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]]> WATG climbs 29 spots in the Architects’ Journal AJ100 2020 https://www.watg.com/watg-climbs-29-spots-in-architects-journal-aj100-top-uk-firms/ Mon, 01 Jun 2020 17:12:58 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18086 The global design firm’s London practice has earned its first top 50 spot in Architects’ Journal’s AJ100 – the definitive ranking of the UK's largest architecture practices.

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]]> Wellness as a way of life: strategic adaptations of guestrooms https://www.watg.com/wellness-as-a-way-of-life-strategic-adaptation-of-hotel-guestrooms/ Fri, 15 May 2020 16:26:21 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=18003 We’re all rethinking the future. And, for those of us working within the travel industry, considering how strategic design adaptations could address changing consumer behavior, writes Jennifer Ploszaj, WATG and Wimberly Interiors' CMO.

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]]> Fearlessness, communication and compassion at the core of leadership https://www.watg.com/fearlessness-communication-and-compassion/ Fri, 15 May 2020 09:42:59 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17988 These are the days when leaders must truly lead, and act with empathy and compassion toward the people looking to you for guidance and reassurance, writes Wimberly Interiors Global Director Margaret McMahon.

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]]> Have pencil, will travel (again): the call of culture https://www.watg.com/have-pencil-will-travel-again-the-call-of-culture/ Wed, 13 May 2020 11:03:24 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17973 This pandemic has nudged us to reprioritize, and to reinstate the values that we hold most dear. For us at WATG, since 1945 culture and identity of people and place have always been at the heart.

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]]> Resilience, self-reliance and sustainability https://www.watg.com/resilience-in-an-era-of-uncertainty-self-reliance-and-sustainability/ Tue, 05 May 2020 11:47:55 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17927 We're all contemplating what will happen to our cities as we move through this pandemic – and John Goldwyn believes that a lot of the answers begin with us.

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]]> Entertainment in the shelter-in-place era https://www.watg.com/entertainment-in-the-shelter-in-place-era-josh-held/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 09:45:36 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17912 Entertainment experiences are impossible to replicate outside of the existing format. But venues’ temporary closures must not stop us from being entertained, writes Josh Held.

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]]> ‘Curve Appeal’ receives honorable mention in Fast Company’s 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards https://www.watg.com/curve-appeal-receives-honorable-mention-in-fast-companys-2020-world-changing-ideas-awards/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:26:55 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17880 Having attracted global attention since its inception in 2016, Curve Appeal today adds Fast Company to its list of awards, receiving an Honorable Mention in the 2020 World Changing Ideas Awards.

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]]> Craftsmanship made possible through robot construction https://www.watg.com/hospitality-design-and-3d-printing-craftsmanship-made-possible-through-robot-construction/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 09:44:07 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17862 During Daniel Caven's first week at WATG's former Chicago office, he spied a competition call for entries by Tennessee's Branch Technology to design a 3D-printed house.

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]]> Redefining resilience: our blank slate opportunity https://www.watg.com/redefining-resilience-earth-day/ Wed, 22 Apr 2020 01:45:42 +0000 https://www.watg.com/?p=17840 With so many around the globe being affected in profound ways by COVID-19, perhaps it’s fitting that this month we're recognizing World Health Day and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.

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