The Claremont
How did you arrive at your signature
style with its classic and contemporary
blend? What collection of experiences
inspires you?
Style is something I believe is cultivated
and nurtured over time and mine
is a reflection of what I’ve seen and
admired most.
My own style evolution has grown
organically from multiple trips around
the globe. Nothing inspires me more
than a new setting and someplace I’ve
never been. Curiosity is key.
I’ve had the honor of working in the
United Kingdom, Saudi Arabia, Africa,
India, China, Macau, Mexico and South
America and beyond. It’s enlightened
my design sensibilities more than words
can say. It has made me brave.
Growing up in a military family, we
trained to relocate quite frequently
and frankly it fed into my thirst for
adventure.
Our past is our future, what pushes
us forward and the future is one of
strength, creativity, and innovation.
Many of your clients are luxury brand
hotels and celebrities. You’ve just
received the initial brief. What is your
next step? Where do you and your
team start?
All projects start in virtually the same
place. The team sits down and scripts
a collaborative approach on what we
would like to do and how we want to
attack it.
Much research and homework gets
done to lay the groundwork before
the clients are circled back into the