Scott Lee, President/Partner
SB Architects
Every project in the SB Architects Portfolio is a one-of-a-kind creation-a unique, sophisticated and contemporary expression of the culture and nature of its particular location. SB Architects has established an international reputation for excellence and leadership in the planning and design of global hotels, resorts, destination communities, as well as large-scale multifamily residential and urban mixed-use projects. With offices in San Francisco, Miami and Shenzhen, we are an international firm providing the responsiveness, creativity and tailored experiences of a boutique design studio. With five decades of expertise, we offer the technical capabilities to successfully deliver projects of all scales from initial concept through construction. With a focus on collaboration, we encourage an openness to new ideas and creative interpretation. We believe that thoughtful design positively impacts our daily lives, from site design to the architectural detail. We consider the design process to be a journey, with collaboration, communication and relationships being at the center of our practice. Our mission is to not only create alluring and successful projects, but also nurture the shared passion and vision that allow for a rewarding journey for the entire team. Our origins as a firm continue to inspire and inform our design process, and we pursue solutions that are committed to the human, financial and environmental sustainability of our projects. Designed to enhance every aspect of a user's experience by reflecting the local environment, our team honors each site by designing solutions that are inspired by the regional vernacular, local materials and unique sense of place inherent to each property. Leading by example, all of SB Architects' principals are LEED Accredited Professionals, as is much of our professional staff.
Miguel Baeza, Partner
Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA)
World-renowned as the "Number One Hospitality Design Firm" by INTERIOR DESIGN, Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA), HBA creates the signature looks of today's luxury brands and unveils the world's most anticipated hotels, resorts, spas, casinos, restaurants, cruise ships, independent contemporary boutique hotels and world-class residences. Leading the hotel design industry since 1965, HBA remains keenly attuned to the pulse of changing industry trends governed by today's sophisticated traveler. The company's international presence, depth of experience, and detailed industry knowledge enables them to identify interior design trends at their source, make definitive predictions about new directions and innovations, and influence design standards at a global level. HBA′s ultimate objective is to add value, raise standards and enhance the brand of a project's owner and operator.
From continent to continent, each HBA interior is the result of a unique and sensitive response to location, architecture, and client vision. With more than 1,700 designers around the globe in 26 offices in nearly every major city, HBA is a true global company. HBA's international presence, combined with its extensive knowledge of the interior design industry, has facilitated the ability to rewrite the language of design with each new project. In the past six years, the firm has launched seven new design divisions, including Illuminate, Studio HBA, Canvas Art Consultants, HBA Architecture, HBA Graphics, HBA Resort and HBA Residential.
HBA has been honored by Hospitality Design's Platinum Circle Visionary Award and HD Awards, Boutique Design's Gold Key Awards, MEIDA 2017 Awards, China Starlight Awards, China Golden Pillow Awards, and Best D.E.S.I.G.N. Hotel Awards, to name a few.