Illustration, Manuel Santelices for Hotel Villagio/Brookfield Hospitality
PLACEMAKING
SPACE & GRACE
As we toggle between the “age of experience” and the “age of belonging,” the way a place makes you feel becomes paramount. The ecosystem it supports significantly influences if people feel welcome. Simply put, purpose, more than just the place itself, is what will earn you the coveted "beloved" status. People and culture sit at the center of placemaking. Sincere community engagement and inquiry produce impactful outcomes, evident in many of the residential and mixed-use development projects that I have helped bring to life over the years.
Building strong, meaningful, and lasting relationships takes time and dedication. Building an authentic relationship with your residents, neighbors and community on behalf of your property is no different and is foundationally built on trust that is earned in both directions over time. You hold the power to lead from the heart, the rest will follow.
THE ROLE: Cultural Provocateur, Creative Director
THE WORK:
VISIONING
DESIGN
CREATIVE DIRECTION
STORYTELLING
BRAND
EXPERIENTIAL ACTIVATIONS
COMMUNITY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
Places do not define people, people inspire places. People are the heart and fabric of true community.
— ROBERT LEWIS JR.,
Nationally recognized thought leader, activist, community
bridge-builder and tireless advocate for urban youth.
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DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT
What you will remember most Is how a place made you feel. The people you met on your journey, the warmth of the hospitality, and the details, things that were thought of before you knew you wanted them. The best review comes with great memories, smiles, and delight.
Photo by: Conor Doherty for The Diplomat Beach Resort/Brookfield Hospitality
DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT
Coloring Book – Illustrated by Greg Kletsel – Illustration & wit brings the guest experience to life across this vibrant, multi-faceted, mixed-use property.
DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT
Illustration by: Greg Kletsel
DIPLOMAT BEACH RESORT / PORTICO
Photo by: Conor Doherty for The Diplomat Beach Resort/Brookfield Hospitality
VEGAS RISING
Born of the genius visionaries behind AREA15, our clients and bold imagineers at Fisher Brothers continue to bring their vision to life with VEGAS RISING. An inventive mixed-use destination and diverse community for makers and contributors, entrepreneurs and creators. A new kind of place ‘of and for Vegas ‘ to serve as a home base for creativity, connectivity, and collaboration.
VIBRANT RESIDENTIAL
Each place has a character of its own. Working with BMA, a reknowned Denver-based real-estate developer, we got to know this neighborhood and its rapidly evolving residential mix. The St Paul Collection struck a chord with an elegant, modern, and classic appeal. With it’s smack-in-the-middle of town location, the branding nods to the property’s high-end retail and fashion-forward neighbors.