
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.
- AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell
Merging the Essence of Two Hospitality Brands
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Explore Our Design Work



- Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio & aLoft on the Plaza
Relaxation at the Heart of Urban Life


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- Tetra, Marriott Autograph Collection & AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park
Silicon Valley’s New Dual-Brand Retreat




Firm News

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DLR Group Celebrates Record Hotel Design Openings
February 1, 2023In 2022, our hospitality team excelled; from significant projects to outstanding employee performance, we're celebrating the sector's growth.
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Good Ideas Travel Well
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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
Global Hospitality Leader
Senior Principal

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
Senior Hospitality Designer
Principal

Brian Murch
AIA
Senior Hospitality Designer
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
Hospitality Interior Design Leader
Principal

Valentina Castellon
Hospitality Interior Design Leader
Principal
Valentina leads DLR Group’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
National Business Development Leader
Principal

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.