Hospitality
Curating destinations that evoke emotion, instill loyalty, and redefine guest experience.
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Featured Work
- Cascade Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio & Aloft on the Plaza
A Lifestyle Retreat at the Heart of Urban Living
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Firm News
Conran and Partners joins DLR Group
September 24, 2026The London and Hong Kong-based studio will be positioned as a luxury, boutique design brand within DLR Group, serving premium hospitality, residential, and workplace clients.
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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
Senior Principal
Global Hospitality Leader
Ed leads the Hospitality Sector for our firm, 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
Hospitality Design Leader
Principal
Brian Murch
AIA
Principal
Hospitality Design Leader
Brian is a design leader for our firm’s Hospitality Sector. 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
Principal
Hospitality Interior Design Leader
Valentina leads our firm’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
North Central Region Leader
Principal
Joseph Cicora
Principal
North Central Region Leader
Joseph leads the North Central U.S. region, overseeing firm operations, client service, and staff development across our Chicago and Minneapolis offices. He offers a distinctive business development perspective that benefits clients, partners, and peers. Joseph also leads our Chicago office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Rachel Fischbach
Hospitality Leader
Principal
Rachel Fischbach
Principal
Hospitality Leader
Rachel is a hospitality leader, guiding diverse teams, crafting unforgettable experiences for luxury hotels, destination resorts, private clubs, restaurants, and multifamily residences. She serves as a lead designer for top industry operators, including Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hilton, and Montage.
Kiko Singh
Hospitality Leader
Principal
Kiko Singh
Principal
Hospitality Leader
Kiko is a hospitality leader with over 15 years of experience designing high-profile luxury, lifestyle, and wellness spaces for hotels, restaurants, private clubs, and residences. Kiko also leads our Honolulu office, championing culture and business acumen among its employee owners.
Joel Villalon
Client Leader
Principal
Joel Villalon
AIA
Principal
Client Leader
With over three decades of design experience, Joel advances our firm’s hospitality practice as a client leader. His design spans luxury hotels, destination resorts, and private clubs for operators including Fairmont, Four Seasons, Hyatt, and Montage, with work recognized by national design awards.
Missy Goldstein
Hospitality Business Development Leader
Senior Associate
Missy Goldstein
Senior Associate
Hospitality Business Development Leader
As a business development leader for the Hospitality Sector, Missy dedicates her efforts to connecting with individuals across diverse networks. She aligns design teams with client partners, resulting in the creation of immersive environments that guide guests through captivating journeys of discovery.