At WATG, we create iconic, exhilarating, culturally significant destinations through integrated hospitality design services, applying the core tenets of hospitality design across diverse markets. Our Advisory, Master Planning, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Interior Design teams craft innovative yet timeless spaces that deliver long-term financial viability, ensuring each project is culturally sensitive, financially resilient, and ecologically sustainable.

With offices in key global hubs, Honolulu, Los Angeles, Tustin, Dallas, New York, Atlantic City, London, Singapore, and Shanghai, WATG’s experts collaborate across continents to deliver exceptional, culturally resonant design. This global presence allows us to provide local insights while maintaining a world-class standard of creativity and innovation.

Dedicated to crafting extraordinary experiences rooted in the core principles of luxury hospitality design, we continuously push the boundaries of design. Our diverse portfolio spans the world, from renowned luxury resorts to forward-thinking urban developments. We prioritize sustainability, cultural integrity, and the integration of cutting-edge technology in all our projects.

What services does WATG offer?
WATG provides integrated luxury hospitality design services across five complementary disciplines: Advisory (research-led strategy and financial feasibility), Master Planning (human-centered site transformation and competitive positioning), Architecture (pioneering design rooted in cultural context), Landscape Architecture (biocultural conservation and biodiversity restoration), and Wimberly Interiors (sensory-rich storytelling with cultural authenticity). Working collaboratively, these five studios deliver cohesive, innovative designs that integrate seamlessly from strategy through built form, ensuring enduring value and guest delight.

Does WATG work internationally, or only in specific regions?
WATG is a truly global practice with nine offices strategically positioned across three continents: Honolulu, Los Angeles, Tustin, Atlantic City, Dallas, New York, London, Singapore, and Shanghai. Our designs combine deep local expertise and cultural sensitivity while maintaining world-class design standards. Operating in over 170 countries, we draw on vast global experience informed by a deep respect for local cultures and environments. This geographic diversity allows us to provide culturally resonant, locally informed, and commercially resilient design for hospitality, branded residential, gaming, and mixed-use developments worldwide.

What is WATG’s approach to sustainability and environmental responsibility?
Sustainability is foundational to everything we do. Our Landscape Architecture team practices biocultural conservation, conducting rigorous research into each site’s ecosystems and cultural heritage, then designing solutions that restore natural landscapes and generate net biodiversity gains. Across all disciplines, we prioritize low-carbon, low-water design, integration of indigenous species, and regenerative strategies. We believe in the power of architecture to shape vibrant destinations that thrive over time while respecting local communities and embracing resilience in the face of changing conditions. Our architectural solutions promote long-term sustainability by harmonizing with the unique qualities of each location, ensuring projects remain relevant and impactful for future generations.

How does WATG integrate strategy into design?
Strategy is embedded from day one. Our Advisory team conducts market analysis, consumer research, competitive benchmarking, and feasibility studies to inform every downstream design decision. Rather than designing first and justifying later, we align visionary clients with strategic insight and dynamic creative design teams to deliver market-driven, innovative developments that meet real economic and operational needs. Our Advisory process spans tourism research, market segmentation, strategic positioning, and financial modeling, ensuring destinations perform across financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and guest desirability.

What types of projects does WATG specialize in?
While hospitality is at our core, we apply hospitality principles to diverse markets: luxury resorts and boutique hotels, branded residential and urban mixed-use developments, gaming and entertainment destinations, renovation and repositioning projects, and senior living communities. Our expertise extends across hotels, resorts, branded residences, and developments of all scales. We’ve shaped some of the world’s most iconic destinations, from intimate garden retreats to expansive urban environments, each carefully tailored to reflect our clients’ visions while enhancing the natural magic of their surroundings.

How does WATG approach cultural sensitivity and authenticity in design?
Cultural integrity is non-negotiable. We begin by immersing ourselves in the culture and spirit of each site, drawing from local heritage to inform design decisions. Our integrated approach, from Advisory’s market research to Landscape Architecture’s biocultural research to Wimberly Interiors’ hyper-localization, ensures our destinations feel rooted in place. We honor vernacular traditions, celebrate regional materials and storytelling, and ensure every project reflects the authentic character of its location. This deep understanding of the cultural and environmental context, guided by profound respect for history, ensures our designs create genuine connection with guests and communities, never feeling extractive or generic.