Residential Design
our approach
Welcoming, Warm, Memorable, and Restorative.
We find ways to blur the lines resulting in an elevated residential design that is completely ownable and one-of-a-kind.
We prioritize the following elements to transform residential developments into vibrant places that foster a strong sense of belonging:
+ A sense of arrival
+ Wellness and enlivening the senses
+ Flexible shared spaces
+ Effortless convenience
+ Connection and community
+ Security and privacy
We always focus on the client’s vision and project objectives. Our team of hospitality and residential experts provide informed insights for both business success and residents’ experience. We advise, plan and design developments that are strategically centred and operationally sound.
Residential Learnings from Hospitality Design
Luxury multi-family residential developers and designers can elevate their properties and cultivate a comforting sense of ease and escape for residents when they consider their projects through these eleven hospitality lenses.
75% of leases are renewed when residents have a friendly connection with one of resident in their community & 90% when they have 2 or more connections.
Al Mouj, Muscat – an elevated garden oasis blending luxury living with a focus on wellness and community.
Regent Pool Club Residences – Contemporary architecture brings heightened luxury to an idyllic yachting community.
Urban Residential Design
The future of urban design is centered around enhancing community involvement, prioritizing wellbeing and sustainability, and fully leveraging the unique opportunities presented by urban environments.
Our global Advisory, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Architecture, and Interior Design teams lead the way in transformative urban residential projects. With expertise in adaptive reuse, community-centric design, and sustainable practices, we revitalize cityscapes, transforming them into vibrant, functional, and resilient spaces for living, working, and socializing.
Submarkets
Residential Submarkets
We practice the art of living in every facet of our work. While our expertise spans several markets, whether they be in urban or more secluded settings.
We leverage our extensive experience in hospitality and residential design to create senior living communities that prioritize lifestyle, wellness, convenience, socialization, outdoor spaces, and flexibility. Designing environments that support independence and continued hobbies, blend hospitality with healthcare for holistic wellness, and offer amenities that reduce daily stress, ensures a high quality of life for seniors. This approach fosters social connections and promotes mental and physical health, transforming senior living spaces into vibrant, nurturing communities that feel like home.
With a deep understanding of resident needs and a commitment to innovation, our teams collaborate closely to create multifamily living spaces that seamlessly integrate luxury, functionality, and community. From thoughtfully designed wellness amenities to versatile workspaces and vibrant social hubs, our approach emphasizes creating environments that enhance the quality of life for all residents and foster meaningful connections within the community.
Designing for branded residences requires a unique approach distinct from traditional hospitality and residential projects, demanding expertise in luxury hospitality and residential spaces. Understanding the complex interplay between hospitality and residential elements is crucial. Effective design must create synergies, streamline operations, enhance market appeal, increase property values, and manage CapEx. Success depends on optimizing all functions and creating exceptional destinations through strategic placemaking. WATG offers a proven, creative approach from pre-development advice to interior design, ensuring seamless execution.
featured projects
Exceptional design that delivers enduring value
Above all else, it’s our clients’ vision that inspires our designs. Informed by our rich history in hospitality and deep understanding of the needs of developers, operators, and residents, we design with purpose.
- China
CITIC Chongming Island Retirement Community
- China
CITIC Chongming Island Retirement Community
- North America
Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas
- North America
Four Seasons Private Residences Las Vegas
- Middle East
Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl
- Middle East
Four Seasons Resort and Residences at The Pearl
- Middle East
Nawayef Villas
- Middle East
Nawayef Villas
- China
Zhongda International 99
- China
Zhongda International 99
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Insights
Residential Design: News, Research, Happenings and Insights
- Residential
Mont Choisy La Reserve: Blending Urban Energy and Tranquil Biodiversity
- Residential
Mont Choisy La Reserve: Blending Urban Energy and Tranquil Biodiversity
- Senior/Later Living
Baby Boomer Trends for Senior Living
- Senior/Later Living
Baby Boomer Trends for Senior Living
- Strategy & Research
Wimberly Interiors’ Interpret British Design: Eclectic, Modern with a Twist, Bespoke
- Strategy & Research
Wimberly Interiors’ Interpret British Design: Eclectic, Modern with a Twist, Bespoke
- Strategy & Research
Residential Learnings from Hospitality Design: Elevating Comfort, Ease, and Connection Through Hospitality Principles.
- Strategy & Research
Residential Learnings from Hospitality Design: Elevating Comfort, Ease, and Connection Through Hospitality Principles.
White paper: 2022 Branded Residence Atlas
White paper: 2022 Branded Residence Atlas
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leadership
Our leaders, at the forefront of residential design
Daun St. Amand
Managing Principal, Luxury Multifamily Residential and Senior Living
Daun St. Amand
Managing Principal, Luxury Multifamily Residential and Senior Living
Natalie Ruiz
Associate Principal, Architecture
Natalie Ruiz
Associate Principal, Architecture
Vicky Wang
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Vicky Wang
Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Rachel Johnson
Managing Principal, Wimberly Interiors
Rachel Johnson
Managing Principal, Wimberly Interiors