Hello Dallas!

WATG and Wimberly Interiors announce the opening of our new office in Dallas, Texas, marking a significant expansion into the south central region of the U.S.

Since our inception, WATG has been a pioneer in hospitality, tourism, and destination design. Our team of 500 creative professionals, spread across eight offices on three continents, dedicates their efforts to crafting landmark urban and leisure destinations globally. Established over 75 years ago in Honolulu during the post-war travel boom, WATG is celebrated for its adventurous spirit and its knack for creating new and exciting destinations. Our portfolio boasts renowned projects such as the Venice Simplon-Orient Express, Nobu Los Cabos, Hotel Del Coronado, Shangri-La Singapore, Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi, Chedi Katara, and the Ritz Carlton Laguna Niguel, among many others.

Leading the Dallas office, Richard Luis and Kathy Chavez bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to excellence. Richard Luis, as Managing Principal and Office Director, will spearhead the office’s growth and support clients with his extensive expertise in luxury, lifestyle hospitality, and residential design. Kathy Chavez, in her role as Studio Director, will oversee the interiors practice, ensuring the delivery of innovative and bespoke design solutions that align with Wimberly Interiors‘ high standards.

“This new office represents a significant milestone in WATG and Wimberly Interiors’ growth and establishes a new strategic hub for the firm. It allows us to bring both architecture and interior design expertise to a region known for its dynamic and expanding hospitality, luxury residential, multifamily, and senior living industries.” – Dave Moore, CEO

Managing Principal, Office Director

Richard Luis

“Dallas represents an exciting opportunity to deepen our connections and impact in the region. We look forward to collaborating with local clients and partners to bring our unique vision, values, and expertise to projects that reflect the distinct character and aspirations of this vibrant community.”

Managing Principal, Office Director

Studio Director, Wimberly Interiors

Kathy Chavez

“The opening of our Dallas office not only solidifies WATG and Wimberly Interiors’ presence in the U.S., but also underscores our commitment to serving our clients by delivering exceptional design solutions that elevate the standard of luxury living and hospitality.”

Studio Director, Wimberly Interiors

The Centrum

We are currently retrofitting nearly 6,000 square feet of space in The Centrum (3102 Oak Lawn Ave, Dallas, TX 75219), a vibrant new mixed-use development where Dallas’ Uptown, Turtle Creek, and Oak Lawn neighborhoods converge.

As an integrated design firm specializing in advisory, master planning, architecture, landscape, and interior design services, WATG continues to be recognized as an industry leader in the hospitality, entertainment, gaming, residential, and mixed-use sectors.