The Team

The story of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, which opened its first hotel in 1961, is a tale of continual innovation, remarkable expansion and a single-minded dedication to the highest of standards.

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts opened its first hotel in 1961, and since that time has been dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality. Currently operating 128 hotels and resorts, and 53 residential properties in major city centres and resort destinations in 47 countries, and with more than 50 projects under planning or development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world’s best hotels and most prestigious brands. 

Fort Partners is a privately held real estate and development firm led by entrepreneur Nadim Ashi. The firm is committed to purposeful and quality development, leading the industry with its intentional approach to integrating historic preservation with architecture, design, and sustainability.

As a result, Fort Partners offers the highest standard of living to a market that is yearning for true world-class real estate and hospitality experience. The firm’s commitment to excellence starts with envisioning and creating solid investment projects that increase value over time, with clear visions and strategic execution made possible in collaboration with distinguished virtuosos of design.

Merrimac Ventures is a Real Estate investment and development firm located in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Its primary focus is on residential and mixed-use development, but also has extensive investments in commercial assets including retail, office and self-storage. While Merrimac Ventures is based in South Florida, it has substantially expanded its holdings into a national footprint through acquisitions, development and joint ventures.

Merrimac Ventures has completed over $3 billion in real estate development projects and currently has a pipeline of active projects in excess of $3.7 billion. These projects are transformational, building communities and advancing cities.

Olson Kundig is an American architectural firm based in Seattle, run by architects Jim Olson and Tom Kundig. Founded by Olson in 1966, the firm’s work has grown to encompass museums, commercial and mixed-use design, exhibit design, interior design, places of worship, and residences, often for art collectors.

Masterfully combining sophistication with simplicity, Kathe and Tommy Clements intuitively demonstrate that great projects depend on a symphonic cohesion between architecture and interiors. Their sense of style, leaning on textured, earthy materials and simple patinated forms, creates a casual elegance that feels at once humanistic and luxurious.