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Thomas Ventura

Thomas Ventura

Design DirectorGensler

Thomas Ventura joined the Gensler Newport Beach office in 2014and brings over 25 years of design experience in master planning,mixed-use, hospitality, multi-family residential and commercialoffice buildings. His international portfolio includes projects in theMiddle East, China, Central America and the Caribbean and fostershis ability to bring a global perspective and local understanding ofcontext to each design. As one of the Design Experience leadersat the Newport Beach office, Tom is committed to a collaborativedesign process and is an advocate for the principles of the GenslerDesign Synergy initiative. His recent work includes several largemulti-faceted hospitality and mixed-use projects such as BrentwoodCountry Club, TOVA Hotel + Beach Club, Lakeshore CampusMasterplan Repositioning, Great Far East Masterplan, and the FourSeasons Resort in Cabo San Lucas. In addition to project work,Tom is actively engaged in developing a strong design culture withinthe office and the Gensler SW Region.

Mon Nov 09•12:00 PM – 12:45 PM•The Hub

The New Art of Belonging: How Design, Hospitality & Culture Shape Modern Luxury

Every great place keeps a secret. It knows your name, sounds like a neighborhood, and holds you a little longer than planned. Leaders in luxury brand

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Every great place keeps a secret. It knows your name, sounds like a neighborhood, and holds you a little longer than planned. Leaders in luxury brand design, master planning, neuroaesthetics, and design education reveal how culture, craft, and care c

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Every great place keeps a secret. It knows your name, sounds like a neighborhood, and holds you a little longer than planned. Leaders in luxury brand design, master planning, neuroaesthetics, and design education reveal how culture, craft, and care create belonging, and how that feeling drives rate, loyalty, and lasting value.

Every great place keeps a secret. It knows your name, sounds like a neighborhood, and holds you a little longer than planned. Leaders in luxury brand design, master planning, neuroaesthetics, and design education reveal how culture, craft, and care create belonging, and how that feeling drives rate, loyalty, and lasting value.

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SessionSession TypeThe HubSession Track
Thomas Ventura
Mélanie Murata
Hiromi Murayama
Emmanuel Nieves
Moderator: Bashar Wali
Thomas Ventura
Thomas VenturaDesign Director, Gensler
Mélanie Murata
Mélanie MurataPrincipal, KARU
Hiromi Murayama
Hiromi MurayamaDirector of Luxury Design Management, Marriott
Emmanuel Nieves
Emmanuel NievesDirector, School of Interior Architecture, Boston Architectural College
Moderator: Bashar Wali
Moderator: Bashar WaliFounder & CEO, This Assembly
Thomas Ventura
Thomas VenturaDesign Director, Gensler
Mélanie Murata
Mélanie MurataPrincipal, KARU
Hiromi Murayama
Hiromi MurayamaDirector of Luxury Design Management, Marriott
Emmanuel Nieves
Emmanuel NievesDirector, School of Interior Architecture, Boston Architectural College
Moderator: Bashar Wali
Moderator: Bashar WaliFounder & CEO, This Assembly