Huxley Hogeboom
Executive Vice President, Design & DevelopmentLeft Lane DevelopmentHuxley leads design and development for all LEFT LANE projects and helped create the luxury hospitality brand BARDO that opened in 2024 to immediate acclaim, and RECESS lifestyle hospitality brand that recently opened. Both brands debuted in Savannah. LEFT LANE is developing hotel and multi-family projects in Memphis, Pittsburgh, Providence, Phoenix, Bozeman, and upstate New York. Huxley is an architect with over 20 years in the industry and was part of the founding executive team at Equinox Hotels, leading technical services with Related Companies and opening the first Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards NYC in 2019. He also managed new-build hotel and resort projects for Four Seasons for almost a decade, including projects in Baku, Barbados, Dominican Republic, Tamarindo, Dalian, Qingdao, Suzhou, Seoul, Kyoto, and Tokyo. Huxley is an International Associate with the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Member of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), and a registered architect with the Ontario Association of Architects (OAA).
From Aesthetics to Experience: The New Role of Design
For decades, luxury hospitality was defined by visible expressions of wealth and status. Today, guest expectations are evolving, with personalization,
…For decades, luxury hospitality was defined by visible expressions of wealth and status. Today, guest expectations are evolving, with personalization, wellbeing, privacy, authenticity, and meaningful connection emerging as the new markers of "luxury.
…For decades, luxury hospitality was defined by visible expressions of wealth and status. Today, guest expectations are evolving, with personalization, wellbeing, privacy, authenticity, and meaningful connection emerging as the new markers of "luxury." As service and experience become the true differentiators, this session will explore how interior designers can help brands and owners deliver on these changing expectations and why the role of desi
…For decades, luxury hospitality was defined by visible expressions of wealth and status. Today, guest expectations are evolving, with personalization, wellbeing, privacy, authenticity, and meaningful connection emerging as the new markers of "luxury." As service and experience become the true differentiators, this session will explore how interior designers can help brands and owners deliver on these changing expectations and why the role of design has expanded far beyond aesthetics. Drawing on examples from hotels, restaurants, branded residences, and experiential travel, panelists will discuss how thoughtful planning, sensory design, storytelling, art, and a deeper understanding of operations and the guest journey can support exceptional service and create experiences that feel deeply personal and memorable. Attendees will gain practical insights into how designers, operators, and owners can work together to redefine luxury for a new generation of travelers and create environments that foster emotional connection, support operational excellence, and deliver lasting value.
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