WE DO MORE THAN INTERIOR DESIGN. We Think Beyond Walls and Floors and Imagine the Shared Experience
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WE DO MORE THAN INTERIOR DESIGN. We think beyond walls and floors and imagine the shared experience. WE CREATE MORE THAN PRETTY PICTURES. Studio Munge creates the energy that audiences respond to and brings businesses to life. Since 1997, we have been positively impacting the communities and cities we design in. WE IMAGINE EXCITING SPACES. Spaces that people want to be a part of. We have a keen insight, foresight, and passion for the flow of design that brings a space to life. 2 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE OUR STORY Founded in 1997 by Alessandro technologists, project managers, Guide 5-Star Rating for both the Munge, Studio Munge is an specialists in furniture and furnish- Hotel and Sense, A Rosewood award-winning interior design firm ings as well in-house art consultant Spa. Studio Munge has also specializing in luxury residential and - the firm is poised to embrace an been recognized by renowned hospitality projects. Throughout the ever increasing and sophisticated international design competi- firm’s history, Alessandro’s creative clientele. tions including: the James Beard leadership and entrepreneurial Foundation Restaurant Design spirit have inspired the firm’s diverse Studio Munge is the recipient of Awards; the International Interior teams with passion to produce ex- numerous international awards Design Association`s IIDA Interior ceptional designs. and accolades. The firm’s design Design Award; Contract Magazine’s for Rosewood Hotel Georgia, for Interiors Awards; FX International Now spanning two continents in the example, has garnered a City Interior Design Awards; Hospitality cities of Toronto and Beijing through of Vancouver Heritage Award Design Awards; and the IHMRS a satellite project management of Honor; enRoute Hotel Design Gold Key Awards for Excellence in partner - and with a growing staff Award; International Hotel Award Hospitality Design. of over 55 talented designers, and the 2013 & 2015 Forbes Travel 3 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE ``My desire has always been to marry creative and business sense by providing concrete solutions to help companies succeed from both perspectives...`` OUR EXPERTS ALESSANDRO MUNGE PRINCIPAL / INTERIOR DESIGNER Alessandro Munge was born international travels, expertise leader, Alessandro inspires the to design. Early on, he began and cultural exposure allow Studio firm’s diverse design teams with sketching designs for his mother’s Munge the ability to create and passion and creativity to produce drapery business, later expanding sculpt spaces into distinctive, exceptional design. his visions to incorporate different signature experiences that reflect elements of a room to create a the essence and vibrancy of their “I always envisioned a studio comprehensive and holistic space. inhabitants while incorporating that could grow with me, where His enthusiasm for architecture and elements from each project’s disciplines were free to think for interior design grew throughout architecture, sense of place, history themselves as long as they were high school and university, leading and heritage. driven by curiosity and passion.“ him to spearhead retail and hospitality projects for a renowned “Travel inspires me. I love different With more than 20 years of experi- Toronto-based interior design cultures, different countries. I love ence in the industry, Alessandro’s firm. Alessandro instils the design to people-watch. I love to study global perspective, inquisitive process with a balanced approach and understand human behaviour nature and unfailing quest for the that captures the essence of each and emotion.” perfect solution have propelled client’s vision from both a creative Studio Munge to become a global and financial perspective. His As Studio Munge’s charismatic design leader. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario, Intern (ARIDO) 4 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE EDUCATION B.I.D. from Ryerson University School of Interior Design Toronto, Canada PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Team Director DESIGN TEAM Studio Munge Toronto, Canada Project Leader Yabu Pushelberg Toronto, Canada Designer Studio Munge Toronto, Canada NOTABLE PROJECTS Park Hyatt Los Angeles at Oceanwide Plaza Los Angeles, USA Park Hyatt Toronto 4 Avenue Rd in Yorkville Toronto, Canada Janice Lam Susanna Rizzo Tatiana Ilina Isabel Chen Park Hyatt Hangzhou DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER at 28 Hubin Rd, Hangzhou, China New Century Plaza 2025 Avenue of the Stars Los Angeles, USA Rosewood Hotel Georgia at 801 W Georgia Street, Vancouver, Canada Bisha Hotel & Residence at 56 Blue Jays Way, C.Y. LAM Toronto, Canada TEAM DIRECTOR Suites at The Ritz-Carlton at 181 Wellington Street W. With over a decade experience as Designer then Project Leader, C.Y. was Jieun Park Priscilla Lee Mariya Haponenko Emma Kulcsar Toronto, Canada welcomed back to Studio Munge early 2015 after a four year interlude at Yabu DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGN INTERN Tip Top Restaurant Pushelberg. Leading a team of nine brilliant designers and technologists, C.Y. at Park Hyatt Hangzhou, is an ideal Team Director for all of your luxury hospitality and retail projects Hangzhou, China alike. As Team Director at Studio Munge, C.Y. works closely with our Principal Farm to Table Restaurant Alessandro Munge to establish and nurture long-standing client relationships, at Park Hyatt Los Cabos, and to effectively guide his creative design team from initial concept develop- Los Cabos, Mexico ment and programming, to working drawings and construction coordination. Lane Crawford Flagship at Shanghai Time Square, Believing in the power of design concept and experiential atmospheres, C.Y. Shanghai, China is a master in space planning and concept execution. His leadership through Lane Crawford design process, acute attention to detail and remarkable sense of priorities at Bejing Yintai Center, have all repeatedly ensured the delivery of the meticulous design standards Bejing, China set forth by Studio Munge. C.Y. has led a number of notable hospitality and Lord & Taylor residential projects, including numerous Park Hyatt properties worldwide and Michael Barba Ronnie Jose Maged Salib New York City, USA iconic retail stores such as two Lane Crawford projects in China. TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST 5 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE EDUCATION B.I.D. from Ryerson University School of Interior Design Toronto, Canada PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Team Director DESIGN TEAM Studio Munge Toronto, Canada Designer Studio Munge Toronto, Ontario NOTABLE PROJECTS Nobu Hotel & Residences Undisclosed, Canada Shangri-La Nanning Nanning, China Shangri-La Qiantan Centre Shanghai Shanghai, China Hilton Hotel Justin Shih Lisa C. Davis Lucie Chen Jayme Million at Yonge Park Plaza, Toronto, Canada DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER Canopy by Hilton at Rosedale on Bloor, Toronto, Canada Bisha Hotel & Residences Toronto, Canada Marriott Autograph Bridgewater, Canada The Parkside at 18 Tong Chun Street, Hong Kong, China TRUONG LY TEAM DIRECTOR Tseung Kwan O Town Lot No. 126 Truong joined Studio Munge in 2007 and directs a team of nine, special- Melanie Liaw Riko Gunawan Tracy Chan Erika Van Der Pas Hong Kong, China izing in the design of hospitality and high-rise residential projects. As DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER DESIGNER Kensington Hill Team Director at Studio Munge, Truong works closely with the Principal at 98 High Street, Alessandro Munge to establish and nurture long-standing client Hong Kong, China relationships, and to effectively guide his creative design team from Boutique Residence initial concept development and programming, to working drawings and at 171 Shau Kei Wan Road, construction coordination. Hong Kong, China Garrison Point As an expert in all things hospitality and residential, Truong possesses Toronto, Canada a strong, inherent understanding of the business of design, and tenaciously 3018 Yonge Street stewards his team to deliver on client-defined timelines and budgets, en- Toronto, Canada suring the delivery of the meticulous design standards set forth by Studio The L-Tower Munge. Truong has led a number of notable residential projects, including Toronto, Canada several upscale developments in Hong Kong for Wheelock Properties and Pears on the Avenue multiple high-rise condominium projects in Toronto for esteemed Canadian Shelley Tan George Pascary Eduardo Banares Ragheed Nakkash Toronto, Canada developers, including Cadillac Fairview, Cityzen Development Group and DESIGNER TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST Lanterra Developments. 6 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE We understand each project is unique and deserves a tailored design solution both creative OUR and on budget. With the help of our expert FF&E Designers, Industrial Designers, Procurement CUSTOM Agents, Art Consultants and Project managers, we guarantee the hollistic execution of your SERVICE projects much beyond schematic design. 7 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE EDUCATION Diploma, Business Administration & Management FF&E DESIGN + George Brown College Toronto, Canada PMAC, Purchasing Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology PROCUREMENT Toronto, Canada PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Director of Procurement Studio Munge Toronto, Canada Purchasing Manager Westmont Hospitality Group Mississauga, Canada Hotel Relationship Manager/ Project Manager Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Toronto, Canada Purchaser Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts Kristan Klassen Stephanie Kruschen Fiona Wong Yuxing Zhang Toronto, Canada