RODRIGO VARGAS DESIGN ASSOCIATES
Rodrigo Vargas Design Associates have been shortlisted for Spa/Spa Hotel Award in The International Hotel and Property Awards 2022. Read more about Principal Rodrigo Vargas below:
Name: Rodrigo Vargas
Company: Rodrigo Vargas Design Associates
Position within company: Principal
Website: http://www.rodrigovargasdesign.com/
Tell us a little about your background in design (education, experience, etc)
I am an architect by training, and started my career at Gensler. I began working in Hospitality with Cheryl Rowley Design, and later for Trisha Wilson, eventually starting my own firm 11 years ago.
How would you describe your personal interior design style?
Timeless
Where does your design inspiration come from?
The Classics
In what direction do you feel that design is moving towards in a general sense?
More eclectic
Name five key themes to consider when approaching design in 2022 and beyond.
Location, People, Architecture, Scale, Use
If you could offer one piece of advice when it comes to interior design schemes, what would it be?
Hire a professional and let them lead
How important are The International Hotel & Property Awards as recognition of talent and achievement?
Tremendous on a world wide scale, and honor to be in such company
What projects are you currently working on?
Several whole property renovations for world recognized brands, as well as unique multifamily projects and a Yacht Club!
What was your favourite project to work on and why?
Renovations- are our favourite- witnessing the transformation is thrilling.
What was your most challenging project to work on and why?
Each project presents it’s own challenges and gratifications
Which products/services could you not live without when designing?
Our vendors, they make it all happen
What are your aims and goals for the next twelve months?
To continue to build a stronger design team
Final thoughts; tell us a little more about yourself and your daily inspirations:
Your most treasured possession?
A watch that my Father gave me
Your favourite holiday destination?
Paris Flea Market
Your favourite hotel, restaurant & bar?
Le Dokhan Paris, Hotel and the bar
Your favourite book, film & song?
Book: Crime & Punishment
Film: Room with a View
Your favourite food and drink?
Any and all desserts I love equally & and Arnold Palmer
Your favourite way to spend an afternoon?
napping, if I could…
If you weren’t a designer, what would you be?
Psychologist
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