Global interior and architectural design firm Wilson Associates has announced four new appointments at its Los Angeles studio. The recent additions follow Darrell Long, who was welcomed as Regional Managing Director and Design Principal (Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas) and Martin Vasquez as Project Director last December, as well as Design Manager Danielle Hirsch this Spring. The new team includes Dane Quay, Senior Project Designer; Jaclyn Wang, Senior Designer; Niloofar Khalighi, Senior Designer.

“The recent growth of the Los Angeles studio showcases our commitment to amplifying the level of talent and experience on the west coast,” says Long. “We are excited to have these new team members on board to help evolve and expand our reach within the region. These individuals are extremely driven, and we look forward to seeing them become design leaders at the forefront of the ever-evolving hospitality industry.”

Martin Vasquez, Project Director

The first addition to the team brings over 15 years of combined architectural design, design management and documentation experience. Martin Vasquez’s diverse portfolio ranges from the exterior and interior architecture in the hospitality sector to the planning and design execution of regional transit centres. His recent hospitality projects include Le Meridien in Garden Grove, California; and Monterey Park Hotel in Monterey Park, California.

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Dane Quay, Senior Project Designer

With over eight years of experience working on major hospitality projects around the globe, Dane Quay will oversee all phases of the design process while assisting with project scopes, schedules, contracts and budgets. His portfolio features 8950 Sunset in West Hollywood, California; DoubleTree Wenchang in Wenchang, China; and JW Marriott Doha in Qatar.

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Jaclyn Wang, Senior Designer

Meanwhile, Jaclyn Wang joins the studio with more than four years as Senior Designer in her previous role. At Wilson Associates, she will be tasked with overseeing the direction and daily activities of the internal team. Wang’s recent projects include Niccolo Hotel in Chongqing, China; Lot 32 Qiantan Residences in Shanghai, China; Hilton Westside in Culver City, California; and Qishi Bay Villas in Wenchang, China.

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Niloofar Khalighi, Senior Designer

Leveraging six years of experience in hospitality interiors, Niloofar Khalighi will be responsible for conceptualising design direction while communicating project status and needs to the design director, and maintaining communication with all project team members. Her portfolio includes the likes of Hilton Westside in Culver City, California; Wilshire Curson in Los Angeles; The Watermark at Westwood Village in Los Angeles; and Encore Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston.