New York-based studio Champalimaud Design has appointed Courtney Brannan and Jun Chun as Principals. The global firm, renowned for conceiving and reinventing some of the world’s most luxurious hotels, have promoted both designers from their positions as Senior Associates following years of exceptional work.

Brannan has grown the identity and reputation of Champalimaud over more than a decade. Her innate sense of style and keen eye for detail have shaped many of the studio’s notable residential and hospitality projects. Experiencing and absorbing a location as she crafts its storyline, Brannan’s in-depth research imbues every project with a distinctly personal perspective. Her personal favourite is the Beverly Hills Hotel Bungalows.

Of the 23 renovated bungalows, five are themed after legendary Hollywood stars like Charlie Chaplin, Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe. Here, Brannan captured each celebrity’s story by taking cues from their own homes and lifestyles. Drawing inspiration from art museums and culture magazines, she stays on the pulse of hospitality design by discovering local hotels throughout her travels. Brannan continues to refine her own work by observing how guests interact and engage with different spaces. Her portfolio also includes design collaborations with the likes of St Regis Jakarta, Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman and Hotel Bel-Air.

“My style is full of personality. I love to weave history and locale into an authentic story that feels fun, artistic and contemporary.” – Courtney Brannan

Chun meanwhile is a distinguished interior designer known for his enchanting take on the luxury lifestyle. His work at Champalimaud represents an effortless combination of refined taste and technical expertise.

Chun first worked alongside Alexandra Champalimaud on a townhouse in London’s Notting Hill district. The designer has since helmed some of the studio’s most acclaimed projects domestically and abroad, envisioning large-scale hotels for major operators, including the Halekulani Hotels & Resorts in Hawaii and Okinawa.

Immersed in the art world growing up, Chun instills in his work a rare sense of empathy and curiosity. His cultivated passions for art and travel inspire environments that vividly portray local culture through fine detail. This approach is expressed most recently in his design for the Conrad Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Constructed in layers of visual and tactile poetry, Chun brings each musically inspired space quietly to life.

“My style is clean and well-balanced. For every project I consider the space as a series of rituals, not only decorative objects, while I translate intangible ideas into tangible elements.” – Jun Chun