Manila, 29 October 2015 ————– Founder and Managing Director of Sepia Design Consultants Limited, Thomas Schmidt, AIA, LEED AP, hosted a well-attended session on “Successful Hotel Developments in the Philippines” at the inaugural Philippines Hotel Seminar 2015. The seminar was held on 29 October 2015 at the New World Makati Manila.
Schmidt was joined by Craig Takahata, AIA, Vice President and Managing Director of WATG Honolulu in a lively design-oriented session focusing on the planning and development of successful beach resort developments in the Philippines. A wide range of topics were discussed including site selection, site planning, architectural style issues, design strategies to protect assets from natural hazards, and issues associated with successful project execution.
This invitation-only seminar was hosted by Horwath HTL in collaboration with Y&S 1847 and attracted almost one hundred business leaders from throughout the country.
Editor’s Note: Thomas Schmidt, AIA, LEED AP is the founder of Sepia Design Consultants Limited, an award-winning design consultancy specializing in creative and sustainable design solutions for the hospitality industry. Schmidt is also author and illustrator of the award-winning Bumbling Traveller Adventure Series which seeks to promote environmental and cultural awareness through entertaining mysteries and adventures, which was recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) through a 2010 Chapter Citation.