V Starr, the South Florida-based interior design firm owned by Venus Williams, has welcomed Enrique Vela as principal and director of strategy.
Prior to joining V Starr, Enrique served as principal and director of interiors at Olson Kundig, where he helped the firm foray into competitive hospitality markets.
“It’s a privilege to join V Starr at the start of what promises to be an exhilarating year,” says Vela. “With so many prominent hospitality and multifamily developments at the helm, I am eager to work with the team to enhance our project goals, ensuring we exceed the expectations of both new and long-standing partners.”
Vela’s creative vision has impacted spa, restaurant, hotel, and bar projects around the world—most notably in New York, Las Vegas, Dubai, and California. He has also collaborated with hotel operators on global projects ranging from small boutique hotels to large luxury resorts.
In the residential realm, Vela’s experience ranges from working on single-family residences to leading the interior design team for Central Park Tower.
“We’re excited to bring Enrique onto the team to expand our project reach among key markets,” says V Starr principal Sonya Haffey. “With his extensive and well-rounded experience building luxury hospitality design firms, he will bring a fresh perspective to build on our existing team portfolio and project compatibility.”
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