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NEW YORK • NOVEMBER 7th, 2025

Stephen Hanson

Stephen Hanson

Hanson is the founder and president of BR Guest. The company was born in 1987 when he opened the runaway hit Coconut Grill on the Upper East Side of New York City. In the early 1970s, Hanson cut his teeth as a maitre d’ at the original TGI Friday’s. His...
George Yabu

George Yabu

Yabu, of North American interior design firm Yabu Pushelberg, oversees the creation and development of all design components for each of the firm’s projects. In his conceptual leadership role, Yabu reviews and refines the details of each project with respective design...
Barbara Lazaroff

Barbara Lazaroff

Born and raised in New York City, Lazaroff’s early studies focused on theater arts, including set design and lighting. She went on to study biochemistry and experimental psychology, working in various positions in the bio-medical field before returning to her...
Jill Cole

Jill Cole

Cole, co-founder and president of Cole Martinez Curtis and Associates, has been a principal of the firm since its founding in 1967. In 1992, she was the only designer in the U.S. to receive the honor of professional membership by invitation from the International...
Robert Henry

Robert Henry

Henry is founder and principal of Robert D. Henry Architects, which offers interior design, architecture, planning, and brand identity. He has received many awards for his designs, including a “Best Hotel and Spa Award” from Hospitality Design for Orient Retreat in...
Kay Lang

Kay Lang

Lang, president & CEO of Kay Lang + Associates, has specialized in the field of four and five-star hospitality and high-end residential design for over 30 years. Her projects span the globe from boutique hotels and destination resorts, to full-service properties...