Singapore – June 01, 2026
EDG Interior Architecture + Design’s Asia-Pacific Ten Year Legacy Fuels DesignAgency's Expansion into the Region
EDG Interior Architecture + Design and global hospitality design studio DesignAgency today announced a strategic transition of EDG's Singapore studio to DesignAgency. The changeover marks the close of a successful 14-year chapter for EDG in Asia-Pacific and the beginning of a new era for the Singapore-based team under the DesignAgency banner.
DesignAgency Founding Partner Anwar Mekhayech says, "We are excited to expand our global hospitality operatations into the Asian marketplace alongside a talented and award- winning team. EDG Singapore brings cultural fluency and an intimate understanding of the local landscape. Together, we will offer clients greater breadth and resources and provide staff with increased opportunities to work on diverse projects."
"Over the past decade, our Singapore studio delivered meaningful work that we are incredibly proud of," says Jennifer Johanson, CEO and President of EDG Interior Architecture + Design. "We are grateful to our clients, collaborators, and the team who made it possible. This transition sets them up for an exciting future.”
Joining DesignAgency, the Singapore studio will continue under the leadership of Managing Director Rob Shen, long-term expat of over twenty-five years, and Design Director Erin Juhl. According to Shen, "We are excited about this new chapter with DesignAgency, and to be bolstered by its incredible portfolio of narrative-driven, immersive interiors and brand experiences. With our network and proven track record, we are perfectly positioned to deliver more award-winning hospitality projects across Asia and beyond."
The transition reflects EDG's strategic focus on continued growth throughout the Americas, including expanding opportunities across the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Latin America, while ensuring continuity and long-term opportunity for the Singapore-based team.
EDG Singapore established a recognized presence within the Asia-Pacific hospitality design community over the past decade, delivering acclaimed hospitality interiors, F&B concepts, and branding work across the region. The studio's notable accolades include Interior Design's 2020 Best of Year Award for Hotel Dining for The Chinese National at Swissôtel Jakarta, Tatler Dining's 2022 Best Interior Design award for Firangi Superstar in Singapore, and recognition for Goji Kitchen + Bar at Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen's Park as one of Marriott International's top restaurant and bar experiences in Asia Pacific.
DesignAgency, headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with studios in Washington, D.C., and Barcelona, is an internationally recognized, hospitality-led design studio that unites interior design, architectural concepting, strategic branding, and visual communications under one roof. Since its founding in 1998, the studio has delivered extraordinary environments for the world's leading upscale hotel brands, including The Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Minor Hotels, Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels & Resorts.
DesignAgency partnered with Generator to establish an entirely new category of design-forward lifestyle hospitality across twelve European cities, and collaborated with David Chang of Momofuku on more than six restaurants that brought the brand's bold culinary ethos to life. Recognized among Interior Design magazine's Top 100 Giants of Design for consecutive years, the studio brings nearly three decades of expertise and a deeply collaborative ethos to every project — consistently merging business strategy with breathtaking aesthetics to craft spaces that define brands and elevate guest experiences.
The transition of EDG's Singapore studio to DesignAgency will occur over the coming months, with active projects and client relationships continuing through the Singapore studio team. Both firms emphasized that the move is rooted in friendship, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to design excellence within the global hospitality industry.
