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About Us
Luxury Design. Attention to Detail.
FAB Studio is a world class international architectural firm based in Dallas, Texas.
Founded by Frank A. Butler, a 30+ year industry trend setting icon, FAB Studio
focuses on architectural design of luxury resorts, hotels, spas, clubhouses and
residential projects. The team has been hand chosen to work with many of the top
industry operators including Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Rosewood Hotels
and Resorts, Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, West Paces, Westin, One and Only,
Raffles, and many more. In design, we believe the context should always
determine the outcome.
The history, landscape, terrain, climate and people all play a role in the shape and
mood of each building. We begin each project as a blank slate - it is exciting to
start fresh each time with new ideas. Now, more than ever before, responsible
architecture has moved into the hospitality industry, and we have the knowledge
and experience to add sustainable elements into our unique designs. FAB Studio
believes in full collaboration with owner, operator, and other essential consultants
to achieve an exceptional destination. We are truly passionate about the global
hospitality industry and what it takes to make your destination successful.
References
Mr. George Lagusis
Former Senior Vice President of Design (Retired)
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
650 California Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.772.7870
George.Lagusis@Fairmont.com
Mr. John MacKinnon
Executive Advisor Design and Construction
Auberge Resort Collection
33 Reed Blvd
Mill Valley, California 94941
416.441.3831
johnmac486@gmail.com
Ms. Leslie Shammas
Director, Design & Construction
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts
650 California Street, 12th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94108
415.772.7876
leslie.shammas@fairmont.com
Mr. Henry Fink
President and CEO
Global Resort Development
100 Highland Park Village
Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75205
214.295.3383
hfink@globalresortgroup.com
Ms. Dana Kalczak
Vice President Design and Construction
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
1165 Leslie Street
Toronto, Ontario M3C 2K8
Canada
416.441.4326
dana.kalczak@fourseasons.com
Mr. Hani Motran
Former President and CEO
Rybka, Smith and Ginsler, Ltd.
18 Champlain Blvd.
Toronto, Ontario M3H 2ZI
Canada
416.508.6020
hanim@rybka.com
Carlos Hernandez Garcia
Pellas Development Group
Edificio Meridiano
Guachipelin, Escazu
San Jose, Costa Rica
506.2205.7111
chernandez@pellasdevelopment.com
Mr. Spencer Clements
Traditions Club and Community
2100 Traditions Blvd.
Bryan, Texas 77807
281.250.0838
sclements@traditionsclub.com
Mr. Adam Eleod
Zeig SA
Florida 375 Piso 6
1005 Buenos Aires, Argentina
549.1153.291.1399
adameleod@yahoo.com
Team Resumes
Frank A. Butler, President
As founder of FAB Studio, Frank A. Butler is an architect with over 30 years of hospitality experience. He has traveled
the world many times over and understands the experience both as a guest and as a designer. Frank graduated from
the Texas A&M University in 1977 and has since won numerous awards for his design including the Republic of China
Architectural Golden Award: Best Architecture Design for Oviedo Gardens. He began his career at Shepherd & Boyd in
1978 and was a Founding Principal at Three Architecture, Inc. for 25 years. Frank has a passion for travel and golf. He
has been married to his wife, Ann, for over 30 years and has two grown children.
Education
Select Project Experience
Bachelor of Environmental Design
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas - 1977
Mukul Resort
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Nha Trang Resort
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Umstead Hotel
Cary, North Carolina
Hotel Remo
Red Mountain Ski Resort,
British Columbia, Canada
Four Seasons Resort Santiago
Santiago, Chile
Four Seasons Bodrum1
Bodrum, Turkey
Four Seasons Resort Bariloche
Bariloche, Argentina
NISP Bank Tower1
Jakarta, Indonesia
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Spa
Whistler, BC, Canada
Indograha Bank Tower1
Jakarta, Indonesia
The Centurion Hotel
Jakarta, Indonesia
El Dorado Country Club1
McKinney, Texas
Ocean Heights Resort
Bali, Indonesia
Krakow Boutique Hotel
Krakow, Poland
Pakubuwono Residence1
Jakarta, Indonesia
Oviedo Gardens Condominiums1
Taichung, Taiwan
Professional Background
2008 to Present
FAB Studio, President
July 1983 to 2008
Three Architecture, Inc.
Founding Principal
1977 to July 1983
Shepherd & Boyd, USA, Inc.
Professional Registration
Registered Architect - Texas &
British Columbia, Canada
Professional Organizations
The Stella Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Santa Elena Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Las Terrazas
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Four Seasons Cesme
Cesme, Turkey
Sultan Ahmet
Sultan Ahmet, Istanbuhl, Turkey
Future Dallas
TSA Student Liaison committee
Pueblo Guacalito Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Guest lecturer - Texas A&M
University: 98-02
Bohio Units
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Long Range Planning Board,
Lakewood Country Club
Urban Land Institute
Dalian Masterplan
Dalian, China
1
1
Rosewood Mayakoba Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Tuan Chau Island Resort1
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
1
Fairmont Mayakoba Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
1
Fairmont Royal Pavilion
Barbados
Four Seasons Troon North1
Scottsdale, Arizona
1 Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at
Three Architecture, Inc.
Song Chia, Director of Design
Born in Singapore and educated in the United States, Song’s love for travel and experience of different cultures drew
him to Frank and thus began an instant partnership. His work derives from his varied experiences from diverse places
and as such is a firm believer in a unique approach to every project that comes across his desk.
Education
Select Project Experience
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma -1997
Mukul Resort
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Nha Trang Resort
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Hotel Remo
Red Mountain Ski Resort,
British Columbia, Canada
Fairmont Chateau Whistler Spa
Whistler, BC, Canada
Professional Background
2008 to Present
FAB Studio
2005 to 2008
three, Senior Designer
1995 to 2005
Rees Associates, Inc.
Lead Designer
Awards
Second Year Design Award University of
Oklahoma
The Stella Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Santa Elena Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Las Terrazas
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Four Seasons Cesme
Cesme, Turkey
Sultan Ahmet
Sultan Ahmet, Istanbuhl, Turkey
Pueblo Guacalito Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Bohio Units
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Dalian Masterplan
Dalian, China
The Centurion Hotel
Jakarta, Indonesia
Ocean Heights Resort
Bali, Indonesia
Sanctuaire Naturel Labadie
Labadie, Haiti
Laspi Bay Resort
The Blacke Sea, Ukraine
Coco Beach Condominiums1
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Park Alley Resort
The Black Sea, Ukraine
Punta Maroma Resort1
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Carter Plantation Resort1
Springfield, Louisiana
Fairmont Acapulco Golf
Clubhouse1
Acapulco, Mexico
Fairmont Hamilton Resort
Renovations
Hamilton, Bermuda
Pura Verde Resort1
Jaco, Costa Rica
Tuan Chau Island Resort1
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Village Creek Resort1
Wynne, Arkansas
1 Song was the Senior Designer for this project while at
Three Architecture, Inc.
Patrick Dunn, Project Architect
Patrick Dunn is a licensed architect with over 20 years of experience. His subsequent roles have spanned every aspect
of the profession, including having previously owned his own architectural firm. Prior to joining FAB Studio, Patrick
worked with both Frank and Song at Three Architecture. Outside of his life at FAB Studio, Patrick enjoys spending time
with his wife, Traci, and four children. He is also an award winning photographer.
Education
Select Project Experience
Bachelor of Architecture
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas - 1991
The Stella Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Anaheim Condotel
Anaheim, California
Hotel Remo
Red Mountain Ski Resort,
British Columbia, Canada
El Faro Hotel & Condos
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Professional Background
2008 to Present
FAB Studio
2004 to 2007
three, Senior Designer
2003 to 2004
Good, Fulton and Ferrell
2002 to 2003
Morrison Seifert Murphy
1998 to 2001
Buchanan Dunn Architects
1993 to 1998
three, Architect
1
LEED AP Accreditation
NCARB Certification
• Licensed Architect in Texas,
Georgia, and Wisconsin
• Texas Society of Architects
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•
1
1
Grand Tiara Suzuka
Suzuka, Japan
1
1
Lakeside Condotel
Grapevine, Texas
Beijiao Yacht Club
Beijao, China
W Hotel
Dallas, Texas
1
One Scottsdale, Block B
Scottsdale, Arizona
Tiger Beach Residences
Dalian, China
1
Pine Dunes Resort Hotel
Frankston, Texas
1
Silverleaf Resorts
Multiple US Locations
La Solana Resort, Rosewood
1
Hotels
Punta Mita, Mexico
1
Diamond Bay Resort
Vienam
1
Grand Tiara Okazaki
Okazaki, Japan
1
Fairmont Resort
Boerne, Texas
1
Grand Tiara Matsumoto
Matsumoto, Japan
1
Dallas Arboretum
Alex Camp House Renovation
Dallas, Texas
1
Professional Activities
1
Primarrie Chapel
Honolulu, Hawaii
Yacht Club
Horseshoe Bay, Texas
1
Village Creek Resort
Cross & Bow, Arkansas
1
Ha Long Bay Resort
Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
1
Pine Mountain Resort
Vietnam
Grand Tiara Toyoake
Toyoake, Japan
1
1
L’Ermitage Hotel
Beverly Hills, California
1
Grand Tiara Okazaki
Okazaki, Japan
1
Westin Riverwalk Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
Projects designed while at another firm.
1
Hotel Grand Tiara Kasugai
Nagoya, Japan
Gi-Hyong Kim, Project Designer
With over 13 years of architectural and design experience, Gi-Hyong is highly skilled in developing conceptual designs
and problem solving. Sketch Up and 3D CAD drawings are his specialty while working with luxury hospitality, residential,
and senior living projects. Prior to joining FAB Studio, Gi-Hyong worked with both Frank and Song at Three Architecture.
The Seoul, South Korean native’s hobbies include remodeling his house and spending time with his family.
Education
Select Project Experience
Master of Architecture
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma - 2002
Hotel REMO
Rossland, British Columbia,
Canada
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Oklahoma
Norman, Oklahoma -2000
Professional Background
1
1
One Scottsdale, Block B
Scottsdale, Arizona
Lagja 191
Tirana, Albania
The Stella Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Palomar Hotel and
1
Condominiums
Dallas, Texas
Village at Meyerland
Houston, Texas
Las Terrazas,
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Pearl Brewery Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
Stonebriar Commons at Legacy
Frisco, Texas
Playa del Carmen
1
Condominiums
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Depot Plaza Senior Apartments
Tucson, Arizona
1
2014 to Present
FAB Studio, Project Designer
The Joule Hotel
Dallas, Texas
2013 to 2014
three, Project Coordinator III
Pearl Brewery Hotel
San Antonio, Texas
2011 to 2013
ForrestPerkins, Project Coord
The Cellars at Pearl
San Antonio, Texas
2005 to 2011
three, Project Coordinator II
Palomar Hotel
Dallas, Texas
2003 to 2005
Edward Just Associates, Intern
The Residences at Palomar
Dallas, Texas
2002 to 2003
TGS Architects, Intern Architect
Kuncari Resort
La Paz, BCS, Mexico
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Shops at Legacy North Hotel
Plano, Texas
Mirador Senior Living
Corpus Christi, Texas
1
1
Stonebriar Sheraton Hotel
Frisco, Texas
1
1
1
Mansion on Turtle Creek, Gues1
troom Renovation
Dallas, Texas
The Resort at Village
Wynne, Arkansas
1
Waterview Hotel
Scottsdale, Arizona
1
Saguaro Guest Ranch
Tucson, Arizona
Projects designed while at another firm.
V. Ly Truong, Project Designer
Born in Indonesia but raised in Texas, Ly has over 8 years of architectural experience in both design and construction
phases and over 4 years of Interior Design experience. Her flexibility and versatility in design skills and construction
documentation enables her to carry a project from design development with interior designers to construction
coordination with engineering consultants. Ly is also fluent in Vietnamese, loves to travel both near and far, likes to try
out the latest local restaurants in town, and enjoys yoga and power-lifting.
Education
Select Project Experience
Bachelor of Architecture
University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas - 2002
The Stella Hotel
Bryan, Texas
Professional Background
2015 to Present
FAB Studio
2011 to 2015
Duncan Miller Ullman
2009 to 2011
Shiver & Associates
2005 to 2009
three
2002 to 2005
Bodron + Fruit, Inc.
Professional Activities
•
LEED AP Accreditation
•
Hearts and Hammers
•
North Texas Food Bank
Canstruction
1
1
One Scottsdale Block B
Scottsdale, AZ
Hilton Garden Inn
Burlington, Massachusetts
1
1
Houston Marriott Marquis Hotel
Houston, Texas
Greenville Marriott
Greenville, South Carolina
Bob’s Steak and Chophouse
1
at Omni Berkshire
New York City, New York
Hyatt Regency Renovation
Greenville, South Carolina
1
Hawks Cay Resort
Duck Key, Florida
1
Hilton Renovation
Richmond, Virginia
Marriott City Center Hotel
1
Renovation
Dallas, Texas
The Renaissance at the Shops
1
at Legacy North
Plano, TX
1
1
Stephen Pyles Restaurant
Dallas, Texas
Four Seasons Troon North,
1
Spa & Additions
Scottsdale, AZ
1
Horseshoe Bay Spa &
1
Fitness Center
Horseshoe Bay, TX
Stonebriar Commons
Frisco, TX
Projects designed while at another firm.
Portfolio
Mukul Resort
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Nicaragua
38 keys . Beach frontage and golf course
Hotel Remo
Mountain
Resort,
Rossland,
British
Columbia,
CanaRedRed
Mountain
Ski Ski
Resort,
Rossland,
British
Columbia,
Canada
Canada
106 keys . Ski in, ski out
Las Terrazas
Guacalito de la Isla, Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Phase 1: 30 units . Phase 2: 30 units . Pacific Ocean View
The Stella
The Traditions Development; Bryan, Texas
Texas
38 keys
. 177
Beach
keys
frontage
. 4 star
and
lifestyle
golf course
hotel
Hotel RemoMayakoba Resort
Rosewood
Red Mountain Ski Resort, Rossland, British
RivieraColumbia,
Maya, Mexico
Cana-
Mexico
120 keys 106
. 208,129
keys SF
. resort
Ski in,and
ski spa
out
Fairmont Mayakoba Resort
Riviera Maya, Mexico
320 key resort hotel with villas . 30 ocean view casitas . 16,000 SF Willow Stream Spa
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Four Seasons Troon North
Scottsdale, Arizona
Additions and renovations to the Spa, Ballroom, and Public Space
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Centurion Hotel
Jakarta, Indonesia
125 key luxury hotel . 100 residential units . 2 – 30 story towers
Four Seasons Cesme
Cesme, Turkey
Turkey
130 keys . 20-30 branding residential units
Santa Elena Resort
Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Luxury boutique resort with 15-20 signature estate lots and 10-12 villas
Ocean Heights Resort
Bali, Indonesia
Indonesia
110 key luxury resort and spa . 60 private estate villas . Low density
Lima Luxury Resort
Cuartel San Martin, Lima, Peru
Peru
210 keys . 60 branded residential units . 40 story tower
FAB Studio is the architect for the hotel and branded residences within the hotel tower. Jean Nouvel is the design architect of the entire development.
Kerrville Condominiums
On the Guadalupe River, Kerrville, Texas
Texas
4 level condo building with 27 residences
Willow Country Club
Beijing, China
China
85,000 SF clubhouse located on 27 hole Championship Golf Course
Pakubuwono Residence
Jakarta, Indonesia
Five luxury condominium towers . 24 stories in each tower . 639 condo units
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Blackadore Caye Resort
Ambergris Caye, Belize
Belize
100 units . 5,000 SF spa . 70 residential units
* Song was the Senior Designer of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Sultan Ahmet
Turkey
Sultan Ahmet, Istanbuhl, Turkey
5 star luxury hotel . 111 keys
Remo Spa
Canada
Red Mountain Ski Resort, Rossland, British Columbia, Canada
1,200 SF . Treatment rooms with outdoor activity space and sauna
Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Scottsdale
Scottsdale, Arizona
Arizona
35,000 SF spa . Includes waterfall treatment grotto . 25 individualized private rooms
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Willow Stream Spa, Fairmont Mayakoba
Riviera Maya, Mexico
Mexico
20,000 SF Willow Stream Spa . 20 treatment rooms
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Taining Hotel & Country Club
Taining, China
China
45,000 SF clubhouse with 50 guestrooms
Mountain View Country Club
La Quinta, California
California
220,000 sf . Includes private dining & spa . Arnold Palmer Championship golf course
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Krakow Boutique Hotel
Krakow, Poland
20 keys . Boutique five star luxury hotel located on the main square in Krakow
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
Monte Rei Country Club
The Algarve, Portugal
Portugal
25,000 SF three story clubhouse . Jack Nicklaus signature golf course
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.
TPC Craig Ranch
TPC Craig Ranch Development, McKinney, Texas
Texas
28.167 sf TPC clubhouse . Tom Weiskopf championship golf course
* Frank was the Principal in Charge of this project while at Three Architecture, Inc.