about
ATWATER INC. STUDIO
Boutique & award winning design studio, creating irresistible interiors for hotels & residential properties both large & small, worldwide.
moving you forward & making it happen
Giving you peace of mind
We operate from our main office in Los Angeles, but can also be found working at destinations close to the heart, Denmark, Mexico and Hong Kong.
Atwater is a joining of talent and Heart - a creative hit-team specializing in creating unique and timeless Interiors and compelling, memorable experiences for brands and guests alike.
Our core identity is discovering your vision and your desire for your project and creating a visual story line. We identify and create a visual story line that carries a meaning and significance within your organization. We help you create something real, approachable, elegant and timeless.
“I’ve worked with the Atwater team for the past 5 years, on 3 hotels projects, and their work continues to amaze me!”
— BILL BLUM
VP of Development & Operations
our team
Stina Funch
FOUNDER / PRESIDENT & CREATIVE DIRECTOR
With more than a decade of experience in the hospitality design field, Stina Funch serves as the Creative Director of Atwater Inc. Her experience covers a broad range of projects spanning the globe, taking projects from initial development through final execution.
Whether she is working directly with clients, contractors, or other members of the team, Stina brings an energy that elevates the objective and facilitates accomplishment.
Unique insight and sensitivity to the US, Middle East, and Asia business culture allows Stina and her team to offer superior expertise in hospitality, both globally and domestically.
Ohlisa Gutierrez
DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
Ohlisa has an extensive background in developing unique, complex and high-profile projects for well-known hospitality clients and boutique properties worldwide.
Ohlisa approaches each project by creating a unique design narrative which evolves throughout the process to serve as the foundation of the final design solution. She is cognizant of the brand’s overall position in the market and works to generate an innovative design product for the intended target.
Ohlisa is responsible for every facet of hotel design ranging from programming, space planning, working drawings, documentation, on-site coordination, and project review, all from start-up to project completion.
Diego Robles
PROJECT DESIGNER
Project Designer with Atwater Inc. Studio, Diego brings years of experience in the hospitality design industry to the team.
Diego’s portfolio and creativity consists of distinguished properties along with extensive knowledge in working with all levels of hotel brands.
Contributing a design aesthetic which brings a level of creativity and originality to each project that embodies a universal yet approachable design.
Diego brings to the table a passion for a well versed conceptual design narrative and FF& E development. His extensive and training in material selection and specifications allows each project to end with a beautiful well-crafted interior. Diego is unique and is a firm believer that good design is to be experienced and that it should transcend barriers for all.
Ivena Ong
SENIOR PROJECT DESIGNER
Ivena Ong is our Senior Project Designer with more than 18 years of experience in the hospitality and luxury residential design.
Ivena’s award winning portfolio spans the globe and a wide range of projects including Hotels, luxury spas, residential, branding and furnishings.
She has a great sensibility and wonderful sense of balance and sophistication.
As part of the Atwater team, she brings value and freshness and creates life enhancing environments with a commitment to sustainability and authenticity in materials.
our clients
