Jay Pecotte, SVP of Development at Katmandu Group
“I worked with Lorraine and her design team on International projects for Hard Rock Hotels. I found her very professional and creative in her design process. Understanding first the client, the guest and work-shopping as a team to define the experience of the project.
Lorraine and I have been on many panels discussing everything from technology to design trends in the industry. She is always up to speed on the current trends in the design world. I would recommend Lorraine for any future hospitality project you may have.”
John Fox, Fox Designs, LLC,
“It’s rare that you find such a well-balanced approach to the complicated projects for which they seem to be defined. I expect to see their work and influence in interiors, architecture and LEED communities to continue to grow for many years to come.”
Dennis Berlien, Principal, Vanderweil Engineers
“Lorraine is the only architect I know that can combine architectural design, community leadership, sustainable advocacy, and bikram yoga all into a days work. She is a connections expert and focuses on her clients needs while bringing together the right consultants for every job. I always look forward to connecting with her on whatever project she takes on.”
Carrie Finley Bajak, Technology Event Producer | Social Media Strategist, Cruise Buzz
“Lorraine and I have worked on various leadership projects in our community. I am very impressed with Lorraine’s ability to get the highest quality out of her team. I look forward to working with Lorraine on future projects.”
Blaise Bartell, JC Resorts
“JC Resorts has retained Cadiz for multiple projects at our Surf & Sand Resort and Rancho Bernardo Inn: Cadiz has always been very responsive to create designs that are exceptional in capturing the essence of our design intent.”
Laurence St. Ives, President, Orgatech
“Lorraine is an exceptionally talented designer and business owner who not only provides inspired creative flair but also meets dealines and provides service which truly exceeds expectations.”
Edward Kweskin, Principal, Resolute Consulting, LLC
“Lorraine is a consummate design professional who has a perfect design sense with a realistic approach to the parameters of the client’s best interests in the context of the client’s mindset. I have seen her work, observed her methodology. She is an effective relationship observer and manager which results in successful, timely, budget effective projects. A combination of intelligent human skills with professional experience and knowledge assure a project’s success in the only expectations that count, design excellence, time and money.”
Ali R. Badie, AIA
“I had a pleasure working with Lorraine and her design team on few National and International projects in the past and found her excellent approach to design resolutions and ideas a great value to our clients. I will recommend her and her design team for any future design challenges.”
Jim Montross, Montross & Associates “Cadiz provided a beautiful project that will be used as a standard for future projects at the Phoenician and other Starwood properties.”
Woody Dike, Principal, Woodward Dike Associates
“It’s always a pleasure to work with Lorraine and share our thoughts and be in a totally collaborative fashion in team.”
Graham Asher, US Grant Luxury Collection
“Lorraine Francis is one of the finest hotel Architectural Designers I have had the pleasure to work with. She is a dynamic leader to a very divers, creative and highly energetic and knowledgable team that works together like a finely tuned timepiece. The finished product is a masterpiece, reflecting all the project component parts requested by the owner and required to serve the
specified market clientele function. I highly recommend Lorraine and Cadiz for any project first.”
James Montross, President, Montross & Associates, Inc.
“I have worked with Lorraine on many projects large and small. I have always been impressed by her attention to detail and the quality and effort she puts into all her projects. Of special note, our company provided the MEP engineering and consulting on the Phoenician Resort and Spa Ballroom Addition project in Scottsdale, Arizona. I along with the client and all concerned parties were blown away with the final outcome of the project. Cadiz Design Studio provided a beautiful project that will be used as a standard for future projects at the Phoenician and other Starwood properties.”