Foda Design

FODA \fo-’da\ verb, Scandanavian in origin

1: Give rise or birth to

2: To create

FODA has spent over 20 years creating hospitality spaces that nourish, indulge, relax and inspire, within some of the world's top spas and resorts.

20 YEARS +

Our relationships are essential to our success and we take them very seriously. Working closely with hospitality's leading operators, consultants, and developers, our design team strives to anticipate each project's needs and exceed the expectations of both our stakeholders and guests they will welcome.

No crisis of confidence here - our understanding of the luxury market runs deep. We are equally confident that we can translate that understanding into a successful product for an elite and sophisticated clientele.

ELEVATED AESTHETICS

FODA knows elevated aesthetics. We create balance between chic and comfort; high-design and relaxation. Our style can shift from traditional to contemporary or something in between the two.

DESIGN \di-'zin\noun

1: the purposeful or inventive arrangement of parts or details

2: a plan: a reasoned purpose: an intent

3: a basic scheme or pattern that affects and controls function or development

We are passionate about the design process. Every project is an opportunity to discover new combinations of textures, colors, and spaces. We will never dust off a can and try to pass it off as haute cuisine. Our commitment to creative exploration is absolute.

JENNIFER KLEEN

Principal

Jennifer is truly living the dream. She makes travel and its inherent revelations a top priority, giving authenticity and depth to the places and spaces she designs. Her wanderings are global, often taking in far flung, exotic locations (think Iceland, Turkey, Hong Kong, Thailand, Easter Island, Texas). Each journey reveals traditions of hospitality, adds new layers of the visual and tactile. With this wealth of experience, Jennifer and her team have designed some of the world's most luxurious spas and resorts.

It's a tough job, but she enjoys the hell out of it.

Prior to forming FODA, Jennifer was the Director of Spa Design for Hirsch Bedner Associates where she managed the design of award-winning hospitality and spa projects worldwide. In 2006, she decided to create a design firm that would combined her extensive experience, contagious enthusiasm, creative approach and uncompromising attention to detail. FODA is proud to be a boutique firm, allowing the founding principals to develop each project and anticipate each client's needs. After all, this is a service industry and some mind-reading is crucial to its success.

Jennifer is NCIDQ certified, a member of ASID, and a licensed Interior Designer in the state of Florida. Considered an innovator in hospitality design, she has been awarded Hospitality Design's "Wave of the Future" and Boutique Design's "Boutique 18" awards.

Jennifer attended The University of Cincinnati's School of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning, aka DAAP, and received a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.

Kirk grew up in San Antonio Texas, the city’s rich tradition of art and architecture fostered an early interest in the arts.

Kirk’s hospitality and design experience spans more than 20 years. His extensive knowledge of process includes master planning, programming and budgeting, design and construction. In addition, he has a breadth of project experience that includes country clubs, destination spas, corporate law and technology complexes, and private residences.

Prior to joining FODA, Kirk was Vice President of renowned Interior Design firm Image Design. Image Design provided Country club and Sports Facilities Interior Design to some of the most exclusive clubs in the country. In this capacity, Kirk planned and executed award-winning hospitality and spa projects that encompassed all phases of Interior Design. He is particularly attuned to the member and board approval processes for Country Club projects.

Kirk obtained his formal training from the Fider Accredited College of Design Architecture Art & Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He is NCIDQ certified and remains active with continuing education and the American Society of Interior Design. Kirk is a registered Interior Designer with the State of Florida.

KIRK CHRISTENSON

Principal

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm" —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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