krausesawyer Krause Sawyer is a boutique design studio that creates thoughtful, inspired interiors for hospitality and travel. We bring a unique problem solving approach and inherent sense of style to hospitality projects ranging from global brand prototypes to independent luxury hotels. The firm works with clients to develop and execute a guest experience that will set them apart from their competition and stand the test of time. The Soho, New York-based hospitality design firm was founded in 2010 by Tracey Sawyer and Kajsa Krause, both already internationally accomplished designers at the time. The two met at a dinner party in New York and quickly found a natural fit as partners. Growing up a world apart, they share a fundamental appreciation for the perfect imperfection of nature, a considerate approach to business, and a passion for travel. Krause Sawyer is WBE Certified in New York City, New York State, Port Authority of NY and NJ, and nationally.
Tracey Sawyer, Principal Raised in Canada and graduating with honors from the Faculty of Architecture and Design from the University of Manitoba, Tracey has a 18 year professional career designing for some of the most recognizable and admired names in hospitality and entertainment around the world. A partial list of clients includes Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, Shangri-la Hotels, Hilton Hotels, Canyon Ranch, Peninsula Hotels and City Center Las Vegas. Prior to founding her own company, Tracey worked with Toronto’s entertainment design company Forrec Ltd. followed by hospitality specialist BBGM in New York. Tracey has been published in the New York Times, Elle Eastern Europe, Hotel Design, Interior Design, Contract, Hospitality Design, Inside Out Miami, and Boutique Design. She was been named by BoutiqueDesign as one of the Top Designers of the Next Generation has been both judge and panelist for design awards and conferences.
hospitality and residential interiors. Her extensive portfolio of work includes Starwood Hotels, Marriott Hotels and Hilton Hotels as well as independent flags such as Klaus K and Secrets The Vine. She was part of the architecture and interiors division of the well-known advertising and design agency Stylt of Sweden, founded DNA New York, served as Senior Designer at Rockwell group, and created her own line of luxury leather goods, sold in various high end boutique stores across the country.
Kajsa Krause, Principal
Kajsa has been a guest speaker at several HD conferences, acted as judge for numerous design competitions and her work has been published in Harper’s Bazaar, HD Magazine, Boutique Design, Elle Décor, Sleeper and Travel+Leisure.
Swedish born, Kajsa Krause received a Masters Degree in Architecture from the School of Architecture at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden. Throughout the course of her 18 year career, Kajsa has focused on both luxury and sustainability in the design of
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