Interior Design — Hospitality & Luxury

Sandra C.
Walter

Four Decades of Crafting Extraordinary Spaces

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Sands Cotai Central interior
01 — Philosophy

Designing spaces that endure.


For over four decades, Sandra C. Walter has shaped some of the world's most prestigious hospitality and residential interiors. From the grand casinos of Macau to private clubs in Atlanta, her work is defined by an unwavering commitment to craftsmanship, narrative, and the quiet luxury of materials chosen with intention.

As Director of Interior Design at Venetian Macau Limited, she oversaw the design direction of landmark properties including The Parisian Macau, The St. Regis Macau, and Sands Cotai Central — collectively representing thousands of guestrooms, dozens of restaurants, and some of the most ambitious hospitality interiors in Asia.

Her philosophy is simple: every space should tell a story. Whether it is the gilded opulence of a casino resort or the restrained elegance of a private dining room, the design must feel inevitable — as though it could not have been any other way.

Education
  • North Texas State University & Art Institute of Pittsburgh B.A. Interior Design — 3.6
  • Xavier University, Cincinnati M.Ed. Learning Disabilities & Behavior Disorders — 3.5
  • Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond B.S. — 3.2
  • Dale Carnegie, Dallas Public Speaking
02 — Portfolio

Selected Works


The Parisian Macau
2016
Hospitality — Integrated Resort

The Parisian Macau

3,000 guestrooms · 450 gaming tables · 9 restaurants · 57 retail outlets

The St. Regis Macau
2015
Hospitality — Luxury Hotel

The St. Regis Macau

550 guestrooms · 24-hour restaurant · Iridium Spa

Sands Cotai Central
2013
Hospitality — Integrated Resort

Sands Cotai Central

Multi-hotel complex · Cotai Strip, Macau

Wynn Macau
2006 – 2011
Hospitality — Luxury Resort

Wynn Macau — Golden Flower & Encore

Design Manager · Wynn Worldwide · Macau, SAR

VIP Train Station Lounges
2014
Corporate — VIP Hospitality

High-Speed Rail VIP Lounges

Changsha · Guangzhou · Zhuhai · Mainland China

The Peachtree Club
Turnkey
Corporate — Private City Club

The Peachtree Club

Main Entry & Grill Room · Atlanta, Georgia

Entertainment Gazebo
Private
Residential — Private Estate

Entertainment Gazebo

Ginn Clubs & Resorts · Celebration, Florida

Walter & Kyte International
1985 – 2004
Corporate — Design Firm

Walter & Kyte International

CEO · Top 100 Design Companies · Dallas & Atlanta

The Box Tree Restaurant
1985 – 1992
Hospitality — Fine Dining

The Box Tree Restaurant

Owner · Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England

A great room is not defined by what is placed in it, but by how it makes you feel the moment you enter. Luxury is the absence of the unnecessary, and the presence of the extraordinary.

— Sandra C. Walter
03 — Journey

A Career in Design


January 2012 — Present
Venetian Macau Limited
Director of Interior Design

Overall direction, review and coordination of contract interior design firms. Led design for The Parisian Macau (3,000 rooms), The St. Regis Macau (550 rooms), Sands Cotai Central, and VIP Lounges across mainland China.

Macau, SAR
September 2006 — December 2011
Wynn Worldwide
Design Manager

Direction and management of contracted design firms for design concepts, space planning, specification of interior architecture, millwork, finishes and FF&E for Wynn Macau, Golden Flower, and Encore Macau.

Macau, SAR
May 2004 — Present
Ginn Clubs & Resorts
Vice President of Interior Design

Direction to in-house design staff for implementation of design and standards. Concepts, space planning, specification and FF&E for private residential clubs, lounges, and estate properties.

Celebration, Florida
September 1985 — May 2004
Walter & Kyte International
Chief Executive Officer

Full-service design firm specializing in Hospitality Design and High-End Corporate and Residential. Ranked among Interior Design Magazine's Top 100 Design Companies. Developed Hilton Garden Inn prototype designs in collaboration with Pamela Temples Interiors.

Dallas, Texas & Atlanta, Georgia
1985 — 1992
The Box Tree Restaurant
Owner

Owned and operated a highly prestigious restaurant in Europe with Eric Kyte. Awarded numerous honors and featured in international publications. Box Tree International provided turnkey hospitality development, architecture, interior design and operational management.

Ilkley, West Yorkshire, England
1981 — 1985
Club Corp / Architectural Designers Inc.
Senior Designer

Project evaluation, design, budgeting, specifying, purchasing, and installation on renovations and new construction of city clubs, athletic clubs, and country clubs owned and managed by Club Corp of America.

Dallas, Texas
04 — Distinction

Recognition & Affiliations


Great Interior Designers of the World

Featured in the Millennium Edition for outstanding work achievements and professional qualifications.

Top 100 Design Companies

Interior Design Magazine ranked Walter & Kyte International among the Top One Hundred design companies worldwide.

ASID Leadership

Served as Vice President for the Board of Directors, ASID Atlanta. Member of American Society of Interior Designers and Georgia Alliance of Interior Design Professionals.

Published Author

Wrote, created and published a children's book with illustrations, "Grandpa Julius and the Green Sea Turtles," promoting marine wildlife preservation.

Design Writer

Written various interior design articles for major magazine publications. Created the website for ASID Georgia Chapter while serving on Public Relations and Communications Committees.

Industry Advisory

Advisory Board for Hospitality Design Asia (2009). Executive Committee Member for Ginn Clubs & Resorts. Selected to ADI Strategic Task Force.

05 — Connect

Let us create something extraordinary.


With a career spanning four decades and three continents, Sandra brings unparalleled expertise to every project. From concept development and space planning to FF&E specification and construction administration, every detail is handled with the precision and artistry that defines her work.

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