One idea that connects everything.

We define what a hospitality project should be and shape the concept that guides its development.We help create new hospitality projects and rethink and evolve existing businesses.

Pierre Girieud · Hommage à Gauguin, 1906

How can we help?

First look

“I want a second opinion on an idea.”

First look

Focused engagement · Perspective and guidance

Our most focused and straightforward service. A professional, independent second opinion to explore an idea, assess a project or examine a specific issue within an existing business.

A fresh perspective to help identify opportunities, challenge assumptions and decide how to move forward.

Concept development

“I want to turn an idea into a project.”

Concept development

New project · Strategy and concept

We develop the strategy, positioning and concept that will guide a new hospitality project.

We turn an initial idea into a proposition with a distinct identity and personality, defining the foundations for decisions about the offering, space, guest experience and communication.

Review & evolution

“I want to understand where my project stands and where to take it next.”

Review & evolution

Existing project · Review and new direction

We take an in-depth look at an existing project to identify what to keep, what to change and where there is room for improvement.

We analyse its positioning, offering and guest experience to set priorities and define how it should evolve.

We can stay involved

Once a project’s strategic and conceptual direction is defined, we can support its development or bring an outside perspective to decisions over time.

Project direction

“I want to take a defined concept through to opening.”

Project direction

Bringing the concept to life · Direction and consistency

We help bring an already defined concept to life, taking part in the decisions that shape the project through to opening.

We help identify the right specialists for each stage and work alongside them and the client to turn the initial vision into a reality that reflects its strategy, identity and intended experience.

Ongoing advisory

“I want an outside perspective on my business decisions.”

Ongoing advisory

Ongoing support · Strategic advice

Ongoing strategic support to test decisions, identify opportunities and spot potential shifts away from the intended direction.

We bring an outside perspective and independent judgement, adapting to needs as they arise to help the business keep evolving without losing its direction.

Our principles

  • Product before communication.

  • Direction before execution.

  • Personality before originality.

Open lounge with natural materials and daylight.

Cultural sensibility. Business rigour.

Cultural sensibility and business thinking should not exist in separate worlds. brings them together, understanding what gives a project meaning and personality while making sure its decisions also make business sense.

Discover our Perspective

A great project takes more than great individual elements.

  1. Location

    The place matters. But it isn’t everything.

  2. Product

    Quality alone isn't enough.

  3. Space

    Design needs a purpose.

  4. People

    Talent needs to work together.

  5. Communication

    It cannot replace a good product.

Portrait of Enrique de Olaso.
Enrique de OlasoFounder

A broad outlook, a clear point of view.

draws on a background spanning business, marketing, real estate and hospitality, enriched by gastronomy, guest experience and coaching.

Its founder’s experience in Spain, Argentina and Singapore brings an international perspective that shapes his understanding of people, places and hospitality.

ESIC Business & Marketing SchoolBasque Culinary CenterEHL Hospitality Business SchoolCoach Masters Academy

Ideas worth exploring.

Read the Journal

Every restaurant serves food.

Every hotel offers a place to sleep.

But some projects offer something more.

Let's talk

Whether you’re shaping a new hospitality concept or rethinking an existing project, tell us where things stand and what you would like to clarify.

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