What Nivek Remas does

Nivek Remas is a Toronto-based boutique interior design studio founded in 2013 by partners Samer Shaath and Kevin Chan, delivering project-based interior design services across four verticals: luxury hospitality (hotels, restaurants, bars, lounges), high-end residential (penthouses, custom homes), commercial (offices, retail), and wellness (gyms, spas, barbershops). The studio's named client roster includes global luxury hospitality brands such as Fairmont, Rosewood, Shangri-La, Marriott/W Hotels, and Equinox, alongside restaurant concepts (Planta, ANIML, CHICA) and real estate developers (Westbank, Curated Properties, Wheelock, Shinsegae). Revenue is generated through professional-services design fees on a project-based, quote-driven model, with no public pricing and multi-year project contracts. Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, sourcing projects through direct engagement with brand owners and developers, referrals, and a structured international collaborator network.

The studio's principal technical differentiator is an 'innovative three-dimensional study and design process' that produces true visual representation at the concept stage, allowing clients to preview finished environments before execution. Beyond visualization, the offering is end-to-end — from architecture and space planning through material selection, furniture specification, and final styling. The studio operates as a single Toronto headquarters at 9 Bowman Street, with project delivery extending across Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Ontario) and internationally through its collaborator ecosystem spanning hotel groups, developers, and restaurant groups in North America and Asia.

The business is privately held by the two founding partners with no external investment, no disclosed headcount, and no public financial disclosures. Distribution relies on earned media (Hospitality Design, Forbes, GQ, Architectural Digest, Dezeen) and a portfolio-driven social presence on Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Award credentials include the 2025 Hospitality Design Wave of the Future Award, 2023 HD Awards finalist status, Arch Daily Building of the Year nomination, and multiple A'Design and Interior Design Magazine awards from 2021 onward, all concentrated on luxury and wellness design categories.

Name

Nivek Remas

Legal name

Nivek Remas

Website

https://nivekremas.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nivek Remas is a Toronto-based boutique interior design studio founded in 2013 by partners Samer Shaath and Kevin Chan, delivering project-based luxury design across hospitality, residential, commercial, and wellness verticals for brands such as Fairmont, Rosewood, Shangri-La, and Equinox, with international project delivery through a structured collaborator network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Hospitality design
• Luxury residential design
• Commercial interiors
• Boutique design firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Professional interior design services for luxury hospitality, residential, and commercial projects. Revenue is generated through project-based design fees for concept development, space planning, material selection, furniture specification, and project oversight.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nivek Remas is a Toronto-based boutique interior design firm that delivers full-service interior design for hospitality, residential, commercial, and wellness environments. The studio partners with luxury hotel brands, real estate developers, fitness operators, and high-net-worth residential clients to conceive, design, and deliver branded interior experiences from concept through construction administration.

Product overview

Nivek Remas is a luxury interior design studio offering comprehensive design services across four main verticals: hospitality (hotels, restaurants, bars), residential (homes, penthouses), commercial (offices, retail), and wellness (gyms, spas). The studio provides end-to-end interior design from architecture and planning to furniture selection and styling. Their service portfolio includes flagship hospitality projects like Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel, Pacific Northwest Hotel, ANIML Steakhouse, and Planta Queen; residential projects such as Oakville Residence (10,000 sq.ft.), Summerhill Residence, and Shangri-La Penthouse; commercial projects including Austin Birch Office and PSR Brokerage Office; and wellness spaces like Equinox King West, Jeff Nippard Gym, and 30 Hazelton Spa. The studio differentiates through an innovative 3D visualization process that enables clients to see true visual representation at the concept stage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hospitality Interior Design Full-scope interior design for hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues — including guestrooms, public spaces, F&B outlets, and branded environments — delivered for luxury hotel groups and developers.
• Residential Interior Design Bespoke interior design for high-net-worth private residences and luxury residential developments, including amenity spaces for residential buildings.
• Commercial Interior Design Interior design services for commercial environments, including office spaces and corporate environments for enterprise clients.
• Wellness Interior Design Specialty interior design for fitness clubs, spas, and wellness facilities tailored to operators such as Equinox and similar premium fitness/wellness brands.

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AccorHotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal hospitality group partner. Nivek Remas has worked on projects for Fairmont properties, which are part of the Accor portfolio.
• Fairmont Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIconic luxury hotel brand for which Nivek Remas designed the Fairmont Pacific Rim redesign in Vancouver.
• Rosewood Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury hotel brand partner listed among Nivek Remas' collaborators.
• Marriott InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor hospitality group partner including brands like W Hotels and Moxy Hotels.
• Shangri-La Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLuxury Asian hotel brand for which Nivek Remas designed the Shangri-La Penthouse residential project.
• Planta RestaurantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian vegan restaurant brand for which Nivek Remas established the Planta Queen concept, subsequently rolled out internationally.
• Chase Hospitality GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRestaurant hospitality group partner for Planta Queen project. Team: Nivek Remas | Ayana Building Solutions | Chase Hospitality Group.
• Curated PropertiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate developer for which Nivek Remas designed 455 Dovercourt Condos show flat interiors.
• Austin BirchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreative agency/architecture firm partner for commercial projects including Austin Birch Office flagship design.
• EquinoxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium fitness brand for which Nivek Remas designed Equinox King West interiors in Toronto.
• INK EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEntertainment/hospitality group partner for Clio Rooftop Lounge project. Team: Nivek Remas | Anjinnov Management | INK Entertainment.
• Dream HotelsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDream Hotel brand partner for BDNY 2025 booth installation featuring The Splash Pad concept.
• Akira BackminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChef/restaurant brand partner listed among collaborators.
• Avenue RoadminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFurniture/design brand partner in the design ecosystem.
• WestbankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerReal estate development partner listed among collaborators.
• Wheelock PropertiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational real estate developer partner based in Hong Kong.
• ShinsegaeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKorean retail and hospitality group partner.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with large hospitality practice and broader commercial/retail coverage. Represents the scale incumbent against which boutique studios must differentiate on bespoke narrative.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global hospitality interior design firm with deep luxury and ultra-luxury hotel portfolio (Ritz-Carlton, Mandarin Oriental). Represents the broad incumbent tier against which Nivek Remas competes for flagship hotel projects.
• Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo: Large global hospitality design consultancy with hotel brand programs for major operators. Operates at enterprise scale and competes for multi-property international rollouts.

Direct peers

• Rockwell Group: New York-based architecture and design firm known for luxury hotel (The Edition, Nobu), restaurant, and entertainment interiors. Comparable hospitality/luxury positioning and similar conceptual storytelling approach.
• AvroKO: Hospitality-focused design firm behind leading restaurant and hotel concepts (Maison Premiere, Saxon + Parole) with strong brand-concept development capability. Matches Nivek Remas's restaurant-and-bar narrative and concept-led methodology.
• Meyer Davis Studio: NYC-based luxury interior design studio with marquee hospitality (Equinox, Edition Hotels) and high-end residential work. Highly comparable in client tier and residential/hospitality crossover.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-founded luxury interior design studio co-founded by Canadian designers, with global practice spanning hospitality (Four Seasons, Park Hyatt), residential, and retail. Closest direct peer to Nivek Remas by geography, client tier, and vertical mix.
• Studio Munge: Toronto-based interior design studio specializing in luxury hospitality, restaurants, and residential work. Directly competes with Nivek Remas in the Canadian boutique hospitality market and shares clientele in restaurants and hotels.
• Parts and Labor Design: Boutique hospitality concept and interior design firm focused on restaurants, bars, and hotels with strong storytelling. Comparable in scale and concept-development positioning.
• Studio Gaia: Luxury hospitality interior design firm with hotel, restaurant, and members-club portfolio. Comparable boutique scale serving comparable ultra-premium client base in hospitality.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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