Clay Markham
Company: RATIO Design
Position: Principal
Bio
Clay Markham is a principal and a leader for the Hospitality and Mixed-Use Practice at RATIO Design, a global design firm that creates innovative and impactful solutions for people and places. With over 45 years of experience in the hospitality and entertainment industries, he has developed a dynamic design and management approach that integrates architecture, interior design, and construction management.
He has delivered award-winning projects for clients and brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, IHG, and MGM Mirage, across Europe, Latin America, South Africa, Asia, and North America. His expertise in diverse market conditions and project types enables him to create unique and memorable experiences for the users and the communities. He is passionate about sustainable design, client satisfaction, and creative excellence, and strives to bring the world-class design work of RATIO Design across the Americas and the globe.
Clay is currently serving as a member of the ULI DFW Hospitality + Entertainment Development Council in Dallas, TX.
Geographic Areas
- Continental United States
- Asia Pacific: China, Korea, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia
- Europe: France
Expertise
Hospitality Design and Planning: Luxury, Lifestyle, Boutique, and Full Service Upper Upscale
Food & Beverage Venues Planning
Masterplanning
Mixed-Use Environments Planning & Design
Professional Memberships
AIA
NCARB
LEED BD+C
ISHC
ULI
Education
Master of Architecture-Tulane School of Architecture - 1979
Bachelor of Architecture-Tulane School of Architecture-1979
Past Experience
CRTKL (Formerly RTKL)
2008-2023 (15+ years) Los Angeles and Dallas offices
Lead the Hospitality Practice Area for The Americas and Asia-Pacific.
DAVIS (Formerly DFD Cornoyer Hedrick)
2004-2007 (4 years) Phoenix, AZ
Director of Hospitality
Paul Steelman Partners
1993-2000 (8 years) Las Vegas, NV
Lead Designer
Grand Hotel du Cap Ferrat (Collum Jackson Chrestia)
1986-1993 (8 years) St. Jean Cap Ferrat, France
House Architect