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HOTEL VAN ZANDT, AUSTINOCT 20-21, 2025

NIVEK REMAS is an award-winning interior design studio founded by Kevin Chan and Samer Shaath, whose shared vision is to push the boundaries of interior architecture. Based in Toronto, the studio is renowned for creating emotionally resonant and visually striking interiors across luxury hospitality, residential, and retail sectors worldwide. With a signature aesthetic defined by precision, speed, and bold originality, NIVEK REMAS has quickly gained global recognition for designing immersive, unforgettable spatial experiences.

Kevin Chan, cofounder and principal, brings a unique, macro approach shaped by his background in architecture, fine arts, and literature. His work fuses narrative depth with operational strategy, allowing each project to tell a compelling story while aligning seamlessly with business goals. Under Kevin’s creative leadership, the studio has received accolades from the AHEAD Awards, SBID International Design Awards, and World Interior News Awards. He continues to shape the future of modern luxury through conceptually powerful, industry-defining design.

Samer Shaath, cofounder and principal, is known for his methodical, detail-driven approach to interior architecture. With an instinctive command of three-dimensional design processes, Samer enables clients to fully visualize their spaces from concept through execution. His focus on efficiency, functionality, and livability results in environments that are both refined and enduring. Samer has led award-winning projects for global hotel brands, boutique residential developers, and elite private clients—cementing the studio’s reputation for turning complex ideas into cohesive, tactile realities.

Together, Kevin and Samer lead a multidisciplinary team united by curiosity, rigor, and a pursuit of excellence. Their collaborative ethos and complementary strengths have established NIVEK REMAS as one of the most exciting and transformative design studios on the international stage.