irene chang

Irene joined the BLUR Workshop Team in 2016 and has been a part of a wide range of new ground-up construction projects, renovation work, and master planning projects. Her experience includes a 5-star luxury resort in the Bahamas where she was focused on master planning and massing studies. She has also been involved in Gaylord Palms Expansion and a 40-story mixed-use tower in Miami

Most recently, Irene was intimately involved in the newly opened Virgin Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. Her work on the 14-story hotel extended from design development through construction administration on the signature Commons Club, 262 guestrooms, 8,000 sf of banquet space, Speakeasy, and rooftop pool and bar. Her hands-on approach, thoroughness, and keen attention to detail have helped ensure the success of everything she touched and will help ensure the success of all her projects. She is currently bringing this knowledge to bear on the design of the Virgin Hotel in Miami.

Irene strives to create spaces that are engaging to guests through a deep appreciation for space and light, context, and the surrounding environment and landscape. She takes every opportunity to travel and immerse herself in diverse cultures and has traveled to over two dozen of countries.