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HEADQUARTERS: Miami, FL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES: 125+
YEAR FOUNDED: 1936 OFFICE LOCATIONS:
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innovation, purpose, and leadership alignment converge.” OBMI takes a boutique-management approach. What does that mean exactly? Wilson defines this as personalized attention – internally and externally. “We empower our teams to be nimble and collaborative while staying connected to leadership,” he says. “Our size allows us to customize our solutions and foster deep client relationships, while our global reach enables us to deliver complex projects at scale.” A recent project also showcases how the company is engaged in sustainability and creating a resilient future. For example, at Al Hamra Palace in Saudi Arabia, OBMI’s team transformed a historic royal residence into a sustainable boutique hotel. They used adaptive reuse strategies, preserved existing structures, and integrated local materials – balancing heritage with environmental sensitivity. It’s a testament to how OBMI fuses cultural context with long-term ecological responsibility. In order to stay on top of leading-edge design and technology and sustainability research, it collaborates with Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Miami, and others. These relationships also strengthen its recruitment pipeline. “It’s all part of our long-term commitment to shaping the future of design,” he says.
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“It’s all about balancing legacy with progress: honoring our roots while preparing the next generation to lead,” he says. As part of leadership planning, the company has introduced career scorecards and mentorship frameworks to develop leadership accountability and empathy. Its global HR team plays a vital role in coaching and support, while annual planning sessions now include workshops on people management and team dynamics. This year, the OBMI leadership team has emphasized strengthening leadership and positivity skills throughout the firm, creating an invaluable experience for employees to learn about these topics and grow together. OBMI’s corporate social responsibility team endorsed a program to decrease employee stress levels and prioritize mental health with complimentary unlimited memberships to “Calm.” The organization also offers employees a competitive benefits package with 401(k) matching, employer-covered health care coverage with dental benefits, and more. “I’m excited by the caliber of new talent joining OBMI and the depth of passion across our studios,” Wilson says. “Our London Studio launch and strategic hires signal a bold next chapter. I’m also energized by how our teams are embracing AI and digital tools in design and operations. It’s a rare moment when
Luxury hospitality
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Residential
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Lifestyle and tourism planning
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Urban communities
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Architecture
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Interior design
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Envisioning
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■ Advisory BEST FIRM: OBMI is proud to have been recognized by the Zweig Group in 2024 as one of the Best Firms to Work For in the Architecture category and seventh overall for firms with fewer than 200 employees.
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THE ZWEIG LETTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2025, ISSUE 1602
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