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Kenneth Guo
Las Vegas
Summary
As a highly accomplished executive with 25+ years of global experience in real estate design and development, I specialize in iconic, large-scale hospitality, integrated resort, and residential & commercial sectors. Proven track record leading transformative projects worldwide, including the Fontainebleau Resort Las Vegas, Canary Wharf London, and Studio City Macau.
Financial Strategy & Commercial Viability: Backed by a Real Estate Investing & Analysis Certificate from Wharton, I expertly align ambitious design vision with financial strategy and deliver long-term value, ensuring commercial viability and maximized IRR.
Innovation & Sustainability Leadership: Active integration of technology, exploring AI’s role in the built environment, to enhance design efficiency, market insight, and strategic planning. Certified LEED AP, emphasizing sustainable and high-quality construction.
Global & Cultural Expertise: Bringing a global perspective, multidisciplinary insight, and a deep respect for local culture to every project. Seeking to contribute meaningfully in regions of bold architectural ambition, by blending innovation and cultural sensitivity.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner's Representative & Director of Development
Summerstone Group International
09.2019 - Current
- Leveraging Saipan’s strategic Pacific island location and its unique U.S. territorial framework, I contributed to the design and development of several high-profile resort and hotel projects across the island. In addition, I served as owner’s representative on multiple upscale residential developments—including the Beverly Hill Residence and Golden City Complex—successfully securing government permits with efficiency and cost-effectiveness. These projects were recognized for their thoughtful integration of artistic vision, cultural relevance, and commercial viability, earning strong client satisfaction and solid reputation in the local market.
- Full-time
Director of Design & Development
SummerStone Global Design & Development
09.2009 - 07.2015
- Led the design and development of multiple large-scale projects across China, including consulting on master planning and the execution of million-square-meter residential and commercial developments. Expanded into the senior living sector through strategic collaborations with renowned brands in the Chinese market. My role encompassed not only architecture & urban design but also development positioning, as well as marketing and sales strategy alignment. These projects consistently achieved their financial targets while earning strong reputations for quality, innovation, and market relevance.
- Full-time
Design Director of Asia
Steelman Partners
09.2005 - 09.2009
- Lead the design process for multiple high-profile integrated resort and hospitality projects, including the Fontainebleau Resort Las Vegas, Paramount Las Vegas, Studio City Macau and City of Dreams Macau. My responsibilities spanned all major design phases—conceptual, schematic, design development, and interior design & renovation — ensuring cohesive vision and execution across disciplines. I collaborated closely with multidisciplinary consultants and client teams to deliver design excellence within project timelines and budgetary goals, consistently aligning creative ambition with operational and commercial success.
- Full-time
Senior Designer
Dimella Shaffer Associates
07.2003 - 09.2005
- Led design teams on a variety of high-profile residential, educational, and senior living projects throughout New York and the New England region, partnering with distinguished clients including Hyatt Hotels and MIT. Oversaw all phases of the design process—from conceptual development to construction documentation—while coordinating closely with multidisciplinary consultants and providing on-site supervision to uphold design quality and ensure successful project delivery.
- Full-time
Senior Designer
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
01.2001 - 07.2003
- Under the guidance of Design Partners, I led design teams in the conceptual and schematic development of several high-profile projects, including the Morgan Stanley and Bank of America headquarters in Canary Wharf, London; Trump Tower in Chicago; and the CCTV Headquarters in Beijing. These initiatives integrated interdisciplinary collaboration, design innovation, and a deep understanding of urban and corporate environments across global contexts.
- Full-time
Education
Real Estate Investing & Analysis Certificate -
Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania
05.2025
Master of Design Studies - Architecture & Urban Design
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA06.2001
Master of Architecture - undefined
TsingHua University
Beijing, China07.1998
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
TsingHua University
Beijing, China07.1995
Skills
- Project Leadership and Oversight
- Real Estate Design & Development
- Development Financial Analysis & Modeling
- RE Development Management
- RE Feasibility & Market Analysis
- Client and Consultant Coordination
Nationality
US Citizen
Certification
- LEED AP
- 05/2010 U.S. Green Building Council
- California Certified Administrator in a Residential Care Facility for the Elderly
- 06/2019 California Department of Social Services
Interests
Timeline
Owner's Representative & Director of Development
Summerstone Group International
09.2019 - Current
Director of Design & Development
SummerStone Global Design & Development
09.2009 - 07.2015
Design Director of Asia
Steelman Partners
09.2005 - 09.2009
Senior Designer
Dimella Shaffer Associates
07.2003 - 09.2005
Senior Designer
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
01.2001 - 07.2003
Master of Design Studies - Architecture & Urban Design
Harvard University
Master of Architecture - undefined
TsingHua University
Bachelor of Architecture - undefined
TsingHua University
Real Estate Investing & Analysis Certificate -
Wharton School of The University of Pennsylvania