Jackson Thilenius, AIA
Senior Vice President, Hospitality and Interiors Americas
With over 27 years of experience in the design and construction industries, Jackson has created a broad range of award-winning projects across the globe.
As a Principal at RDC, Jackson operates at the intersection of strategy, design and implementation, driving innovative and authentic solutions to his projects. With over twenty-five years of practice in Architecture and Interior Design, combined with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, Jackson collaborates with partners to establish project objectives leading to a tailored approach. Serving clients around the world, Jackson brings his own point of view and understanding of global trends and local culture.
Jackson has worked with the industry’s leading hospitality brands to create differentiated design, and meaningful guest experiences around the world. With a background in branding and graphic illustration, Jackson weaves together the thoughtful integration of storyline and purposeful design. Pushing the envelope on hospitality norms, Jackson has helped to shape groundbreaking designs for global-brands like Marriott, Hilton, Loews, Pacifica, and Hyatt.
In addition to being a licensed Architect, Jackson is also an accomplished artist, with oil paintings showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to New York. He has been a freehand drawing instructor and design critic at Georgia Tech, and teaches oil painting from his private studio in Long Beach, CA.
Senior Vice President, Hospitality and Interiors Americas
With over 27 years of experience in the design and construction industries, Jackson has created a broad range of award-winning projects across the globe.
As a Principal at RDC, Jackson operates at the intersection of strategy, design and implementation, driving innovative and authentic solutions to his projects. With over twenty-five years of practice in Architecture and Interior Design, combined with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, Jackson collaborates with partners to establish project objectives leading to a tailored approach. Serving clients around the world, Jackson brings his own point of view and understanding of global trends and local culture.
Jackson has worked with the industry’s leading hospitality brands to create differentiated design, and meaningful guest experiences around the world. With a background in branding and graphic illustration, Jackson weaves together the thoughtful integration of storyline and purposeful design. Pushing the envelope on hospitality norms, Jackson has helped to shape groundbreaking designs for global-brands like Marriott, Hilton, Loews, Pacifica, and Hyatt.
In addition to being a licensed Architect, Jackson is also an accomplished artist, with oil paintings showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to New York. He has been a freehand drawing instructor and design critic at Georgia Tech, and teaches oil painting from his private studio in Long Beach, CA.
Senior Vice President, Hospitality and Interiors Americas
With over 27 years of experience in the design and construction industries, Jackson has created a broad range of award-winning projects across the globe.
As a Principal at RDC, Jackson operates at the intersection of strategy, design and implementation, driving innovative and authentic solutions to his projects. With over twenty-five years of practice in Architecture and Interior Design, combined with a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry, Jackson collaborates with partners to establish project objectives leading to a tailored approach. Serving clients around the world, Jackson brings his own point of view and understanding of global trends and local culture.
Jackson has worked with the industry’s leading hospitality brands to create differentiated design, and meaningful guest experiences around the world. With a background in branding and graphic illustration, Jackson weaves together the thoughtful integration of storyline and purposeful design. Pushing the envelope on hospitality norms, Jackson has helped to shape groundbreaking designs for global-brands like Marriott, Hilton, Loews, Pacifica, and Hyatt.
In addition to being a licensed Architect, Jackson is also an accomplished artist, with oil paintings showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to New York. He has been a freehand drawing instructor and design critic at Georgia Tech, and teaches oil painting from his private studio in Long Beach, CA.