Clark A. Smillie, Founder and Design Director of One Leisure, brings over 30 years of unparalleled expertise in crafting design and planning solutions for luxury resorts, hotels, and residential homes worldwide. With a remarkable design portfolio spanning 50 countries across the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, Clark has forged collaborations with esteemed hospitality brands such as Four Seasons, Intercontinental, and Bayan Tree, along with Investor Groups, Developers, Private Individuals, and others.

He designs conceptual architecture by focusing on the contextual experience, starting from the external environment and effortlessly integrating it into the internal design. His approach champions local materials, indigenous styles, seasonal strategies, and custom detailing, encapsulating the essence of each destination – a concept known as Genius Loci.

Committed to sustainability, Clark integrates contemporary practices into One Leisure’s projects, harmonizing nature and modernity to exceed client expectations. Based in Toronto, his design excellence drives One Leisure as a premier design studio, redefining hospitality and residential experiences through passion, imagination, and knowledge.

Linda is the Managing Director at One Leisure, who brings over 17 years of international design expertise, specializing in integrating exterior and interior spaces to create exceptional environments for guests and residents alike. With a background in architecture, Linda leads as a project designer, project manager, and team coordinator across diverse luxury projects spanning Asia, the Middle East, Europe, Africa, North America, and the Caribbean.

Her knowledge in large mixed-use development, residential design, and international hospitality has led to successful collaborations between the design disciplines of architecture, interior design and engineering. Her talents of excellence and personality are infused in each project. Linda's invaluable skill set encompasses detailed design and execution, project communications, and quality document control, ensuring the highest standards in all deliverables.

Linda's proficiency in managing multidisciplinary teams and her strong commitment to sustainable design practices make her an invaluable asset to One Leisure's leadership. As a leading figure in the studio, her robust technical skillset and project management experience consistently support and realize the studio’s continued success.

Jiaqi, an experienced landscape designer at One Leisure, oversees the day-to-day production and quality of our in-house designs and coordination drawings. With a background in environmental design and landscape architecture spanning China and Canada, Jiaqi brings valuable expertise to every project. His passion for sustainable place-making and creating unique user experiences is evident in his work. Employing an interdisciplinary approach and a graphic sensibility, he designs innovative solutions that bridge the gap between eco-sensitivity and luxury.

Since joining One Leisure, Jiaqi's exceptional graphic and visualization skills have been instrumental in conveying our design visions to clients and consultants alike. He is directly responsible for producing graphic illustrations, visual presentations, and 3D models, ensuring the success and realization of our projects. Jiaqi approaches each endeavour with acute organization, coordination, and management, contributing to our project's success.