Since the beginning of Robinson Park’s Design & Build division in 2020, Oklahoma native Hana Waugh and her team have been elevating a blend of functionality and aesthetic excellence in projects such as the Corporate Tower lobby, FLINT Kitchen & Bar at Colcord Hotel, the renovation of the lobby at The Martinique in New York City, the Salesforce Tower Recreation Center in Indianapolis and various downtown Oklahoma City high-end office renovations.
In 2025, Waugh led her team in transforming the restaurant at The Skirvin Hilton, formerly known as Park Avenue Grill, into Perle Mesta—retaining the location’s historic charm while adding modern luxury for Chef Andrew Black. Robinson Park managed the construction on the ground and served as the lead architect for the overall project, working with Lingo Construction Services, Leo A. Daly as lead designer, Cooper House as branding agency and Cord Construction Services as general contractor.
Waugh recalls, “For Perle Mesta, we started from the beginning by talking to Chef Black about his vision for the space. We were balancing many voices in the room—how to make it work for the hotel, for Chef Black, for the community. How do we turn these wild ideas into reality?
“It was a high priority to preserve the history of the Skirvin. We had to work to protect and keep the historic wall and floor tiles intact. We figured out how to cover the tile without damaging it, and I’m very proud of that. Cord Construction worked with us on protecting the tile.”
In 2025, the Skirvin Hotel was named Best City Center Historic Hotel by Historic Hotels of America, and the Journal Record recognized Waugh as a Rising Star in Architecture for the work she did for Perle Mesta. But true to her reputation for fostering collaboration, Waugh is quick to give credit to her team and to the other professionals she worked with on the ground. “So much of my job is problem-solving and encouraging teamwork on the ground. I know a little about a lot of things. Listening is so important; great ideas come from collaboration with the team. Great designers, construction professionals, architects—we need everyone’s eyes on it and to be able to collaborate.”
What’s next on the horizon for Waugh? Robinson Park is building its own in-house general contracting service. She said, “I’m excited that we are now able to offer a more full-service experience for our clients. Now we can walk with them every step of the way through a project and steward their vision and intent from start to finish.”
