Commercial Design
MANHATTAN SALES + DESIGN CENTER
Worked with collaborative team to design the new Manhattan Sales and Design Center to the company's image and branding standards. Led FFE and custom element design. Materials and finishes commonly found in the interior of the product are utilized liberally within the interior, creating an additional level of branding to the space.
Prioritizing the views of Central Park meant an abundance of glass causing acoustical issues in boardrooms with state of the art AV installations. Solution: custom acoustical panels finished with luxury cashmere/wool fabric commonly used in private aircraft interiors.
Roll & Hill cylindrical light fixtures evoke aviation and speed. They provide consistent, even light in the showroom without obstructing the views of the city and the park. Custom fixtures were specified to respond to the proportions of the space.
The public area has a state of the art power wall, demonstrator seats, and a full mock-up of an aircraft cabin . Gulfstream blue is utilized to darken the viewing area to prevent glare. Engaged in negotiations with building owners to relocate systems interfering with RCP and lighting strategies.
Color palette is based loosely on a complimentary scheme. Warm, caramel tones build in intensity throughout the space, balanced by the cool blue accents. European white oak plank floors ground the space and feel residential. Custom carpets help mitigate acoustics.
Back of house areas include a catering kitchen, storage, private offices, design work room, and an open work space area.
Conceptual Direction
CONCEPTUAL PRESENTATIONS
Concept consultations offered to artisans and/or patrons to provide a framework for design work or bids.
Support of Artisans with Design
Both in teaching and professional practice, I have made it a mission to support and work collaboratively with craftspersons. Without these talented craftspersons, arts such as woodworking and metalworking would cease to exist and designers would be left without the ability to customize projects. These artisans frequently receive work from designers but sometime struggle in providing work directly to the consumer. The following are just a few examples of ways I worked to support artisans in my community.
CUSTOM CLOSET DESIGN
Often artisans are competing with other types of businesses, in this case, closet system companies. These companies offer detailed quick computer floor plans and drawings as part of their sales process. Here, schematic ideas, floor plans, isometrics, and quick renderings enable the artisan to compete and win the contract.
FURNITURE DESIGN - ALBUM CABINET
FURNITURE DESIGN - ENTRY BUILTIN
Simple renderings of design solutions support the artisan in achieving the commission for furniture designs.
HAND RENDERING
Some patrons simply do not understand technical drawings of photo-realistic renderings and are more comfortable making decisions with a quick hand rendering.