aaronpetersen creativity + passion + leadershipportfolio
aaron petersen artist, designer, inventor about me
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I’m an award-winning designer with extensive experience; fully versed in all phases of the architectural process from proposal to closeout. I’m passionate in the pursuit of concept-driven projects of impact.
coffee, fossils, artifacts, vintage, antiquity, conservation positivity, clean-living, being my best version
banksy, big, calatrava, dali, flw
the redwood forest, banff, forest park, cannon beach, camel’s back park
“he who toils here hath set his mark” - walter j. kohler, sr.
nature, mountains, sawdust, pattern, light, family
charcoal drawing, watercolor painting, sculpture, furniture builds, model making lego, archery, mountain biking, hiking, diy, reading hard-working, driven, focused, creative, teaching spirit illinois, florida, wisconsin, oregon, tennessee, idaho - here to stay!
lantern & lattice boise, id
mixed-use condo residential
concept
client type location size scope status role
celebrating rectilinear forms inspired by the city grid balanced with organic relief derived from nature; setting the high-design multifamily market in boise
undisclosed new construction, post-tension concrete downtown
102,000 sf over 6 floors + parking garage, 14 units architecture, interior design in progress
project manager, interior design lead
college of western idaho boise, id
mixed-use academic building
concept
client type location size
scope status role
a dynamic atmosphere that references simple geometries and colors based on the school’s logo & branding; bold design initiatives utilizing graphics, textures, and patterns to promote a progressive design; grounded in nature inspired by its location along the greenbelt
college of western idaho fitout, traditional steel frame downtown 75,000 sf interior architecture in progress
interior design lead
academy of country music nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
reimagine an iconic west-coast based brand to seemlessly fit into the heart of country music, develop an approachable atmosphere that is eclectic and authentic; goal:maintain a discreet office environment that is open to public-facing social performance spaces, balance the organization’s brand history and harness natural light
academy of country music fitout, mass-timber mid-rise wedgewood-houston
8,500 sf interior architecture, ff&e design completed 2022
client liaison, project manager, design lead
adams & reese nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
imagining a historic law-firm in a new high-rise; inventing the enclosing of former outdoor spaces; balancing the traditional with the unconventional into a thoughtful design aesthetic; goal: create a bold first impression and showcase the firm’s impressive global reach through various graphic elements and a gallery wall of photography
adams & reese law firm
fitout, post-tension concrete tower midtown
24,200 sf
interior architecture, ff&e design completed 2022
client liaison, project manager, design lead
FLOOR
805 lea nashville, tn
multi-family residential
concept
client type location size
scope status role
to introduce a new design vocabulary and materiality to the Downtown skyline; present a bold and contemporary aesthetic defined with pops of color; reflect the city’s night vibrancy
key real estate company
new construction, post-tension concrete tower downtown 520,000 sf over 29 floors, 354 units architecture, interior design, ff&e design & specifications, model units completed 2022
interior design manager, ff&e manager
alta riverwalk nashville, tn
multi-family residential
concept
client type location size
scope status role
fika: swedish for a state of mind, attitude; a nature enthusiast’s minimalist cabin in the city inspired by the tranquil simplicity of the adjacent river; a loft retreat embracing an industrial archetype; a place for solitude amongst the areas rich manufacturing past
wood partners
new construction, low-rise wood framing metro north
305 residential units, leasing offices, club room, sky lounge, coworking offices, fitness interior design, ff&e design & specifications completed 2022
client liaison, project manager, design lead
apple music nashville, tn
recording studios, sound stage & workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
echoing history by celebrating the story of the building; creative craft drawing inspiration from the craftsmanship of musical instruments; rhythmic framework inspired by repeating lines of music staff; human composition celebrating the unexpected and innovation of the artist
apple renovation fitout, existing brick warehouse wedgewood-houston
25,000 sf over 2 floors
interior architecture, ff&e design, studio furniture design completed 2021
client liaison, project manager, design lead
united talent agency nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
develop a “clean box” architecture to align with the brand; layer design motifs that make the space culturally relevant to music city; introduce layers of dark, texture and patina; provide an edge of rock ‘n roll; develop a living room stage for creatives to showcase their authenticity
united talent agency fitout, existing concrete waffle slab capital hill
15,000 sf over 4 floors interior architecture, ff&e design completed 2020 client liaison, project manager, design lead
microsoft technology center chicago, il
workplace ti renovation
concept
client type location size scope status role
the renovation of microsoft’s second busiest of 18 north american mtc locations reflects the history of the city and creates a space for future innovation; the concept titled “past to future, night to day” explores how key architecture styles, particularly art deco and mid-century modernism, have shaped the city and can point to the future
microsoft fitout, existing steel framed office building - the aon center millennium park 14,300 sf interior architecture, ff&e design & specifications completed 2019
client liaison, project manager, design lead
the buntin group headquarters nashville, tn
workplace ti & renovation
concept
client type location size
scope status role
laying new tracks, when a train line is first laid; the energy of new tracks bursting forward; platform motif and specifically the moment you step off the platform, across the gap, and into the train car; “shanty towns” or impromptu squatter shacks seen alongside train tracks of the west; a simplified version of the parallel train cars
the buntin group - an ad agency
workplace renovation, steel framed former train warehouse railyard district
17,800 sf over 2 floors
interior architecture, ff&e design & specifications completed 2019
client liaison, project manager, design lead
healthstream corporate headquarters nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
to capture healthstream’s “start-up” entrepreneurial energy and raw aesthetic balanced with the thoughtfulness and refinement of their “grown-up” solidity; a nod to technological hardware; a multi braided cord connected but separate
healthstream - a healthcare tech. company fitout, new steel office tower capital view
78,000 sf over 3 floors interior architecture, ff&e design & specifications completed 2019 client liaison, project manager, design lead
pinnacle financial partners nashville, tn
workplace ti renovation
concept
client type location size scope status role
update the company’s brand - prolific in the branch locations - to be more contemporary; create a timeless aesthetic which utilizes maple wood and black accents as the backdrop to showcase & supporting the arts
pinnacle financial partners
fitout, existing concrete tower south broadway 28,000 sf over 3 floors interior architecture completed 2017 client liaison, project manager, design lead
microsoft sales office nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size
scope status role
demonstrate the client’s pillars of design language for place by sculpting the space, accentuating natural light, and incorporating unexpected materials; humanize, connect, and anticipate the future of workplace; integrate technology into an eclectic on-brand space
microsoft
workplace renovation, new steel framed office building one city
11,300 sf interior architecture, ff&e design & specifications completed 2016
client liaison, project manager, design lead
wme entertainment nashville, tn
workplace ti fitout
concept
client type location size scope status role
driven by the client’s “culture of duality,” the space was designed to be approachable, hospitable, and relaxed; maintain an unscripted, self-assured, and edgy vibe; keep an eye to the future and rebuke the status quo agency design; develop an open office neighborhood concept to give all staff access to daylighting
wme agency
fitout, new post tension concrete tower the gulch
40,000 sf over 2 floors
interior architecture, ff&e design & specifications, graphics & branding design completed 2016
client liaison, project manager, design lead
the thompson hotel nashville, tn
boutique hotel
concept
client type location size
scope status role
choreograph a unique visitor experience within an on-trend upscale atmosphere; sophisticated yet approachable; an iconic landmark to set the tone for the new nashville
aj capital partners
new post tension concrete tower the gulch
224 keys over 12 floors architecture, interior architecture completed 2016 interior designer
