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40 Years!
Some of our members were part of the founding years of ASID starting in 1975, and 40 years later, we are still the largest, most reputable professional organization for interior designers. Our history goes back to the founding of our predecessor organizations, the American Institute of Interior Designers (AID) and the National Society of Interior Designers (NSID). We stand strong in the value of interior design and continue to work to positively change people’s lives. In 2015, we have more than 24,000 members engaged in professional programs and activities in 48 chapters throughout the United States and Canada.
Industry Partners include more than 2,000 manufacturers of designrelated products and services, with some 6,000 individual representatives. The Society’s membership also includes nearly 5,000 students in 280 chapters at colleges and universities and virtual chapters for online students.
This “Why Statement” established in 2014 speaks to the sustaining vision of our organization:
“ASID advances the profession and communicates the impact of interior design to enhance the human experience.”
I was reminded of this “Why” when I attended the National President’s Forum several weeks ago here in Phoenix. We can get so focused on completing the project and meeting the deadlines, that our “why” is not the focus of our work. We have an amazing impact on the human experience, most of the time in a second-nature way. It would do us good to stay mindful of our talents, and how they communicate to the public the professionalism that is ASID.
We will be planning several celebrations of our 40th year in the coming months. No matter the number of years you have been a member, you represent the amazing legacy of ASID. The Core Values and Strategic Guideposts are being used by our national organization to refine, expand and improve our position as the one voice for all involved in the interior design field. Our community of designers, architects, educators, industry representatives, and students, continue to excel. Make a commitment to renew your involvement, excitement and support of ASID during this 40th Anniversary year.
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID President
PReSIdeNt
JeWell BlAIR, Allied ASId president@asidaznorth.org
SIdeNt elect th StANtoN, Allied ASId, leed Green Associate presidentelect@asidaznorth.org
FINANce dIRectoR
ANette KNUdSeN, Allied ASId finance@asidaznorth.org
MMUNIcAtIoNS dIRectoR F. chRIStoPheR WeSt, Industry Partner Rep. for hinkley’s lighting communications@asidaznorth.org
PRoFeSSIoNAl deVeloPMeNt dIRectoR chRIStINA FoRReSt, Allied ASId professionaldev@asidaznorth.org
dIRectoR At lARGe / INdUStRy PARtNeR lIASIoN PAUlA QUAN, Industry Partner Rep. for Brizo/delta and toto, llc ipliaison@asidaznorth.org
MeMBeRShIP dIRectoR JANet M. JAcKSoN, Allied ASId membership@asidaznorth.org
StUdeNt RePReSeNtAtIVe to the BoARd KAtIe BRUNSKIll, Student ASId srb@asidaznorth.org
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PASSAGeS
LIFe IS A SeRIeS oF eVeNtS. We ARe BleSSed with emotions from joy to sorrow, love to hate, elation to pain. ASID Arizona North is no different.
We make note in this issue of several very different events affecting those of us in the Interior Design community in the Valley of the Sun. “In Memoriam” reflects on Pat Bacon and her stalwart efforts with ASID and getting our chapter started. Her loss will be met with the celebration of her life, tears for her passing and a sweet knowledge that we could not have been birthed without her. Pat will be missed.
But sorrow is accompanied with joy in the celebration of Mary Meinz, ASID, NCIDQ, and her new “Master of the Southwest” recognition as bestowed upon her by Phoenix Home & Garden magazine.
How lucky we are as a chapter to have such talent in our midst. A talent so profound as to be recognized by our Media Partner.
It is important that our official publication of the ASID Arizona North Chapter honor the accomplishments of our membership. Reflections on current praise and past work is worthy of our attention. I hope Pat would approve of what she started and how we’ve grown.
F. Christopher west Industry Partner Rep. for Hinkley’s Lighting Communications Director
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MissDon’tThis Date!
event calendar
APRIL
thursday, April 16th
Monthly Chapter Meeting
time: 5:30-8:00pm
Location: tBd
Friday, April 17th
Career Day
time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: 68th Street design center
MAY
Friday, May 8
Donuts & Dialogue
time: 7:45-9:00am
Location: tBd
JUNE
thursday, June 18th
Monthly Chapter Meeting
time: 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: tBd
JULY
thursday, May 21st
Monthly Chapter Meeting
time: 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: tBd
thursday, July 16th – July 18th
Chapter Leadership training
Location: Boston, MA
thursday, July 23rd
Chapter social
time: 5:30-8:00 pm
Location: tBd
AUGUST
saturday, August 8th
Design excellence Awards gala
time: 5:00-9:30 pm
Location: the Phoenician
MeetING RecAPS
JANUARy
The ASI d A RI zo NA No R th Chapter gathered on Thursday, January 22 at Alyshaan Fine Rugs to hear Karol DeWulf Nickell, Editor, Phoenix Home & Garden magazine speak on “How to Get Published” at our Chapter Meeting. With Phoenix Home & Garden photographer, Scott Sandler, the attendees learned the nuances of correcting on-site lighting challenges and photo art direction to maximize the effect of their finished interior design
Engineeredtothe FinestDetail.
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Karol DeWulf Nickell, Editor, Phoenix Home & Garden magazine.
FeBRUARy
Th URS d Ay, Fe BRUAR y 26, IN t R od U ced the M e MB e RS h IP to the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West. This fabulous structure is a LEED Gold Certified Building, making it the perfect setting for our “Sustainability & Social Consciousness in Architecture” Chapter Meeting with speakers, Mr. Lance Enyart, AIA, LEED AP with LEA Architects LLC., and Ms. Lindsay Enyart, fashion designer. Mr. Enyart revealed several architectural designs that brought forward the LEED philosophy in sustainability design trends. To support this design theme, Ms. Enyart related the pervasiveness of this sustainable thought process into the fabric design, fashion design and forward design trends that affect those of us in the Interior Design field.
Phoenix Home & Garden photographer, Scott Sandler.
Ms. Lindsay Enyart, fashion designer.
Mr. Lance Enyart, AIA, LEED AP.
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tHe AsiD AriZOnA nOrtH CHAPter eLeCteD CAnDiDAtes FOr FisCAL YeAr 2015/2016
• President Elect – Janet Jackson, Allied ASId,
• Director of Professional Development – tabitha evans, Allied ASId
• Finance Director – Amy Strang, Allied ASId,
• communications director – Jasmine dowling, Allied ASId
neW Or retUrning PrACtitiOner MeMBers
• laura Alice hargiss, Allied ASId
• Katherine B hawkins, Allied ASId
• Amber Marie Marshall, Allied ASId
• Stephanie Petro, Allied ASId
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• diana S thomas, Allied ASId
• Shalla zahedi, Allied ASId
A si D ADVA n C e M ents
lori Brent, ASId and Marilyn deNoia, Allied ASId
neW stUDent MeMBers
• zahra Al Jubran, Student ASId
• hannan Al-Kharashi, Student ASId
• zein Atout, Student ASId
• Nurten Ayla, Student ASId
• Ashley coman, Student ASId
• Kendall lauren daniels, Student ASId
• logan evan dillow, Student ASId
• John Jay Fetzer, Student ASId
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KItcheN & tAStING toUR – coNGRAtUlAtIoNS!
OUR ASI d A RI zo NA No Rth c h AP te R hel P ed to SP o NS o R th IS S old-o U t to UR ho S ted By Lymphoma Research Foundation on February 21, 2015. Attendees voted for the best kitchen, the best tastings, and the best tablescape. Congratulations to Leah Tuttleman, Allied ASID, who won for best tablescape.
Interior Designers Gretchen Palmer, Allied ASID, and Cathy Stark, Allied ASID had beautiful homes on the tour and we thank them for helping this tour be so successful.
Tablescape designers included Adrienne Hart, Allied ASID, Tablescape Design Winner from 2014; Katie Mueller, ASID; Karen Mandarino, Allied ASID; and Molly Beresford, Student ASID, all presenting fabulous designs.
Thank you for supporting the Lymphoma Kitchen & Tasting Tour and enchanting us with your designs. Our ASID Arizona North Chapter Interior Designers were well represented on this tour!
The winning tablescape by Leah Tuttleman, Allied ASID
Left to right: Best Culinary Tasting - Stacey Weber, Personal Chef; Best Kitchen DesignHomeowners Donald Rumer-Rivera & Dr. Ed Rivera; Best Tablescape Design - Leah Tuttleman, Allied ASID, IDC Interior Design
Lymphoma Research Foundation’s award-winning kitchen
SeNIoR hoUSING NeWS ARchItectURe ANd deSIGN AWARdS WINNeR!
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WAter FO r D g r A n D - BeSt ASSISted lIVING
The Se NI o R h o USING Ne WS d e SIGN AN d A R ch I tect UR e A WAR d S R eco GNI ze cutting-edge design, excellence and innovation in senior living. A team of expert panelists from the senior living industry judged the entries based upon functionality, overall creativity, community integration and amenities and lifestyle. This year, ASID Arizona North Interior Designer LuAnn Thoma-Holec, FASID, NCIDQ and Kimberly King, Allied ASID won top honors. Generations at Agritopia is located within the master plan of Agritopia in Gilbert, Arizona. Consisting of 118 independent and assisted living apartments and 48 memory support apartments, Agritopia was designed to encourage a broad range of experiences and opportunities to help create a lifestyle of freedom. A fitting winner for BEST CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Communities).
Waterford Grand is located in Eugene, Oregon. From its beautiful location on the banks of the Willamette River and exquisite architectural details to its comprehensive list of amenities, Waterford Grand was designed, inside and out, to nurture and stimulate the senses and foster a sense of independence.
Both communities offer independent, assisted and memory care for their residents. ThomaHolec Design, with lead designer Jill St. Germain, Allied ASID, also won a Gold Award from the National Home Builders Association 50+ Council for Tockwotton on the Waterfront located in Providence, Rhode Island.
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MASteR oF the SoUthWeSt AWARd WINNe
M A r Y Mein Z , ASId, NcIdQ
MAR y h AS A 40-ye AR IN te RI o R de SIGN c AR ee R th At B e GAN IN the Midwest and continued in Scottsdale when she relocated here in 2005. She jumped right in working at Robb & Stuckey Interiors and soon started her own business. Immediately the design profession started taking notice as Mary received numerous Design Excellence Awards. Phoenix Home & Garden magazine featured her work in several issues and ultimately recognized Mary as a Master of the Southwest for Interior Design. Congratulations, Mary!
Mary Meinz Design has become known for a contemporary Southwest style that mixes textural organic with contemporary minimalism. Mary’s spaces exude luxury, warmth and excitement as unique as her clients while remaining classic and timeless––a rare combination. The interiors also reflect Mary’s own style and love of the unusual, the unexpected, and often a twist of fun.
Phoenix Home & Garden magazine’s March issue includes numerous pictures of a residence completed by Mary. You can also view the home on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbvXroOjMWk
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Roc FolloW UP: the MeRItS oF BeING
tRA c I Sh I eld S , ASI d , F RI ed MAN AN d Sh I eld S
coMPlIANt
COMPLIMENTARY
SCOTTSDALE
IAM A PRoFeSSIoNAl MeMBeR oF ASId, ANd NcIdQ ceRtIFIed, ANd hAVe been practicing interior design since the late 1980’s. So, why was it then that my heart sank when I heard news that I needed to be licensed while practicing Interior Design in the state of Arizona? What did this mean? What kind of experience would I need to prove? What tests or applications would I need to complete? Or even worse, what if I did nothing with this knowledge? What could happen to my firm and myself?
Like most designers I ran with my jobs from start to finish. Throughout my entire career I would typically hire trades and other professionals on my clients’ behalf. Now I needed to be licensed, bonded, and insured to do this? Really? Why was I just now hearing of this? As with most experienced designers, feeling stalemated, my first thought was to push back. At this point, I had been working in this industry for nearly 20 years. Now I have to be licensed by the state just to do my job?
Interior Design is my passion, so I thoroughly searched the ROC website for hours. I read, researched, and followed links on the procedures and steps toward my licensing. The more I read and understood, the more it became clear to me that I was performing the work of a Contractor. Unknowingly, I was putting my clients, my company, and myself at risk. Through this process, I was able to educate myself on the importance of hiring ONLY licensed, bonded, and insured trades.
Unsure of the next forward step in my journey, and armed with questions, I took a trip to downtown Phoenix to meet with the staff of ROC. I was fearful the ROC would have a steel fist, and shake their finger at me, or at the least, I might be fined for working without a license. I could not have been more wrong in my assumptions. I was completely surprised by the genuine attention, advice and encouragement I received from the ROC staff. Their intentions were not to reprimand me, but offer a supportive hand, as they were in my corner. They helped me to understand the necessity in becoming a legitimately practicing, licensed Interior Designer.
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In May of 2009, my persistence paid off as I obtained my first license, the CR-5 Dual Interior Design, Non-Structural. This now meant I was licensed to practice both residential and commercial work. This milestone achieved, I found a new sense of pride and conviction in my abilities as I felt more respected on job sites and among fellow contractors. In 2013, pushing forward still, my firm obtained its B-3 license. We now had full control and allowed us to run our own remodel jobs in-house.
We had an overwhelmingly positive response from both our existing clientele and potential clients. Our clients love the fact that we have the ability to facilitate and oversee every aspect of their job, and specific needs. Our business has benefited tremendously as a result.
I am extremely passionate about our profession and the prospect of all Interior Designers becoming Licensed Professionals. Our clients are looking to us for sound counsel, and since we have our hand in the inner-workings of countless interior details, we should always be held to the highest standards. I would strongly encourage you to take the time to get informed and to get comfortable with the notion of becoming a licensed professional. Push through the uncomfortable and become exceptional!
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Fitness & Health:
D-Bat Training Facility
A n D Pearson Orthodontics
Designing for BY
ROBERTA THOMAS
ALLIED ASID
EVOLUTION DESIGN
curved walls in the lobby were used to emulate flowing water
Etraining franchise known as D-Bat which is owned and operated by a local major league baseball player. The scope of services involved building out an industrial building, new shell space to accommodate batting cages, locker rooms, a showroom space, etc. Clean, modern finishes were utilized for the reception desk, a collaboration area and locker rooms for the exclusive use and comfort of professional and amateur athletes alike. View rooms are also available for parents to watch their children as they practice. Video capability was provided to measure swing motion and pitching speeds.
Careful layout of the cages and lighting was key to provide visual ease for batters in the cage. Egress was a challenge in order to accommodate the various expanses of space necessary for optimal training for each batting cage size for amateur, college, and professional batters.
Another collaborative match of Evolution Design’s talent combined a doctor’s passion for water and his desire to create a serene environment for his patients. The new offices for Pearson Orthodontics created a calming and friendly orthodontics office on a limited budget. Architectural features such as curved walls in the lobby were used to emulate flowing water. A water droplet mural and wavelike furniture were also incorporated. Clean, white solid surface material was used on the reception desk. Simple, inexpensive light fixtures from a local retail store added whimsy to the space.
In the clinic area, curves were created with budget friendly carpet tile and bamboo sheet vinyl to continue the feeling of waves. A water mural flows across the entire exam area and striped fabrics in blues and green hues were used to reupholster the examination chairs. Accent walls were painted with the same blue from the lobby and completed with curved mirrors at individual patient sinks. Finally, a curved soffit was used in the exam room and painted to accentuate the curvature to help finish off the look and feel of water.
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Designing for
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Commercial Space Remodel
BY ASHLYN JONES
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space emits an
organic vibe with a subtle industrial flair
Th IS PRoJ ect INVolV ed A co MPR ehe NSIV e R e M odel o F B oth PUB l I c AN d PRIVAte areas in a commercial office building that included a front lobby, conference room, break area and public and private work spaces. The challenge was to inventively transform a drab and dated business suite, with ample infrastructure issues, into a fresh and practical office environment for a small business owner.
Designing around existing internal structural components, a space plan was created with adjacencies cognizant of public and private daily business place activities. Encouraging elements of an open plan environment, the new space plan sensibly flows from public to private areas factoring in privacy and noise control requirements. Natural light flows through the space and the number of workspaces with exterior views maximized to capitalize on the health and productivity benefits of daylight.
Color plays an important role as strong, comforting neutral tones are paired with hues of blues, golds and greens. When combined, these colors evoke a sense of calmness, and clear-headedness required for creative thinking and decision making. Through the use of a variety of surfaces, textures, and unexpected combinations of components and materials, this space emits an organic vibe with a subtle industrial flair that captures a unique sense of tranquility and visual interest. Ultimately, an intimate and professional workplace environment was achieved that encourages a fluid working dynamic for this commercial firm.
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TINteRIoR deSIGNeR SPotlIGht
A PRIL LOZEVSKI
Allied ASID, Avril Interiors
he R e IS N o do UBt IN A PRI l’ S MIN d th At she was destined to be a designer. From as early as she can remember, art and creativity were a part of her world. As a child, she sat at her mother’s feet and watched her paint for hours. Together they tackled home improvement projects large and small. Most memorable may be the giant wall of 70’s gold speckled, mirrored tiles in their hallway! The feeling of joy and accomplishment from creating these projects that made up her home is what drives April to this day. It led her to the College of Architecture & Design at Arizona State University where she graduated in1995 with a Bachelors of Science in Design. The curriculum at ASU was highly demanding and competitive; mixing practical knowledge and history with innovation and inspiration. Coming from a background in music and creative writing, April relished projects where she was challenged to translate music, art and poetry into the design of a space. She credits her design education with teaching her to pull inspiration from unexpected sources and channel her unique vision into one-of-a-kind environments for her clients. But the opportunity that really sealed her fate was a coveted internship with Tony Sutton at Est Est, Inc. Thrust into a world of high-end residential and hospitality projects while working alongside a close team of talented designers, it was the ideal environment to get her feet wet. April loved the variety, scope and range of styles that being part of a large firm offered. However, it was the client interaction and connection that truly spoke to her. Longing for a more intimate and personal approach to design, April launched Avril Interiors in 1998. With a focus on exceptional quality, creative thinking and attention to detail, Avril Interiors is dedicated to taking care of clients with the highest level of personal service.
From humble beginnings as a one-woman show, over the past 17 years, Avril Interiors has grown into a full service boutique design studio. The small design studio takes on projects of all shapes, sizes
and budgets ~ believing that everyone should have access to good design. They were honored in 2014 to receive two 1st Place ASID Design Excellence Awards and two Honorable Mentions for recently completed projects.
April’s favorite part of the design process is getting inside her client’s heads. She likes to get to know their quirks and needs, fully understanding what’s important to them. Believing every room she designs should capture the spirit and style of its inhabitants, no two projects are ever the same. She likes to think of herself as a design chameleon. Whether the clients want contemporary, traditional, rustic, old world or a unique fusion of different aesthetics, April’s strength is listening intently and working closely with them to help realize their vision.
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student focus
StUdeNt FocUS
B y KA t I e BRUNSKI ll , S t U de N t ASI d St U de N t Re PR e S e N t A t IV e to the Bo AR d
Student Chapters
ASID Arizona North Chapter appreciates the students at our valley colleges in their support of our ASID committees and originating their own efforts at promoting interior design in the community and educating their students.
ScottdAle coMMUNIty colleGe (Scc)
ScottSdAle coMMUNIty colleGe (Scc) ASId StUdeNt Chapter recently hosted the “Stage Off” event on February 26th at the SCC campus with guest speaker Chris Jovanelly. SCC also hosted a “Studio Crawl” event on March 6th at Nelson Barnum, JW Harris, David Michael Miller, and Bouton & Foley. It was the biggest turn out for any event so far! Christina Forrest came and gave a presentation about ASID and its benefits. Mr. Jovanelly presented images of his work and explained how he got started along with helpful tips on how to be a successful designer. Jenifer Beget received first place for her stunning dining room transformation receiving a one-year free membership to ASID! Runner-up was Edward Rodriguez with his office makeover. Special thanks go to all the studios for opening up their spaces to us and giving advice. JW Harris went above and beyond and gave the students goodiebags with discontinued fabrics to use on future projects.
A great big turn out for the “Studio Crawl” event!
Jenifer Beget received first place, BEFoRE (left) and AFTER (above).
Edward Rodriguez received Runner-up, BEF o RE (below left) and AFTER (below).
Student Chapters
Student Focus continued from page 25
NoRtheRN ARIzoNA UNIVeRSIty (NAU)
Northern Arizona University (NAU) had over 40 students and faculty members attend the International Builder’s Show, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show, the International Window Coverings Expo and Las Vegas Market. Currently students are working with the Mountain Heart’s sleep lab to redesign patient’s rooms.
PhoeNIX colleGe
Phoenix College ASID Student Chapter recently continued work on Toby House and hosted the Charrette on February 21st that educated designers on the nuances of taking the NCIDQ so they can move from Allied ASID to professional ASID status. These Phoenix College Student ASID members participated in the ASID Events Committee: Alexis Nuendorff and Aubree Smith.
MeSA coMMUNIty colleGe (Mcc)
These Mesa Community College Student ASID members participated in the ASID Events Committee: Sunny Biggs, Natasha Williams, and Kara Smith.
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Ste. c105-122
Phoenix, Az 85339
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