Celebrating 20 Years of Creative Interiors

1201 K St. lobby Project

Creative Interiors LASERtech

■

Design Services

■

Office Furniture

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Corporate Design Group, Inc. ■ Forward..........................................................

■ Our Company..................................................

■ Our Services..................................................

■ Sustainable Design.......................................

3 5 7 9

■ Commercial................................................... 11 ■ Healthcare................................................... 13 ■ Assisted Living............................................ 15 ■ Residential................................................... 17 ■ Lasertech..................................................... 19 ■ Office Furniture.......................................... 21 ■ Project Profiles................................... 23-53

■ 12o1 K Street....................................... 23

■ Citygate Associates, LLC..................... 25

■ Drobny Law Offices, Inc....................... 27

■ Farm Credit West................................... 29

■ Insweb Corporation.............................. 31

■ Knox, Lemmon, Anapolsky, & Schrimp.... 33

■ Miltenyi Biotec, Inc............................... 35

■ S.D. Deacon Corporation..................... 37

■ University Enterprises, Inc................. 39

■ Comstock Johnson Architects............ 41

■ Chapa-De Indian Health........................ 43

■ El Dorado Physical Therapy................ 45

■ Trinity Mammography Center............... 47

■ Riverbank Clubhouse........................... 49

■ Sixells, LLC........................................... 51

■ Terracina Clubhouse............................ 53 ■ Biographies............................................ 55-59

■ Carol E. Parra-Little............................ 55

■ Christine Horton.................................. 57

■ Kelly Gilbert......................................... 59 ..

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.�

Ralph Waldo Emerson

2

Forward

Welcome

Welcome to our 20th Anniversary Celebration!

This book is a compilation of what we do, who we are, our areas of expertise, and just a few of the many wonderful projects we’ve had the pleasure of creating over the past few years.

Carol E. Parra-Little Principal of Corporate Design Group Certified InteriorDesigner #0682 Licensed General Contractor

I would like to extend a heart-felt thanks to all of our team members at CDG. Their wonderful talents and dedication have made CDG the quality organization it is known for in the community today.

It is further my pleasure to extend my thanks to the many suppliers, manufactures representatives, and contractors that we’ve worked with over these many years. I have learned from most every experience and owe a debt of gratitude to all of these dedicated professionals.

Most of all I would like to thank our many wonderful clients. Their projects are what have allowed us to create these wonderful spaces and have provided us with a canvas to show our vision for their success. ■

Thank you for your support and opportunities that have made our past 20 years a success.

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“A dream you dream alone is only a dream.

A dream you dream together is reality.�

John Lennon

4

OUR COMPANY

who we are

Welcome to Corporate Design Group, Inc. CDG was founded in 1991, by Carol E. Parra-Little. Carol’s vision was to create a firm that could take care of client needs from project inception through construction and beyond. This is accomplished by way of creative design work, reliable resources and good business practices. CDG has not only achieved this vision, but over the years has found many new and innovative ways to deliver those services.

The team is powered by mutual respect, quality of character, open interaction, and a synergy that empowers individuals and inspires creative thinking. Culture at CDG translates into strong working and personal relationships. Simply put, CDG cares about who their clients are, where they work, and the value of the product they deliver.

The result is inspired design, and satisfied loyal clients. CDG is dedicated to making your design experience a truly enjoyable one. ■

“CDG’s abilities, understanding of our vision, and excellent performance has always impressed us” (916) 781-6543 Ken Macias Macias, Gini, & O’Connell, LLP

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“If you can dream it, you can do it.”

Walt Disney

6

OUR SERVICES

what we do

Corporate Design Group, Inc. specializes in complete interior environments for

commercial, healthcare and residential projects. Our comprehensive services include:

■ Space Measurement Services - LASERtech ■ Programming & Space Planning ■ Interior Design & Finish Selections ■ Tenant Improvement Standards ■ Furniture Planning & Procurement ■ Construction Administration ■ Exterior Paint Renderings ■ Floor Covering Sales & Installation ■ Millwork Elevation Drawings & Details ■ Office Furniture Budgets ■ Custom Furniture Design ■ Art and Signage Programs

“From space planning and design to coordination of engineering and permits, I could not have completed this project... without CDG’s counsel.”

Whether your project is large or small, our designers work closely with you to understand your vision and evaluate your needs. CDG delivers innovative, personalized design solutions that reflect your style preferences. ■

(916) 781-6543 Mark Drobny Drobny Law Offices, Inc.

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“The purpose of life is to contribute in some way to making things better.�

Robert F. Kennedy

8

SUSTAINABLE DESIGN Our Green Services

our path

■ LASERtech - Laser Measured As-Built AutoCAD Floorplans & BOMA Area Calculations ■ Specifications of Sustainable Interior Finishes ■ Specifications of Sustainable Interior Furnishings ■ Procurement & Installation of Sustainable Finishes and Furnishings including Recycle of Old Interior Finish Products

As a proud member of The Green Cabinet we stand ready to deliver the best

overall sustainable solution to the commercial building industry and our economy.

Please visit www.mygreencabinet.org for more information.

Benefits ■ Our green services offer the potential to support LEED points: ■ Rapidly renewable materials ■ Products with Low/No VOC Adhesives & Coatings ■ Low-emitting materials ■ Use of regional materials & manufacturers ■ Recycled products made from post consumer & post industrial waste

■ Products with long useful life, and products that are modular or reconfigurable, provide lower cost on a life-cycle basis.

■ Multiple manufacturers of Greenguard Certified low-emitting interior finish products available.

■ Products and services that are healthy for the end user and good for the environment are socially responsible.

(916) 781-6543

“Eventually everything connects people, ideas, objects. The quality of the connections is the key to quality per se.�

Charles Eames

10

COMMERCIAL

our expertise

CDG understands that businesses today face a staggering list of challenges. The need to incorporate rapid technological developments and accommodate flexible reconfiguration of work teams has increased. Additionally, the concerns in areas such as ergonomics, ADA compliance, and productivity have added to project complexity. And of course, your business never gets a second chance to make a first impression.

The design team at CDG incorporates innovation, collaboration and current design concepts for a wide variety of industry applications. These include: ■ Office Environments

■ Manufacturing & Distribution

■ Financial Institutions

■ Club House Facilities

■ Law Firms

■ Government Offices

CDG carefully focuses on the individual requirements of each of our clients. We thoroughly familiarize ourselves with you and your business because this ensures that design elements are customized to reflect your corporate image and culture. ■

“Your design and planning capabilities continue to be an outstanding showpiece to our clients” (916) 781-6543 Dean Forman Genovese Forman Burford & Brothers

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“If we all worked on the assumption that what is accepted as true is really true, there would be little hope of advance.�

Orville Wright

12

HEALTHCARE

our expertise

CDG has extensive experience designing for the healthcare industry. Our understanding of medical specialties ensures accurate selection of appropriate materials to accommodate equipment and maintain patient comfort.

Our designs can make small areas appear larger and can artfully hide equipment in cabinets when not in use. Furniture selection is customized to meet each client’s functional, aesthetic, and space requirements. Our portfolio includes award-winning and innovative designs for a wide variety of healthcare applications including: ■ Hospitals

■ Imaging Centers

■ Medical Office Buildings

■ Alternative Medicine

■ Private Physicians

■ Behavioral Health

■ Clinics

■ Dental

■ Physical Therapy

■ Rehabilitation

CDG strives to create a healing environment and calming atmosphere for patients and staff. We use our extensive network of interior design resources to provide endless options

“CDG was my choice initially because their efficiency set them apart from others. They provided creative ideas for design, and complete support throughout the process.”

for all style preferences and budgets. ■

(916) 781-6543 Ann Bulis Roseville Orthopedic

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Everything I do is a matter of heart, body and soul.”

Donna Karan

14

ASSISTED LIVING

our expertise

CDG has worked with a vast array of Assisted Living Facilities. Our understanding of appropriate materials, color theory and facility processes make us a leader in the development and implementation of superior Assisted Living interiors.

Our designers take pride in providing a welcoming atmosphere that imitates the home.

We use state of the art technology to provide durable products that feel warm, not clinical. We use colors that evoke a sense of security, and we do it all with great respect for the needs of the residents and staff alike. Our portfolio includes innovative interior solutions for a wide range of facilities including: ■ Assisted Living

■ Children’s Care Homes

■ Alzheimer Facilities

■ Active Senior Apartments

■ Independent Living

■ Skilled Nursing

■ Adult Day Care

■ Long Term Care

“Nor need we power or splendor, wide hall or lordly dome; the good, the true, the tender, these form the wealth of home” - Sarah J. Hale 1788-1879 ■

“We have worked with CDG over the years because they understand the special requirements of senior healthcare facilities. They are creative, professional and complete projects on time and within budget. In short, we trust them.”

Matt Neal Director of Operations Eskaton Administrative Center

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body.�

Benjamin Franklin

16

RESIDENTIAL

our expertise

Over the years, CDG has listened to their clients and continued to develop and expand our services. We recognized the need to provide our clients with complete design services for their home as well as their business environment. Similar to our commercial proj ects, our residential design division offers a “turn key” approach to design which gives us the opportunity to complete the job seamlessly. In doing so, we achieve a beautiful and unique environment, reflecting our client’s personality and lifestyle.

CDG can coordinate your entire project from design plans to installation, or depending on your ■ Personal and creative design services offered in the following areas: ■ Consultations ■ Space Planning ■ Remodeling ■ Color Schemes

“CDG

■ Floor Coverings ■ Furniture

provided

■ Window Furnishings

detailed

■ Accessories

■ Lighting

planning & creative ideas. I love the results, & wouldn’t change a thing!”

Beverly Brautigam Brautigam/Bartholomew Residence Elk Grove, CA

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.�

Charles Darwin

18

LASERTECH

how we do it

Our technology combines a state-of-the-art Bluetooth laser measuring device, and a

hand held Fujitsu LT pen-tablet computer with our LTS Survey Software. Moving from room to room, the laser measurements are downloaded directly into the computer, enabling our field technicians to create preliminary CAD drawings on site, with little to no interruption to the tenants.

The survey closure process confirms the accuracy, eliminating the need for return trips.

We can locate and record everything visible. Typical detail includes walls, doors, windows, stairwells, elevators, plumbing fixtures and building millwork. Final drawings are prepared in our CAD Center, using the AIA-NCS layering standard or custom layering convention if required.

Deliverables include our bound Building Report with hard copy plans, electronic CAD files and web ready graphic files on CD. ■

“Lasertech is the best measurement tool any property owner, manager or broker can ask for to showcase their property.”

(916) 781-6543 -Sharon Cawley FJM Investments

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“The role of the designer is that of a very good, thoughtful host anticipating the needs of his guests.�

Charles Eames

20

OFFICE FURNITURE

our expertise

As a full-service office furniture dealer,

CDG specializes in providing furniture that

will complement and enhance your environment. We purchase directly from furniture manufacturers both domestically and internationally, and we design, procure, and coordinate every detail throughout installation. From 2D & 3D systems furniture panel and component plans, to custom designs and furniture fabrication of reception stations and built-ins, we can handle your every need.

Applications include: ■ Cubicles/ System Furnitures

■ Filing Solutions

■ Executive Office Furnitures

■ Lobby & Public Space Seating

■ Ergonomic Solutions

■ Breakroom Furniture

■ Conference Furniture

■ Existing furniture inventory & layout

Prefer gently used furniture? Our Second Start program is available on the Company/Sustainability page of our website. Let us furnish your office with wonderfully affordable options. Our designers work closely with you to understand your goals, your efficiency needs, and your budget. The results are clean designs and beautiful spaces. Give us a call and see how easy we can make your experience! ■

“CDG was great to work with and always kept our interests protected.

Hiring CDG saved us money and provided peace of mind. kudos!”

Tina Bauer Brown and Caldwell

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“My role in society, or any artist’s or poet’s role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not to tell people how to feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader, but as a reflection of us all.”

John Lennon

22

1201 K STREET

project profile

Project Name: 1201 K Street

Location: Sacramento, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive lobby remodel design services for commercial office building with first floor restaurant & pub.

Services include LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, finish selections, furniture selections & procurement, lighting, bid documents/design drawings, contractor interviews, construction administration, and sculpture.

Features: ■ Commissioned sculpture ■ Custom Terrazo flooring (extending from interior to exterior) ■ Custom designed guard desk ■ Third space meeting area with custom furnishings

“In addition to being an amazingly gifted design company, i can attest that CDG operates with excellence, respect, integrity and accountability.”

John H. McKee V.P. Property Management 1201 K St.

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“All that you accomplish or fail to accomplish with your life is the direct result of your thoughts.�

James Allen

24

CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC

project profile

Project Name: Citygate Associates, LLC

Location: Folsom, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive owner-occupied building with tenant lease space.

Services included interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design, square footage calculations, construction administration, signage and art.

Features: ■ Custom Drywall for Logo Signage ■ Executive Office with River-rock Fireplace & Library ■ Custom Hardwood Flooring Details ■ Multimedia Conference Room ■ Adjacent tenant space designed for easy expansion

“I feel like I hired the dream team” David DeRoos, Owner Citygate Associates, LLC

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“I have but one lamp by which my feet are guided, and that lamp is the lamp of experience.�

Patrick Henry

26

DROBNY LAW OFFICES, INC.

project profile

Project Name: Drobny Law Offices, Inc. Building Owner Keller Williams Tenant

Location: Sacramento, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive space planning and design solutions for an owner occupied legal firm and their real estate tenant from a cold shell building. Services included programming, construction plans, furniture inventory and layout, interior finish selections for both occupants, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design and lead for construction administration.

Features: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Salt Water “Shark Tank” Aquarium Custom designed reception desk Specialty flooring designs Storage solutions Reflected ceiling / soffit details

“From space planning and design to engineering and permits, I could not have completed this project on time and under budget without CDG’s counsel.”

Mark Drobny Owner

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.”

Anais Nin

28

FARM CREDIT WEST

project profile

Project Name: Farm Credit West

Location: Woodland, CA

Project Scope: Referral from Borges Architechtural Group: Custom art & furnishings for the bank’s Woodland location. Services included furniture, custom artwork, window coverings, & ergonomic consultations.

Features: ■ ■ ■ ■

Office furnishings Solar shades Custom framing Unique regional photography art program

“Corporate Design Group exceeded my expectations and all the staff are very happy, which is the most important measure.”

Ernest Hodgess Executive Vice President, Farm Credit West

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“The world is but a canvas to the imagination.”

Henry David Thoreau

30

INSWEB CORPORATION

project profile

Project Name: INSWEB Corporation

Location: Gold River, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive design solutions for the relocation of a forward-thinking web-based firm. Services included LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, full inventory and relocation services from the Bay Area in less than a week, interior finishes selection and design, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design and construction administration services.

Features: ■ Inventory and coordination of temporary operation location ■ Custom flooring designs ■ Specialized wall graphics ■ Interior & exterior Signage Solution ■ Custom Reception, Conference and Privacy elements

“We love what you did with our offices and enjoyed working with you to design the right concept for our team. Kudos for such great work!”

(916) 781-6543 Mark Guthrie, President and COO InsWeb Corporation

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.�

Thomas Merton

32

KNOX, LEMMON, ANAPOLSKY, & SCHRIMP

project profile Project Name: Knox, Lemmon, Anapolsky, & Schrimp, LLP

Location: Sacramento, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive space planning and design solutions for a downtown law firm. Services included LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, furniture inventory and layout, interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, custom furniture design, millwork design, construction drawings and construction administration.

Features: Custom flooring designs Storage Solutions Custom designed reception desk Integration of crown molding and wood base for upscale design ■ Reflected ceiling /soffit plan

■ ■ ■ ■

“CDG’s excellent space planning skills helped us effectively evaluate multiple office sites.

Their responsiveness and efficient designs resulted in a comfortable space that works well and meets our business needs.”

Angela Schrimp de la Vergne Knox, Lemmon, Anapolsky, & Schrimp, LLP

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“I never did anything worth doing by accident, nor did any of my inventions come by accident; they came by work.�

Thomas Alva Edison

34

MILTENYI BIOTEC, INC.

project profile

Project Name: Miltenyi Biotec, Inc., Germany

Location: Auburn, CA

Project Scope: Interior design and furniture design solutions for Germany-based biotec company. Services included furniture inventory and layout, interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furniture selection & procurement, custom furniture design, millwork design, and coordination with German Architectural Team.

Features: ■ ■ ■ ■

Custom flooring designs Custom designed reception desk Specialty ceilings and lighting Integration of European design elements

“CDG is a highly professional and talented organization.”

(916) 781-6543 Ira Marks V.P., General Manager

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“I think of our work as essentially that of tradesmen – the tools we use are often connected with the arts but we use them to solve problems which are assigned or we discern.”

Charles Eames

36

S.D. DEACON CORPORATION

project profile

Project Name: S.D. Deacon Corporation

Location: Citrus Heights, CA

Project Scope: Space Planning and interior design for multi-story construction firm. Detailed planning went into the custom designs for their conference tables and reception desk. Systems furniture work stations were tailored to the specific needs of the end user for both worksurface depth and storage issues. Project included custom signage, original artwork, and a standards program for framing of project photos featuring the builders work.

Features: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Lumicore Panel Divides Custom designed reception desk Specialty Flooring Lobby Logo Signage Custom plan-depth worksurfaces Tower Storage Framing Standards Exterior Paint Recommendations Evacuation Maps

“Corporate Design Group is a company I can always trust to perform.”

Richard G. Smith President, S.D. Deacon

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.�

Albert Einstein

38

UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES, INC.

project profile

Project Name: University Enterprises, Inc. California State Univesrsity, Sacramento

Location: Sacramento, CA

Project Scope: University Auxiliary Administrative Office. Services included interior finish selection, flooring installation, furnishings specifications, detailed 2D & 3D furniture layouts, procurement and installation.

Features: ■ Specialty Glass Panel Elements ■ Innovative Carpet Design ■ Architectural details creatively emphasized in flooring design ■ Price competitive, affordable solutions ■ Cheerful breakroom for employee well-being ■ Maxon Systems Furniture provides flexibility for future reconfiguration.

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Design is a plan for arranging elements in such a way as best to accomplish a particular purpose.�

Charles Eames

40

COMSTOCK JOHNSON ARCHITECTS

project profile

Project Name: Comstock Johnson Architects, Inc. Corporate Office

Location: Mather, CA

Project Scope: Designing work stations and furniture for an architectural firm. Services included furnishings specifications, detailed 2-D and 3-D furniture design, procurement and installation.

Features: ■ Custom design elements for aesthetics & functionality ■ Quality products and installation for long furniture life cycle ■ Flexibile for future reconfiguration ■ Compact storage solutions save space and provide multiple functions ■ Custom mobile teaming solutions “CDG has helped make our projects better by listening and providing the appropriate design options and solutions for our clients and us.

In our business, we

Area of Work

have a choice with whom we work, and that is why we continue to choose CDG.” Daniel P. Eriksson, AIA, Principal Comstock Johnson Architects, Inc.

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Resilience is not what happens to you. It’s how you react to, respond to, and recover from what happens to you.”

Jeffrey Gitomer

42

CHAPA-DE INDIAN HEALTH

project profile

Project Name: Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc.

Location: Grass Valley, CA

Project Scope: Comprehensive interior design services, including interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design, construction administration, signage and art.

Included: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

Medical Services Dental Behavioral Health Alternative Medicine Women’s Health Records Department Administration

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Action is the foundational key to all success.”

Pablo Picasso

44

EL DORADO PHYSICAL THERAPY

project profile

Project Name: El Dorado Physical Therapy

Location: Folsom, CA

Project Scope: Interior design and furniture design solutions for physical therapy and fitness firm. Services included interior finish selections, flooring, furniture selection & procurement, custom furniture design, and millwork design.

Features: ■ Custom flooring designs ■ Custom designed reception desk ■ Specialty ceilings and lighting

“CDG provided excellent step-by-step support and design ideas.

The entire group was very attentive to our goals, needs, and listened to our vision. The end result has been outstanding!”

(916) 781-6543 David K. Thomas PT, MPA, President, & CEO

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Act as if what you do makes a difference.

It does.”

William James

46

TRINITY MAMMOGRAPHY CENTER

project profile

Project Name: Betty Woo, AIA Trinity Mammography Center

Location: Stockton, CA

Project Scope: Interior design, furniture, and artwork solutions as part of the architechtural team for a mammography facility.

Services included interior finish selections, furniture, artwork, and procurement.

Features: ■ Reupholstered client’s existing seating ■ “Spa” feeling achieved through color and artwork ■ Crypton Fabric for medical seating ■ Custom Framing

“The whole experience of working with CDG was great. So easy and professional.

Perfect in every way.”

Betty Woo, AIA

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.�

Maya Angelou

48

RIVERBANK CLUBHOUSE

project profile

Project Name: USA Properties Fund, Inc. Riverbank Family Apartments

Location: Riverbank, CA

Project Scope: Interior design concept and interior finishes included paint and furnishings selections, layout and procurement; artwork and window treatments for the community clubhouse.

Features: ■ Activity room with energetic feel for family and group enjoyment ■ Comfortable and inviting lobby for attracting new tenants ■ Efficient computer room for tenant utilization “Their designs and fresh ideas make our Clubhouse and office spaces up-to-date, functional, and easy to live with. ” Karen McCurdy Sr. Vice President

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.�

Mother Teresa

50

SIXELLS, LLC

project profile

Project Name: Sixells, LLC Blairwood Apartments

Location: Fair Oaks, CA

Project Scope: Model Home project for housing development company. Services included turn-key interior design finishes, furnishings, lighting, artwork & accessories for condominium living.

Features: ■ Beautiful Granite Countertops ■ Stainless Steel Appliances ■ Durable & Attractive Wood Laminate Flooring ■ Custom Decorative Window Treatments ■ CDG provided fast turn-around time for condensed construction schedule.

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“I think that when you invite people to your home, you invite them to yourself.�

Oprah Winfrey

52

TERRACINA CLUBHOUSE

project profile

Project Name: USA Properties Fund, Inc. Terracina Clubhouse/ Leasing Office

Location: Elk Grove, CA

Project Scope: Interior design concept and finishes selections included flooring, millwork, wall finishes, tile design, furnishings selections, layout and procurement; accessories, artwork and window treatments for the community clubhouse.

Features: ■ Specialty restroom tile designs ■ Activity room with youthful feel for family’s enjoyment ■ Comfortable and inviting lobby for attracting new tenants “We are proud to partner with CDG on our acquisition and renovation of apartment communities. Their designs and fresh ideas make our Clubhouse and office spaces up-to-date, functional, and easy to live with. Their space planning has enhanced our office environment by adding efficiency with their thoughtful concepts. ” Karen McCurdy Sr. Vice President

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“In motivating people, you’ve got to engage their minds and their hearts. I motivate people, I hope, by example - and perhaps by excitement, by having productive ideas to make others feel involved.”

Rupert Murdoch

54

CAROL E. PARRA-LITTLE

Chief Executive Officer Carol brings a lifelong passion for design to her company, CDG. With over 30 years of experience as an interior designer, Carol oversees a group of equally committed designers each working towards a united goal of creating unique interior solutions of exceptional value.

■

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away.”

–Author Unknown

Design Experience Since 1978 Principal Certified Interior Designer #0682 Licensed General Contractor Education Bauder College Sacramento Associate of Arts, Interior Design Awards & Affiliations DPI-Best Practices Network 2006 National Award, Outstanding Member of the Year AIA Central Valley Chapter, Affiliate Member

■

A

s a certified interior designer, owner and CEO of CDG, I believe that it’s all about service – how you can offer the kind of creative solutions that result in positive outcomes. By focusing on service, our clients are able to enjoy the design process that we provide, and benefit from the outcome.

I have a passion for working directly with tenants during the leasing phase. I know that providing an efficient and attractive space plan and detailed costing information serves our clients well, and greatly minimizes costly change orders. The quality of our work is of utmost importance to me.

Each client comes to us with unique project requirements, and is relying on us to help them fulfill their vision. A family law practice has different space and aesthetic needs than a litigation firm. In healthcare, an Internal medical practice will have different needs than that of a surgeon. Learning those nuances to me is fascinating and very fulfilling. Being able to investigate the inner workings of different types of businesses, improve their productivity, and impact how they will be perceived by their clients, is truly a rewarding experience. And the energy we receive from our clients feeds our passion to be even more creative, more innovative.

What is also rewarding is the volunteer work I’ve been doing with Soroptimist International of Greater Sacramento and several other community organizations. I have enjoyed serving the community on many levels. I appreciate what I’ve learned and gained from all my experiences – personally and professionally. I am most proud of the work the CDG team did for Hurricane Katrina Relief through Red Cross. ■

Green Cabinet, Board Member IIDA & CCIDC BOMA, Member Since 1986 ASID Design Excellence 1996 Soroptimist International of Greater Sac., Past President

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.�

Aristotle

56

CHRISTINE HORTON

Design Director

The world of art came naturally to Christine, who found that

form of self-expression early in childhood. Drawing and painting were her true passion and source of pride fueling her to become an art major at California State University, Sacramento.

It was through this art program that she ultimately discovered the field of Interior Design. She realized that she could be creative in the business world and this reality changed her focus.

“ Dance like no one is

watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening and live like its heaven on earth.”

–William Purkey

Design Experience Since 1997 Senior Associate Designer Certified Interior Designer #6155 Education California State University, Sacramento, CA Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design Sierra College, Rocklin CA AA in Liberal Arts Awards & Affiliations NCIDQ

■

■

A

t CDG, no one is an island. We’re a great team and share a similar passion for perfection and accomplishment. Seeing the job completed successfully is my constant goal, and the joy of achievement is its own reward. I also enjoy the fluidity of this work -- whether it’s managing the various projects, coordinating installations, or coming up with innovative design solutions. No two projects are the same, and that’s wonderful because I love variety. Working at CDG allows me the balance in life to have a fulfulling career and a family that thrives.

I began as an intern at CDG while majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Fine Art and have been working as a Designer at CDG since 1997. Obviously, I enjoy what I do, and the opportunity has allowed me to grow and develop a very rewarding career.

The work I do at CDG offers diverse experiences and challenges. I am most proud of the project that we did for the Kiwanis Family House, which is a facility with a similar purpose to the Ronald McDonald House. We were able to obtain donations from many of our vendors which contributed greatly to the success of the project.

Together, we helped a lot of families by creating comfortable, peaceful spaces for them during difficult times.

I feel very fortunate being who I am in a world that totally supports both my personal and professional life. ■

CCIDC BOMABuilding Owners and Managers Association of Sacramento & the Central Valley

(916) 781-6543

CA Lic.#782941

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

“Always do right.

This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest.�

Mark Twain

58

KELLY GILBERT

Senior Associate Designer Having previously created a vision for her own home & garden

“ The real voyage of

discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

–Marcel Proust

Design Experience Since 1998 Senior Associate Designer Certified Interior Designer #6447 Education California State University, Sacramento, CA Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design Program FIDER Accredited Awards & Affiliations

store, Kelly appreciates the hands on connection that comes from working with a client in selecting elements which provide just the right fit. Kelly strives not just for good design, but rather successful design that is tailored to each individual client. With over 10 years of experience, Kelly believes that by listening to the client, assembling the relevant team of experts, and embarking on a collaborative project, a leap is made from good design to exceptional design. For Kelly, the victory comes in walking away from a project where the client can occupy their space, content with both the form and function.

■

■

At the very heart of interior design lies challenge: The challenge to find “THE” solution for each Client, be it big or small. Working as a Senior Designer at Corporate Design Group, Inc. allows me the opportunity to meet challenges head-on, and to experience all aspects of our ever-changing field. Each day brings room for growth and improvement, as projects are never the same twice.

Although a large concentration of my practice focuses on Tenant Improvement projects, I strive to touch and take part in as many aspects of the interior design process as possible. The scenarios, challenges, and solutions are limitless. For me, this is the attraction of the interior design profession. Each project along with its circumstances, requirements, and team is always unique, thus inherently so is each outcome.

It is my goal to assemble carefully crafted teams of industry experts to partner with, be they within our firm or external resources. Creating projects out of a collaborative effort ensures the finest outcome possible. In sharing knowledge and drawing from the expertise of others, not only does the team benefit, but most importantly the Client benefits. ■

NCIDQ CCIDC AIA Central Valley Chapter, Affiliate Member

(916) 781-6543

Member of Green Cabinet

c o r p o r at e d e s i g n g r o u p . c o m

CA Lic.#782941

A special thanks to Christine Horton for her hard work and dedication as a contributing writer.

60

At CDG, we

to our clients,

evaluate their needs, and

unique interior of exceptional value.

(916) 781-6543 corporatedesigngroup.com 2150 Douglas Blvd., Suite 225, Roseville, California 95661 CORPORTATE DESIGN GROUP, INC. Š2011, CA Lic. # 782941