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ABOUT WITHIN
Within Studio is an interior design leader in Tucson Arizona and New Orleans, Louisiana. Minority woman owned and run; we were founded by Florencia DeRoussel in 2005.
We are a full-service interior design studio known for our thoughtful and inspired approach in expressing our client’s vision.
At Within Studio, design is an interactive experience, where the client and design team collaborate to achieve powerful and extraordinary spaces that honor the environment, the end user, and everything within.
We are creative, collaborative thinkers who understand the human experience and work to provide inspired and meaningful interiors. We use the power of design and compassion for our communities to create positive change.
We believe that great design should be accessible to everyone.
We believe in doing what we love.
We believe in giving back to the community that gives to you.
We are Within.
WITHIN THE TEAM
Within Studio is its people.
We are a highly collaborative group of individuals who enjoy working together and are generous about sharing our knowledge, research, and innovations. We consider ourselves a team of friends working together to solve complex problems. We are a collaboration among optimistic, empowered experts.
Although Within offices in Arizona, Florida and Louisiana; we work as a single studio that is both ethnically and culturally diverse.
Our goal is for the spaces and interiors we create to shape the lives of our clients and the community.
FLORENCIA DEROUSSEL
PRINCIPAL, CEO
Florencia DeRoussel launched Within Studio in 2005 in Tucson, Arizona. Her process-driven approach to design earned her recognition as one of Tucson's leading interior designers. Within Studio has offices in Arizona, Louisiana, and Florida, working on a variety of corporate office, hospitality, retail and multi-family projects. Within is a woman and Latina owned-run-company.
Florencia employs a collaborative and creative design process. Within Studio has a team-based design culture that embodies creative passion, innovation, and authenticity. Florencia's ability to forge strong connections, and her ability to communicate complex solutions to clients in an accessible, relatable way has led to lasting, trusted client relationships.
In her role as a principal, Florencia stewards some of Within' s most important client relationships. She is passionate about delivering creative solutions to our clients and leading for excellence with our teams. Florencia brings 23 years of experience managing the delivery of large capital projects in a variety of sectors and across multiple geographies, including Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
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PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
National Council for Interior Design Qualifications #022877
International Interior Design Association #308964
American Society of Interior Designers #2071952
State of Louisiana Registered Interior Designer #1471
State of Florida Registered Interior Designer #ID7070
Bachelor of Interior Design
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana EDUCATION
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CARLA TURCO CREATIVE DIRECTOR, COO
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Architecture
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
New Orleans
Drawing on her 35 years' experience in architectural and graphic design, Carla has built a reputation as a strategic leader and design innovator. Having grown up in Argentina and started her career in architecture and graphic design, she approaches every opportunity with a fresh perspective.
Since joining Within Studio in 2011, Carla has worked with a wide variety of clients across retail, hospitality, entertainment, financial services, media, technology, fashion and beauty industries. In the past decade Carla was focused on growing and directing Within Studio's visual identity and branding. A seasoned graphic designer, Carla currently project-manages various corporate and hospitality branding projects creating spaces that resonate with the brand and business goals of her clients.
With a special focus on color theory, Carla is sought after for her unique expertise in the graphic design industry. A dedicated mentor and a creative thinker, Carla believes in the power of the design process to generate innovative solutions.
Tucson
CARLA MARTINEZ
Interior Designer
Asanaccomplisheddesignerwithover 10 years of experience, Carla brings a creative and entrepreneurial spirit to our Tucson studio. Her innate understanding of good design and humancentric philosophy delivers creative solutions to our clients while reinforcing the firm's reputation for designexcellence.
Carla's body of work is diverse in scale and type, spanning a variety of industries and project types, including multi-familyresidential,retailand
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EDUCATION
Bachelor in Architecture lnstituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseno Chihuahua, Mexico
Interior Design Certification lnstituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseno Chihuahua, Mexico
hospitality design. She ensures her innovative solutions bring each client's brand to life at every customer experience touchpoint.
Utilizing her background in architecture and design thinking, Carla is passionate about leading for excellence within our multiple studios.
Miami
CRYSTAL BACA-CRUZ
Senior Interior Designer, Studio Director
As our Studio Director based out of our Miami satellite office, Crystal's ability to foster relationships and gain the trust of clients and team members has been instrumental to establishing Within Studio in Florida. She works across the firm to ensure that Within Studio continues to push the boundaries of impact, innovation and experience.
Born and raised in Arizona, Crystal's early career began at Within Studio's Tucson office. She built a well-rounded portfolio that features corporate campuses, high-end residential projects, and commercial office buildings. In 2016, Crystal moved to Florida and expanded her resume to include multi-family residential and restaurant design.
Bachelor of Science in Interior Design
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, Arizona EDUCATION
She spent the last two years working for Tillberg Design of Sweden, a world leading design company for luxury cruise ships, hotel, and restaurant interiors.
As a multi-disciplinary designer, Crystal's strengths include her personal focus, collaborative spirit, and unimpeachable commitment to her clients. She initiates projects of all sizes and complexities with a common foundation: client engagement and service. Crystal inspires her teams and clients with her intellectual and energetic approach to create transformational thinking and enhanced human experience.
WITHIN THE JUNIOR TEAM
JORDAN GILLISPIE
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
A graduate of Iowa State University, Jordan came to us in her junior year and has since established herself as a trusted and creative team member. She has been assisting our studio teams on a variety of projects and has been focused on developing her experience in the corporate, hospitality, medical and residential fields. A budding inspired and talented genius, Jordan works closely with our senior designers to increase the competitiveness of the firm in an ever more challenging design environment. She helps lead clients to develop authentic, engaging ideas through a fearless process of discovery, always focused on embracing bold solutions and thinking big.
RACHEL QUINLIVAN
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
As the newest addition to the New Orleans office, Rachel works alongside our senior team on some of the firm's most complex projects, balancing forward thinking creativity with a foundation of creative graphic and interior design. Rachel pairs an understanding of human behavior with the exploration of environmental, architectural, retail, and graphic design solutions to create projects with user experiences that are as considered and cohesive as they are comprehensive.
KYLEE OBERMEYER
JUNIOR INTERIOR DESIGNER
Kylee joined Within Studio as a junior at Louisiana State University. A passionate storyteller, Kylee is honing her skills in developing immersive, narrative-driven experiences for our clients. Her role bridges storytelling, physical experiences, and architectural design with a collaborative approach that works to create compelling interiors that transport and inspire.
An excellent communicator, Kylee has developed long-term relationships with the entire Within Studio team. Her detailed approach to our projects provides our senior team with smart and efficient project solutions.
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ARIZONA STUDIO
698 E WETMORE RD, STE 410
TUCSON, ARIZONA 85705
PH: 520.526.0020
LOUISIANA STUDIO
6109 MAGAZINE ST.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA 70118
PH: 504.608.8387
PROJECT EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE
The Hague, Netherlands
What Else Matters
Cavite, Philippines
Analog Devices Corporate Offices
Phoenix, Arizona
Heinfeld Meech & Co.
Zanes Law
Tucson, Arizona
333 Wetmore
5151 Broadway
AAA Call Center
ALA District Offices Mesa (unbuilt)
Ameriprise Financial
Barker Morrissey Contracting Offices
BHP Copper Inc.
Bring Funeral Home Warehouse
Camwest Group Offices
Casas Adobes Plaza Misc.
Civano Executive Offices
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness
Commerce Bank
David Howell Architects
Epstein Construction Offices
Fein, Flynn, & Associates Offices
Habitat for Humanity Tucson HQ
Halcyon Management Group
Hayes Soloway P.C.
Heinfeld Meech & Co.
HMG Offices
InCite Architects Offices
Integrative Touch For Kids
Kalil & Company Investment
Bankers
Laura Gibson Offices
Lazydays RV Sales Offices
Mr Beer Corporate Office
Mister Car Wash Corporate Office
Pima Federal Credit Union
Quebedeaux Collision Center
Rite Way Heating & Cooling Corp
Rural Metro Fire Station #74
Rural Metro Office Annex
Scotts Miracle Grow
Sid Kohn Law Offi ce
Sonoran Institute HQ
Southern Arizona Rescue Association HQ
Sunquest Information Systems
TMC Office Complex
Tucson Association of Realtors
Tucson Medical Center Atrium Offices
UA Health Sciences Center
Vantage West Credit Union
Watershed Management Group HQ
Zanes Law
Youngsville, Louisiana
Youngsville Municipal Complex
HEALTHCARE
Benson, Arizona
Benson Hospital
Phoenix, Arizona
Surgical Specialty Hospital
Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Center for Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
Arizona Oncology
Arizona Reproductive Institute
Bernstein Urology Care
Casas Adobes Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Civano Animal Hospital
CODAC Health, Recovery & Wellness
Las Amigas Nursery
Methadone Clinic
CODAC SACASA
Cortaro Dental
Dermatology Center at Casas Adobes
Dermatology & Plastic Surgery of Arizona
Duerksen Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery
Desert Haven Behavioral Skilled
Nursing Facility
General Dentistry 4 Kids
Integrative Pain Center of Arizona
Life Aligned Wellness Center
Linaker Orthodontist Office
Pain Institute of Southern Arizona
Pima Medical Institute
ProActive Physical Therapy
Southwest Shoulder and Hand
Surgical Specialty Hospital
Tucson Pain Institute
Tucson Plastic Surgery
Tucson Plastic Surgery Expansion
UA Health Sciences Center
UAHSC for Sleep and Circadian Sciences
Vitality Chiropractic
El Paso and Midland, Texas
General Dentistry 4 Kids
Smile Straight Orthodontics
Houston, Texas
Pima Medical Institute
San Antonio, Texas
Pima Medical Institute
HOSPITALITY
Phoenix, Arizona
Hilton Phoenix Airport Hotel (unbuilt)
Pinetop, Arizona
HonDah Hotel + Casino (unbuilt)
Sahuarita, Arizona
Desert Diamond Casino Sports Bar
Sierra Vista, Arizona
The Mall at Sierra Vista
Food Network Food Court Wars
Tucson, Arizona
Arizona National Country Club
Best Western Royal Sun Lounge
Best Western Royal Sun
Restaurant
Beyond Bread
DoubleTree by Hilton
Embassy Suites
Florizona Lazydays Restaurant
Forty Niner Country Club
Frost, A Gelato Shoppe
Golf Club at Vistoso
HighWire Lounge
Hotel Congress
La Paloma Cabana
Lazydays RV Resort
Le Buzz Coffee & Company
Miraval Fitness Center
Prep & Pastry
RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Road Runner Grill
Tanque Verde Guest Ranch
The Ritz Carlton Spa
San Ignacio Country Club
San Diego, California
RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Chicago, Illinois
RA Sushi Bar & Restaurant
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Cheesecake Bistro
IN-KIND
Tucson, Arizona
Arizona Public Media (Set Design)
Integrative Touch for Kids
Pima Animal Care Center
Sonoran Institute, HQ
Southern Arizona Rescue Association, HQ
The Screening Room
Watershed Management Group, HQ
INDUSTRIAL
Tucson, Arizona
SION Power
PRIVATE
Downtown Facade Improvement
Rio Rico, Arizona
ICE - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
San Carlos, Arizona
San Carlos Apache Tribe
Administration Building
Tucson, Arizona
Alpha Phi Sorority House
Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority House
Desert Foothills Baptist Church
My Church Sanctuary
Oro Valley of the Church of The Nazarene
Pascua Yaqui Tribe Early Learning Center
Salpointe Catholic High School
Salpointe CHS Expansion
Sun City Desert Oasis Activity Center
Youngsville, Louisiana
Youngsville Municipal Complex
RETAIL
Litchfield, Arizona
Aveda Litchfi eld Park
Tucson, Arizona
Arizona National Pro Shop
Chic Bridal
Classic Car Spa
D2 Dispensary
El Continental Barber Shop
Food Conspiracy COOP
Hush, A Salon and Day Spa
JKaiser Showroom
Lazydays RV Showroom
Maya Palace
Premiere Piano (Steinway)
Quebedeaux Collision Center
Saddlebrook Golf Shop
Salud Spa Bar
Spa One
The Screening Room
Trinity Diamonds
Vistoso Automotive
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Meigs Jewelry
RESIDENTIAL [MULTIFAMILY]
Tempe, Arizona
The Roosevelt Tucson, Arizona
Beztak Apartments
Camino de La Sierra Condominiums
El Portal Townhomes
Enclave at Ft Lowell
Main Gate Village Apartments
Rancho Sin Vacas Townhomes I & II
Saddlebrook Club House
Saguaro Trails Amenity Center
Sunrise Ridge Apartments
The Benedictine Monastery
The Gallery on 5th
The Graymont
The Julian Drew
VFW Lofts
Green Valley, Arizona
Green Valley Recreational
Mesa, Arizona
Second Avenue Commons
Vail, Arizona
SDG Models
ON THE BOARDS
Glow Skin + Wellness
Cascades of Tuson
Local on Main / Taylor TX
The Gateway at Vistoso Preserve
Caliber Headquarters
Fox Theatre Expansion
UAHSC Medical Imaging
Tucson House
University of Arizona College of Applied Science & Technology
Boys and Girls Club
Larson Plastic Surgery
Quick Quack Innovation Center
Pima Medical Institute: Black Canyon
St Mark Catholic Church
Pima Federal Credit Union (Marana)
Pima Federal Credit Union (Sahuarita)
Hampton Inn Riverwalk
Holiday Inn Conversion
The Smithsonian Institute