ALISON PERKINS ALISON PERKINS
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The most innovative designers consciously reject the standard option box & cultivate an appetite for thinking wrong. - UNKNOWN
CONTENTS
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hospitality + the reve commerical + purfoods assisted living + metamophose retail + west elm
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the reve
+ location: Miami, Florida
+ team:
+ concept: “Experience an escape where the boundaries between earth and sky are blurred and transcend the limits of reality into a surreal state of being. Enter an engulfing space and perhaps, catch a glimpse at what lies between. What will you feel, discover and engage in? Well, as our guest, that is for you to decide. At the Reve, it’s simple; you’re able to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.”
+ notes: By using a variety of reflective materials and a nuance of color, a rich environment was created that allowed the Reve to become a beacon of luxury. A facade treatment comprised of millions of glittering metal panels creates surreal movement on the outside that abstractly carries the radial power of the landscape and interiors throughout.
concept
Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Un Ian Lei, Lauren Schroeder, OPN
site analysis SURREAL
REVERSE MAGNIFY
the reve
sunset study inspiration
color scheme materials
the ANTICIPATION
the reve
the ARRIVAL
lobby perspective [below]
lobby perspective
the reve
oraculum penthouse perspective
visio suite perspective
the IMMERSION
the reve
the ESCAPE
outdoor pool perspective
lobby phantasma bar perspective sky bar perspective
the reve
the AWE
outdoor spa perspective
outdoor perspective
outdoor spa perspective
the reve
welcome to THE REVE.
program diagram
the reve circulation diagram
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purfoods
+ location: + team:
concept
Des Moines, Iowa
FRESH
Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Magie Faukos, Alicia Snyder + Pigott Inc.
+ concept:
“To create a dynamic environment that exemplifies the fresh personality of the company. Soon, work will become play and the space with come alive with an energizing pulse. The heart of the space becomes the hub of collaboration�
+ notes:
Our goal was to create a space that was flexible, sustainable and most importantly, aspirational. The color scheme directly affects worker productivity and creative solutions were formed to increase informal collaboration.
ENERGIZING
site analysis PLAY
purfoods
color scheme material selections
collaborative hub perspective
lighting selections
purfoods
hallway elevation second floor bathroom elevation
executive office elevation
entryway perspective
first floor
purfoods
second floor break room perspective [below]
greenhouse perspective
rooftop garden perspective
division of space [first floor]
purfoods
division of space [second floor]
billing + intake perspective [below]
purfoods cafe perspective [below]
floating conference room perspective
purfoods
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metamorphose
+ location: Panama Pacifico, Panama
+ team: Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon
+ concept:
+ notes: Color research shows that warm colors on white backrgrounds increase memory and mental stimulation. Metamorphose focuses on people’s “transformation over time” and implements wayfinding and healing through the use of carefully chosen colors. It was important to create an assisted living facility of the future as opposed to a sterile environment. This allows the residents to thrive and enjoy the next chapter of their lives.
ENV IRONMENT
concept
“By utilizing the natural environment and ample sunlight of Panama Pacifico, the perception of assisted living is changed and the quality of life is enhanced. People and places once again become familiar and the mind is engaged in a new way”
NATURAL
site analysis
SUNLIGHT
metamorphose
doorway elevations [below]
second floor
second floor
entryway elevation
bathroom elevation [below]
first floor outdoor patio elevation
metamorphose
common area perspective
lounge perspective common area kitchen perspective
metamorphose
second floor penthouse bedroom perspective [below] second floor penthouse perspective
outdoor cafe perspective [below]
metamorphose
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west elm
+ location: Rome, Italy
INDULGENT
+ team: Alison Perkins, Amanda Berkes + Jordan Bussanamus
NATURAL
“We want our customers to feel as if the products of West Elm can seamlessly transition from the store into their lives. Inspiring hues extracted from natural and comforting foods fabricate a warm and homey atmosphere, that helps convey it as an extremely indulgent, yet attainable and livable lifestyle�
+ notes: Working as a team internationally, the objective was to rennovate an existing cafe located in Rome to brand and house a West Elm store. Taking inspiration from the many cafes located in Rome, a natural and comfortable feel was created. Oversized sheer curtains were used to physically create vignettes, but still allow a visual view of the entire store.
concept
+ concept:
color scheme
site analysis HOMEY
west elm
front door first floor [basement]
second floor [main level] exterior view [day]
entryway perspective third floor [mezzanine]
material selections
color inspiration
exterior view [night]
west elm
east section
north section
vignette perspective [below]
back of store perspective
west section
basement perspective
south section
west elm
ALISON PERKINS
p. 563.209.4512 e. alison.m.perkins9@gmail.com
a. 405 6th Ave. Des Moines, Iowa