American Society of Interior Designers Awards

The American Society of Interior Designers

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ASID is the oldest, largest, and leading professional organization for interior designers. The organization has 20,000 practicing designers, who work to adorn the homes, commercial and public spaces in which we work, live and play.

The ASID Little Rock District is a part of the South Central Chapter encompassing three states: Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

The annual Design Competition was held last year at the Chapter Conference in Jackson, Mississippi. The awards are judged and given by a peer chapter. Last fall, 66 awards were presented; 36 went to Arkansas designers, of these, 30 went to Little Rock designers.

Korie Trice serves as chair of the Little Rock District. “This year’s awards, I think, really showcase the amount of talented interior designers we have in the state. We’ve always felt our designers are exceptional, and it’s always nice to be recognized by our peers.”

In 2009, a new award was presented; the Ovation Award is given to the best overall Gold award-winning design in the commercial and residential categories.

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‘09 ASID

Award Winners Showcase

TOBI FAIRLEY, ASID gold WINNER Residential Large » Duke Residence Glenwood, Arkansas

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

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Photography by Nancy Nolan

projectDESCRIPTION This home was built in the 1950s, and though the client was not interested in a restoration and authentic mid-century modern interiors, she desired a clean and simple look that meshed well with the vintage architecture. We created a comfortable and inviting space for her family that also functions well for entertaining guests. The roomy boy’s bedroom functions similarly to a hotel room, and the extremely large master suite is relaxed and cozy.

We also remodeled the basement to function as an apartment. The ceiling in the basement is less than 8 feet tall, so I wrapped the room in white and used floor-to-ceiling drapery to create the illusion of a taller ceiling — it’s one of the most dramatic features in the home. The home has a spectacular view of the river and I used this as an inspiration for the color and the feel of the space. tobifairley.com » 501.868.9882 2 6 . j anuary 2010

‘09 ASID

Award Winners Showcase

TERRI GLASCO, ASID gold WINNER Custom Detail » Entertainment Center Cameron, Oklahoma

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

Photography by Terri

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projectDESCRIPTION This entertainment center was inspired by a cabinet I’d seen in a furniture store; however, the client’s large-screen television and sound system required a much more substantial piece. The center had to be proportionate to the tall ceilings, and the angled walls of the room created a space challenge, so it was necessary that I design a custom piece.

The cabinet serves as the focal point for this room, which is connected to the kitchen. The center’s position and size allow occupants to easily view the television from the adjacent kitchen. I chose a black, rubbed finish to balance with the dark granite used in the kitchen and to echo the color scheme found in the black chairs and bar stools in the same area. tglacodesigns.com » 479.646.3949

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‘09 ASID

Award Winners Showcase

KAKI HOCKERSMITH BRENT HOPKINS gold WINNER Custom Details » Cell Marque Corporation Rocklin, California Photograph by Nancy Nolan

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

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Photography by Janet Warlick

projectDESCRIPTION We designed this corporate headquarters from an unfinished, newly constructed shell. The facilities include labs, research and shipping areas, offices, executive suites, a state of the art conference room, and catering kitchen with dining area. The design reflects the high-tech nature of the business and is a sophisticated and inviting environment. RECEPTION: We designed a unique reception desk that’s functional, yet is a statement piece. We used birdseye maple, macassar and natural maple woods. Asymmetrical shapes and a raised, custom glass top give the piece, constructed by WoodTech, a sculptural appearance. CAFÉ ROOM: We created a whimsical and cheerful break room for the staff. It includes dining tables; a buffet with storage; a beverage center; a coffee bar; and a catering kitchen. The floor was a great surface on which to focus and we chose to make it the single most unique design element. The wave pattern uses three colors and winds through the main dining area. kakihockersmith.com » 501.666.6966 2 8 . j anuary 2010

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Award Winners Showcase

MERIDITH HAMILTON gold WINNER Residential » Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Designer House Little Rock, Arkansas Photograph by Nancy Nolan

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

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Photography by Jane Col

clasure and Nancy Nolan

projectDESCRIPTION I wanted a light, airy feel, … something clean and contemporary. I used the shape of the room primarily as well as the tall ceilings — they’re more than 15 feet high — and the texture of the walls, which is a heavy plaster, to set the tone. The circular shape of the room is echoed in the furnishings — the base of the chairs, the custom-designed window treatment hardware — the art, the chandelier … everything reflects this shape. I chose the color scheme based on the fact that the room opens to the other main living areas. I wanted the room to standout, yet be cohesive, so I used creams, whites and natural colors.

There’s no one piece that serves as the focal point. Your eye starts with the ceiling, travels to the windows and chandelier, then to the vases filled with Bells of Ireland and lilies. mlh-designs.com » 501.766.0594 ay m a g . c o m . 2 9

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Award Winners Showcase

Kimberly B. Prescott, ASID Laura Cox, ASID Claire Denham ovation & gold WINNER Healthcare » University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Psychiatric Research Institute Little Rock, Arkansas

Photography by Timothy Hursley

projectDESCRIPTION The design for this premier psychiatric facility reflects the owner’s objective to take mental illness towards a new “pathway to openness,” breaking the common institutional stigma often associated with this type of healthcare. To emphasize this concept, the outpatient facilities were designed with transparency between floors.

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Modern design and technology have transformed the look of medical facilities, making available a variety of healthcare interiors-related products.

Through careful research and selection, our design team combined suitable state-of-the-art products to provide an overall healing aesthetic, while also encouraging the safety and well being of its occupants. To encourage a positive and healthy environment, a combination of saturated earth tones and playful organic patterns were consistently used throughout the facility; this was done in an effort to downplay the stressors of patients, caregivers and staff alike. polkstanleywilcox.com » 501.378.0878 2010

‘09 ASID

Award Winners

Andrea Linville, ASID K. C. Poole, ASRID, ASID Heather McCarty

Showcase

bronze WINNER Institutional » Pulaski Technical College, South Campus Little Rock, Arkansas

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

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Photography by Heather Bec kham-Clark and Andrea Linv

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projectDESCRIPTION This building was renovated to become a technical college campus.

Architectural marquees are used to break up the large-scale space and provide directions. Contemporary furniture groupings encourage student interaction and natural light is introduced with the addition of a skylight installed at the intersection of the grand hallways. Classroom interior finishes and artwork reflect the automotive theme as well as the various concentrations of study of the college. Some of the design challenges we faced included making a very large, existing space personable; noise reduction in the grand hallways; and incorporating all areas, including classrooms, the library, food services and faculty offices in an interrelated manner. We used specified floating ceiling panels to absorb sound, reflect light and make the space more intimate; we added bright colors to the soffits in the grand hallways for interest; and highlighted the entrances with flooring that reflects automotive materials used in the industry. These components create a consistent theme that highlights each area separately.

Design Alliance » 501.951.2041

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‘09 ASID

Award Winners Showcase

JULIE WAIT FRYAUF, ASID silver WINNER Residential Kitchen » Fryauf Kitchen Casual Dining Area Rogers, Arkansas

TOBI FAIRLEY I N T E R I O R

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Photography by Joe Wittkop

projectDESCRIPTION My kitchen was remodeled to be a contemporary and functional family gathering space. I used cherry wood, which is prevalent in other parts of my home, combined with sleek, white glass. The convenient layout accommodates two cooks working together, and the open floorplan maximizes daylight and integrates the dining and prep areas. My husband loves the warmth of wood, while I prefer simple minimal styling. To create this style, the upper cabinet doors feature backlit white art glass. Flush overlay cherry cabinets, glassfront appliances and Bianco Romano granite complete the white and cherry combination. I also used under-cabinet luminaries to highlight mosaic glass tile backsplashes, increase task lighting and add sparkle. The design creates a dynamic heart of our home: a functional workspace for everyday meal prep and living, a pleasant and casual dining area for the family and an eye catching center for occasional entertaining. juliewaitdesigns.com » 479.631.8706 3 32 2. j. anuary DE CEMBE 2010 R 2009