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ASID AWARDS
Photo by Rett Peek. All images courtesy of award recipients 2021 ASID South Central Chapter Design Awards
Join us in celebrating the American Society of Interior Designers’ Arkansas award recipients
Design by MLH Designs
RESIDENTIAL LARGE RESIDENCE GOLD & RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN GOLD
2021 Residential Ovation Award
Meridith Ranouil, CKBD, Allied ASID, MLH Designs
Sims Residence, North Little Rock
GOAL These clients hired MLH Designs to incorporate their loves of nature and travel into a new build on the Arkansas River. Among their priorities were open-concept living spaces, a modern and minimal aesthetic, abundant storage, and a primary bathroom that would call to mind the zen-like spas at one of their favorite destinations abroad. RESULT Designer Meridith Ranouil employed a combination of finishes to bring warmth and down-to-earth style to this contemporary family home. Downstairs, a mix of matte black and walnut cabinetry in the kitchen elevates the concrete flooring, while touch-latch and channeled hardware help retain a sleek look. In the primary bath upstairs, Meridith used a custom application of wood tile to create an art-installation effect in a niche over the tub. Numerous windows let the outside in, allowing the natural beauty of the environment to act as art throughout the home.
27 TIME GOLD ASID AWARD WINNER | IDS DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2021 ASID RESIDENTIAL OVATION AWARD 2012, 2014 AND 2021
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Meridith Ranouil, CKBD, Allied ASID, MLH Designs
Arkansas Symphony Designer House XXV Guest House Master Bedroom, Little Rock GOAL As a participant in a local show home, designer Meridith Ranouil was tasked with transforming the primary bedroom of a guest house on a strict three-month deadline. She was inspired by the room’s existing walnut paneling and quarter-sawn oak floor to create a fresh, modern space “with a bit of edge.” RESULT A custom blend of bleaching and white washing softens the walnut paneling. This treatment helped modernize the space while blending seamlessly with the existing ceiling color and trim (details all participants were required to keep). A wool-blend rug and neutral drapes further the comfortable atmosphere, while layers of natural elements connect the space to the home’s extensive grounds. Meridith commissioned a polyptych art piece by a local artist to serve as a focal point over the bed.
RESIDENTIAL MODEL HOME GOLD
Meridith Ranouil, CKBD, Allied ASID, MLH Designs
Powder Bath Tile Detail, Paragould
GOAL The client gave MLH Designs free rein to design a powder bath that would impress and intrigue guests while adhering to the modern, chic style of the rest of the new-construction home. The homeowner’s only directive was to incorporate a sculptural wall-mounted faucet they’d fallen in love with on a buying trip. RESULT Meridith collaborated with artisans in Italy to create a custom glass mosaic resembling a cascade of gold down the wall. Light blue tiles are also incorporated to marry the mosaic to the cooler metal of the faucet. Because this pairing of faucet and sink had not been used before, Meridith researched specifications for placement to ensure minimal splashing. She also designed architectural columns to house recessed LED lighting in lieu of decorative sconces to keep the mosaic tile and unusual faucet the focal points.
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOM DETAIL GOLD
COMMERCIAL HEALTHCARE GOLD
Project completed in collaboration with Brian Self, ASID, Associate AIA, and Tamara Campbell, Allied ASID.
Project completed in collaboration with Tim Maddox, AIA, Julie Chambers, AIA, Oelke Construction, Jim Beatty, Greg Anderson, Glenn Carter, and Alexander Hunt.
2021 Commercial Ovation Award
COMMERCIAL HOSPITALITY SERVICE GOLD
2021 Rising Star Award
Lauren Booth, ASID, WDD Architects
Arkansas Heart Hospital Encore Medical Center, Bryant GOAL Encore Medical Center is a secondary campus for Arkansas Heart Hospital that specializes in bariatric surgery and obesity-related conditions. The client requested “hospitality design in a healthcare setting” for the facility’s 24 inpatient bedrooms, operating rooms, lobby, various labs, and other specialized units. RESULT Led by designer Lauren Booth, WDD Architects created a hospitable atmosphere full of light and color to inspire a healthy lifestyle in patients and their families. Headwalls in bedrooms were designed to conceal monitors and wires, while large windows allow natural light to stream in throughout the facility. Many fabrics were upgraded to meet the cleaning standards and all furniture has a bariatric rating for more than 450 pounds. At the client’s request for no TVs in the lobby or corridors, WDD Architects filled the common spaces with custom-selected art.
Morganne Weaver, ASID, DEMX Architecture
Atlas the Restaurant, Fayetteville
GOAL DEMX was hired to modernize and restore a 1920s car service building for use as a new local restaurant. Project goals included using fine materials, strategic lighting, and minimalist details to highlight the building’s original architectural elements. RESULT The building was retrofitted to accommodate a full-service bar, commercial kitchen, and dining spaces. Led by Morganne Weaver, the design team reimagined the interiors while preserving the former garage’s open plan and large windows. Existing building systems were upgraded to meet current energy codes, maximize energy savings, and improve indoor air quality and fresh air ventilation, all while keeping historic integrity in mind. Aesthetically, warm LED lighting illuminates the interiors, and built-in banquettes, bronze finishes, and silk curtains bring a luxe feel to the space. A large wine cooler serves as a showpiece while filtering the view of the kitchen from the dining area.
Hendrix College Miller Creative Quad, Conway
GOAL The Miller Creative Quad on Hendrix College’s campus was designed to be a mixeduse facility that integrates student housing with music, theater, and gallery spaces. The college requested the interiors reflect a “warm, modern aesthetic with urban, industrial notes.” RESULT The multi-function aspect of this project presented several challenges; for example, the design team at Polk Stanley Wilcox, led by Toni Gocke Wyre, gave major consideration to engineering the plumbing and air conditioning in a way that minimizes visibility and noise, as well as potential damage to the galleries in the event of a water leak from the dorms. All aspects of the creative spaces are visible through windows to the walkways outside, enticing visitors to step inside and explore. Within the living spaces on the second and third floors, soft lighting and flexible furnishings help students feel at home.
Little Rock Southwest High School, Little Rock
GOAL Founded by the Little Rock School District to combine the populations of two former area high schools, Little Rock Southwest High School’s design presented the challenge of merging past traditions while creating a new sense of identity for students, faculty, and staff. RESULT The three-level facility incorporates more than 65 classrooms, advanced science labs, art rooms, dance studios, a large media center, cafeteria, auditorium, and more. Because this school serves many students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, the new facility also needed to accommodate access to “wraparound services” such as food, medical care, and WiFi—services students might not get from home. Designer Toni Gocke Wyre led the team in achieving a state-of-the-art school campus that speaks to the history and traditions of the former schools while forging a new identity for the future.
COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL GOLD
Project completed in collaboration with Wesley Walls, AIA, Heather Davis, AIA, and Jessica Mills, Associate AIA.
Project completed in collaboration with Mollie Alvarez, Allied ASID, Sarah Bennings, AIA, Cindy Pruitt, AIA, Wesley Walls, AIA, David Porter, AIA, Mandy Breckenridge, AIA, and Kate Edwards, Associate AIA.
COMMERCIAL INSTITUTIONAL GOLD
2021 Silver and Bronze Winners
Residential Kitchen Silver Beechfield Residence Natalie Biles, ASID Shine Interior Design — Fowler Kitchen Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID Restructure Design — La Granja Kitchen Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID Restructure Design — Coleman Kitchen Remodel Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID Smart Interiors
Residential Kitchen Bronze Gedwill Kitchen Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID Restructure Design
Residential Bathroom Silver Cove View Master Bath Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID Restructure Design — Fowler Master Bath Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID, Restructure Design
Residential Bathroom Bronze Gedwill Master Bath, Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID, Restructure Design — Gillespie Master Bath Alissa A. Oates, Allied ASID Restructure Design Residential Single Space Silver Harris Residence Meridith Ranouil, Allied ASID MLH Designs
Residential Single Space Bronze Willis Residence Morganne Weaver, ASID DEMX Architecture
Residential Small Space Bronze Willis Residence Morganne Weaver, ASID DEMX Architecture
Commercial Budget Conscious Silver Subiaco Academy Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Apptegy Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox
Commercial Budget Conscious Bronze Delta Memorial Hospital Clinic Renovation Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Maumelle City Hall Renovations Betsy Long, ASID WER Architects
Commercial Historic
Preservation Bronze Garland School Historic Preservation & Restoration Lauren Dickey, ASID WER Architects
— Cane Hill Presbyterian Church Lauren Dickey, ASID WER Architects
Commercial Adaptive Reuse Silver Premier Medical Plaza Lauren Dickey, ASID WER Architects
— Tommy Marshall Curiosity Center Sarah Goss, ASID Allison + Partners
Commercial Adaptive Reuse Bronze ARTSpace on Main and ART WORKS Kate East, ASID AMR Architects
Commercial Retail Silver Ozark Natural Foods Co-Op Elisha Taldo Cantrell, ASID Modus Studio
Commercial Specialty Bronze North Little Rock Fire Station No. 6 Malia Stauffer, ASID Williams & Dean
Commercial Hospitality Service Silver The Grumpy Rabbit American Eatery Natalie Biles, ASID Shine Interior Design Studio
Commercial Hospitality Service Bronze Purple Cow Restaurant Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox — Revive Medical Spa Aubrey Mitchell Pate, ASID Smart Interiors
Commercial Hospitality Living Silver Center Avenue Residence Natalie Biles, ASID Shine Interior Design Studio — The Haywood Kate East, ASID AMR Architects
— Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House Historic Restoration, Renovation & Addition Betsy Long, ASID WER Architects
Alpha Delta Pi Sorority House in Fayetteville
Commercial Healthcare Silver The Breast Center at CARTI Toni Gocke Wyre, FASID, Associate AIA Polk Stanley Wilcox
Commercial Healthcare Bronze Pain Treatment Centers of America Jonesboro Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Devlin Cosmetic Surgery Malia Stauffer, ASID Williams & Dean
— Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home Morganne Weaver, ASID DEMX Architecture
Commercial Institutional Silver Don Tyson School of Innovation Phase 2 Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects Jacksonville North Pulaski School District Bobby G. Lester Elementary Lauren Dickey, ASID WER Architects
— Sylvan Hills High School Lauren Dickey, ASID WER Architects
— SAU Tech Fire Training Academy Dormitory Emily Hill, ASID Cromwell Architects Engineers — Arkansas Tech University Hull Hall Student Activity Center Betsy Long, ASID WER Architects
Commercial Institutional Bronze Fellowship Bible Church Cabot Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Wilbur D. Mills University Studies High School Brian Self, ASID, Associate AIA WDD Architects
Commercial Single Space Silver Bank OZK Headquarters Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox — Weyerhaeuser Regional Headquarters Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox — Arkansas Children’s Chapel Emily Hill, ASID Cromwell Architects Engineers
Rogers Fire Department ETC Renovation & Addition Morganne Weaver, ASID DEMX Architecture
Commercial Single Space Bronze EngageMED Malia Stauffer, ASID Williams & Dean
— Pat Ellison Performing Arts Center at the Don Tyson School of Innovation Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Cancer Support Home Morganne Weaver, ASID DEMX Architecture
Commercial Small
Corporate Silver CGI Office Building Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Orion Federal Credit Union Lauren Booth, ASID WDD Architects
— Winchester Renovation Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox
Commercial Small
Corporate Bronze Hospice Home Care Corporate Offices Betsy Long, ASID WER Architects Simmons Building Twelfth Floor Executive Suites Sarah Goss, ASID Allison + Partners
The Grumpy Rabbit American Eatery in Lonoke
Commercial Large
Corporate Silver EngageMED Malia Stauffer, ASID Williams & Dean
— Bank OZK Headquarters Laura Hendrix, ASID Polk Stanley Wilcox
Commercial Large Corporate Bronze Delta Dental of Arkansas Corporate Headquarters Betsy Long, ASID WER Architects
