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WWhat a year this has been!
hen I prepared for the one-year term the President holds with the Arizona North Chapter of ASID, I certainly expected challenges; but I didn’t expect a pandemic. I was excited to have the opportunity to move our profession and this amazing organization forward in this incredible metropolis we call home. Totally stoked!
I still am! If this experience has taught me anything, it’s proved that when we come together, we do change lives. Time and time again you’ve shown me that we are a group of resilient, dedicated, passionate design professionals who love our industry, love creating beautiful design, and best of all, value the many beautiful friendships we find along the way.
Pivot.
No matter your feelings on the thought of pivoting, what it really means, and how it would or did affect your business; you did it. Good for you. As a board we knew we had to pivot. Make those changes that technology demands of all businesses. Shift ever so quickly to continue to bring our members value. However, we did not expect a pandemic. Crazy as it may seem, we started the year focused on crisis management and asking ourselves, “What’s in it (ASID) for our members.”
Coincidence of course. But our goal remained unchanged: finding new ways to bring value to your membership because we value you.
I am so proud of your 2019-2020 Board of Directors and Sponsors. These dedicated volunteers and community leaders have shown up for you, and for me, time and time again. They thought outside the box, they’ve pushed the envelope, and they continue to strive for more.
However, the work is not done.Your 2020-2021 board and sponsors have already begun to carry the baton forward and forward we will go. My best to each and every one of them and of course, to you.
Thank you for entrusting me to lead the Arizona North Chapter of ASID.
I am forever grateful.
Cheers, Susan Solliday 2019-2020 President Arizona North Chapter of ASID
ASID ARIZONA NORTH CHAPTER
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COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR
MONICA SULLIVAN, Allied ASID
Editorial Staff
EDITOR
PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID
ASSISTANT EDITOR
CINDY LEWTON, ASID
PROOFREADERS
JEWELL BLAIR, Allied ASID
BRENDA EMRICH, Industry Partner Rep
MIRANDA GWILLIAM, Industry Partner Rep
JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID
DEB RITCHIE, Administrator
F. CHRISTOPHER WEST, Industry Partner Rep
ART DIRECTOR
LINDA LONGMIRE
ADVERTISING SALES
RICK EMRICH, Marketing Rep for ASID Arizona North Chapter 602.540.9281
Desert Design Magazine is published by the Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID). Editorial content and the Desert Design Magazine title are controlled and owned by the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. Reproduction of this publication in whole or in part, in any form, is strictly prohibited without the written permission of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID. The Arizona North Chapter of ASID assumes no responsibility for the validity of advertisers’ claims or statements made in published items.
Your Incoming Board of Directors
2020-2021
President PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID
president@azn.asid.org
Paddy was born in Virginia and moved to Arizona in high school where she graduated from Chaparral. Her first degree was an AA in Food Service Administration from Phoenix College. She has five adult children and six grandchildren. Paddy continued her education at The Art Institute earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interior Design with honors in 2011. She began volunteering for ASID Arizona North chapter in 2012.
In July of 2016, Paddy founded New Beginnings, Helping People Move Forward after loss. “I love helping others and I am grateful to have a career in which I do that every day.”
President-Elect
AMY WENGER, Allied ASID
president-elect@azn.asid.org
After over 25 years in the finance industry and a partnership with her husband in a business they had created and built together, it was time for Amy to follow her dream of interior design. In 2013, she graduated with an AA in Interior Design from Waukesha County Technical College in Pewaukee, WI. She now works as a Senior Interior Designer at Thoma-Holec Design, specializing in what she is passionate about, Senior Living Design. ASID involvement has been a priority for Amy. She was the ASID student chapter president, assisted in several committees, was the Director-At-Large and the President-Elect for the Wisconsin Chapter of ASID before her move to Arizona. She looks forward to her role as president-elect!
Finance Director
SUJAYA REDDY, Allied ASID
finance@azn.asid.org
Sujaya has been in the Informational Technology industry for over sixteen years and decided to follow her passion in design. She pursued her education in Interior Design and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in Interior Design from Mesa Community College in 2015. Her previous degrees were in BS (Math) and MBA. Prior to that, she worked as assistant designer with Pulte Homes and decided to start her own business in 2015 actively working on several remodeling projects. Sujaya served several roles in the Arizona North chapter as Interior Designer for Hire volunteer and Chair of Emerging Professionals before taking on the position as Finance Director for 2019-21.
Director-at-Large/Industry Partner Liaison
LAURA EAGAN, Industry Partner Rep for Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
at-large@azn.asid.org
After a long and successful kitchen and bath design career in her native New York, Laura Eagan, CKD, relocated to Arizona. It wasn’t long before Laura took the plunge and opened Estrella Cabinetry and Design Center in 2015. As a woman-owned business, Laura is also a licensed contractor in the state of Arizona.
Laura is an active member of the local chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association. Additionally, Laura sits on the national advisory board for Kitchen and Bath Business and is an Industry Partner of American Society of Interior Designers. She is looking forward to her role as Director-at-Large/Industry Rep Liaison.
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Communications Director
JANET JACKSON, Allied ASID
communications@azn.asid.org
Janet was a transplant to the valley nearly thirty years ago with a career focus in the construction and design industries. She held management positions with prestigious homebuilders such as Pulte Homes and Shea Homes Trilogy. Her formal education includes a BS degree in Accounting from Cal Poly-Pomona, and she holds a CPA license with the State of Arizona. Janet graduated with an AA and three-year professional certificate in Interior Design from Scottsdale Community College. Janet has parlayed her industry experience, product knowledge, and business acumen into her current role of three years as Director of Operations with Alliance Contracting.
Membership Director CHRISTINE RHODES, Industry Partner Rep Facings of America
membership@azn.asid.org
Christine began her journey with ASID in 2015 when she joined the AZ North Chapter as an Industry Partner Representative. Being new to the interior design community, she found the monthly chapter meetings and events to be both educational and an excellent way to connect and network with others in the industry. She is excited to join the Board of Directors 2020-2022 as Membership Director and guiding that very same committee where it began for her! She is looking forward to bringing a quality experience and value to our membership, building great relationships, and strengthening the presence of ASID in the community.
Student Representative to the Board
MARWAH ASAD, Student ASID
studentrep@azn.asid.org
Marwah is an amazing student! She has a BS in computer science engineering, an AAS in Interior Design, an AAS in Architectural Technology and is currently a student in the NAU Interior Design BS program. Marwah worked with Facings of America Inc as a Design Consultant and is currently a Design Project Manager at The Space Bazaar for Italian closet systems design.
She is longing to share her experiences as a Professional Promise awardee and as a student rep with other design students to show them how beneficial it is to be an ASID member; for improving their design skills and establishing new connections for their career after graduation.
Chapter Administrator DEB RITCHIE
info@azn.asid.org
Deb's planned retirement starting Oct 1st has been delayed so the best candidate can join the chapter after the first of the new year. She joined the chapter as administrator in the fall of 2013 from the Director at Large/Industry Partner Liaison chair. Deb will continue to work directly with the board and members focusing on branding, membership growth, volunteerism, and the upcoming '21 Design Excellence Award entrywindow from Jan – Apr.
The impact of design is rapidly changing in our industry/profession… calling for a healthier and aesthetically pleasing environment. Implementation is best accomplished by one of our professional ASID Interior Designers trained to embrace quality of life wherever people live, work, play and heal.
As a result of COVID-19, interior designers and industry partners understand the vital links between health, environment and healing. If there is one thing COVID-19 has taught us is to be more empathetic. Let’s not go back to “normal” let’s progress to a new normal where we are accepting of others and their differences. Let’s empathize Diversity and Inclusion. Where Diversity and Inclusion are key and where acceptance of others and their differences are paramount. I would like to create a portfolio of innovative offerings that help our chapter and members generate revenue. In order to do that I need volunteers to head up chairs so we can implement our goals. I want to call on our members to actively participate with strategic committees in broader areas to increase our public relations, media and exposure of the design community. I want to make the appellation great again, “make it known to the public” … what an ASID designer is… Anyone can change a room, an ASID designer can change the world.
Paddy
PADDY RASMUSSEN, Allied ASID
Arizona North Chapter President
PASS INGS ★
Paul Tanis, Industry Partner
Paul Tanis, interior designer and Industry Partner associated with ProSource, Cullum Homes, and lastly, Estrella Cabinetry, passed away suddenly May 20, 2020. Originally from Indiana with the majority of his design work in Chicago, Paul relocated to Scottsdale and immediately was embraced and beloved by the design community. His presence is missed daily.
What strange times we live in right now. Masks are a required accessory, temperatures are taken by strangers, client meetings are via Zoom and loved ones receive virtual hugs. However, even with the spread of COVID-19, our industry has been busy and perhaps, more needed than ever. So many are home, looking at their surroundings and wanting to make them more functional as well as more beautiful. We designers, while not essential workers, can certainly help our clients feel less isolated by improving how they live.
Another result of Covid was our inability to gather and celebrate each other at this year’s Design Excellence Awards. However, the Oscars-like video was wonderful! The committee did an amazing job of making the awards ceremony so exciting and fun! This issue of the Desert Design Magazine showcases all the winners. The projects this group of professionals created is amazing! I judge several of these competitions for other chapters throughout the country during the year and I can say, without hesitation, that the quality of work coming from the Arizona North chapter is the best in the country. Your creativity and professionalism are an inspiration to us all! Enjoy this issue and know we have a lot of great information to share with you in the coming months! Stay well!
Paige
PAIGE LEWIS, Allied ASID Editor
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• Keith Stanton, ASID, NCIDQ, CHID, recently celebrated six years with Thoma-Holec Design. As the Director of Design Development, Keith also chairs the national ASID Adaptive Living Task Force. This task force studies changes in senior care, adaptive and multigenerational family living, and challenges faced by nursing homes and long-term care facilities including challenges of COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. Keith also was awarded Designer of Distinction at our Design Excellence Awards in August. Be sure to read the article in this issue!
• Thoma-Holec Design celebrates 14 years of serving the senior living communities nationally and internationally!
• Est Est, Inc provided the interior design for Gold Nugget Award winner in the category of Best Single Family Detached Home – 1800-2499 sf. Congratulations to Tony Sutton, Allied ASID and his team!
• Paige Lewis, Allied ASID, of Paige Lewis Designs showcased a remarkable remodel of her own home in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine. Reflecting both her southern roots and the fabulous indoor/outdoor lifestyle of Phoenix, the transformation of her 1980s home included reconfigured spaces, emphasized spectacular views, and comfort.
• Tony Sutton, Allied ASID, personal designer to Alice Cooper for the past 30 years, enjoyed a multi-page spread in Phoenix Home & Garden magazine of the latest home remodel for this famous client!
• Custom Order Upholstery
• Leading Manufacturer of Solid Wood Bedroom & Dining Room Furniture
• Congratulations to Claire Ownby, ASID of Ownby Design! Claire took home two Gold Nugget Awards this summer in the categories of Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle For A Home and Best Interior Merchandising of a Custom or One of a Kind Home.
• Anita Lang, Allied ASID owner of IMI Design Studio, was featured in California Home + Design magazine for a beautiful complete remodel of a 5000 sf Mediterranean home.
• Angelica Henry, ASID of Angelica Henry Design is a regional winner in the Luxe Interiors + Design RED Awards in the category of Classic/Traditional Interior. Congrats!
• Congratulations to Laura Eagan, CKD, CLIPP, Industry Partner as her business, Estrella Cabinetry and Design continues to grow and has moved into a new showroom. Grand opening on November 18th!
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JUNE
JWRayhons, President of Joshua Development, presented “Re-Ignite Your Business and Your Life”. The presentation was inspiring to all of us in attendance who have a vision for a successful future. This amazing interactive ZOOM seminar had each of us thinking about ourselves and writing down our thoughts. We were asked about our strengths, goals, what our talents are and what makes
CHAPTER MEETING
us amazing at what we do in our careers and our lives. Joshua Development focuses on each client’s vision and working with them to turn goals into reality through disciplined coaching, training and consulting. JW kept us reeled in with his stories and enthusiasm. We were asked to write down our biggest goal for the year, a set date for our goal and what we need to do to get to that goal. He encouraged us to go outside our comfort zone to reach our goal and
achieve success and for each of us to use our strengths and talents to get there. The meeting was energetic and active participation from members was present throughout the seminar. At a time where we are facing so many challenges, especially our own, JW Rayhons brought some positivity and encouragement to our chapter, how we can navigate through the day-to-day changes and figure out the new norms for our industry and our lives.
JULY
CHAPTER MEETING
Melissa Turquman, VP of Modern Luxury Digital presented “How to Grow Your Brand Through a Crisis”. Melissa focused on how we can build a bigger reach and acquire new clients. Just by doing email marketing, we can get an average ROI of 4300%, which builds awareness of our brand. We
need to target the right audience and focus on reaching qualified prospects. The more we stay on top of the marketing audience we reach and stay engaged in the process, the better the chances of getting their business. Melissa pointed out that luxury brands are becoming more digital and that 72% of the US consumers are influenced by online digital marketing. She also mentioned that 38% of luxury spending takes
place digitally from high-income consumers and that we have the option to work with Modern Luxury Digital to help us reach those consumers. They provide a guaranteed awareness to your brand and provide a targeted reach. We have options to build our business other than relying solely on our inner circle for referrals. Thank you to Melissa for showing us that Modern Luxury Digital is available to provide us the digital tools to help us grow our business.
Members in the news continued from page 10
• Jeffrey Bennett, Industry Partner, announces the newest location of Monterrey Tile in Tolleson, AZ –Congratulations! Jeff and Lisa Giacomino also received Industry Partner of the Year at our Design Excellence Awards in August. Please read more about Jeff and Lisa in this issue!
• Congratulations to these designers who have been invited to participate in this year’s ICONIC HAUS Design Showhouse, Isabel Candelaria, Allied ASID/Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID; Angelica Henry, ASID; Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID/Michelle Jefferson, Allied ASID; Anita Lang, Allied ASID; Paige Lewis, Allied ASID and Claire Ownby, ASID.
• Congratulations to 55+TLC Interior Design and Bonnie J. Lewis, Allied ASID, Associate IIDA, CAPS, for being awarded Western Region, Residential Universal Design at the 2020 Chrysalis Awards for Remodeling Excellence. She joins 79 companies from across the United States who were also honored. Great job!
Changing Seasons
As Autumn approaches and everyone eagerly awaits the return of pumpkin spice-flavored everything, I am instead, reflecting on our long sunny days of summer.
Scorching as it was outside, inside, we kicked off the Donuts&Dialogue Drive-Thru series in May via Zoom, and it has only gathered momentum thanks to early adopters and the generous support of our industry partners. The Drive-Thru series has been host to eight unique and dynamic presentations from a varied list of IP’s, showcasing who they are, what they do, and the incredible value they bring to the industry as specialists in their respective fields. Each Drive-Thru presentation has been recorded, so in case you missed one, you can find them on the ASID Arizona North YouTube channel.
This has been an extraordinary year and we have all had to find new ways to interact and conduct business. The Drive-Thru is just one of the ways we are staying connected. I’m grateful to have been part of an organization that has risen to the many challenges we’ve recently faced. The spirit of cooperation to keep pushing forward when the very nature of doing business is in flux, is a testament to the unwavering will of our industry partners.Your generosity inspired our partnership with St. Mary’s Food Bank to make a much-needed contribution to those in need, in your honor.
It has also been an honor and a privilege to represent you for the last two and half years as Director at Large. Thank you, industry partners, for trusting me to uphold your interests to the board, I’m grateful for the opportunity to have advocated on your behalf.
he ASID Study Group for the fall 2020 NCIDQ exam is in full swing! Interior designers have been meeting weekly on Monday evenings since July to review the study material and prepare for the upcoming exams. Participants have signed up to sit for the FX, PX and Practicum portions of the exam to be administered in October and November of this year.
Becoming an NCIDQ Certified Interior Designer is part of becoming a distinguished and competent designer. The certification provides recognition as an experienced and skillful professional. The members of the current study group are working together to support each other in their study efforts and to share insight into the material covered by the exam. Every member of the group brings their own special expertise to share with the group. We wish all of the members much success with the completion of the exam and hope that ASID has helped them to achieve this level of expertise in their professional career.
Good luck to you all on the upcoming exam!
Susan Nicholson, ASID, NCIDQ NCIDQ Program Chair
Restoring Dignity and Giving Back
Giving back takes on new meaning when those that give are the same individuals who have already given the ultimate sacrifice; putting their lives on the line for the freedoms we all enjoy. The passion to help homeless veterans restore their dignity, pride, and honor, became reality in 2011 when Project Veterans Pride founded the James Walton Home, a transitional housing facility where homeless veterans could receive psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery services, and job training they need to find viable work and housing.
Our chapter and students embarked on the second phase of this journey to help homeless veterans find their way back to productive lives. From the student charette, planning and presentations, to the installation of the community spaces at the JAMES WALTON HOME , we are in full swing thanks to the generosity of our chapter and community members. We look forward to sharing the power of design and how the Arizona North Chapter of ASID membership impacts lives in the months ahead.
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Interior Designer for Hire 2021
This is a call for designers to volunteer for our signature program, the INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR HIRE (IDFH) in 2021. Year after year this program has continued to grow, and we look forward to the seasons ahead. IDFH has helped many designers build their businesses over the years and we have touched countless lives, bringing them stunning designs and functional spaces. Profits from IDFH are earmarked annually for student scholarships and educational programs, including funding of chapter community efforts. Designers benefit in establishing a new client base by volunteering for one or two-hour consultations. This program helps encourage the public who have never used a designer to test the waters with a small budget and get professional advice. The continued growth of this program is dependent on current and future volunteers. Please help out in any way you can >>>
Watching this year’s award show, I was so incredibly excited to see the level of talent this organization brings to the Valley. I was blown away with the projects shown on screen and so thankful for all the hard work and effort that was put forth to execute this event virtually. In a time where the tide seems to be continually shifting, good design is our refuge and your work is valuable to so many.
The real estate market in the Valley has never been stronger. Prices are going up, inventory is down, and buyers are paying over asking. Sure, the promise of year-round beautiful weather is a significant lure, but don’t discount the bastion of great design this area has become over the years and how you have become part of the engine that is driving growth. If you weren’t as talented as you are, people wouldn’t be flocking to buy incredible, stunningly designed homes. It could be argued that great design reigns in the chic metropolitan cities such as New York, Miami, and Los Angeles. Simply looking at the work that comes out of the ASID members here in Arizona, you’d be very mistaken. The Design Excellence Award winners of this year and year’s past, could easily rival any other city coast to coast.
Winning a Design Excellence Award from ASID is a badge of honor that can be worn proudly and help you grow your business if you use it wisely. We at Modern Luxury Media are honored to be the Media Partner of this thriving chapter and look forward to more events together (when we’re able) where we can exchange ideas, network, and learn from each other. As JFK said, “a rising tide, lifts all boats”, and this chapter is a tide that keeps risingironic, since we live in the desert. Congratulations again to all the 2020 Design Excellence Award Winners.You are all truly inspiring!
ALYSHAAN FINE RUGS ALYSHAAN FINE RUGS
The principals of Alyshaan Fine Rugs have been in the fine rugs business for three generations. It all started in 1969 with Mr. Aslam manufacturing and exporting handmade rugs from Pakistan. In 1979, his son, Saeed Aslam, migrated to the US and opened a showroom in Albuquerque. They expanded into other markets including Las Vegas and Minneapolis. Saeed moved to Scottsdale in 2001 and started Silk Route Fine Rugs. About 12 years ago Saeed expanded and moved to the Scottsdale Design Center and re-named the business, Alyshaan Fine Rugs, now the largest fine rugs business in Arizona. Saeed’s son Sammy joined the family firm and is now primarily running the show.
The Aslams have built their business on a simple and honest business concept of no sales or gimmicks, offering clients fair prices every day. These policies are the biggest reason for their success.
Alyshaan has very friendly, experienced staff who enjoy helping customers make an informed decision. One visit to Alyshaan and you will feel very educated about handcrafted rugs. All this, combined with magnificent quality, impeccable customer service, friendly knowledgeable staff, FREE in-home showing, over 5000 rugs in stock, and a “Best in the Industry” guarantee on material and workmanship, has made Alyshaan a leader in the fine rugs industry and the best source for fine rugs in Arizona.
Over the years, Alyshaan has received many awards and testimonials and they have the highest rate of repeat customers in the industry. Alyshaan is also an environmentally friendly company operating with a social conscience, treating their weavers, vendors, employees, and clients with respect. Alyshaan also supports local and international charities.
MONOGRAM MONOGRAM
Monogram is represented locally by Deron Rensen. Deron has been in the appliance industry for over 15 years bringing an extensive luxury appliance background to Monogram when he joined in 2018. Since then, he has cultivated many strong relationships with resellers, builders and design professionals.
Monogram Appliances launched two new collections in 2020, the Statement Collection and the Minimalist Collection. They engineer steel to move as if it is weightless and create features that feel anything but ordinary. They select materials that perform and add a luxurious presence. At Monogram, it’s not just one detail, it’s many. When you put them all together, you create appliances that look, feel and perform as if they were designed perfectly for you.
Monogram sources the highest quality materials for their appliances. From the commercial-grade stainless steel for their refrigerators to the un-scratchable sapphire glass on their cooktop and range knobs, they are inspired by many industries. Monogram's designs incorporate leading-edge materials used by high-end automotive and aeronautics companies to ensure their appliances bring lasting beauty and quality to your luxury kitchen.
Every Monogram appliance provides the same experience in your kitchen as it does with their chefs. Chefs in their design centers educate and inform consumers and salespeople through demonstrations on their actual products. From their industry-exclusive hearth oven ventilation system that filters and cleans the air, to their chain-driven French oven doors that can be opened with one hand, Monogram's products exceed the highest levels of theirexperts’ expectations—and yours.
ARIZONA FIREPLACES ARIZONA FIREPLACES
Arizona Fireplaces – a contradiction of sorts! “Fire” products selling in one of the hottest, driest states in the nation. A family-owned and operated business named by the Phoenix Business Journal as the 28th Largest Phoenix-Area Family-Owned Companies and listed by the INC5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in America. In 1980, Don Richardson, founder & CEO along with his wife, Debbie, created one of the most successful businesses in the state. To this day, the company sells hearth products to the entire southwest and is an online fulfillment center for the largest retailers in the industry.
Don’s journey began selling gun nails, staples and framing hardware to contractors. He revolutionized the use of nail guns by initiating a standardized angle that is still used today. An entrepreneur, Don realized he could sell more products during the framing phase. Close ties with top builders, and the natural progression of house framing and fireplace installation occurring simultaneously, created a natural fit that evolved Arizona Fasteners into Arizona Fireplaces.
Arizona Fireplaces touts two state-of-the-art showrooms built with designers, builders and their clients in mind. An engaging “live burn” view of the most current fireplace products available anywhere in the US include traditional options with gas logs, large linear looks with TV’s mounted above and even the sleek innovative beauty of Modern Flames electric options. Fireplaces, BBQs, accessories and a sales team and customer care department that are knowledgeable about their products rate second to none!
In these last 40 years, Don has continued to evolve the business as an industry leader. Even here in the hot, parched desert, “fire” for comfort and beauty has found its niche. People who know Don will tell you even at 65 he’s a hardworking humble guy. He still comes to work every day where he can be found in his office, on the sales floor or even driving the forklift in the warehouse-which terrorizes everyone!
DOOR48 DOOR48
Tommy Mello started A1 Garage Door Service in 2007 after painting garage doors for a large competitor. He has ambitions to become the largest garage door service provider in North America. Tommy has built many long-lasting relationships with clients due to his unrelenting drive, energy and charisma, and has a true passion for delivering “Amazing Customer Experiences”. A1 has been honored as a three-time winner of the Inc 5000 and last year was an Arizona Corporate Excellence award winner for being one of the fastest growing and largest privately held companies in Arizona.
In 2015, Tommy started a custom door division of A1 called Door48 which crafts hand-made wood and steel overlay garage doors. These doors can be seen throughout the valley in the most prestigious and upscale neighborhoods as well as throughout the country. They add a unique and beautiful look to any home, while instantly increasing curb appeal. Tommy likes to say the garage door is the “smile of your home”. At Door48, if you can dream it, they can build it.
Recently, they have started seeing designers incorporate their products in living rooms, kitchens, backyards and other places to add architectural design, character, and function to other areas of the home. Tommy’s mission is to create raving fans and he loves helping others achieve their dreams and success through his weekly Home Service Expert Podcast which mentors other entrepreneurs grow their companies.
Tabarka Studio
Tabarka Studio
InJanuary of 2018, Michele Hartley listened to her inner voice and refocused her passion for hard surfaces. In doing so, she found herself sipping coffee with the owners of the locally owned tile studio, TABARKA, and pondering how life delivers us to where we need to be.
For Michele, it was a journey with a BA in Interior Design from Florida State University, followed by fifteen years in high-end residential design. Then came a leap of faith to the other side of the industry-product representation. In 2004, Michele joined Waterworks and began her career assisting designers and homeowners in creating their visions with premium products. Her design experience provided her with a respectful understanding of a designer’s needs while being empathetic to the often-under-appreciated skills required of designers to achieve high expectations. This perspective combined with her passionate love affair for artisanal products proved to be a winning combination. After more than a decade in product assortments, she knew it was time to focus solely on her favorite-surfaces!
Tabarka Studio manufactures their own thoughtfully curated collections of handpainted terracotta, cements and wood parquet in Scottsdale. Bespoke and timeless, these materials work together harmoniously to inspire the creation of a captivating project. Unite these products with the energy, dedication, integrity and knowledge that Michele provides, and the end result is proven to be one you will seek out again and again.
Pindler
Pindler
These have been some interesting times, to say the least, and the past several months have been demanding on individuals as well as businesses. The challenges and uncertainties of the COVID-19 outbreak really helped us solidify what PINDLER is all about — supporting our amazing customers while taking care of our exceptional team members. Our number one goal, a cornerstone of our success, is to provide legendary service to our customers, no matter what. Even in these changing and unpredictable times, that focus remains the same. We are also very proud of our ongoing commitment to bringing the design world an amazing array of beautiful fabrics. Through our outstanding service and gorgeous fabrics, we give our customers the resources to bring their visions to life.
You deserve tailor-made solutions, unique to every room in your home. With Pella® Lifestyle Series, pick and choose the right features, options and innovations to make solutions that fit your life, room by room. Available performance solutions offer an unbeatable combination of energy efficiency, sound control and value.*
As has been a long-standing tradition, the Arizona North Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers hosts the Design Excellence Awards and subsequent gala. Both residential and commercial designers look forward to entering, hearing their name called and walking up onto the stage at the annual gala. How could we disappoint, the show must go on!
On behalf of myself, the board, and all our members, I want to thank our entrants, judges, and awards and video team for playing their part in unmasking the excellence of the award season.Your creativity, cooperation, and good nature made this year’s event fun, different, and incredibly memorable.
A special shout out to the Design Excellence Awards 2020 Presenters:
CHRIS MANSHIP Manship Builders
ERIK B. PETERSON , AIA, NCARB PHX Architecture
Our lovely Mistress of Ceremonies and Red-Carpet Diva
SUSAN SOLLIDAY, Allied ASID LuxePros and
JENNIFER BIFFER , ASID Luxe Client Group
WENDY CRACCHIOLO Plush Moving & Installation
To CHRISTINE RHODES , Industry Partner Rep, Facings of America and
PADDY RASMUSSEN , Allied ASID for their behind scenes tenacity and unending support.
Susan Solliday, Allied ASID Outgoing President
Left to right: Kristin Scholten, Industry Partner Rep, Paddy Rasmussen, Allied ASID (incoming president); Susan Solliday, Allied ASID (outgoing president); Jennifer Biffer, ASID; and Wendy Cracchiolo
> VIDEOGRAPHER AND PRODUCTION RECOGNITION
A big thank you to MATT EVANS, StoryTeller Films, for generously devoting his time and talents to our Awards presentation this year! Without his expertise and patience, it would not have been possible. We are forever grateful for your dedication to the chapter and the design community!
DESIGNER OF DISTINCTION AWARD >>>
The Designer of Distinction Award is bestowed on an ASID professional member who exemplifies a commitment to the profession as demonstrated by a significant body of work representing excellence in interior design. This award celebrates attention to social concerns within the interior design profession and the expression of creative, innovative concepts that have advanced the profession and helped transform lives.
This year’s Designer of Distinction recipient is KEITH STANTON, ASID, NCIDQ, CHID, Past President of the Arizona North Chapter of ASID, and Director of Design Development at ThomaHolec Design.
Keith is a recognized expert for his work in senior living and long-term care and is one of only 12 certified healthcare interior designers in the United States. Keith was recently appointed the chair of ASID’s Adaptive Living Task Force. The task force is studying design and construction issues related to the pandemic and how it will change the future of design.
DIAMOND SPONSOR RECOGNITION >>>
Diamond Sponsor, SAEED ASLAM of Alyshaan Fine Rugs, we appreciate and are honored by your continued support of our chapter. Thank you for your generosity and willingness to go with the flow.
INDUSTRY PARTNER AWARD >>>
The Industry Partner of the Year Award recognizes an individual affiliated with an industry partner business who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the chapter, has been a prominent volunteer in our chapter’s activities, as well as graciously extends their expertise and knowledge within the community through design-related activities or projects.
This year’s recipient for Industry Partner of the Year is two people. JEFFREY BENNETT and LISA GIACOMINO, both Architectural & Design Representatives at Monterrey Tile. Jeffrey and Lisa have each gone above and beyond for the Arizona North Chapter of ASID, the interior design students, and our design community. Most notably they were instrumental in a $6,000 student scholarship award helping many of our most deserving of students across all campuses. Lisa serves on the board as its Emerging Professionals Chair helping interior designers in their first five years of business.
REVEAL
will go down in history as a night to remember in more ways than one... but especially as a night filled with inspiring COMMUNITY excellent DESIGN and amazing TALENT
MEDIA SPONSOR
RECOGNITION >>>
This year we recognize MICHAEL ZIVYAK, Market President and Group Publisher, and LAUREN STURMAN, Associate Publisher, of Modern Luxury Scottsdale and Modern Luxury Interiors Scottsdale Although we have just begun our journey, you have stepped up as a strong advocate of the chapter and of the interior design community. We look forward to all that has yet to unfold as we grow the value of the ASID brand and showcase our members.
QUALITY OF LIFE AWARD >>>
The Quality of Life Award celebrates an individual or institution for having significantly contributed to improving the lives of others through designrelated activities or projects that transform lives.
This year’s Quality of Life Award goes to Project Veterans Pride. Embodying the true spirit of giving. Project Veterans Pride is a 501(c)3 organization that provides transitional housing and resources to homeless veterans so they can get back their honor, dignity, and pride.
THE JAMES WALTON HOME, the residential facility operated by Project Veterans Pride, was the design problem for the Student Charette project and the charity project for our chapter.
The completed project will be introduced in late September. Thank you to all our members who have contributed their time and talents to make a positive impact on the community.
THANK YOU!!!
To all who worked to make this year’s ASID Arizona North Chapter Design Excellence Awards 2020 a wonderful success! And to all the hardworking volunteers! We couldn’t have done it without you!
Pictured from left to right: Darwin Lawson, JWH Home Manager; Christeen Verchot, RN, PhD, President-Project Veterans Pride, Executive Director-James Walton Home; Chris Lobeck, Special Deliveries. Pictured behind them is Army Lt. Col. James J. Walton, the cousin of the home’s financial donor. Walton was 41 years old when he died in Afghanistan in 2008.
Public or Educational Facility • Valerie Borden, Allied ASID • Chimera Interior Design • Photographer: Paul Markow
Residence Over 6000SF • Anita Lang, Allied ASID • IMI Design • Photographer: Werner Segarra
BEST OF THE BEST
Bathroom
■ 1st Place
CLAIRE OWNBY, ASID
Co-designer: KALYSHA MANZO, Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn
■ 2nd Place
ANGELICA HENRY, ASID
Angelica Henry Design
Photographers: Jason Roehner & Dan Ryan
■ 3rd Place
AMY KLOSTERMAN, Allied ASID
Co-designer:
MICHELLE JEFFERSON, ASID
ab design elements
Photographer: Laura Moss
■ Honorable Mention
ISABEL DELLINGER CANDELARIA, Allied ASID
Co-designer: NIKKA BOCHNIAK, Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer
Kitchen
■ 1st Place
Claire Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Kalysha Manzo
Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn
■ 2nd place
Amy Klosterman, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Michelle Jefferson, ASID
ab design elements
Photographer: Laura Moss
■ 3rd Place
Sandy Black, Allied ASID
Sandy Black Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler
■ Honorable Mention
Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer
Model Space
■ 1st Place
Katherine Mueller, ASID
CeTerra Accents & Interiors
Photographer: Scott Sandler
1st
Photographer: Karyn Millet
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak
Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Rick Brazil
■
Co-designer: Gina DeCosse,
MARY MEINZ DESIGN
Photographer: Scott Sandler
■ Honorable Mention
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre,
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
Photographer: Werner Segarra
■ 2nd
Co-designer: Kalysha Manzo, Associate ASID
Ownby Design
Photographer: Dino Tonn
Claire Ownby, ASID
Co-designer: Dee Radziunaite,
Ownby Design
Photographer: Jeff Zaruba
■ Honorable Mention
DM
Photographer: Stephen Denton
Residence Under 3500SF
■ 1st Place
Ernesto Garcia, ASID
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design
Photographer: Alex Rentzis
■ 2nd Place
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre, ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
■ 3rd Place
Jewell Blair, Allied ASID
Jay B Designs
Photographer: Chase Kunkle
■ Honorable Mention
Edith Bojorquez, Allied ASID
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Photographer: Chad Ulam
Singular Space
■ 1st Place
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Alex Aguirre, Allied ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
■ 2nd Place
Angelica Henry, ASID
Angelica Henry Design
Photographer:
Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
Sandy
Photographer: Scott Sandler
■ Anita Lang
IMI
Photographer: Werner Segarra
■ Honorable Mention
Anita Lang, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Gil Pinto, ASID
IMI Interior Design
Photographer: Karyn Millet
Special Function Space
■
Anita
Co-designer:
Photographer:
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DM
Photographer:
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Sandy
Sandy
Photographer:
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Stephanie
Stephanie
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Angelica
Angelica
Photographer:
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Stephanie
Stephanie
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Jeni
Co-designer:
Business Office Over 5000SF
■ 1st Place
Brian Cox, Allied ASID
Cox-James Architects
Photographer: Steve Burger
■ 2nd Place
Emily Marek, Allied ASID
Emmy Couture Designs
Photographer: Pearl Blossom Photography
Business Office under 5000SF
■ 1st Place
Jeni Robison, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Alex Aguirre
Allied ASID
Dettaglio Interior Design
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
Healthcare Facility
■ 1st Place
LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
Hospitality Facility
■ 1st Place
Jose Martinez ASID
Form Design Studio
Photographer: Jose Martinez
■ 2nd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ 3rd Place TIE
Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: QingMeng Yao-Lamb
Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 3rd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ Honorable Mention
Chris Jovanelly, Allied ASID
Est Est
Photographer: Alex Rentzis
Public or Educational Facility
■ 1st Place
Valerie Borden, Allied ASID
Chimera Interior Design
Photographer: Paul Markow
■ 2nd Place
Isabel Dellinger Candelaria, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Nikka Bochniak, Allied ASID
Earth and Images
Photographer: Julianne Palmer
Retail Space
■ 1st Place
Joi Prater, Allied ASID
Joi Prater Interiors
Photographer: Everardo Keeme
■ 2nd Place
Esther Boivin, Allied ASID
Esther Boivin Interiors
Photographer: Michael Duerinckx
Senior Living Community
■ 1st Place
Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi, Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Michael Baxter
■ 2nd Place
LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi, Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 3rd Place
Kym Cox, Allied ASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi, Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Michael Baxter
Singular or Special Function Space
■ 1st Place
LuAnn Holec, FASID
Co-designer: Shahlla Zahedi, Allied ASID
Thoma-Holec Design
Photographer: Mark Boisclair Photography, Inc
■ 2nd Place TIE
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
■ 2nd Place
Amy Schwab, ASID
Co-designer: Donna Jantz, ASID
Envision Design Solutions
Photographer: Patrick Coulie
Commissioned/ Collaborative
■ 1st Place
Saeed Aslam
Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designers: Sameer Aslam & Monica Tiffee
Alyshaan Fine Rugs
Photographer: Sameer Aslam
Furniture/ Millwork
■ 1st Place
Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis
■ 2nd Place
Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis
■ 3rd Place
Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis
■ Honorable Mention
Laura Eagan, Industry Partner Rep of ASID
Co-designer: Karen Gustin
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center
Photographer: William Lewis
Universal Design/ Aging in Place
■ 1st Place
Cathy Kominsky, Allied ASID
Cathy Kominsky Interiors Photographer: Scott Sandler
■ 2nd Place
Cindy Lewton, ASID
Estrella Cabinetry & Design Center Photographer: William Lewis
Brenda Emrich 623 412-4353 • brendae@saltcreekfurniture.com
Villagio Tile & Stone
Doug Adamson 480 422-6700 • doug@vtile.com
Let's
Starting a brand-new school year
“Who would’ve thought that the excitements of starting a brand-new school year would take a back seat to hand sanitizer, face masks, and 6’ social distancing? This school year for many students has been an interesting transition into their new chapter, but for many, it’s just a continuation from last year’s spring semester. Now, we have managing our mute button on Zoom, and see which sweatpants fit best!
This challenge in our lives needs to be a learning experience and a point to brainstorm on how we’re going to rock the rest of our careers. Right now, we are making history and, one day, we will look back at this moment and think to ourselves, “what did we learn?” In no time, we will be back to the hustle and bustle of life, but for now, let’s take the time to find our strengths and build upon that. Absolutely right now things are scary, but you can find some peace knowing you’re not alone. Find out what you like about working from home and what you don’t. What compliments have you received that you took in and what compliments have you received that you dismissed? Go back to the basics and grow from this experience as you will one day be telling the younger generation how you kicked ass in 2020.
As for now, student events are still either Zoom based or canceled. Just sit tight because, in no time, you will be able to express your strongest passions again, and things will be back to normal. It has been a pleasure of mine to be the student liaison for the ASID board, and if you see me around, come say hello!
Melissa Tiano Student Representative to the
Board 2019-2020
Exciting new work space
While the SCC campus is currently closed to help slow the spread of COVID-19, when the interior design students come back to campus, they will have access to exciting new workspaces. When MCC joined us, they brought with them a state-of-the-art Mac lab and the superior technical skills of CJ Robb. With CJ we have incorporated an Adobe-based digital visualization course into our firstsemester curriculum so students can apply Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign skills throughout their academic journey and bring more value to the marketplace. INT122 - Digital Visualization, is currently offered in an online, eight-week format, and not only a required course for both the AAS in Interior Design and the new Interior Design Technology certificate but a great course for professionals looking to enhance their technical skills. In conjunction with the SCC Architectural Technology, Film, Theater, and Dance programs, we have now completed the One Design Center student workspace, located in the Interior Design and Architectural Technology hallway. The open lab environment features brand new furnishings selected by Interior Design faculty to encourage and accommodate collaboration among students and across the various creative programs. The lab features Mac and PC computer stations, laptop and tablet check-out, plotters, 3D printers, and a laminating machine. The space also accommodates a new lighting lab and furniture for temporary art exhibits or student presentations. There are certainly some challenges to hosting all of our classes virtually this year, but we have made the most of the situation and the technology we are using to support live instruction seems to be working quite well. COVID-19 has proven that while we don’t want to eliminate face-to-face instruction entirely, we can embrace the virtual environment and make modifications to traditional instruction that will improve access to learning. We have made the decision to continue the hybrid delivery of many of our courses beyond COVID-19 restrictions and take advantage of what both in-person and online formats have to offer.
Rachel Simmons MSD, ASID, IDEC, LEED GA, NCIDQ Program Director Scottsdale Community College
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Antique Drapery Rod Co., Inc.
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Arizona Tile, LLC
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Tile, LLC
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Coverings
Arizona Tile, LLC
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Arizona Tile, LLC
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(480) 893-9393
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Tempe AZ 85284-1905
National Member
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Regional Member
Arizona Tile, LLC
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Arizona Tile, LLC
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Arteriors Home
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