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2009/2010 Board of Directors
President’s Message
Design Excellence Awards 2010
March Meeting Update
April Meeting Update
Thank you letter to Glenn Thomas and Associates
The ASID Appellation and Membership Designations
Welcome New Members
Interior Experience: A tour of design, culture, and
lifestyle
Green Works by Designers
ASID Calendar
3rd Annual ASID San Diego Golf Classic 2010
Student Corner - Networking: Take the First Step
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2009-2010
Board of Directors
PRESIDENT
Tina Marie Koch, ASID
Tel: 858-577-2020
[email protected]
PRESIDENT ELECT
Kellie McCor mick, ASID
Tel: 619-299-5591
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF
FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT
Mark Gauvin, IP Member
Tel: 858-549-2442
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF
COMMUNICATIONS
Robin W ilson Carr ier, ASID
Tel: 619-758-7676
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT & PROGRAMS
Lindsay Hester, ASID
Tel: 619-793-7415
[email protected]
DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP
Kimber ley B. Hansen,
Allied Member ASID
Tel: 619-222-6681
[email protected]
DIRECTOR AT LARGE
Stefanie Wenceslao,
Allied Member ASID
Tel: 619-302-4451
[email protected]
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
TO THE BOARD
Gerald William Bouvia III,
Student Member ASID
Tel: 619-517-5377
[email protected]
RECORDING ADMINISTRATOR
Nancy Ferrer, Allied Member ASID
Tel: 858-577-2020
[email protected]
CHAPTER ADMINSTRATOR
AND NEWSLETTER EDITOR
Nancy Jackson
Tel: 858-274-3345
[email protected]
President’s Message
Dear Members,
After nine months of serving as the ASID San Diego Chapter President, it has
been exciting for me to watch our meetings and events, which we planned last
year, unfold. We have had so many wonderful opportunities for all our members to network, promote
their work/products/services, learn and have fun thanks to our hard working board and committee
members, sponsors and volunteers. Speaking of hard work, I have to give a huge THANK YOU to the
Design Excellence Awards Gala Committee who created such an enjoyable evening May 12th:
Chairperson Dale Monday-Kolins and her committee, Kimberley Hansen, Jill Winninger, Kathy Mays, and
Bertha Hernandez did an outstanding job. The “Destination” theme was “a trip” down to the smallest
details like the boarding pass seat tickets…amazing! A special Thank You to Robert Wright, FASID, for
“piloting” the evening’s ceremony, and the student volunteers, Brooke Williams, Angela Emerson,Theresa
Rickter, Elyse DeMello, and Gerald Bouvia III, for playing the part of flight attendants so well. And, the
evening couldn’t have taken off without the support of our generous sponsors: San Diego Magazine,
Winfield Floor & Window Covering, San Diego Hardware, Cambria, Design Directions, Jason Holmes
Photography, Design Perspectives and Ferguson Bath & Kitchen Gallery.
We need your help….if you are looking for an easy, yet significantly important way to support our
chapter and help student members, then volunteer for our new Student Speakers List. The ASID San
Diego Chapter supports four student chapters:The Art Institute of San Diego, Design Institute of San
Diego, Mesa College and San Diego State University. Just like our Chapter, Student Chapters have
general meetings and are always in need of knowledgeable speakers who can inform them about their
emerging field, products and/or services (Designers and Industry Partners welcome). If you would like
to participate, contact Kimberley Hansen, our Director of Membership, at [email protected] for
more information.
I hope you had a chance to attend the ASID Conference at NeoCon June 14th – 16th in Chicago. It
was a great opportunity to see the latest design products at Chicago’s Merchandise Mart, attend
NeoCon’s educational sessions, and meet other ASID members from around the country at the ASID
conference. Monday night’s ASID Awards Ceremony was a special night for our chapter because Bill
Baker of Winfield Floor & Window Covering received the ASID Industry Partner’s Merit Award, the
Society’s highest honor bestowed upon an Industry Partner Representative. Congratulations Bill! We
are very proud of you.
Designers: don’t miss out on an amazing opportunity to market yourself and showcase your design skills
in the “Designed for Life” – Kitchen and Bath Contest. Participation details are in the “Designed for
Life” email blast or go to the ASID San Diego Chapter Website under ASID San Diego Events &
Committees and click onto the “Designed for Life” logo to download the entry packet.
We are planning a great series of meetings and events under the title of “Connectivity”: July 21st is our
Interior Experience Launch Party which will be at a beautiful venue with jazz music and food from a
notable national chef and supporting a charitable organization,YWCA’s Becky’s House; July 24th is our
new Interior Experience - A Tour of Design, Culture and Lifestyle which you won’t want to miss; August
16th is our Annual Golf Classic and you don’t have to be a golfer to attend! In fact, I played last year for
the first time ever and my team came in second place! I say my team, because I had nothing to do with
it, but it does give me an opportunity to put out a challenge…If another designer beats my second place
finish they are going to get a special gift certificate, so get out there and practice; September 15th is our
last general meeting in the fiscal year when we recognize our amazing volunteers and install the new
terms board…it’s quite a celebration!!!
For more information about our meetings and events, check the ASID Calendar regularly at
www.ASIDsandiego.org.
Best Regards,
Tina Marie Koch, ASID, CID
ASID San Diego Chapter President 2009-2010
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Victory in Virginia
Interior design professionals recently claimed a legislative victory in
Virginia. Both houses of the state legislature have passed House Bill 1265,
shattering the glass ceiling that previously prevented designers from sitting
on the board of directors at their firm. This bill opens new doors for
designers in Virginia and recognizes interior design as a separate and
distinct profession on equal footing with architects, engineers, and other
design professionals. Certified interior designers will now be able to
contribute even more to the growth of the industry through their individual firms.
The bill is currently awaiting the signature of Governor McDonnell. ASID
offers our congratulations to all interior designers in Virginia on this
victory.
Attention all Designers
and Industry Partners
with Showrooms
ASID San Diego is compiling a list of members who have showrooms
either open to the public or to the trade only. To help promote upcoming
events, we are asking those members to allow us to mount a small poster
in their window and to accept a business card holder & cards for the event
to be displayed in an appropriate location at the members’ discretion.
The main purpose of this program is to target a population interested in
a design event. The benefits to participating members include the opportunity to help their organization and to enhance their image as a company
that is engaged and supportive of the professional design community.
For more information contact:
Mark Gauvin
[email protected]
(619)954-3126
The Chapter is especially grateful to those industry partner
members who so graciously hosted our monthly meetings this
year. Thank you for your hospitality and generosity.
Monthly Meeting Sponsors
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Design Excellence Awards
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The excitement was high as those who had entered the competition
were eager to learn who would be taking home the coveted obelisk.
Before long, an announcement was made to begin boarding the flight –
and everyone
into the
theater.
was emceed by
for theheaded
Awards
Gala
on The
Mayceremony
12th, 2010.
Captain Bob – known to most of us as Robert Wright, FASID. He appeared
Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park
dapper in his pilot’s uniform sipping on a martini. We knew this would
6:00
PM making the safety announcenot be a routine flight. Our flight
attendant
If you didn’t submit this year, please join us for
ments was non other that Chapter President,Tina Koch, ASID. She seemed
great music, food, and friends;
at home in her vintage style uniform. Following the announcing of the
and support your design colleagues’
projects and cheer for your favs!
Purchase your tickets today
Purchase your tickets today
winners we all met back in the lobby for coffee and dessert. The travel
for
Gala
on May
12th,
2010.
posters
hadthe
beenAwards
removed from
the easels
to reveal
a surprise
– enlarged
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Photographic
Arts
in Balboa
ParkKelley
magazine
coversof
of each
first place winner.
Thank
you to Rowena
6:00 PM
and San Diego Magazine!
If you didn’t submit this year, please join us for
food, Now
and friends;
It was a great nightgreat
and amusic,
great event.
support
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to the
future.your
Startdesign
planningcolleagues’
projects and cheer for your favs!
on what YOU will enter next year. It is not
really about winning – although that is fun. It
is taking a chance, having confidence in your
work, and participating. We are a strong and
vital chapter and you will get so much more
out of your membership when you Dale Monday Kolins,
ASID, Past President, DEA
PARTICIPATE.
Committee Chair
Photo by Graham Blair www.grahamblair.com
If you were not at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park on
12th, then you missed a fabulous event held by our chapter. Ask anyone
who was there – a fabulous time was had by all – competitors, sponsors,
guests and colleagues. The theme for the evening was world travel –
everyone checked in and received a boarding pass for the flight then
waited in our lounge. Vintage travel posters advertised exotic destinations
such as Tahiti, Rio and Europe. While sitting on lounge chairs passengers
sipped complementary drinks, nibbled airlines peanuts and pretzels, and
snacked on kobe beef burgers, spring rolls and other assorted hors
d’oeurvres.
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If you didn’t submit this year, please join us for
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and support your design colleagues’
James P. Walters, Allied Member ASID
projects and cheer for your favs!
Category: Residential Remodel
Project Location: Pacific Highway, San Diego
SINGLE SPACE RESIDENTIAL
Robin Wilson Carrier, ASID
Category: Single Space Residential
Project Location: La Canada, La Jolla
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Anne Kellett, ASID
Category: Specialty Design
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MARCH
MEETING
U P DAT E
Enhancing Your Experience: Advancing the Profession
By Stefanie Wenceslao, Allied Member ASID
Director At Large - San Diego Chapter
A picture is worth a thousand words. With that being said, I
can only smile when I look at these photos of the March 17th
ASID General Meeting at Fixtures. Pat Weiss, knowing full well
the fashion risk she would be facing, agreed to be our game
show host. The purpose of the costumes and the quiz show
was to put our members in a different frame of mind when
receiving facts about legislation and our goal of licensure for
the profession of interior design in the State of California. I
wanted to put to rest any untruths or misunderstandings
about what it means to pass legislation, but in a fun and entertaining way. Knowledge is power! The more we
know, the more successful our future. So "Thank
You" to Judy Hallberg for her assistance with the
game-show questions, Pat Weiss for playing
game-show host and wearing that boa and to all
the contestants willing to be a little silly about a
very serious issue!
Dacor Reps.
Jessica and
Sally Ault
Pat Weiss with the luck of the Irish
running the quiz show
Wes Wilmers, Jolene Henkel, Tracy Taylor
Anne Kellett, , Jim Cantwell, Andres Bernal
Bruce Goff with Judy Hallberg, showing his St.
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By Elle E. Abbott, Allied Member ASID
With the tough economic times, some businesses have been cutting
back on everything from design programs to advertising. However,
one business has taken a progressive leap to help the design
industry to rise above these current economic challenges. Lessler’s
Draperies and Design, Inc., a family owned and operated business
here in San Diego with over 50 years experience in the design
industry, is now opening their showroom to designers with a unique
program to create relationships within the design community.
While some designers have no trouble getting involved with simple
and ready made window treatments, providing clients with custom
window coverings has always been a highly detailed and specialized business that is often difficult for designers to include in their
projects.
Knowledge of product features and limitations along with measuring,
pricing, ordering, installation and the eventual service calls can be
over whelming and time consuming for designers to provide. The
costs and commitments of opening an account with most national
vendors can also be too expensive or involve too much risk to be a
viable option for many designers.
Finally an opportunity has presented itself for designers to get
involved without the expense or commitment that a national account
would require.
Lessler’s Draperies and Design, Inc. has recently created a new
department specializing in servicing designers and their clients. This
program aims to help designers sell custom window coverings while
keeping the process as simple as possible.
After setting up a partnership with Lessler’s, designers will have
access to a premier gallery showroom as well as-to-the-trade only
product seminars. Partnered designers will also have the ability to
check out samples and request quotes for their customers. Once the
project has been sold, Lessler’s takes care of the ordering, project
management, installation and service work. All a designer has to do
is present the product to their client and close the sale. Tiered
commissions or finders fee are available depending on the type of
partnership established.
Lessler’s is a company that believes in the power of relationships.
With access to the on-staff estimating and installation teams, a
beautiful gallery showroom, and virtually no out of pocket investment this innovative program is sure to provide a simple and profitable way for designers to provide custom window treatments to
their clients.
Lessler’s will be hosting an open house this summer for designers
interested in participating in the program. For more information
contact Lessler’s at 858-277-5936 or email at [email protected].
Their showroom is located at 5725 Kearny Villa Road, Suite S. San
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A P R I L
M E E T I N G
U P DAT E
Design Movements: Sustainability, Aging in Place
Our April 21st meeting was held at Cricket Communications, the newest
LEED Certified Gold building in San Diego. Tours of this sustainable space
were guided by highly knowledgeable members of the Cricket facilities
department and members of the design team from the esteemed architectural firm of Carrier Johnson + Culture. Daniel Rebeor, Cricket
Communications Senior Director of National Real Estate and Danette
Ferretti Lead Interior Designer for Carrier Johnson + Culture spoke of the
rewards and challenges of designing a LEED Gold space. While aging in
place information was presented by Liliane Choney of Revisions
Resources and our own Anne Kellett.
Angela Emerson, Nina Punzi & Camille Johnston
Judy Hallberg & Pat Weiss
Diane H. Swenson and Bertha Hernandez
Liliane Choney of Revisions Resources & Tina Koch
Daniel Rebeor of Cricket Communications
Marissa Reed & Glenn Thomas of Bentley Prince
Street
Mark Gauvin
Anne Kellett & Kristy Kropat
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The ASID Appellation and Membership Designations
By Kimberley B. Hansen, Allied Member ASID
The membership designations must be spelled out completely.
Director of Membership San Diego Chapter ASID
(Note: "of the American Society of Interior Designers" may be
substituted for "ASID"). No modification or deviation is
The use of the appellation is a benefit of membership and what
permitted.
identifies you as a member of ASID the organization that represents professionalism in interior design.
The appellation for professional members and the designations
for other members may be used only in conjunction with the
Under the ASID Bylaws, professional membership in ASID
member's own name.
recognizes an interior designer as having completed a course of
Members may not utilize any form of the name of the Society
accredited education, and/or equivalent work experience
or the ASID appellation in conjunction with a firm
in interior design and successfully passing the National
name, even where the member's name is encom-
Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ)
passed in the name of the firm.
examination. These members have achieved the highest levels of accomplishment and knowledge in their field. The consumer, the public, other designers
A member may in no way imply, through advertising or other means, that
and affiliated professionals acknowledge the "ASID" appellation after an inte-
employees of his or her staff or firm are members of ASID unless that is in
rior designer's name as the hallmark of professionalism.
fact the case, and then they may be identified only by the appellations or
designations consistent with their status in ASID.
ASID members are permitted to use the
following designations:
Professional Member Mark
The ASID Board of Directors recently approved the use of a new Professional
Professional member: John/Jane Doe, ASID (FASID if a fellow of the Society).
Member mark. Use of the mark will help you stand out in the marketplace
by allowing consumers and clients to quickly identify you as a highly qualified
Allied Member: (Practitioner/Educator/International)
and experienced ASID Professional interior designer. (Note: Only profes-
John/Jane Doe, Allied Member ASID
sional members of ASID are permitted to use the mark.)
Student Member: John/Jane Doe, Student Member ASID
Because membership applies to individuals and not their businesses, use of
the Professional Member mark is restricted to those instances where the
Industry Partner Member (Company): ABC Company, Industry Partner of ASID
member’s name and appellation are present—for example, a business card,
stationery or Web site contact information.
Additional information is
Industry Partner Representative (Individual): John/Jane Doe, Industry Partner
provided in the guidelines, which you can download with the Professional
Representative for ABC Company.
Member mark. To obtain the mark art files and guidelines, please log in to the
ASID National website.
ASID Industry Partner Merit Award
awarded to Bill Baker at NeoCon
Bill Baker of Winfield Floor & Window Covering
received the ASID Industry Partner’s Merit Award,
the Society’s highest honor bestowed upon an
Industry Partner Representative. Congratulations
Bill! We are very proud of you.
Photo by David Ditzler www.ditzlerphoto.com
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If you know of a person or company in violation of the above listed requirements
please report to ASID National as it is all of our responsibility to ensure our own
integrity as well as that of ASID.
If you have any further questions or concerns regarding the usage of the
appellation please contact ASID National.
Welcome New Members
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Armor-Tek
Baldwin Door Hardware/BDHHI
Baltus West Hollywood
BoConcept
C.J. Wier Decor
Cabinetry Design
Cairns Craft Remodeling
Carpet Club
CGRP, Inc.
Cosentino USA
Crestron Electronics
Dal-Tile Corporation
Davis Stone Incorporated
DNA European Design Studio
E S Creative Glass, Inc.
Elite Lighting
Fixtures Visions for Living
Gardenology
Grotto Custom Wine Cellars
Jonathan Franc
Jones Boys Kitchen & Bath
Ligne Roset
Mirror Shower & Glass
Mountain Lumber Company
Painted Panache, LLC
Paul Burlingame Photo
Peterson Remodeling, Inc.
Pieters Co. Design & Construction
Rock N Roll Tumbled Stone, LLC
Room & Board
San Diego Kitchen & Bath
Saroyan Lumber Company
Standards of Excellence, Inc.
Stylmark
Suretechs, Inc
Sweig General Contracting Inc.
Tatterdemalion
Taylor Homes Inc.
Teodora Imports
Terry Smith Cabinetry and Design
The Quilting House, Inc.
Torrey Pines Landscape Co., Inc.
Tres Fabu
Visions in Faux
PROFESSIONAL
Marcia Bryan
Lisa Klang
Michelle Salz-Smith
Alexis Smith
Elisabeth Whitlinger
ALLIED
Martine Andre
Janet Banks
Kari Barrett
Michael Barron
Virginia Bassetti
Tessie Bersamin
Heather Bulthuis
Jean Childs
Luis Corona
Raquel Fullbright
Dawn Harrison
Jamie Hylland
Sarah Jarzombek
Nikki Klugh
Denise Kolde
Susan OBrien
Victoria Oxendine
Emily Renze
Csilla Szentes-Jaray
Elizabeth Tecson
Terra Urban
Ashley Whyard
Sally Wislar
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Exclusive, luxurious, sophisticated, innovative, and compelling. A tour, like
none other, of thoughtfully executed design motivated by culture and
lifestyle. Interior Experience is a special opportunity to view six venues
inspired by the art that they house, residential spaces that embrace urban
living, interiors invigorated by fashion, a church design encouraged by the
culture of the neighborhood it calls home, sustainable designs that evoke
green living, and home kitchen design fashioned for a notable restaurateur.
Also, don’t miss the launch party on July 21,2010 from 5:30-8pm where
you will have an opportunity to network, socialize and tour a multifamily
clubhouse facility.
1. Piano On The Park
The refined architectural detailing of this elegant condominium is reminiscent of a pre-World War II New York apartment. A fine art gallery is
creatively displayed in the long and extra wide corridor. A fine art gallery
is creatively displayed in the long and extra wide corridor. The soft and
subtle color palette accentuates the sophisticated lines of the transitional
furnishings. Experience the largest private collection of Professor Kuo’s
ceramic artistry while enjoying the sounds of the piano in the living area
with views of surrounding Balboa. Enjoy the sounds of the piano in the
living area with views of surrounding Balboa Park, downtown San Diego,
and the Coronado Bridge
2. Art and Fashion Urban Style
Located atop the Omni Hotel, this Metropolitan condominium embodies
urban vitality, just steps from Petco Park and the Gaslamp District. Chic
furnishings by Ligne Roset are designed for entertaining and viewing.
Floor to ceiling glass walls provide sweeping views of downtown, San
Diego Bay and Coronado. The wall of Bisazza glass tile reflects the light
and the colors of the furnishings. Exquisitely detailed millwork enhances
the ambience of luxury living. Meet local artist Elizabeth Washburn as she
paints, and revel in the fashions of Laura Gambucci on the pool deck with
a view into Petco Park.
3. Jazz in The Neighborhood
This innovative church was created from existing movie theatres and
provides an inviting respite that welcomes the diverse community in
which it resides. Brilliant lighting, interesting wall shapes and bold colors,
reflect the new layer of hope and higher quality of life that this state-ofthe-art worship and educational facility brings to this culturally rich neighborhood. Relax in the theater style sanctuary as you hear the angelic
sounds of the gospel choir.
4. Green By Design:
With a focus on sustainability, this residence showcases unique recycled
materials and sustainable technology both inside and out. Recycled beer
and vodka bottles, as well as windshield glass compose the kitchen island.
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Lava rock and translucent fencing highlight the landscaping in the garden.
Innovative window placement and energy efficient lighting make this
bungalow a true green living experience. Learn about drought resistant
plants with a local landscape horticulturist.
5. Entertaining By Design:
Design motivated by the collections of art and art glass, this stunning residence is an open plan showcasing artistry at its finest. Custom light
fixtures playfully reflect the light off of the curvaceous designs in glass tiles,
countertops and cabinetry. A glass wall and staircase, as well as the
centrally located interior firepit further enhance the luminescent color
palette. Enjoy fondue with a local chef as you marvel in the ingenious
design of the dining table and work of tile artist.
6. Historic Loft Living:
The energy of the city surrounds this historically designated building.
Perfect for an active lifestyle, this loft provides a stylish urban oasis.
Traditional moldings are treated in contemporary fashion while comfortable modern furnishings contribute to the hip vibe this space eludes.
Indulge in freshly baked goodies from the Souplantation chef as you take
in the natural light streaming through the vintage warehouse windows.
This self-guided tour is a showcase of commercial and distinctive residential design. In addition to exhibiting some of the best interiors San Diego
has to offer, each space will feature a cultural experience enhancing the
design.
For tickets and additional information, please contact the ASID San Diego
Chapter Office at (858) 274-3345 or the hotline at (858) 646-9896. You
can also visit us on the web at www.asidsandiego.org.
"Once again Spruce Up has connected me to
another client I would otherwise not have had.
Originally scheduled to consult on color and
furniture arrangement, this simple meeting has
evolved into a complete re-design of a family
room and adjacent dining room. The Spruce Up
program should be available year round as a
source of income to our chapter, and a means of
promoting professional design services."
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Green Works by Designers
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kw designs
Project: EcoHub
Location: Clairemont Mesa
T
he buzz is out about San Diego’s first co-working green incubator,
To complete the vision of the EcoHub,Yeves brought me onto the project
which opens the door for start-ups and entrepreneurs to collaborate,
to “walk the walk” on approaching a sustainable, environmentally
network, and accelerate their growth. The launch of EcoHub in March
conscious design for the space. My first instinct for transforming this dated
2010 has made its mark in central San Diego and provides affordable
office suite was to go for a modern, fresh look that would be unexpected.
shared space options via a membership system. Entrepreneurs can not
Incorporating raw materials and natural elements with bold colors gives
only take their dreams to the next level, but be surrounded by like-
it that organic, modern feel.
minded individuals.
The first step in renovating the space was recycling or donating any
Yeves Perez, President and Co-founder of EcoHub, Inc. believes there is a
deconstructed materials.
tremendous value in the synergies that can be created by getting people
InterfaceFLOR to their recycling center, and the aluminum and glass parti-
together in a collaborative environment. And by sharing a common vision,
tions were repurposed. A few cosmetic updates, including the new carpet
purpose and even resources may lead to a new model of doing business
tiles from InterfaceFLOR, bold colors from Sherwin Williams ProGreen
in these most challenging of times.
series, and the space was beginning to transform!
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The old, dusty carpet was taken by
Design Strategies
The indoor air quality was improved with plants and miniature succu-
As the first incubator/ co-working campus for small green businesses in
lents in glass globes from Grounded in Encinitas becoming the focal
our region, EcoHub anticipates playing an important role furthering San
point over the sustainable conference tables. The raw look of these
Diego’s position as a center for cleantech, water conservation, green
sustainable tables includes green materials like Kirei, a rapidly renewable
building, and other sectors for business. This energy hub of new ideas is
material for the table tops, edged in recycled aluminum, architectural
growing everyday with the positive response of those in the community
salvaged leg post painted metallic silver, and casters attached on the
and who support the green movement.
bottom for easy transition in the space. Individual desk tops were made
out of wheatboard, a sustainable material with no toxins or formalde-
Come check out EcoHub, located at:
hydes, and coated with a safe coat from AFM Coatings.
4542 Ruffner Street, Suite 170
San Diego, CA. 92111
The accent color for EcoHub became the pure color white, a great
choice for modernizing a space. The free-handed graphic that I painted
on one of the walls intertwines with the simple white book shelves,
which continues with the feel of an organic space. Traditional, decorative frames were repurposed from a custom frame shop in Solana
Beach, Once Upon a Frame. They were given a whole new look with a
coat of white paint to contrast against the industrial gray wall. All these
elements added to the success of the space with the custom look, that
balances style and function of the interiors with innovative building
strategies and the choice of eco-friendly materials.
Challenges
One of the challenges in the space was creating as many seating areas
in a narrow open floor plan that could be functional for individuals and
small groups. This was achieved with individual desk space along either
wall as you enter the EcoHub, which opens into an area with the
movable Kirei conference tables, where groups of people can effectively
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GO INSTEAD WHERE THERE IS NO PATH
AND LEAVE A TRAIL.
work and share ideas. It was essential to have the working environment
comfortable but still intriguing to those working, so their energy stays
-R. EMERSON
elevated, providing organic coffee also helps. Of course, budget is always
a challenge when designing a space, so being creative with sourcing
materials and salvaged items makes not only this space unique but
affordable for its custom look.
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“WELL, IT’S THAT TIME A YEAR AGAIN KIDS………and right now
you’re probably saying to yourself, what does he mean by that?”
I mean it’s time for “THE 3RD ANNUAL ASID SAN DIEGO GOLF
CLASSIC 2010”, so you better start practicing, get your players lined up
and get prepared to have some fun in the sun!!!
The Golf Classic is going to be held on Monday, August 16th at the Lomas
Santa Fe CC again. Show up early to get checked in, have lunch and get
warmed up, as we will be teeing it up for a 12:30pm Shotgun start.
We are 3 months out so you have time to think about playing, snapping
up one of the many sponsorship opportunities that are available, volunteering or just coming to the dinner and awards portion of the event. But,
don’t think about it too long because the sponsorships and player slots
are going to go quickly….
Please feel free to contact Nancy Jackson at the ASID office (858-2743345) or Tracy Taylor with any questions you might have.
Thank you, thank you very much!
Tracy F. Taylor
Allied Member ASID
Chair – 3rd Annual ASID San Diego Golf Classic
P – 760-473-5561
F – 760-448-6585
E – [email protected]
2010 ASID 2nd
Annual Golf Classic
Sponsors
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STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE
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STUDENT CORNER
Networking:
Take the First Step
By Gerald William Bouvia III, Design Institute of San
Diego, Student Representative to the Board
Every student knows that networking is important for their design career, yet most do not start
building their networks until after graduation.
Students who wait, though, are missing out on
opportunities designed to make networking easy—specifically for
students like them. As design students, we're fortunate that the professional association for our discipline, ASID, is strong and active in San
Diego. And best of all, it's easy to get started.
In my case, I learned about ASID in Anne Kellett's Introduction to Interior
Design class and attended a couple of student chapter meetings that
featured guest speakers that interested me. I knew I wanted to become
more involved in the San Diego design community, and hearing Stefanie
Wenceslao, director at large, speak one day at a meeting energized me to
take action. I ran for a position on the board of the student chapter during
that same meeting, was elected board member for hospitality, and started
The Drapery Shop
attending ASID meetings and events for both the student and profes-
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sional chapters. I volunteered at the Annual Golf Classic, the Cataquarium,
and at professional events. At the Golf Classic, Stefanie introduced me to
Nancy Jackson, chapter administrator. When I told her that I plan to
design restaurants, she introduced me to Tina Koch, president, and Tony
Adamo, whose firm has designed some of the best restaurants in San
Diego. This was a dream come true, so I applied for an internship with
their firm. Tina and Tony made the scary prospect of finding an internship
something friendly and fun, and I'm looking forward to a great internship
this summer. The key was taking the first step, attending an ASID meeting.
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Battle of the Barbeque!
FUNdraiser for IDCC by Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
On April 14, 2010,
4:00
p.m., the
aromas that filled
Mercury Street in
front of Ferguson
were amazing, the
rockin’
country
music that wafted
from the tent got us
in a party mood and
the scene was set! Team ASID: Robin Wilson Carrier, Lindsay Hester,
The event was Kellie McCormick, Tina Koch and the Firehouse Chefs!
kicking off the first
of hopefully many
successful fundraising events sponsored by Ferguson and many of
their incredible vendors for the Interior Design Coalition of
California (IDCC).
The event raised over $1,900 to support IDCC’s legislative efforts for a
practice act in California.
We’d like to give a shout out to the ASID Orange County Chapter for
coming to this event and to Luxe Magazine for sponsoring the bus and
their “pre-party” ride! We’d also like to thank IDCC’s Director of
Fundraising, Adriel Cogdal, ASID for her efforts in bringing this event to
fruition.
IDCC would like to send out a HUGE thank you to Kristi Nicolai from
Ferguson for her tireless efforts to organize this event. Thank you to the
Ferguson staff for all their help that evening. Remember Ferguson when
shopping for your plumbing and appliance needs, and thank them for their
support of ASID and IDCC.
The “Battle” portion of the event was such fun! There were four
teams preparing lots of wonderful food for all of the attendees
to sample. The four teams were: Jackson Design and Remodeling
partnered with Dacor, IDCC partnered with Lynx Grills, Janks
Construction partnered with Viking and ASID partnered with
Wolf and the Firefighters.
Ferguson also put together a raffle with many fantastic prizes
ranging from gift cards for local restaurants to a wine refrigerator.
Team IDCC: Pat Weiss and
Stephanie Wenceslao
Kristi Nicolai from Ferguson and Adriel Cogdal,
IDCC's Director of Fundraising
Designer to the Trade Showroom
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Karastan, Masland, Fabrica,
Kane, Moda, Armstrong,
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Residential and commercial
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New Directory
coming soon!
Did you know…
The ASID 2010 survey showed that the directory is one of the most
important networking tools for our members. Well, we heard you
and the new directory is coming this fall!
National’s database is our database for the website and the directory.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please log onto www.asid.org and update your
information, for that is how it will be published in the new directory.
Congratulations
Kate Franklin of Gatling Design for Advancement to professional status.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------Designers who have recently been published:
Leslie Cohen in San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyles: Congratulations
on Winning “Best Theme Kitchen” in the SDHGL 19th Annual Kitchens of
the Year Contest.
Check out Lena Brion’s Cornerstone Church on page 32 ASID ICON
May/June 2010 You can also see this church in the Interior Experience
Tour on July 24, 2010.
At the newly renovated Cosmopolitan Hotel in Old Town Von
Kurt/Lipsman Inc. fabricated and installed the plaster ceiling
medallions on the first floor and are now working on plaster
restoration over the adobe wall in the Bandini room.
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award winning “Designer’s Insight” tool kit on the last Monday
of June, July and August.
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of the area. Ben was the first recipient of the Don Marrell
Award.
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year’s hole-in-one prize is a “baby grand player piano”.
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It won’t be only earthquakes that make things move on the
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Think Industry Partners
Your “Partners in Design”
Grotto Custom Wine
Cellars & Cabinets
Grotto Custom Wine
Cellars & Cabinets
was founded by business par tners, Luis
Mora and Steve
Pantalemon in 2001.
After working in the
hospitality industry
for many years Luis
and Steve wanted to
capitalize on their
shared passion for
wine. Together they
recognized the need
for an all-inclusive
wine cellar design
and
construction
experience
and
created Grotto Custom Wine Cellars & Cabinets.
After eight years and many completed residential and hospitality projects,
including the Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel and the Four Seasons, New
York, they opened their showroom in the Laguna Design Center. This
facility caters exclusively to the design professional and contains all of the
necessary resources and expertise to complete a wine cellar project.
The Grotto design team has years of experience in the proper storage
and presentation of wine, as well as an understanding of the importance
of preserving this investment properly. Come visit the new Grotto
Showroom for more information and showroom hours please visit
www.grottocellars.com or call 1(866) 266-5946.
cooking. His brother is a master chef and David’s love for cooking seems
to run in their Italian family. David’s son, Joseph, has been working at his
side for several years now, becoming an expert craftsman like his father.
David and Joseph provide the finest service to all clients, insuring high
quality craftsmanship and a lifetime guarantee. Visit www.columbotile.com
for photos, client testimonials and more information, or call 619-4624225. They look forward to hearing from you.
Cristina G. Park, EA
Cris began her career in tax preparation in 1981
and received her Enrolled Agent license in 1988.
Enrolled Agents are Federally Authorized Tax
Practitioners licensed to represent taxpayers
before the Internal Revenue Service.
Cris offers business, personal, payroll, and sales tax
preparation services and has worked in the
accounting and purchasing departments of a local
interior design firm. A love of teaching inspires Cris as she offers training
and support for Design Manager and QuickBooks Software and gives
presentations to first year design students on computerized project
management.
When not behind her desk, Cris spends time with her husband of 29
years, son and daughter enjoying all the wonderful activities San Diego has
to offer. Making hand made cards; rubber stamp art and original jewelry
are relaxing hobbies she enjoys.
You can contact Christina at 619-444-2829 or e-mail: [email protected]
Wes Wilmers
Mastercraft Home Entertainment
David Columbo, owner
Columbo Tile
“In the Old Italian Tradition”
As a proud new Industry Partner, Colombo Tile
specializes in high quality residential tile design and
installation. David Colombo started his business
over 25 years ago in Coronado which has since
grown into a well respected company that services
clients throughout Southern California.
David, one of 8 children, was born and raised in
Detroit, and has strong family roots in Italy – hence
his catch phrase, “In the Old Italian Tradition.”
When not working, David has a passion for hockey, go Red Wings, and
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Midwest born and raised, Wes Wilmers moved to
San Diego in 1990 with his beautiful wife Tammy.
They now have four children who can proudly
refer to themselves as 'Native San Diegans'! Since
movies are his business, one of Wes’ goals has been
to learn what not to do from some of the dads
portrayed in movies. Those dads that missed out
on the lives of their children by chasing the almighty
dollar. Instead, Wes has found ways to be involved
with his children and their interests. His family enjoys camping, sailing, golf,
and of course, movies.
Wes operates Mastercraft Home Entertainment, giving outlet to his
passion for family movie night and soul-filled homes.
You can contact Wes Wilmers, Music & Movies by Mastercraft, Inc. at
858-490-1244
I Always Look for an Industry Partner
By Kathleen M. Zbacnik, ASID, IIDA, CID
I a lw ay s l o o k
fo r a n A S I D
Industry Partner
when deciding
which vendor or
tradesper son
with which to
work. Industr y
P a r t n e r s
support our San Diego ASID chapter
through their volunteerism at many
chapter events and through their dues.
I recently was doing an extensive
remodel for which I specified a custom
hand-carved Walnut entry door. Upon entering the Grand Entrances showroom I knew I had
come to the right place. The owner, Colin Pearce, and his staff, were most knowledgable and
helpful. I showed them a sketch and conceptual drawing of the antique door I had in mind
and they were able to fabricate it to my exact specifications.
Grand Entrances carries a complete selection of custom door hardware and I was able to select
just the right oil rubbed bronze entry set and hinges to match for the perfect finishing touch.
Their installers were on time, professional and efficient. And the quality of their craftsmanship
was excelled only by their customer service and follow through.
I recommend that my fellow designers acquaint themselves with this excellent resource we
have in the Grand Entrances showroom at 8228 Miramar Road. I know that my client and I
are most pleased with the entry door. A great ASID Industry Partner!
Want to
get more
involved
with ASID
San Diego?
Write an article for
our newsletter!
Please contact Nancy Jackson at the
ASID office at 858.274.3345 for
more information.
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