Monday, December 12, 2011

p r o j e c t : : columbia gorge family medicine


project: 
design consulting:: columbia gorge family medicine building


my approach
in this case, style is the best medicine.
creative design can change the way patients experience healthcare.
for myself: this means no more mint green walls, no more cold patient rooms and no more faux plants (at least the really fake looking ones)!
give it soul! your patients will feel it.
find inspiration: nature
determine the style:: modern organic. warm. clean and comfortable. unfussy. well-dressed and professional.

styling:: this is the part i love... the details. after color, there are major details that make a space come together and feel balanced. rhythm, patterns, repetition + contrast to create visual interest.  elements that convey this unified message are as follows: floor lighting, potted plants, magazines racks, art installations, seating + arrangement, small things like: coat hooks, paper towel dispensers and garbage cans can go a long way with creating a balanced space.
a lot of work + experienced gained.  a big thank you to the entire staff of Columbia Gorge Family Medicine!  -jessica

my contrubutions to the project...
exterior
consulted in the selection of outside stucco color, roof color, trim and stone block.   my final selections were based on...earthy modern, neutral + warm. 

interior
surfaces- carpet selection/layout, flooring, all interior paint color and placement, counter tops, cabinet material, trim, mirrors, hooks, magazine racks, clocks, book shelves. 
work in process:: furniture and art. 





"simplicity means the achievement of maximum effect, with minimum means."   albert einstei

d e s i g n : : holiday window 2011

parts + labour
holiday window 2011

wreaths:  a mixed collection of found objects in green and white. 

process: my honey cut two 6' wreaths for me out of plywood.  hours of hunting for white and green "materials"... like a magpie hunting for sparkly objects.  in the end i used paper, duct tape, foam sheets i found at the recycle center, green paiters tape, white coffee filters, felt + tulle... all attached with my sturdy staple gun and hot glue. 

now  hanging in the windows at parts + labour boutique in hood river, oregon for you to enjoy. 

happy holiday
xo
jessica