COMMERCIAL DESIGN
Your Business’ Space Elevated
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA INTERIOR DESIGN
UPLEVEL YOUR LOCATION
Your Space Finally Reflects Your Brand Values
It's been proven that beautiful spaces drive financial benefits - real ROI. From attracting the right customers to increasing worker productivity, functional and updated spaces are what the discerning business owner wants.
Shift brand perception. Make more impact. Create moments your clients will remember.
You need a space that expands upon your own brand and professional expertise. While you continue doing what you do best, we create the space you want to be in. From finding space that fits your needs, to confusing drawings and permit processes through construction, we lead you forward to your move into your beautifully on-brand new space.
LOBBY
OFFICE
RESTAURANT
HOTEL
MULTI-FAMILY
SALON
PRIVATE CLUB
BOARD ROOM
CUSTOM DESIGN
YOUR BRAND; YOUR SPACE
FULL-SERVICE
Commercial Design
You need a space that expands upon your own brand and professional expertise. While you continue doing what you do best, we create the space you want to be in. From finding space that fits your needs, to confusing drawings and permit processes through construction, we lead you forward to your move into your beautifully on-brand new space.
Our experience in commercial interior architecture ranging from ground-up hotels to small tenant improvement adjustments makes us well-suited to work with you or your broker to test fit potential space, create construction documents for permit, and assist in getting you into your newly branded space.
SUBMIT PROJECT
PROGRAMMING
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
CONSTRUCTION
FURNITURE SELECTION
FURNITURE PROCUREMENT
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION
FREQUENTLY ASKED
Questions
Can you help us with just furniture? Art?
We're adding space to our current tenant space. Can you help us?
Why do we need drawings and a permit?
We don't have an architect, can you help us?
We need to move in (low number) months, what can we do to our new space?
How do you work?
How do you charge?
How long will this take?
We want to GC the project ourselves to save money. Will you work with us?
Why do we need to use contract-grade furniture?
What locations will you take projects?
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Can you help us with just furniture? Art?
Yes! We’d love to help you find the perfect furniture for your space or develop an art program for your suite. Submit your project now.
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WE'RE ADDING SPACE TO OUR CURRENT TENANT SPACE. CAN YOU HELP US?
Definitely! Submit your project and we'll give you a call to discuss your needs.
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WHY DO WE NEED DRAWINGS AND A PERMIT?
The drawings ensure the contractor builds what you want. Most every jurisdiction in the U.S. will require approved drawings and permits for construction. This is one area you don’t want to fudge.
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WE DON'T HAVE AN ARCHITECT, CAN YOU HELP US?
Yes! Emilie’s experience is specifically in commercial interior design and interior architecture, and we regularly partner with licensed architects and engineers to assist us on projects that require it.
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WE NEED TO MOVE IN (LOW NUMBER) MONTHS, WHAT CAN WE DO TO OUR NEW SPACE?
It depends. We always recommend beginning to look for space around 18 months out from when you need to move in, and then work backwards from there, since planning, design, and construction could take about that long. If you only have a few months until moving day, updating paint and carpet, along with the needed furniture and signage would be the fastest, most easy updates that we can help you with! Submit your project so we can schedule a call today.
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HOW DO YOU WORK?
We start with a phone call and if your project fits with the way we work, we will come out see your new, proposed, or existing space, or review plans you already have to help determine the scope of work. We’ll create a proposal and contract to begin work. Then we work through the standard design process through construction and signage and furniture installation.
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HOW DO YOU CHARGE?
We create our proposed flat fee based on the scope and area of work. If additional work is requested or required, we bill hourly in quarter hour increments.
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HOW LONG WILL THIS TAKE?
The time it will take for your completed space will depend on a number of factors, starting with, have you found your space to lease or buy? This process can take months and that is an early step. We generally estimate about six months of design and documentation time for the clear-scoped, decisive client, with permitting and construction following. Submit your project today and we can discuss your current needs.
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WE WANT TO GC THE PROJECT OURSELVES TO SAVE MONEY. WILL YOU WORK WITH US?
No is the short answer, but there is one caveat. If you already are an experienced commercial General Contractor or love your previous experience with working with one, then of course, we’d be interested in collaborating on your new space! If you do not have experience with large commercial construction projects, then I can say with absolute certainty, you will not save money. The learning curve is steep (read: expensive in time and money) and our Construction Administration fee is based on working with experienced professionals. Trust us on this one!
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WHY DO WE NEED TO USE CONTRACT-GRADE FURNITURE?
So glad you asked! I’ve written an article that answers this exact question (link to blog post)
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What locations will you take projects?
We are based in the Washington, DC area, but have and will work on projects located anywhere in North America. We are happy to hop on a plane to see your space or can easily work on your home remotely!
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