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2007 ASID MN Chapter
First Place Award Winner
The goal
Design game, media, exercise rooms and supporting steam bath within the unfinished lower level of an existing home. Create a lively,masculine atmosphere that illustrates the client's love of modern design, art, wood and allows casual entertaining.
Some highlights
We designed a space plan that created distinct activity areas but kept an open traffic flow in all public areas allowing smaller and larger gatherings to both be comfortable in the space. The division of activities is further supported by islands of light on the ceiling plan and furniture placement. Custom light fixtures create islands of light to define space and support each activity.
A sense of masculine energy is imparted through the use of chunky proportions, heavy textures and a menswear inspired color palette. Thick proportions used in the cabinet design, the vertical panels used to support floating wall cabinets to the stile and rail on the door fronts and counter tops are echoed in the chunky tile textures, fabric textures and patterns, and furniture proportions. Grays, navy blues, and blacks are contrasted with gold to give a sense of menswear and impart a warm invitation.