Port Ten

While working on 2 Cooper, our project team was asked to step in and re-design the Gym, Lounge, & Cafe at Port Ten. I looked at this as an opportunity to take a break from the stamping of shop drawings for 2 Cooper and pull out trace paper, colored pencils, and use my imagination! (Branding image by Tag Creative)

I took the role as one of the lead designers to develop this space. The idea of a youthful and industrial space was originated due to the site's proximity to a garbage lot surrounded by corrugated metal fences. YES! GARBAGE! However, Our client decided to make his building as hip and cool despite its neighboring lot, after all IT IS along the trendy and happening HIGH LINE.

Pictured above is the Cafe. We used rusticated woods and metals to give the space an industrial feel. The idea of using a circular bar was introduced to increase circulation as tenants moved into the entrance space into other amenities spaces. Adjacent to the bar is a lounge with a large over-sized couch, flat screen tv and pinball machines. Thru the glass doors on the other side of the bar, is the gym space. 

Pictured below is the Gym. We left the columns and ceiling as a raw concrete finish. The room is simple in its color palette of grays, complementing the machinery and concrete, with pops of color throughout.

(renderings not by me; plans by me)

They grow up so fast, don't they?

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Positano 70's STYLE

Have you ever been inspired by an old postcard or one of your parent's vacation photos? The above photo is NOT a postcard that I found, it's one that I made from my album taken in Positano, Italy.  I wanted to create a vintage vacation photo album, so I edited my photos using a 1974 filter with a rounded edge. I typically do not like editing my photos in such a fashion, but couldn't help it when I saw the beauty of POSITANO...This place is extra special. 

I created my own signature LOGO for Positano out of yellow circles that represent lemons. Lemons are an Amalfi Coast favorite. Lemonchello is sold in almost every corner store and served as an after-dinner drink. 

Positano is also known for its handmade sandals and shoes. I had a pair made for me in twenty minutes by a local craftsman. 

I chose the style of the sole & the strap color and style. 

I couldn't believe how fast he made these shoes for me! 

Arrivederci Positano...You will be missed!