alison perkins

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most innovative designers consciously reject the standard option box & cultivate an appetite for thinking wrong.

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commerical + purfoods

color theory + applebee’s

residential + highwater residence

assisted living + metamorphose

retail + west elm

competition + west grand condos

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Miami, Florida

Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Un Ian Lei, Lauren Schroeder, OPN

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“Experience an escape where the boundaries between earth and sky are blurred and transcend the limits of reality into a surreal state of being. Enter an engulfing space and perhaps, catch a glimpse at what lies between. What will you feel, discover and engage in? Well, as our guest, that is for you to decide. At the Reve, it’s simple; you’re able to become the person you’ve always wanted to be.”

By using a variety of reflective materials and a nuance of color, a rich environment was created that allowed the Reve to become a beacon of luxury. A facade treatment comprised of millions of glittering metal panels creates surreal movement on the outside that abstractly carries the radial power of the landscape and interiors throughout.

MAGNIFY

REVERSE

concept

the reve

site analysisSURREAL

REVERSE

the ANTICIPATION

sunset study inspiration

materials

color scheme

the revethe ANTICIPATION

the ARRIVAL

lobby perspective

lobby perspective [below]

the reve

lobby perspective

the IMMERSION

oraculum penthouse perspective [below]

visio suite perspective

the revethe IMMERSION

visio suite perspective

spa bathroom perspective

sky bar perspective cabana perspective [below]

indoor/outdoor restaurant perspective

the reve

the ESCAPE

indoor/outdoor restaurant perspective

lobby phantasma bar perspective

the ESCAPE

outdoor spa perspective

outdoor perspective [below]

the reve

the AWE

bungalow perspective

Sky Bar/ Restaurant

D’or (Suites Type A)

Business

Oraculum (Penthouse Suites)

Phantasma (Suites Type C) Nexus (Double-Double Studios)

Lobby

Fitness

Spa

Desir (Suites Type B)

Visio (King Guest Studios)

Circulation

Entertainment

Somnium (Bungalows)

Main Entry

Indoor Outdoor Access

Vertical Circulation

To The Beach

welcome to THE REVE.

circulation diagram

program diagram

the reve

sun studies

7:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.

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Des Moines, Iowa

Alison Perkins, Jenny Hills, Magie Faukos, Alicia Snyder + Pigott Inc.

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“To create a dynamic environment that exemplifies the fresh personality of the company. Soon, work will become play and the space with come alive with an energizing pulse. The heart of the space becomes the hub of collaboration”

Our goal was to create a space that was flexible, sustainable and most importantly, aspirational.The color scheme directly affects worker productivity and creative solutions were formed to increase informal collaboration.

FRESH

ENERGIZING

purfoodsPLAY

site analysis

color scheme

material selections

lighting selections

purfoodscollaborative hub perspective

entryway perspective

hallway elevation

executive office elevation

hallway elevation

purfoods

executive office elevation

bathroom elevation

first floor

second floor

greenhouse perspective

second floor break room perspective [below]

purfoods

rooftop garden perspective

division of space [first floor]

billing + intake perspective [below]

division of space [second floor]

purfoods cafe perspective [below]

purfoods cafe perspective [below]

purfoods

floating conference room perspective

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Alhambra, California

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“Applebee’s is known nationwide as the number one most successful restaurant chain. To compete with their booming business, I chose to rebrand their image into an upscale restaurant with a nightclub atmosphere. The dining experience will become more enjoyable with vivid colors pulled from an alternate complementary color scheme that stimulates appetite. This better matches their high quality of food service and allows for continuing growth”

An original image was chosen to respresent our rebranded space and the NCS color application was used. Complementary colors were used for added contrast and emphasis on focal points

Alison Perkins

UPSCALE

NIGHTCLUB

ENJOYABLE

NIGHTCLUB

applebee’s

site analysis

before image [below]

FOCAL POINT POP OF COLOR AMBIENCE

ncs color scheme

after image

applebee’s

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Panama Pacifico, Panama

Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon

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“By utilizing the natural environment and ample sunlight of Panama Pacifico, the perception of assisted living is changed and the quality of life is enhanced. People and places once again become familiar and the mind is engaged in a new way”

Color research shows that warm colors on white backrgrounds increase memory and mental stimulation. Metamorphose focuses on people’s “transformation over time” and implements wayfinding and healing through the use of carefully chosen colors. It was important to create an assisted living facility of the future as opposed to a sterile environment. This allows the residents to thrive and enjoy the next chapter of their lives. SUNLIGHT

ENVIRONMENT

concept

NATURAL

metamorphose

NATURAL

site analysis

first floor

second floor

entryway elevation

doorway elevations [below]

bathroom elevation [below]

outdoor patio elevation

second floor

metamorphose

first floor

second floor

lounge perspective outdoor cafe perspective [below]

metamorphose

common area perspective

common area kitchen perspective

second floor penthouse perspective

second floor penthouse bedroom perspective [below]

memory care unit perspective

metamorphose

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Rome, Italy

Alison Perkins, Amanda Berkes + Jordan Bussanamus

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“We want our customers to feel as if the products of West Elm can seamlessly transition from the store into their lives. Inspiring hues extracted from natural and comforting foods fabricate a warm and homey atmosphere, that helps convey it as an extremely indulgent, yet attainable and livable lifestyle”

Working as a team internationally, the objective was to rennovate an existing cafe located in Rome to brand and house a West Elm store. Taking inspiration from the many cafes located in Rome, a natural and comfortable feel was created. Oversized sheer curtains were used to physically create vignettes, but still allow a visual view of the entire store.

HOMEY

INDULGENT

NATURAL

concept

NATURAL

west elm

site analysis

color scheme

color inspiration

third floor [mezzanine]

first floor [basement]

second floor [main level]

west elm

entryway perspective

material selections

front door

exterior view [day]

exterior view [night]

vignette perspective [below]

north sectioneast section

north section

west elm

back of store perspective basement perspective

south sectionwest section

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Des Moines, Iowa

Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon

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“Through surrounding sheen and radiance, the space comes alive with a vivid and unique personality. The classic language of each piece embodies a collection of qualities that allows time to become timeless”

Working with real clients and a budget of $100,000, the West Grand Condominiums wanted to update their existing lobby, ten corridors and the lower mailroom. Lighting, wall, flooring and ceiling surfaces were to be addressed, keeping in mind the original architecture of the building.

CLASSICRADIANT

TIMELESSconcept

west grand condos

site analysis

lobby perspective

lobby perspective

west grand condos

existing conditions

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Des Moines, Iowa

Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon

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“We favored a mid-century modern approach, allowing each arrangement to become a focal point. A classic color palette of gold, gray, chocolate brown and moss green was created and enforced with stripes of color and rich fabrics”

During the midterm review, the clients requested a new direction towards a transitional modern style. We decided to study the existing architecture of the building and found clean lines, geometric shapes and simplified forms.

STRIPES

MODERN

MID - CENTURY

concept

MODERN

MID - CENTURY west grand condos

site analysis

selections

corridor perspective [below]

doorway elevationmailroom perspective

west grand condoslobby perspective

lobby perspective (left) lobby perspective (right)

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NYC, NY

Alison Perkins + Becca Wardon

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“A sense of unexpected playfulness evolves throughout a space of exaggerated sophistication. The attention to detail allows everything to sparkle and a purposeful feeling of flawlessness to occur”

Given two side by side luxury apartments, the objective was to unite the two spaces in a way that catered to the different styles of Helen and Justin Highwater. It was meant to be a space to display art and house Helen’s ailing mother. With quirky, yet refined pieces around every corner, a sense of laughter and togetherness was promoted within a family that was strained, allowing healing to occur.Existing architecture became ornamentation with built in art walls and table leg inspired columns.

PROPORTION

PLAYFUL

UNIQUE

concept

highwater residence

site analysis

floor plan

living room perspective [below]dining room perspective

bathroom elevation

kitchen elevation

highwater residence

floor plan

kitchen elevationlongitudinal section

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