ASID Awards

The ASID Little Rock District is a part of the South Central Chapter

encompassing three states: Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi.

The annual Design Competition was held last year at the Chapter

Conference in Jackson, Mississippi. The awards are judged and given by

a peer chapter. Last fall, 66 awards were presented; 36 went to Arkansas

designers, of these, 30 went to Little Rock designers.

Korie Trice serves as chair of the Little Rock District. “This year’s

awards, I think, really showcase the amount of talented interior

designers we have in the state. We’ve always felt our designers are

exceptional, and it’s always nice to be recognized by our peers.”

In 2009, a new award was presented; the Ovation Award is given to

the best overall Gold award-winning design in the commercial and

residential categories.

ASID is the oldest, largest, and leading professional organization for interior

designers. The organization has 20,000 practicing designers, who work to adorn the

homes, commercial and public spaces in which we work, live and play.

The American Society of Interior Designers

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TOBI FAIRLEYI N T E R I O R D E S I G N

projectDESCRIPTIONThis home was built in the 1950s, and though the client was not interested in

a restoration and authentic mid-century modern interiors, she desired a clean

and simple look that meshed well with the vintage architecture. We created a

comfortable and inviting space for her family that also functions well for enter-

taining guests. The roomy boy’s bedroom functions similarly to a hotel room,

and the extremely large master suite is relaxed and cozy.

We also remodeled the basement to function as an apartment. The ceiling in

the basement is less than 8 feet tall, so I wrapped the room in white and used

floor-to-ceiling drapery to create the illusion of a taller ceiling — it’s one of the

most dramatic features in the home. The home has a spectacular view of the

river and I used this as an inspiration for the color and the feel of the space.

tobifairley.com » 501.868.9882

‘09 ASID AWARD WINNERS

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TOBI FAIRLEY, ASIDgold WINNERResidential Large »Duke ResidenceGlenwood, Arkansas

Photography by Nancy Nolan


projectDESCRIPTIONThis entertainment center was inspired by a cabinet I’d seen in a furniture

store; however, the client’s large-screen television and sound system required

a much more substantial piece. The center had to be proportionate to the tall

ceilings, and the angled walls of the room created a space challenge, so it was

necessary that I design a custom piece.

The cabinet serves as the focal point for this room, which is connected to the

kitchen. The center’s position and size allow occupants to easily view the tele-

vision from the adjacent kitchen. I chose a black, rubbed finish to balance with

the dark granite used in the kitchen and to echo the color scheme found in the

black chairs and bar stools in the same area.

tglacodesigns.com » 479.646.3949


S H OWC A S ETERRI GLASCO, ASIDgold WINNERCustom Detail »Entertainment CenterCameron, Oklahoma

Photography by Terri Glasco


projectDESCRIPTIONI wanted a light, airy feel, … something clean and contemporary. I used the

shape of the room primarily as well as the tall ceilings — they’re more than

15 feet high — and the texture of the walls, which is a heavy plaster, to set the

tone. The circular shape of the room is echoed in the furnishings — the base

of the chairs, the custom-designed window treatment hardware — the art, the

chandelier … everything reflects this shape. I chose the color scheme based on

the fact that the room opens to the other main living areas. I wanted the room

to standout, yet be cohesive, so I used creams, whites and natural colors.

There’s no one piece that serves as the focal point. Your eye starts with the

ceiling, travels to the windows and chandelier, then to the vases filled with

Bells of Ireland and lilies.

mlh-designs.com » 501.766.0594


S H OWC A S EMERIDITH HAMILTON gold WINNERResidential »Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Designer House Little Rock, Arkansas

Photograph by Nancy Nolan

Photography by Jane Colclasure and Nancy Nolan


projectDESCRIPTIONWe designed this corporate headquarters from an unfinished, newly

constructed shell. The facilities include labs, research and shipping areas,

offices, executive suites, a state of the art conference room, and catering kitch-

en with dining area. The design reflects the high-tech nature of the business

and is a sophisticated and inviting environment. RECEPTION: We designed a

unique reception desk that’s functional, yet is a statement piece. We used bird-

seye maple, macassar and natural maple woods. Asymmetrical shapes and a

raised, custom glass top give the piece, constructed by WoodTech, a sculptural

appearance. CAFÉ ROOM: We created a whimsical and cheerful break room

for the staff. It includes dining tables; a buffet with storage; a beverage center;

a coffee bar; and a catering kitchen. The floor was a great surface on which

to focus and we chose to make it the single most unique design element. The

wave pattern uses three colors and winds through the main dining area.

kakihockersmith.com » 501.666.6966


S H OWC A S EKAKI HOCKERSMITHBRENT HOPKINSgold WINNERCustom Details »Cell Marque CorporationRocklin, California

Photography by Janet Warlick

Photograph by Nancy Nolan

projectDESCRIPTIONThe design for this premier psychiatric facility reflects the owner’s objective

to take mental illness towards a new “pathway to openness,” breaking the

common institutional stigma often associated with this type of healthcare. To

emphasize this concept, the outpatient facilities were designed with transpar-

ency between floors.

Modern design and technology have transformed the look of medical fa-

cilities, making available a variety of healthcare interiors-related products.

Through careful research and selection, our design team combined suitable

state-of-the-art products to provide an overall healing aesthetic, while also en-

couraging the safety and well being of its occupants. To encourage a positive

and healthy environment, a combination of saturated earth tones and playful

organic patterns were consistently used throughout the facility; this was done

in an effort to downplay the stressors of patients, caregivers and staff alike.

polkstanleywilcox.com » 501.378.0878


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Photography by Timothy Hursley


projectDESCRIPTIONThis building was renovated to become a technical college campus.

Architectural marquees are used to break up the large-scale space and provide

directions. Contemporary furniture groupings encourage student interaction and

natural light is introduced with the addition of a skylight installed at the

intersection of the grand hallways. Classroom interior finishes and artwork

reflect the automotive theme as well as the various concentrations of study of

the college. Some of the design challenges we faced included making a very large,

existing space personable; noise reduction in the grand hallways; and

incorporating all areas, including classrooms, the library, food services and

faculty offices in an interrelated manner. We used specified floating ceiling panels

to absorb sound, reflect light and make the space more intimate; we added bright

colors to the soffits in the grand hallways for interest; and highlighted the en-

trances with flooring that reflects automotive materials used in the industry. These

components create a consistent theme that highlights each area separately.

Design Alliance » 501.951.2041


S H OWC A S EAndrea Linville, ASIDK. C. Poole, ASRID, ASIDHeather McCartybronze WINNERInstitutional »Pulaski Technical College, South CampusLittle Rock, Arkansas

Photography by Heather Beckham-Clark and Andrea Linville

Kimberly B. Prescott, ASIDLaura Cox, ASIDClaire Denham

ovation & gold WINNERHealthcare » University of Arkansas

for Medical SciencesPsychiatric Research Institute

Little Rock, Arkansas

3 2 . DECEMBER 2009


projectDESCRIPTIONMy kitchen was remodeled to be a contemporary and functional family gath-

ering space. I used cherry wood, which is prevalent in other parts of my home,

combined with sleek, white glass. The convenient layout accommodates

two cooks working together, and the open floorplan maximizes daylight and

integrates the dining and prep areas. My husband loves the warmth of wood,

while I prefer simple minimal styling. To create this style, the upper cabinet

doors feature backlit white art glass. Flush overlay cherry cabinets, glass-

front appliances and Bianco Romano granite complete the white and cherry

combination. I also used under-cabinet luminaries to highlight mosaic glass

tile backsplashes, increase task lighting and add sparkle. The design creates a

dynamic heart of our home: a functional workspace for everyday meal prep

and living, a pleasant and casual dining area for the family and an eye catching

center for occasional entertaining.

juliewaitdesigns.com » 479.631.8706


S H OWC A S EJULIE WAIT FRYAUF, ASIDsilver WINNERResidential Kitchen »Fryauf Kitchen Casual Dining AreaRogers, Arkansas

Photography by Joe Wittkop

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