Inside This Issue:
Professional Development | Committee Reports |
Annual Gala and Chapter Awards | Upcoming Events |
New Project Spotlight | Support Our Charity of Choice
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Congratulations Graduates! |
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Viviane Pedruco, ASID-Student Member, LEED GA
Recent graduate of Marymount University, School of Design + Art
Future 100 recipient in Metropolis Magazine recognizing the top A&D students
I am passionate about color! And I like to think that I have a sunny personality. I am also a mix of many cultures. I was born and raised in Rio de Janeiro, and I am a proud Carioca—the nickname of the people born in Rio de Janeiro. I love my hometown, its colors, sounds, scents, contrasts, vibrancy, and chaos.
Being a pilot, I was also part of nature, right? When you fly a helicopter, you become part of it, up in the air like a bird, feeling the actual consequences of nature in your decisions. My designs reflect all that; they are very colorful, vibrant, dynamic, always with a biophilic approach, and, if I may be bold, very original.
I truly believe that good connections are one of the most valuable resources someone can have. ASID gives students the possibility to be part of the professional side of the industry and does it gracefully with all the competitions and awards, opening the doors to us in amazing ways. Besides that, I love to think that I am part of something bigger, and that I have a community that supports me, especially as a Latina woman. I can't wait to be in a position where I can make a difference to the world and give back all the support, help and attention that the Interior Design community gave to me, and I hope ASID is always part of the process.
The first time I realized that actually doing interior design and architecture was a career option for me was when I was just 12 years old. My grandmother had taken me to “CasaCor Rio,” which is still the most prominent and important public expo for Interior Design, Architecture, and Landscape in Latin America. It was then that for the very first time I became captivated and thrilled at the sheer number of creative ways to make the world more beautiful, and functional. However, despite my natural predilections and my exposure to the world of professional interior design, when the time came to decide what career to pursue, I chose to follow in my family’s footsteps. I studied aviation (BA in Aeronautical Sciences) and decided to become a professional helicopter pilot. I love flying and miss it a lot. It has been my whole life! But the schedule took a huge toll on my personal life, and I saved and prepared myself for 10 years to be able to stop flying and pursue my old-time career dream. And here I am now. I know the sensation of saving people’s lives due to medical evacuations flights, knowing that I have impacted thousands of families positively, my hope now, as a designer, is to continue to make an impact on people’s lives, giving them comfort, functionality, beauty, and above all, dignity. Design changed my life (literally) and has been pretty generous in my career-changing path. I cannot complain!
While at Marymount University, my professors Jessica Bonness and Moira Denson reached out to me saying they wanted to nominate me for the Metropolis Future100. I was thrilled about it and started working with Jessica (my official nominator) for the application. There is a list of requirements that the students need to have to be able to be nominated and then apply. I already had my website portfolio put together, so that part of the application was not complicated. Metropolis is one of the trendiest and most important architecture and interior design magazines in the world. I really wanted to have the Metropolis recognition and I was anxiously checking my email every day for news. It just beautifully honors my effort and dedication. See a few sample project images below.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our SOLD OUT Student Day that was hosted at the Washington Design Center on April 21!
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Get Involved
Want to get involved and expand your design community? Volunteer on one or more of the following ASID Washington Metro Committees:
- Membership & Sponsorships
- Events
- Emerging Professionals
- Student Affairs
Micro-volunteerism opportunities are available such as: on-sight event registration, sponsorship drive for Gala, article for upcoming newsletter, social media posts, etc.
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Calling All Maryland Interior Designers!
Looking for Maryland-based designers, educators, and industry representatives to expand the reach and impact of our design community throughout the state. Objective is to meet more designers, strengthen our community through networking, local events, and peer to peer support initiatives. ASID Washington Metro Chapter needs you!
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For more information, contact:
Judy Boitz
Fabrica Territory Manager
(410) 717-8964
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Jane Faber, Allied ASID
Annie Sokol, Student ASID
Ashley Stidham, Student ASID
Efrat Tala, Student ASID
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Claudia S. Viana, Student ASID
Marian P. Wiggins, Student ASID
Lisa C. Zimmerman, Student ASID
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Board of Directors Nominations
We are looking for candidates to fill the following board positions for the 2023–2024 term. Bring your expertise and enthusiasm. The following positions will be selected for the ballot:
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President Elect (must have prior board experience)
Basic functions are to: Assume the responsibilities of the Chapter President in his/her absence; Assist the Chapter President in carrying out the functions of that office and perform specific duties delegated by the Chapter President; Facilitate the chapter board in understanding its role and responsibilities. This position shall be used as orientation for the future chapter presidency.
This director is responsible for receiving and depositing all chapter funds, in the name of the chapter, in a bank or trust company selected and approved by the board of directors. He or she is responsible for preparing the chapter’s budget, making regular financial reports to the board of directors, rendering an annual financial statement to the chapter membership, and maintaining proper financial controls. He or she shall perform all other duties incident to office.
- Professional Development Director
Plans and executes (or oversees committees and task forces responsibility for planning and executing) the professional development and program functions of the chapter including some or all of the following: CEUs, roundtables and forums, conferences and events.
- Emerging Professionals Chair
Primary responsibility is to ensure that programming of value to emerging professionals, recent graduates and Allied members new to the profession is provided.
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Sponsorship Opportunities Available
ASID Washington Metro is working to help industry partners get the most of their relationships with our members throughout the design community. Please reach out to membership@dcmetro.asid.org or call our administrator at (585) 568-6906, if you are interested in a sponsorship package. Custom sponsorship packages may also be available to better fit your needs.
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Sponsor Highlight
The Home Depot Design Center is Rockville's destination for kitchen and bath design. We have the right products, services, and expertise to help your clients create their ideal space in their new home, whether they’re looking to upgrade their fixtures or remodel their kitchen or bath.
Find hundreds of products from top brands in our interactive showroom, including 30+ full-sized kitchen, bath, and laundry rooms. Explore an assortment of luxury appliance brands and experience live product demonstrations.
Take time to consult with your client in our virtual and on-site meeting rooms. Get help from in-store assistants, and with a fully customizable level of service, you can get the right kind of help installing and bringing the project to life.
Benefits Designed for Interior Designers
The Home Depot Design Center offers interior designers a range of professional benefits:
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- Complimentary Designer Toolkits with a store map and designer-focused information
- In-house Executive Chef to support client consultations
- Complimentary Personal Account Management Services
- Dedicated warehouse space for staging products
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- Competitive Pro Pricing with Preferred Designer Programs for most brands
- In-house fleet and delivery drivers
- In-house professional appliance installation team
- Training and Educational Opportunities
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Annual Gala and Chapter Awards |
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Annual Gala
September 17, 2022 | 6:00 pm–11:00 pm
The 2022 ASID Washington Metro Chapter Design Excellence Awards competition portal is now LIVE! Our competition recognizes and honors our members for their outstanding design achievements that go above and beyond serving the needs of their clients. We are seeking projects that exhibit innovation, embody creative leadership, and demonstrate how Design Impacts Lives.
Early-bird deadline: Thursday, June 30, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET
Submission deadline: Sunday, July 31, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET
Project Categories:
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R01 Environments Designed for Personal/Private Living (Single Family Residential)
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R02 Environments Designed for Public Living (Multifamily Residential)
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C01 Environments Designed for Work (Workplace)
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C02 Environments Designed for Entertainment and Recreation (Hospitality)
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C03 Environments Designed to Promote Health and Wellness (Healthcare)
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C04 Environments Designed for Learning (Education)
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C05 Environments Designed for Retail (Retail)
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A01 Outside the Box (All Members - Student use Promo Code STUDENT for reduced rate)
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ST01 Conceptual Design (Student)
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June 23, 2022 | 5:30 pm ET
Carpet Impressions
Party with Judy Boitz of Fabrica and Tim Meyer of Masland, along with our hosts Philip Amin and Hope Bass of Carpet Impressions, the area's premier to-the-trade flooring resource. Explore Carpet Impression's vast selection of broadloom carpet, handmade rugs, hard surface, and specialty flooring.
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September 21–24, 2022
InterContinental Miami | Miami, FL
GATHER 2022 brings the interior design profession and industry partners, educators, students, and others in the built environment together for one event!
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Early-bird registration closes on Wednesday, June 8!
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Past Industry Event Highlight |
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HEC, Inc.’s 34th Decorator Show House Spring 2022 |
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Congratulations to the interior design students at Community College of Baltimore County who participated in the Historical Ellicott City, Inc.'s 34th Decorator's Show House. They designed and installed their Zen Kitchen space, students learned real-life lessons about supply chain troubles (had to go to our fifth wallpaper selection), how a drop-pattern repeat affects the amount of material required, how to patch holes in drywall, how to paint with brushes and rollers, how countertop paint has more VOCs (is super stinky) than other paints, and how to stage a space with accessories. Students learned how to watch budgets as we purchased furniture from thrift stores, repaired and replaced lampshades, embellished furniture with stencils, paint, decoupage, gold wax, and trims. We asked and received donations from RoomMates Decor, a division of York wall coverings and marble tiles, to embellish side tables from The Tile Shop in Rockville, Maryland. A rendering course student, Catherine Scharbach, prepared an image to be published in the HEC booklet.
A group of eight students planned the design and labored both at school and at the show house under the supervision of three professors. Students served as docents to explain our design process and work to the public.
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Thank You To Our Previous Hosts! |
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Avalon Princeton Circle—AvalonBay Communities, Inc. Development |
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AvalonBay Communities, Inc. is, the fourth largest owner of apartments in the United States and operates 87,000 homes at almost 300 communities in the best locations in the country. The company is an equity REIT whose capabilities include developing, redeveloping, acquiring, and managing apartment communities in leading metropolitan areas in New England, the New York/New Jersey Metro area, the Mid-Atlantic, the Pacific Northwest, and Northern and Southern California, as well as in the Company's expansion markets of Raleigh-Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina, Southeast Florida, Dallas and Austin, Texas, and Denver, Colorado. |
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One of AvalonBay’s newest communities on the East Coast is Avalon Princeton Circle located in Princeton, New Jersey. The new community will consist of 193 apartments and 28 rental townhomes. This new construction project will pursue LEED and Energy Star standards and will include solar energy components as well. |
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Led by AvalonBay’s New Jersey Development team, the design for this project was a collaboration between The Architectural Team (TAT), Dynamic Engineering Consultants (Civil), Veitas and Veitas Engineers (Structural), R.W Sullivan Engineering (M.E.P), Melillo, Bauer, and Carman (Landscape), and AvalonBay’s in-house design team for interiors. Based on the site context, target renter demographics, and Avalon brand, the concept for the design was formed around creating elevated living experience using authentic materials and repetition of form, emphasizing simplicity yet layered with coordinated tones. Interior massing was organized to create intuitive and fluid space that supports flexibility. The commitment to the team’s design vision and attention to detail is evident in their work—from creating seamless resident experience to thoughtful apartment finishes. |
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The AvalonBay Design Team is part of the company’s Corporate Strategy division. Based in the company’s Arlington, VA headquarters, the group has grown significantly under the leadership of Jong Chung, AIA, Senior Vice President of Design and Yoon Park, Vice President of Design. Comprised of interior designers and architects from diverse design firms and backgrounds including hospitality, workplace, healthcare, and building repositioning design, the group has greatly expanded their expertise and abilities, designing, and delivering a record number of projects for the company. “We are committed to designing top of the market interior spaces and unique experience for our residents that align with positioning of our communities,” says Park. The Avalon Princeton Circle development is the largest project to be taken in-house for design and will certainly not be the last. |
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Support Our Charity of Choice |
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Wish Upon a Teen is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing resources, time and opportunities to teenagers with severe life-limiting medical conditions. Through creative, social, and educational opportunities, our goal is to normalize their environment and rebuild their self-esteem as they transition to adulthood.
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Have a new project? Won an award? Highlight an employee? To be included in an upcoming newsletter, please email the communications director at communications@dcmetro.asid.org.
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Congrats to our Grads! Now Go—Design—Concur ASID Supports You! |
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Thank you to our annual sponsors! |
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