Studio West

read moreAt Studio West we are committed to doing the right thing environmentally. Our job is to understand design-related options that positively impact the environment, and to help you integrate them into a project that is functional and aesthetically exciting. Our LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) professionals know the ropes and, as such, are prepared to guide you toward project decisions that support the global natural environment, and make sense in terms of economy, health and productivity.

read moreBy integrating story telling, space planning, interior design (including green design), architecture, furnishings and marketing elements, we build an environment that is uniquely you. That same environment builds new and deeper business relationships, and supports you in attracting and retaining both customers and staff. A well-planned space supports credibility for your firm. The process is stimulating and fun; the result is meaningful. Now that you've arrived, sit back and relax. We'll do the work for you.

read moreAmenities and required functions merge to enhance workflow and the overall experience of occupants and guests. Furniture, fixtures and equipment are allowed for and, if possible, considerations are made for future expansion. Even the smallest area makes sense within the bigger picture. Space planning is our thing. It's what we do really, really well. Magic happens when everything comes together in flow.

read moreThis is the part of the story that transforms a space to become instantly people-friendly and entirely usable. The concept of furnishings includes more than just furniture. It can mean endless rows of component-driven systems furniture or it might be a single desk. Furnishings may include artwork and accessories, plants and arrangements, window coverings and signage. Furnishings are best planned and integrated as part of the overall environment and are essential to your project's success. Furnishings support everything else that came before.

read moreMy/our Michelle: She's a superwoman with an inspiring level of awesome apparently built into her DNA. While she may not wear a cape, we suspect she would if we'd only ask. It seems she can do about anything and, for us, that's her sweet pocket. Michelle's diverse background makes her a suitable catchall for tasks both ordinary and complex. While she's a natural at spreading the gospel that is Studio West, it's her deep and genuine interest in others that let us know she'd find a home here. She knows insurance, numbers crunching and grant-writing, and spent time as a business owner.

read moreAbout the Topdog handle: It actually has more to do with the "dog" part than with any need to be "on top, " "at the top" or "topping off" a drink at the local pub. Melissa loves dogs, plain and simple. Melissa is our (usually) fearless leader. We consider her a little over-the-top, somewhat crazy (as seems appropriate for our leader) and cunning all at once. Her keen use of the English language can be irritating, and is easily summed up by her overuse of the word "yummy" as noun, verb, adjective or adverb.

read moreA big part of what we do here at Studio West involves connecting people. We also believe in contributing so that our planet is a little better off when we leave it than when we arrived. We diligently aspire to doing good, feeling good and finding good. For all these reasons we've created this link to various perks, passions and generally good stuff. Please take some time.

read moreTo describe that journey as an adventure is an understatement. We engage all members of your team, allowing us to understand work process and varying viewpoints. Elevating the spirit and energy of the workplace becomes an exercise in collaboration within your team, and with ours. No matter the project type, it ultimately mandates a certain level of deconstruction and reconstruction: sometimes of the space itself; always of a firm's identity and culture. The truth is that deep change in the physical environment simultaneously requires a shift in thinking, leading to awareness of your firm as a being with a clear, inspiring identity.