About Us
The Powers of Ten, derived from the iconic design couple Charles and Ray Eames, is the concept behind the concentric circles of our logo, representing our unique approach to planning and design.
Our Story
Founded in the year 2000, our firm is now a leading facility planning and architectural design firm focused on providing our clients with passionate representation, creative talent and progressive design. Our completed projects number over 800 nationwide, ranging from Miami to Seattle.
We frequently serve as the client’s prime consultant and owner’s representative, organizing architecture, engineering and design teams. Markets served include Corporate, Healthcare, Innovation Centers, K-12 Schools, Higher Education, Adult Day, Senior Living, Community Non-Profit, and Retail.
All of our work is grounded in the principle that design is planning with a purpose, and for people who practice design, it is critical to understand the problem at hand. To determine the appropriate type and amount of space needed for a project as a whole, we first need to determine the space needed for each portion. To determine the space needed for a specific portion, we need to understand the functions, operations, and adjacencies that optimize organizational performance married to building design.
By becoming more detailed, we can build a more accurate big picture. The same concept applies to the qualitative properties as well as the quantitative properties of each project. The Powers of Ten, derived from the iconic design couple Charles and Ray Eames, is the concept behind the concentric circles of the Workplace Architecture + Design logo and represents this planning approach.
Our Approach
Workplace Architecture + Design’s successful approach is based on a uniquely close relationship with our clients to help them navigate the planning and design of commercial buildings and interiors involving a complex series of design decisions, financial transactions, multi-disciplinary teams, and construction contract management.
Our method of space planning is based on a highly detailed programming method that captures fact-based requirements.
Our experience derives from two generations of design practice in a wide variety of project types, ranging from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies and major institutions.
Our knowledge is honed by experience and grounded in research that ties real estate performance to specific best practices and design attributes.
We see each project as an exploration of possibilities uniquely suited to the client’s culture and business goals. We help our clients with a progressive mindset that drives project results.
our people
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Alicia Hardin, IIDA, NCIDQ
Principal Designer, Partner
Alicia Hardin, IIDA, NCIDQ
Principal Designer, Partner
Expertise: Strategic Analysis, Programming, Social Design, Change Management, Project Management
Experience: Thirty five years of experience in commercial interior design with two major Architecture and Design firms in North Carolina
Professional: International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Member, International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Member
Education: BFA Interior Design, Converse College
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Music Artist: Bonnie Raitt
- On the weekend you can find me: reading or cooking
- What I want to be when I grow up: a Gypsy
- Most likely to binge on this tv show: Outlander
- Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: Rebel (keto) Cookie Dough Ice Cream
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Peter Marsh, LEED AP
Principal Project Manager, Partner
Peter Marsh, LEED AP
Principal Project Manager, Partner
Expertise: Business Strategy, Organizational Development, Architectural Millwork Design, Furniture Design, Evaluation and Specification.
Experience: Over eighteen years of experience in Sales and Marketing in the commercial office furniture industry. Ten years of experience in design and construction of custom architectural millwork, furniture, and interior renovation.
Professional: Construction Professional Network (CPN) of North Carolina
Education: BA Philosophy, Duke University, “Strategic Management,” Harvard Business School
Fun Facts:
- On the weekend you can find me: Mowing the land at the farm
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Thessaloniki, Greece
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Paul Meyer, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect, Partner
Paul Meyer, AIA, NCARB
Principal Architect, Partner
Expertise: Sustainable Design and Analysis, Daylighting Design and Analysis, Integrated Project Delivery, BIM and Construction Documentation, Renewable Energy Integration, Construction Administration and Project Management and Building Programming
Experience: Focusing on integrating sustainable solutions into building design since 2007 including work at one of the nation’s leading sustainable design firms. Project experience includes public work, commercial, K-12, higher education and R&D facilities
Professional: Licensed Architect (North Carolina, Texas, Wisconsin, Kansas, Georgia, New York, South Carolina), American Institute of Architects (AIA) member, NCARB Certified
Education: Masters of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology with a concentration in High Performance Buildings and BS in Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Music Artist: Lil’ Wayne
- On the weekend you can find me: Teaching kids T-Ball
- What I want to be when I grow up: A Professional Pastry Chef
- What got you interested in your profession: Bob Vila
- Preferred Search engine: Bing
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Kristin Hollingsworth, NCIDQ, LEED AP
Interiors Studio Director, Partner
Kristin Hollingsworth, NCIDQ, LEED AP
Interiors Studio Director, Partner
Expertise: Programming, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Contract Administration, Project Management
Experience: Commercial Interior Designer since 2003, with 10 years of experience at two of the Southeast’s largest Architectural and Design Firms.
Professional: International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Carolina’s Chapter President 2014-2015, IIDA Carolina’s Chapter Board Member for 9 years, LEED Accredited Professional, USGBC Member
Education: BS Interior Design, East Carolina University
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Vacation: Barcelona, Spain with my family in my 20’s; Favorite vacation spot: Charleston, SC close to the coast and friends.
- Favorite Pasta: Gnocchi Bolognese with fresh shaved Parmesan on top
- What got you interested in your profession: I was always rearranging furniture at my parents’ house to see how spatially it would fit, then took AutoCAD my sophomore year in high school and knew it was the path for me.
- Dream car: Weekday: Audi 2023 RS Q8, Color: Black. Weekend: Fully Restored 1969 Coyote Edition Ford Bronco V8.
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Paige Malloy, NCIDQ
Interior Designer
Paige Malloy, NCIDQ
Interior Designer
Expertise: Programming, Design Development, Construction Documentation, Finish Selections, Furniture Specification and Procurement, Contract Administration, Project Management
Experience: Commercial/Residential interior designer since 2011, with expansive knowledge in furniture specifications.Professional: National Council for Interior Design Qualification (NCIDQ) Certificate Holder, ASID Triad/High Country NC Design Community Chair (2015-2016)
Education: BS Interior Design, Appalachian State University
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Music Artist: Shinedown
- On the weekend you can find me: Running to swim lessons, soccer games, and birthday parties with my three kids
- I was born in: New York
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Danielle Viator
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Danielle Viator
Bookkeeper/Office Manager
Expertise: Keeping things and people organized
Experience: 15+ years working in offices in FL and NC
Professional: Notary Public in Forsyth County, NC
Education: B.S. in Business Management, Southeastern University
Fun Facts:
- Favorite Music Artist: Jon Batiste
- Most likely to binge tv show: Ted Lasso
- Favorite type of pasta: fusilli with pesto
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Navi Cheab
Interiors Intern
Navi Cheab
Interiors Intern
Expertise: Programming, Design Development, 3D Rendering, Presentation Documentation
Experience: NC Mainstreet Fellow (Historic Preservation), Study Abroad at Yonsei University (Business Administration)
Professional: IIDA Carolinas Student Member, Assoc. AIA
Education: BFA Interior Architecture & BS International Business, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fun Facts:
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What’s your favorite way to spend a day off?: At the park with my dog 🙂
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Where’s the next place on your travel bucket list and why?: Mexico City for its history and architecture
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What was the last TV show you binge-watched?: Warrior on Netflix
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