Interior Design

The Alchemy of Possibilities

describe the Lo Process from start to finish

concept building / interior architecture & design/procurement/ interior styling / ART CONSULTING/ conscious removal

It all starts with the client and an idea. The idea may be abstract to start with, but it soon evolves as a palette of materials, colours and moods emerges, and a story materialises. Our projects are well managed, organised and detailed. Our design process is rough work until that solid idea comes forward from the creative ‘chaos’. Each project is unique and personal. Each project has its own gestation and must be taken at its own pace. Each require constant reinvention, in accordance to the client’ needs.

However, we always design a little whimsy, fun and joy into the process. Lo Eli enjoys incorporating subtle layers of detail into her work to excite the eye. Complexity juxtaposed with simplicity, patterns against solids, textured surfaces bordered by smooth surfaces, all kinds of exotic and eco material combinations. How else can the environment created nourish its inhabitants and expand their daily lives?

Inspiration, no imitation

[Lo’s influence is never literal or obvious. It has been refracted and reconfigured. A single object or detail can be informed by a myriad of references. These come from art, cinema, music, fashion, architecture, literature, philosophy, geography, and history. The skill is in distilling all of this into an environment which belongs to no specific era or discipline. It is the instinct to look to the past without nostalgia. The beauty of being born out of time means it is impossible to be defined by an era.]

Some people require quick solutions at a low cost that will deliver for the short-term. Solutions with superficial effect and little consideration for the future. Some people still believe that value is found in the lowest cost. If this is you, apologies, we are not the right choice for you. As a designer studio, we do not want to be selected because the cheapest option out there. Yes, technology has simplified the process, but there is still a creative process involved and that, my dears, is priceless.

The pursuit of beauty comes with a powerful sense of permanence. Our designs are created to exist for as long as possible, which explains the conscious effort put in the material selection, which owing to quality and sustainability, become more beautiful with age.

PROCESS STEPS (Lo to reformulate below)

  • Research and analysis of the client’s goals and requirements; and development of documents, drawings and diagrams that outline those needs;

  • Formulation of preliminary space plans and two and three dimensional design concept studies and sketches that integrate the client’s program needs and are based on knowledge of the principles of interior design and theories of human behavior;

  • Confirmation that preliminary space plans and design concepts are safe, functional, aesthetically appropriate, and meet all public health, safety and welfare requirements, including code, accessibility, environmental, and sustainability guidelines;

  • Selection of colors, materials and finishes to appropriately convey the design concept, and to meet socio- psychological, functional, maintenance, life-cycle performance, environmental, and safety requirements;

  • Selection and specification of furniture, fixtures, equipment and millwork, including layout drawings and detailed product description; and provision of contract documentation to facilitate pricing, procurement and installation of furniture;

  • Provision of project management services, including preparation of project budgets and schedules;

  • Preparation of construction documents, consisting of plans, elevations, details and specifications, to illustrate non-structural and/or non-seismic partition layouts; power and communications locations; reflected ceiling plans and lighting designs; materials and finishes; and furniture layouts;

  • Preparation of construction documents to adhere to regional building and fire codes, municipal codes, and any other jurisdictional statutes, regulations and guidelines applicable to the interior space;

  • Coordination and collaboration with other allied design professionals who may be retained to provide consulting services, including but not limited to architects; structural, mechanical and electrical engineers, and various specialty consultants;

  • Confirmation that construction documents for non-structural and/or non-seismic construction are signed and sealed by the responsible interior designer, as applicable to jurisdictional requirements for filing with code enforcement officials;

• Administration of contract documents, bids and negotiations as the client’s agent;
• Observation and reporting on the implementation of projects while in progress and upon completion, as a representative of and on behalf of the client; and conducting post-occupancy evaluation reports.