LOUIE
RESIDENCE
THE
PROJECT
BUILDING TYPE:
Residential Single Family New Build
LOCATION:
Springbank, AB
YEAR COMPLETED:
2019
ARCHITECT:
DESIGNER:
Becky de Graaf
BUILDER:
By owner
DESIGN SCOPE:
Interior Design
PHOTOGRAPHED BY:
Inside every space are the humans who makes it unique. At Ethos&Edit, our design process begins with an investigation of our client; we get to know you, familiarize ourselves with the way you live and work, and challenge your habits and assumptions. Then, we consider the geography of your proposed space, align your vision with the energies and materials of the natural earth, and build sustainable structures from the ground up. By bringing spatial, emotional and spiritual experiences into alignment, we design spaces that bolster the people within them.
They look good, yes. But they feel good too.
01
INFO GATHER & SITE
VISIT
All great projects begin as conversations. We begin by discussing project parameters with you; scope, aesthetic, budget, things you love, things you don't, etc. You'll provide us with pictures and layouts of your space, inspiration images, and answers to a questionnaire. The most important part of this discussion is to understand your “why.” What is this space intended to do? How should it feel? No, seriously—don’t spare us the details. We want to capture your dream and intention; that way, we can exceed your expectations by a mile.
We then arrange a visit to your space to experience it in person. We take measurements, learn more about the environment, affirm our project goals together and maybe raise a glass.
THE INSPO
02
PEN TO PAPER
After the proposal has been approved, we begin doing what we do best: designing your space. This is the fun part for us—a time when no idea is off the table and creativity runs wild. No matter how outlandish the ideas or off-brief the “but what ifs…” are at this phase, it’s easier and better to reign in later, than to limit our creativity now.
Then, the fun part for you: we present our design concept to you with: moodboards, floorplans, elevations, and samples of spec’d finishes. We give you a glimpse into what’s possible for your space, and look for the moments your eyes light up. Those are the ideas we pursue.
03
REVISIONS
We want to be inside your head, not just ours. After receiving and reviewing the first design concept and accompanying sourcebook, you'll provide us with notes so we can make sure to get the design as close to your dream as possible. Two rounds of revisions (No.02 & No.03) are included in this phase.
We also begin meeting with candidates to select the greater team: engineers, architects, project managers, etc. It should come as no surprise by now that we only work with the best.
04
CONSTRUCTION
Once No.03 is delivered and approved, we move into the execution phase. Hiring us full service means we handle the things that you don’t want to handle. Including (but not limited to): managing budgets, placing orders, organizing deliveries, site visits, storage and quality check points at particular phases.
05
THE INSTALL
The best part. Our team of experts arrive on site to install all the magic bits. This includes all furniture, lightings, accessories that were sourced in steps four and five. Once we finish, your space is ready to enjoy for years to come. Welcome home.
And while we are at it, with your permission we’ll probably snap a few pics.
