Dick Clark + Associates
Architecture & Interior Design Firm (Eastside Design Studio)
Recognition
2021 AIA Austin Design Award of Merit
2021 Commercial Design Award Austin Business Journal
Role: Interior Designer
Project Type: Adaptive reuse, a concrete pawn shop is transformed into a firm + showroom
Project Goals: It was a great honor to be Dick Clark’s interior designer and personal assistant before his passing in 2017. Known as the “Godfather of Austin Architecture” Dick Clark founded contemporary architecture in Austin, Texas in a highly stylized and distinct manor. As a tribute to him, it was a personal goal to ensure the new office spoke to his design intelligence and artful mastermind of creating outstanding statements through the built environment. After 25 years of residing in a downtown office and relocating to “The East Side,” it was the upmost importance to create a timeless masterpiece that spoke to his authenticity and excellence, from the inside out. Focusing on the wellbeing of the people, a non-hierarchical horizontal organizational structure was created to facilitate collaboration in an open studio layout, while maintaining distinction of public vs private space. The approach in materiality utilizes a warm and neutral color palette through natural and sustainable materials to serve as a background for color to pop through, but not overwhelm. Harmony through juxtaposition was achieved through an elegant interior that beautifully contrasts within the existing concrete tilt wall structure. The richness and tactile quality is a result to the unique character that is achieved through adaptive reuse and careful selection, a perfect fit to Austin’s expanding Eastside.
Contributions
Conceptualization: Materiality & Placements, Entry Stair, Spacial Layout, Custom Workstation Layout, Resource Library, Patio, Washrooms
Space Planning: Workstations & Interior Corridors, Resource Library, Break Room Layout & Function
Custom Carpentry Design & Detailing: Entry & Reception, Workstations, Bookcases, Center Table, Resource Library
Custom Millwork Design & Detailing: Break Room / Kitchen & Cabinetry, Conferences, Washrooms, Lounge
Lighting: Architectural (General) & Decorative Selections & Location
Finishes / Materials Selection & Location: Flooring, Stairs & Reception, Millwork, Carpentry, Washrooms Tile & Custom Wallcovering
Custom Textiles: Patio Furniture & Wallcoverings
Fixtures: Plumbing & Hardware Selections & Locations
Furniture: Patio Selections - 2nd Level & Mezzanine, Planning & Relocation of Existing Iconic Pieces
Exterior: Custom Signage & Paint Color
Accessories: Custom ADA Grab Bars, Custom Mirror, Custom Towel Holders, Mirror & Soap Pump Selections
Other: Partition Profiling
Design Process
Design Development & Material Selections
Design Process
Construction Administration
Architect: Dick Clark + Associates | Photographer: Paul Bardagjy | Builder: IE2 Construction