Former Farmer’s Market Re-Shaped into Historic Apartment Building

Luxury Apartments & Lofts in Uptown Shelby, NC are Almost Ready for Occupancy

Where there once was a Farmer’s Market, now sits the construction site of one of Studio Fusion’s recent projects – Farmer’s Market Historic Apartments. Built in the early 1920s, the brick building on your right is the location of a former Farmer’s Market on Warren St. in Shelby, North Carolina. Located a block away from Lafayette Street, this apartment location provides numerous uptown restaurants and shops in walking distance for the residents.

Wade Nichols, Executive Director of the Uptown Shelby Association, says this apartment project is “a wonderful thing.” Nichols explains that there is a need for more apartments as most of the residential units in the uptown area remain full.**

Projected to be finished in April of 2012, this project will consist of 12 total apartments, a skylight, and possibly a roof-top patio. Including one and two bedroom apartments ranging in size from 1,300 to 1,800 square feet, there will be 6 apartments on the top floor and 6 on the bottom floor. In order to give off the luxurious yet still historic vibe, the hard wood floors are re-claimed/re-finished and the living rooms feature exposed existing brick walls.

Quoted in the Shelby Star newspaper, Mayor Ted Alexander seems very excited about this project. “That particular building has a lot of charm, a lot of character,” says Alexander. “Its original windows, old flooring, it’ll make really nice apartments.”**

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**Click here to view the reference article from the Shelby Star newspaper. 

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Architecture Firm Manages Client’s Collateral Marketing

After helping FS Food Group visualize their interior and exterior brand concept for Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar, Studio Fusion decided to make use of the many collateral marketing opportunities by starting with a marketing brochure design. Recently completed, this booklet showcases Bad Daddy’s menu, food, brand concept,and interior and exterior main concept. By offering a full-range of graphic design services, Studio Fusion can serve as a “one-stop shop” for many real estate and restaurant developers.

As quoted in the marketing brochure, “Bad Daddy’s industrial, funky decor adds flair to the dining experience. Featuring stainless steal, retro signage, multi-level seating, and flat screen TVs, Bad Daddy’s has a neighborhood joint vibe.”

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Click here to view a list of Studio Fusion’s graphic design services.

 

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Great news! Studio Fusion is Currently Hiring!

ATTENTION,  Architects & Interior Designers!! Studio Fusion is thrilled to see a great outlook for 2012 and is looking for new members to join the SF team! 

The positions that we are seeking:

1.      Project managers – Architectural
10+years of experience in multi-family and/or office preferred

2.      Project managers – Interior Design
10+years of experience in office and/or restaurant design preferred

3.      Entry level – Architects and Interior Designers

4.      CAD Technicians

5.      Designers for Architecture and Interiors

Interested? Please submit your resume and recommendations to Bobbi Rock at brock@studiofusionpa.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

1970′s Manufacturing Building Transformed into Modern Work Space

Project Profile: Ingersoll Rand Corporate Headquarters

47,479 Square footagee   |  Davidson, North Carolina

Completed on an accelerated schedule, the transformation of a former 1970s manufacturing building into office space help ease a lack of real estate on Ingersoll Rand’s corporate campus and executive headquarters. The client desired to create a more innovative and collaborative space for the employees that would also allow future spacing flexibility. To stay in live with the client’s corporate mission of safety, comfort, and efficiency, we created an airy, modern space using LEED tenance as a guiding principle.

The proverbial walls came down as the change management piece of the project were as important as the design of the space itself. Much was done on the front end of the schedule to communicate the improvements that were going to be made and that would positively affect the atmosphere of the “pioneers” who were willing to trust the vision of the team for something so different for their Headquarter’s campus.

With the addition of a mezzanine level, ceiling-to-floor windows, a sky light and several other interior additions, this manufacturing space quickly turned into a modern office environment that Ingersoll Rand’s Executives were fighting over.

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Studio Fusion Hires Full-time Graphic Designer

Anna McNinch

Graphic Designer at Studio Fusion featured in “People on the Move” column

As posted in the Charlotte Business Journal on January 6, 2012, Studio Fusion hired Anna McNinch (pictured on left) as their full-time graphic design and marketing specialist. Not only does Anna coordinate and design collateral material materials for several clients, but she also manages all of Studio Fusion’s PR and marketing material.

“Anna has been a great addition to our team, both in terms of personality and abilities.  She brings a fresh

Kelly Steele

perspective and new skill set, which allows us to offer a whole new realm of marketing and graphic services to our clients, and her warmth and positive attitude is a welcome addition to our often chaotic office environment,” says Kelly Steele, Project Manager at Studio Fusion (pictured on right)

People on the Move Column on January 6, 2012 in the Charlotte Business Journal

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Watch out! Jason Newsome is On The Move

Jason Newsome

“People on the Move” featured Jason Newsome as our new Project Manager.

As a Senior Registered Architect and relatively new member to our team, Jason (pictured on left) is responsible for managing the production of all studio projects, including the construction documentation, permitting and construction administration phases.

“Jason is a senior experienced architect that brings a wealth of expertise to our team.  His depth of experience

Ed Hickman

in the housing market brings value to our clients in the early land acquisition stage of the project through the final project close out in construction.  Jason understands a developers challenges and proactively participates with all parties throughout the entire process,” explains Ed Hickman, one of three owners of Studio Fusion, PA (pictured on right)

Jason Newsome, Senior Registered Architect and Project Manager at Studio Fusion

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Studio Fusion Going Greener in 2012

Studio Fusion is making a strong effort in this New Year to reinforce our commitment to sustainability. 

As a result, we are asking all of our product reps to remove any product lines that use virgin vinyl and PVC from our library as we will no longer recommend these materials to our clients, opting instead for products using recycled materials.

**For product representatives: Feel free to come in during our business hours to remove your binders and replace with different lines that have more recycled content. If you have any questions or need to schedule an update, please contact our office at 704.377.9799.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this request, and your cooperation and understanding in our pursuit to help promote healthy environments and sustainable practices.

Historic Preservation of a Charlotte Landmark

The William Henry Belk House | Historic Preservation:

 Charlotte, NC: Studio Fusion has been selected by the Presbyterian Hospital Foundation to complete the historic preservation of the famous Belk residence .  Located at Hawthorne Lane directly beside the Presbyterian Hospital, The Belk House is a significant historical landmark in Charlotte’s Elizabeth neighborhood.

 Built in 1924 and designed by renowned local architect Charles Christian Hook, this two-story, 16-room mansion is a stunning example of Colonial Revival/Classical Revival architecture with its double ascending staircase, large entry vestibule and floor-to-ceiling windows.

ANOTHER ONE IS OPEN…

pinkberry in Georgetown opened right before the holidays, on December 23rd.

NEXT ONE ON OUR LIST TO OPEN: National Harbor

For more information, here are a few news articles about the opening:

pinkberry Opens Fifth DC Location in Georgetown

pinkberry Opens Georgetown Store

A Bark House Wall and Logo-Etched Tint Add Pizzazz to this Headquarter’s Office Space

The headquarters of Commercial Flooring Solutions (CFS), located in Charlotte, NC, is the result of the company’s growth into six other states on the East Coast. With the addition of double glass doors, a logo-etched glass tint, custom bark wood-paneled walls, new cabinetry, and several other modifications, we transformed the CFS breakroom, conference room, and executive offices into a clean and modern work environment.

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Nan Miller

Nan Miller says, “The client loved rich, dark woods and wanted an unique design flare distinguish their space. The Bark House panels in their newly renovated Conference Room would do just that. From the moment we both saw the Bark House sample, we were sold! The natural wood walls blended nicely with their modern design wood furniture. Their new storefront glass system also allowed for the Bark House panels to be shown off not only in the Conference Room but throughout their new open office area as well. These walls became one of the focal features in the office.”

CFS was not going for any LEED certification but we did use some green materials such as:

1. The tile floor in their renovated break room was Lea Ceramiche, Bioessenze which is manufactured with 40% or pre-consumer recycled materials. Bioessenze is obtained by means of a safe production cycle that fully respects the environment since it does not emit pollutants into the atmosphere and water. It uses widely available natural resources, no trees are felled and it recycles ceramic waste from manufacturing at an amount of 20% of its weight. Click here to view this product on their website.

We also used Hanstone countertops in their renovated break room. Click here to view their green literature PDF.

The GC was Harker Doerre and Allen Holloway was their Project Manager.

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