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with all the casual sophistication synonymous with Southern California. The
end result of the experience integrates tactile elements that include aged brass,
weathered woods and woven fabrics with Pacific-tinted overtones, and wrap
it all in what Meyer and Davis describe as the studio's signature crisp, clean,
transportive style.
THE pOp-Up pROCESS: Layers of draperies define destinations within the display.
"The drapery element carried over to the perimeter of the space to add warmth as
well as a sound barrier from the activity on the trade fair floor," says Martin. A mix
of furniture types and layouts further differentiates the cabana experience-such
as stools for socializing and networking in the bar area; a central working table
for education about the products used in the space; and comfortable seating that
invites lingering in the lounge.

THE HUMAN TOUCH: Pendants suspended above the bar bring the height of

CABANAS
INSpIRATION STATION: Display #823
THE INNOVATORS: Meyer Davis Studio. Design team: Will Meyer and Gray
Davis, principals; Patrick Martin, studio director; Chanelle Drury, design
director; Lauren Feiner, FF&E designer & project manager; Justyna Solarz,
digital artist

the space down to a more human scale. "That helps to create more intimacy
around the bar while defining that program as a distinct zone," adds Drury.

THE LASTING LESSON: "Design can be expressed regardless of the size of
a space with the mixing of elements, layering of materials, use of lighting
features, and varied furniture heights and types," says Feiner.
THE pROjECT pARTICIpANTS: Featured sponsors: Aqua Hospitality Carpets;

stepping off point for a multi-functional meeting/relaxing/networking lounge

Beachwood Custom; BOLYU; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Contract; Valley
Forge Fabrics. Audio/visual provided by Pioneer Pro Audio

MIDNIGHT GARDEN
INSpIRATION STATION: Display #947
THE INNOVATORS: Marriott Intl. Global Design. Design team:

Laurie Woliung, senior director interior design; Kavitha Iyer,
senior design manager
THE IMAGE BOARD: Curate the extravagant, jarring world of Alice

in Wonderland down to a feast for the eyes. Play with placement
of architectural elements to add a further element of fantasy.
THE pOp-Up pROCESS: Treat the space like a piece of furniture

with "some assembly required" to make the execution as modular
as possible. "The overall design had to be constructed as a kit
of parts so that the installers could follow a template and lock
the pieces into place easily, with limited build on site, which is
reflected in time saved," says Woliung.
THE HUMAN TOUCH: Shaping the design onsite. "The superstructure and the
installation of the decorative lighting pieces in the main lounge area were the
biggest challenges," says Iyer. "Lighting is always informed by the local context.
Once in the space, we had to re-evaluate the location of the various pieces
relative to each other and the heights at which they were hung."
THE LASTING LESSON: Creating rich environments doesn't always mean piling
on more of the same. "We had to reduce the total number of decorative lights
installed in the main lounge area due to limits on how much weight could be

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suspended from the long-span ceiling element. We were able to still
capture the emotion of the space by layering in additional suspended
green amaranthus to simulate the density," says Woliung.
THE pROjECT pARTICIpANTS: Featured sponsors: Alger-Triton
International; Encore Hospitality Carpet; Fairmont Designs; Garden
on the Wall; Justin David Textiles. Product sponsors: Artonomy/
Miller Gallery; MDC Wallcovering. Audio/visual provided by Pioneer
Pro Audio

C O U R T E S Y O F M E Y E R DAV I S S T U D I O ( C A B A N A S ) ; C O U R T E S Y O F M A R R I O T T I N T L . ( M I D N I G H T G A R D E N )

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