Meyer Design Workplace Strategy Experts to be Panelists at PG Commercial Real Estate Event, Thursday, June 20th, 2013

Ardmore, PA— On Thursday, June 20^th, Meyer Design’s Director of Interiors Debra Breslow and Senior Project Manager Phil Burkett will be featured panelists on the “Trends & Tips to Reduce Cost of a Corporation’s Real Estate Decision” panel discussion sponsored by PG Commercial Real Estate.  The event is targeted to company executives involved in the firm’s real estate decisions in Montgomery County.

The panel will discuss “current trends happening in the workplace relative to office use, space planning and leasing or buying of commercial real estate,” states Peggy Gallagher Principal of PG Commercial Real Estate, Inc. who will moderate the discussion.  Questions will cover topics such as the latest trends in local commercial real estate; interior space planning to increase efficiency and productivity and cost/benefit analysis of strategic office space planning.

Debra Breslow, a nationally recognized expert in workplace strategies, will provide expertise on companies seeking a new office environment to better align with the company’s brand and culture, as well as new workplace trends and goals. Phil Burkett, who often oversees major real estate projects for regional owner/developers, offers seasoned insight into how to best manage projects across multiple stakeholders and services providers.

Ms. Gallagher approached Meyer Design to secure Meyer Design senior staff on the panel. “The leaders and team at Meyer are always at the forefront of design trends and they have a strong understanding of how to connect client needs today with what they will need in the near future as workplace trends evolve. “  Located in Ardmore, Meyer Design also has a detailed understanding of the preferences and concerns specific to Montgomery County Commercial Real Estate clients.

The panel discussion will be held from 8:00 am to 10:00 am, June 20^th at Whitemarsh Valley Country Club in Lafayette Hill, PA. To RSVP visit: http://pgofficespace.eventbrite.com

About Meyer Design, Inc.

Founded in 1976, Meyer Design is a steadfast architecture and interior design firm dedicated to creating environments that enrich daily life. Our team holds professional registrations in 18 states, and specializes in corporate culture changes, workplace strategies and repositioning assets. At Meyer Design, Inc., we believe in the power that a well-designed space has on every aspect of a company's success. www.meyerdesigninc.com

First Annual Meyer Design Award for Interior Design

Philadelphia, PA— Meyer Design is pleased to announce the First Annual Meyer Design Award for Interior Design at Philadelphia University.

 

On Saturday, May 4th, the Meyer Design Award for Interior Design was given to Philadelphia University senior Casey Thompson at Philadelphia University’s 37^th Annual University Academic Award Ceremony. As part of Philadelphia University’s scholarship and annual award program, Meyer Design sponsored this new award to recognize and celebrate an outstanding interior design student. 

 

Casey, who graduated last week with a Bachelor of Science in Interior Design, held the 3^rd highest GPA in the senior class of Philadelphia University’s Interior Design students.  While a student, Casey was a board member of the University’s chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) and recently was the recipient of the 2012 NEWH scholarship which funded a trip to San Francisco to attend a leadership conference on hospitality design, which Casey plans to focus on in her career.

 

Casey Thompson; “I was truly honored to receive the Meyer Design Award and even more so knowing that I was the first recipient. It is great to see a company so involved in student work and it provided me with a great networking opportunity.”

 

With over twelve current staff members and interns from Philadelphia University, Meyer Design has had a long-standing relationship with the University and has sought out different ways to connect to students and the Philadelphia University community.  Meyer Design Project Manager Phil Burkett, an adjunct Professor in the Interior Design program, says that the Meyer Design Award for Interior Design “celebrates the hard work of a talented design student at an exceptional Interior Design program. PhilaU provides excellent training in interior design and we constantly recruit students from there to be part of the Meyer team.”

 

About Meyer Design, Inc.

Founded in 1976, Meyer Design is a steadfast architecture and interior design firm dedicated to creating environments that enrich daily life. Our team holds professional registrations in 18 states, and specializes in corporate culture changes, workplace strategies and repositioning assets. At Meyer Design, Inc., we believe in the power that a well-designed space has on every aspect of a company's success. www.meyerdesigninc.com

Kids Day 2013

A Day of Learning, Exploration and Design by our Next Generation Leaders.

Last Thursday was Meyer Design’s Take-Your-Kids-to-Work-Day. This action-packed event is a full-day program where kids experience the working world and gain a deeper understanding of what Mom or Dad is up to during their workday.

This year’s theme was “Work in Progress.” Divided into three teams of four to five kids, ages 7 to 14 became professional project managers and designers tasked with designing a new playground for their “client” (a Meyer Senior Designer).

Each team went through a five phase process to take their playground from concept to a physical model that they presented at the end of the day.

Phase One was Programming. The teams interviewed their “client” to understand the client’s needs and preferences.



A team translates "client" Tim Wanaselja's playground
 preferences into design concepts.

Phase Two was Research. The teams conducted a site survey at a local park for inspiration, gathered images from magazines and website for ideas and used Meyer Design’s Resource Center for materials. From this information, each team member created an Inspiration Board.



Right: Testing out some polayground equipment for design inspiration.
 Left: Putting together a dynamic inspiration board.

Phase Three was Documentation. The teams created their shared vision for the playground by sketching their design on 30 by 30 inch paper.

Drawing up the design plans.

A quick break to decorate and enjoy cake pops!

Cake pops!

Phase Four was Model Building. Each team created a physical model based on their drawings. True Architects in the making!

Finished model of an innovative playoground.

Phase Five, the final Phase and the day’s closing, was Client Presentations. Each team had half an hour to compose a professional presentation on their final design to give to their respective client.  At this time, each team member received their own professional business card with their “company” name.

The entire Meyer Design staff gathered to hear the presentations and see the final results. All-in-all, Kids Day was a huge success resulting in three fantastic models for exciting new playgrounds as well as over 50 kids and Meyer staff who shared a fun and very special day.

Team "Grand Slammers" with "client" Mike Stanczak.

The Superstars team.

The Dream Team.

Photos by Cashae Davis.