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ANNE SZYMANSKIFROM: West Jordan, Utah
DESIRED CAREER FOCUS: Commercial & Residential CERTIFICATIONS: LEED Green Associate Anne found her love of design when she was just a little girl, attending the parade of home shows in Salt Lake City with her dad. It became a tradition to go every summer and one that they still hold today. Her love of the craft grew deeper as she learned how much of an impact design has on human well-being. Now her goals include designing spaces to empower people, invoke positive change, and bring people peace of mind. Anne is inspired by the natural landscape that surrounds a project and brings in elements to each design that nods to that. Her favorite aspect of design is light, whether that be natural or artificial, she believes light is one of the biggest impacts on how a space can make someone feel. Her dream is to design custom homes one day. Anne also loves to travel and hopes that her design career will allow her to make connections around the world.
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I want to talk to you about the subject of plans…life plans and how we all make them, and how we hope that our kids make good, smart, safe plans of their own. But if we’re really honest with ourselves, most of our plans don’t work out as we’d hoped. So instead of asking our young people, ‘What are your plans? What do you plan to do with your life?’, maybe we should tell them this: Plan… to be surprised.”
- Dan in Real Life
MEDITERRANEAN REVIVAL
Mediterranean Revival is an 8,000 Sq. Ft. home located near Phoenix Arizona that aims to merge aspects from Mediterranean design and modern design into one. The space includes three bedrooms, two full baths, and one half bath. A casita with another bedroom and full bath is attached to the home as well. It also features a pool and pool house on the first floor, and an entertainment room on the second. Natural stone, wood, and archways are driving forces in the design of this project.
PEACH ST. CAFE
The Peach St. Cafe is a small locally owned breakfast and coffee spot located in Cocoa Florida. It features stunning views of the nearby ocean, creating a beautiful and inviting space for guests. The furniture layout of this cafe was intended to be used for many different needs, whether that be to dine with friends, take a work call, or meet new people. Tropical tile, wood slats, green accent tile, and coffered ceilings are all details that make this design feel inspiring and energizing. The lighting pieces are all intertwined in their spherical shapes, giving the space a fun and youthful feel.
WOMEN'S WELLNESS CENTER
The Women’s Wellness Center is a healthcare facility located in Lokiriama Turkana, Kenya. This project was inspired by the idea of weaving specifically in the design of the courtyard. The spaces within the courtyard intertwine with one another creating a feeling of unity and inspiring women to have conversations and make connections in their community.