Architectural Systems Inc.

Testimonials

Palm Springs Cottage, Palm Springs, CA

Luis Ortega Design Studio

Featuring Woven Collection — Custom open weave — Oak

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“The wood grilles were the ideal solution to create cabinetry doors that allow for ventilation of all storage areas in a desert climate. ASI products allow us to create great solutions to design problems that we encounter in our architectural work.”

- Luis Ortega, Founder, Luis Ortega Design Studio

United States Tennis Association, White Plains, NY

Esposito Design Associates, Inc.

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCCD367

"We had a very tight construction window, so we needed to find something fast. We discovered the absolute perfect porcelain tile through ASI and couldn’t have been happier when we found out that the material is stocked locally and could be on the job site quickly. Rachel Cooper was fabulous to work with and the client is thrilled with the end result."

-Lesley May, Esposito Design Associates, Inc.

Iworks Booth, HD Boutique, Miami, FL

In-House design

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — WPMAS002 and WPMAS003

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"The ASI panels exceeded our expectations and created a visual ambiance that set the Fahrenheit Lounge apart from the rest. Thank you for providing us the gorgeous product for the show, our hope is to use your product again with new applications in the near future."

-Heather Ashley, Design Manager, Iworks

Papillon, CityCenter, Las Vegas, NV

nakaoka / roberts

Featuring Tropical Veneer Collection — Cattlehorn — Rectangular — WPTRP071

n_r_headshot "Inspired by CityCenter’s sustainable theme, we assembled a rich palette of luxurious natural textures, colors and materials to create a sophisticated retail environment. ASI's cattlehorn veneer was a great addition to the project. Rustic yet very refined, it speaks to the complex elegance of nature, while its strong pattern ties together many of the colors used in the project. Starting with concept samples to the delivery of the final goods, ASI was a thoughtful and reliable partner."

Norman Roberts and Christine Nakaoka, Founders, nakaoka / roberts

Central Pacific Bank, Honolulu, HI

Ferraro Choi & Associates Ltd.

Featuring Ecotextures® - Wood Panels — Flat Panels — Light Coffee

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"We wanted a warm and natural material that would compliment the 'pacific-feel' of this project. As with all our finish selections, it was important that it also be a sustainable material. ASI's Ecotextures® panels were the perfect choice and everyone was pleased with the beautiful end result."

Ferraro Choi & Associates Ltd.

One Bal Harbour, Bal Harbour, FL

J. Britto Designs

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — Primed MDF — WPMAS003

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jay britto headshot "I was looking for a material to compliment the apartment’s ocean view by bringing it into the interior space. The wavy effect of the Sculptured Collection panels both highlights and enhances the view. Everyone involved is pleased with the result. Architectural Systems, Inc. was great to work with, and we will definitely continue to work together on other projects."

Jay Britto, Founder, J. Britto Designs

Hampton Designer Showhouse, Water Mill, NY

SY Interior Designs

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — Horizontal Silver — WPMAS022

“The first stop for this project was the Architectural Systems showroom. We knew that we could find a fabulous wall treatment to add "wow" to our room. The diversity of materials offered and the expertise of the staff helped to make our space come together. The reaction to our silver leaf panels has been nothing short of spectacular. Thank you, Sarah (McGrath) and ASI.”

Cathy Yohay and Marjorie Sobiloff, SY Interior Designs

Yogaworks, Valencia, CA

Alexander + Hibbs, AIA, Inc.

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — Primed MDF — WPMAS001 — Custom finish

Photo: Slav Zatoka Images

“The no added urea-formaldehyde MDF gave us the sustainability, the clear satin finish let the inherent beauty of the material come through, and the lighting on the sculptured wave pattern set the mood and gave us the relaxing focal point we were looking for. The response time from ASI on getting pricing and material samples has been excellent.”

Shelley Sivak, Project Designer, Alexander + Hibbs, AIA, Inc.

JW Marriott Second Home Restaurant, Denver, CO

Andre Kikoski Architect

Featuring Butternut Glass — Natural, Standard — SPVWW004

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Photo: Eric Laignel Photography

"We wanted to find a way to divide the space, and the beautiful translucency of the Butternut Glass material we chose from Architectural Systems provided the kind of bold and unique design element we were looking for. ASI’s continued commitment to providing the newest and most inspiring materials allowed us to achieve the perfect marriage of idea and material and we never waivered from our selection."

- Brian Lewis, Senior Associate, LEED AP, Andre Kikoski Architect

The Real Estate Group, New York, NY

DuPrey Design Inc.

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCCD376

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"In the high pressure world of real estate, time is a precious commodity. So when DuPrey Design Inc. (DDI) was enlisted to convert a 5,000 square foot raw space into a serene modern office space for The Real Estate Group, we were given a design/construction timeline of three months. With a crunched deadline and cost conscious budget, DDI looked to Architectural Systems for a solution. The contemporary flooring products provided by ASI enabled the design to come to full fruition within the project timeline and budget."

Monica DuPrey, DuPrey Design Inc.

Starbucks Coffee, Bridgewater, NJ

In-House design

Featuring Reclaimed Timber Flooring - FLODW061

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"I envisioned reclaimed wood as the signature material for this store location because of the natural beauty of its weathered effect and variation in color. The material was stable enough to be incorporated into a ceiling element creating a sculptural appearance. At the recommendation of our ASI representative, Sarah McGrath, the barnwood she suggested was the perfect choice – it met all the building codes and my budget requirements.The coordinated flooring that was supplied also by ASI performs up to Starbucks’ high expectations. I enjoy working with ASI, they are responsive and knowledgeable about delivering my design vision."

Jason Spears, Design Manager, Starbucks Coffee

M Resort Spa & Casino, Las Vegas, NV

Marnell Corrao Associates

Featuring Eco-Essence^® — Capiz — DSFRI001, Custom color

"This was a very high profile project and Architectural Systems came through beyond our expectations. We are already planning to include them in all our upcoming projects!"

Moss Jacobs, FF&E Purchasing Agent, M Resort Spa & Casino

Pico North America Booth, Exhibitor Show 2009, Las Vegas, NV

In-House design

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — WPMAS001

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"Architectural Systems greatly aided our designers in bringing their vision to fruition. Our theme was water this year and the ASI Sculptured panels fulfilled and surpassed our expectations. Utilizing your textured wall panels in our trade show booth produced an immediate and positive response from all our visitors. Not only were the patterns consistent panel to panel, but the continuation of the pattern from each panel to the next was flawless.

It was a pleasure doing business with a company that went above and beyond to get their product out to us on a short deadline. The professionals at ASI managed to take the stress out of the situation. Great job, and you have a superb product. Pico North America will certainly make more use of your product line on future and subsequent projects."

Rick Underhill, Production Manager, Pico Atlanta

Liz Claiborne Shop-in-Shop, Macy's Herald Square, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring Crystallized Glass Stone Collection — FLHSN007, and ASI Natural Stone Collection — FLEGM003

Photo: Jay Rosenblatt

brad lenz “Our new Liz Claiborne New York retail environment is all about white on white on white - in a variety of textures and finishes. The floor had to be high shine, a white stone, and.... we had to have it fast. ASI has always been our first call for unique materials. They came through once again, by delivering a beautiful product in record time, which allowed us to complete the shop on schedule.”

Brad Lenz, Vice President Shop-in-Shop and International Stores,
Liz Claiborne

Bloomingdale's, Chevy Chase, MD

Mancini Duffy

Featuring Bamboo Flooring — FLUCY001 — Custom Color

Photo: Courtesy of Mancini Duffy

"As we all know, finding a white or off white wood floor that looks as good a year later as it did the first day it was installed is always a challenge. Architectural Systems helped us to achieve a beautiful ivory stained bamboo floor that Bloomingdale’s can easily maintain. ASI supplied all the wood floors for this project, which also included black and chocolate stained oak flooring. I like to be informed about all of the potential pros and cons of a product when I request a sample, and ASI did a great job of providing me with the information I needed to inform my client. The samples arrived in a timely fashion, as Architectural Systems was always available to address any issues or questions."

Lisa Contreras, Senior Associate, Mancini Duffy

Completely Bare Hi-Tech Spa, New York, NY

LYNCH/EISINGER/DESIGN

Featuring ASI Agglomerate Stone Collection II — FLBGN166

Photo: © Amy Barkow

“This flagship spa establishes a new design concept for the brand. The spa, which caters to a diverse clientele, is divided into distinct areas not by walls but by the controlled variation of ceiling height, material, texture, and light level. The Silver Grey tile in the Agglomerate Stone was chosen for the main retail flooring area because its aggregate and matrix combination highlights the major material elements throughout the space.”

Christian B. Lynch, Partner, LYNCH / EISINGER / DESIGN

Trivers, New York, NY

Carl & Co.

Featuring Ecotextures® - Wood Panels - Tiers - Steel WPCPI402

"The beautiful Ecotextures® wood panel added spectacular spirit to the room and was very simple for the contractor to install."

Mark Ciolli, Carl & Co. NY

Lucy Activewear, National Locations

VF Corporation In-House design

Featuring Ecotextures® - Flooring — Natural — FLCPI004 and ASI Porcelain Collection — Tyche — FLGIO013

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"Our objective for the Lucy project was to create a more dynamic and energetic store environment with a clean, precise aesthetic to reflect the company's focus on performance activewear. We also wanted a design palette with softness and warmth.

By pairing two very different ASI Flooring materials, Ecotextures® - Flooring & Porcelain Collection, we created a sense of movement and helped define different merchandising zones in the space.

The team at Lucy, including Dawn Eikenberry, Director of Store Development, and Letitia Barajas, Visual Merchandising Manager, relied heavily on the expert team at ASI to achieve not only our design goals but our operational goals as well. We found products within our budget that we knew would last in our heavily trafficked stores. We are very pleased with the results."

David Corbin, Director of Visual Merchandising and Store Design
7 For All Mankind

Journelle, New York, NY

Kramer Design Group

Featuring ASI Hardwood I — Rustic — Walnut FLADR163

Photo: Jeffrey Lau

“Journelle is all about creating a personalized lingerie experience for every woman, everyday. We wanted the multi-brand enviroment to feel tailored and polished, yet warm and accessible. ASI was the natural choice for Journelle because of the quality and variety of the products. The rich ASI Hardwood I Flooring, in the Rustic Walnut finish, contributed significantly to the indulgent atmosphere of luxury and comfort. We worked with the ASI team to find a material that was not only perfect for the brand, but fit into our timeline and budget. We can always trust ASI to provide the most attentive and professional service."

Kelly Shields, Designer, Kramer Design Group

Rowe Residence, New York, NY

Tana Graves Design

Featuring ASI Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring — Brazilian Cherry — FLJHO080
— custom stain

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"Aside from its breathtaking views of the Lincoln Center and Central Park, the inspiration for the design of the Rowe Residence stems from the New York idea of “luxury entertaining.” The spaces use a playful yet sophisticated mix of materials, artwork and iconic furniture pieces. The space’s circular pattern systematically links ASI flooring and a track lighting system together to lead a guest along the “great path” which stretches from the entrance to the dining room. To create this path, Architectural Systems provided a beautiful Brazilian cherry wood floor for the space that not only pleased me as the designer with its sophisticated aesthetic, but also eased the client with its cost efficiency. ASI’s professionalism, delicate eye to craft and customer service is ahead of its game and is why I continue to return to this major resource again and again."

Tana Graves, Head Designer

Tavern on Camac, Philadelphia, PA

Cannon & Company Interiors, Inc.

Featuring Tropical Veneer Collection — Bamboo Rings - Black Fill WPTRP067 and Cattle Horn - Rectangle WPTRP071

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"When updating my client's restaurant, I wanted a cozy tavern feel that could be redefined for a contemporary setting. Architectural Systems' friendly and responsive staff provided excellent materials that let me achieve my vision."

Frances Cannon, President, Cannon & Company Interiors, Inc.

Sundara Airbrush Tanning, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring Ecotextures® — Pyramids — WPCPI068, End Grain Wood Block Flooring — FLKSW007 — custom finish and Shimmer® Vinyl Collection — FLAVI721 — custom application

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Photo: Ken Schiff Photography

"As the designer of my own tanning salon, I wanted to create a stunning visual impact and find a way to combine an indigenous and futuristic "vibe". All the materials I chose are well received by everyone and they continue to perform well in our high traffic environment. Partnering with Architectural Systems was one of the best experiences I had on this project. The lead time was short and delivery was on time!"

James Freeman, Owner

Allen + Killcoyne Office, New York, NY

Allen + Killcoyne Architects

Featuring Ecolinea^® - Wood Panels — WPWDT001

Photo: Jeffrey Lau

"We were looking for a material that was not only sustainable, but flexible and beautiful as well. Ecolinea, with its banded wood pattern gave us a striking solution."

Christopher Ziegler, Allen + Killcoyne Architects

Japonais, New York, NY

Jeffrey Beers International

Featuring Antique Mirror — Specchi da Arredamento — SPAQM028

“With the Japonais concept, we wanted to blend the feeling of modern-day Japan with European elegance. I believe restaurant design is like theater – you’re setting the stage for the space to dazzle the guests. One way to create drama and excitement is to add glass, including the use of mirror along the outer walls, as we did in Japonais. The antique mirror finish adds layers of interest, and it was a pleasure working with ASI to make our vision of the space come together.”

Jeffrey Beers, Principal, Jeffrey Beers International

Ann Taylor, National Locations

In-House design

Featuring Magna Mosaic® Collection — Stacked Stone, SPMMC155

"In our industry, we are constantly striving to be better than we used to be. Not only is exceeding our high standards part of our jobs, it is what our customers have come to expect whenever they enter any Ann Taylor experience. Architectural Systems, Inc. immediately understands a challenge, and takes the design aesthetic to the next level. They provide materials that are fresh to market, allowing us to feel as if we are providing a unique environment to our customers before our competitors. Architectural Systems collaborates on all aspects of customer service and is a great partner to the Ann Taylor brand."

Linda Lombardi

Red River Theatres, Concord, NH

Sheerr McCrystal Palson Architects

Featuring Kozo^® Translucent Acrylic — DSDLO257

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"We recently specified Kozo^® translucent panels for the lobby of an independent cinema. The Red River Theatres occupies the two basement levels of a seven story building. Given the lack of natural light, we decided to incorporate multiple indirect lighting sources throughout. Patrons quickly forget they are in the sub basement some twenty feet below grade especially when they see the cheery backlit surfaces of the Kozo^® panels.

When the job was completed, the project superintendent was so impressed with how easy it was to work with Architectural Systems, Inc. he thanked us for specifying the Kozo^® panels! Usually, we only hear about the problems. All thanks go to the ASI team."

Anthony Mento, Senior Designer

Hotel Union Square, San Francisco, CA

Riley Johndonnell - Designer, Surface Magazine

Featuring ASI Wood Panels — Sculptured™ Collection — Primed MDF — WPMAS012

"The Hotel Union Square project was a great challenge. The real goal was to create an aesthetic which wouldn't date itself in five years and would appeal to a broad spectrum of tastes. The high ceilings draw the eye upwards, and are visible from the street, so I wanted a signature branding idea for the ceiling. The Sculptured panels serve as art and light fixture, while cloaking unsightly mechanicals.

As a long time fan of Architectural Systems Inc., I knew I could count on them to deliver a variety of cost efficient and impactful solutions. The hotel owners sought to value engineer many alternatives with various contractors, and in the end Architectural Systems was the clear resolve."

Riley Johndonnell - Designer, Surface Magazine

Etiquette Lounge, San Francisco, CA

Triphora Designs

Featuring Pearl Imagio® Vinyl Collection — FLAVI064, Tin Ceilings — SPSHK009,
and Exobam® — FLEFL013

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"With Etiquette, I searched everywhere for flooring that was sophisticated and intriguing but fanciful at the same time. It had to be magical. When I came across ASI's offerings I instantly fell in love. We used a variety of materials from ASI, but the Pearl Imagio flooring stole the show. It's a truly astounding floor -- essential to the overall ambiance and one of the first things that our guests comment on. ASI is the first place I look now for interesting and unique surfacing."

Joseph Pitruzzelli, Triphora Designs

Fish Sushi Bar, Dallas, TX

Isaac Preminger Architect & Design

Featuring Magna Mosaic® Collection — Relief Stone — SPPTK029, End Grain Wood Block Flooring — FLKSW005, Magna Mosaic® Collection — Resin Rock — SPMMC189, Sculptured Collection™ — WPMAS002, Ecotextures® — WPCPI021, Woven Collection — WPMAS015.

"It was a wonderful experience to work with Architectural Systems on the Fish Sushi Bar. I knew I wanted to make texture integral to design. With ASI's range of products, I was able to incorporate texture in many of the materials I chose, from dimensional stone walls and wood panels to the agglomerate and wood block floors."

Isaac Preminger, Isaac Preminger Architect & Design

Silver Rain Spa, Ritz Carlton Grand Cayman

D'Aquino Monaco

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — Primed MDF — WPMAS002 — Custom lacquer

"We think of the paneling as both soft and hard at the same time. The random carvings are analogous to water passing through and around rocks carving random cuts into the stone. Architectural Systems, Inc. has products that are not found anywhere else. The company is extremely amenable and willing to explore with us ways in which to innovatively use their products."

Carl D'Aquino, Principal, D'Aquino Monaco

Harvey Nichols, Dubai, UAE

Callison Architecture, Inc.

Featuring Crystallized Glass Stone Collection — Pure White FLHSN007

“Our challenge was to create a sleek, cool interior environment with modern lines and minimalist details while supporting the merchandise story of the Harvey Nichols luxury brand. Callison visited the ASI showroom to source material samples to present to the client. The flooring in the merchandise areas is mostly hard surfaces. ASI helped us source natural and agglomerate flooring sections that support the bright and edgy atmosphere of Harvey Nichols. Nancy and her team assisted us with the final selections for the palette, and ultimately aided in the overall design vision, as their materials were installed in the Harvey Nichols store in Dubai.”

Dave Scurlock, Associate Principal, Callison

Frédéric Fekkai, New York, NY

S. Russell Groves, Interior Designer and Architect

Featuring Maxx® Concrete Collection — FLMAX004

"The Frédéric Fekkai salon in Henri Bendel was designed to be a cutting edge, sophisticated retreat with a distinctly residential ambiance. We needed to find materials that were durable enough for a high traffic commercial space but also evoked the elegance and quality of something that would be in a luxury home. Working with ASI was a wonderful experience; Rachel Cooper was tremendously helpful throughout the entire process and the Maxx® Concrete tile still continues to receive compliments."

S. Russell Groves, Principal Architect

Apogee USA Showroom, New York, NY

Paid and Taken

Featuring Magna Mosaic® Collection — Relief Stone SPMMC001 and Bamboo Flooring FLWFJ196

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"Whenever a new project begins, it's time for me to take a field trip to Architectural Systems, Inc. To be able to touch and feel the materials—the tactile experience—is very inspiring. For Apogee we needed materials that conveyed a cozy residential feeling, but that would also perform perfectly in a demanding commercial environment. Visiting the Architectural Systems, Inc. showroom made a huge difference in choosing the materials—we were able to select products that seamlessly bridged the gap between design intent and project demands. Working with Architectural Systems, Inc. is always a harmonious experience."

Kevin McCarthy, Apogee USA

Anchor Blue, Coral Springs, FL

Twenty Four Seven, Inc.

Featuring Cubic® Concrete Elements — Custom Distressed Logo

“The inspiration for Anchor Blue came from Downtown Los Angeles, where everything is always being repurposed. We wanted the store to have a loft/warehouse feel, with a design that conveyed authenticity and permanence; essentially creating a look that seemed like it had been there forever. ASI turned that vision into a reality, suggesting ASI Cubic® Concrete panels to create an authentic style exuding the convergence of old and new. They also helped us distress our logo, which consistently draws praise. We opened 14 stores in this prototype in 2006, and all new 2007 stores and remodels will mirror this design. ASI provides great customer service, making you feel like you are a part of the family.”

Bob Higgins, Anchor Blue Retail Group, Inc.

Food Gang, Surfside, FL

D-Ash Design

Featuring High Pressure Decorative Laminates — DSDLO306

Photo: Daniel Aubry

"The client wanted to create a culture around food and wine. We designed a restaurant and gourmet shop that carries some of the world's finest French/Mediterranean-inspired foods. The presentation is simple, but the food is of the highest quality. To reinforce this, we wanted the environment to be elegant without being intimidating. Instead of using tablecloths, I insisted that the client use real wood veneer on the tables. Since wood veneer has maintenance issues, the client proposed plastic laminate instead. I was quite disappointed when I saw the laminates their cabinet maker provided, and didn't think we could make this work. Architectural Systems, Inc. proved otherwise. I took the client to the ASI booth at the HDBoutique show in Miami, where they were displaying an amazing collection of decorative laminates that looked so real we couldn’t tell they were fake. We knew immediately that we'd found our solution. The tables are in and the restaurant, with its elegant yet casual atmosphere, is getting fabulous reviews!"

David Ashen, Principal, D-Ash Design

Theory shop-in-shop, Bloomingdale's, New York, NY

Theory In-House design

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCCD238

"The biggest challenge in designing a shop-in-shop for a department store is finding the right materials to reflect the aesthetic of the brand; particularly materials that will perform well in high-traffic environments. Using materials from Architectural Systems Inc. always proves successful due to the extensive selection of materials to choose from, and of course, the unparalleled customer service."

Andrew Shannon, Theory

Manhattan Dermatology, New York, NY

Montroy Anderson Design

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCER484

"Our client was inspired by a boutique hotel he visited on vacation. We wanted to capture the essence of that design, stay within budget, use materials that could withstand the wear and tear of a busy doctor's office. ASI offers several options and the porcelain tile that we installed in this reception area, suited the project and the client's needs beautifully."

Juliet Alcancia DuRon, Interior Designer, Montroy Andersen Design

Barneys, Boston, MA

Jeffrey Hutchison & Associates

Featuring ASI Natural Stone Collection, custom marble mosaic tiles and Limestone — FLSPL060

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"For this high-profile client and store location, distinctive materials were an integral part of the design strategy. Partnering with ASI is a unique experience, they not only developed and supplied the full breadth of flooring materials - stone mosaic, concrete and hardwood - we were looking for, but worked closely with us to create intricate mosaic forms and staircase elements."

Jeffrey Hutchison, President, Jeffrey Hutchison & Associates

Essex Woodlands Health Ventures, New York, NY

Milo Kleinberg Design Associates, Inc.

Featuring Anodized Aluminum Laminates — WPDLP052

"The panels are very easy to use, and impressive. Nobody had seen the material before in that type of application-and they brought an exotic feeling, but fun too. Best of all, they were easily accessible because they came from Architectural Systems, Inc."

Jenya Orloff, Designer,Milo Kleinberg Design Associates, Inc.

Aquavit, New York, NY

Owen & Mandolfo

Featuring ASI Hardwood Flooring II, Carribean Walnut FLWFJ020

"The engineered Caribbean Walnut flooring from Architectural Systems, Inc. selected for the Aquavit Cafe, Lounge and Bar areas lends an exotic, luxurious tone to the minimalist environment and is ideal for these high- traffic areas of the restaurant. We looked at more than 30 wood samples before selecting ASI Wood Flooring for its quality, ease of installation and maintenance. The flooring material fulfilled the design intent we shared with the owner and chef of Aquavit, linking the cuisine of Scandinavia with contemporary Scandinavian design. Additionally, though the flooring is for a commercial application, the space requires the intimacy of a residential interior."

Michel Franck, Architect, Owen & Mandolfo

Bistro 1 2 3, McLean, VA

International Design, Inc.

Featuring Wood Ceilings — Bonnette, cherry finish, white acoustical fabric

"The client set the stage for the restaurant design, having an extensive collection of artwork to showcase in the space. Natural materials, such as the cherry Wood Ceiling from Architectural Systems, Inc., perfectly compliments the variety of art pieces, both traditional and modern, and the neutral palette. The Wood Ceiling system adds additional dimension and texture to the restaurant interior, which has a very limited number of windows, yet retains a spacious and engaging feel."

Sherri Cline, IDI International Design Inc.

Theatre Row Tower, 42nd Street, New York, NY

Hardy, Holzman, Pfeiffer Associates

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection - Gouged MDF, custom stain

"ASI's products have been used in many of my projects over the years because they help convey my approach to interior design, they lend themselves to efficient installation, and they are durable, holding up well in heavily trafficked spaces."

Hugh Hardy, FAIA, Principal, H3 Hardy Collaboration Architecture

Saks Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring End Grain Wood Block Flooring — Hornbeam FLKSW019

"I have been interested in the rich, textural quality of End Grain Wood Block Flooring for quite some time. Whenever I would come across a flooring installation, I would have to kneel down to touch it. When I discovered the full variety available through ASI, I realized how this material could provide a strong backdrop for product without being overpowering. The choice to use this product in a way other than flooring came quite naturally and I am very pleased with the result."

John Rawlins, Former Creative Director of Store Design, Saks Fifth Avenue

TPG Architecture Offices, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring Resin & Wood Collection — Maple, WPRAV001

"ASI's innovative wood resin systems allow for greater flexibility when designing spaces that require a balance of privacy and transparency. The clerestory installation in our café allows light to pass through while maintaining a visual separation between workspace and communal areas - the result is a visually compelling element that maintains the continuity of our open office design."

Jason Carney,TPG Architecture

Nine West Wholesale, Burdines, FL

Jones Apparel Group In-House design

Featuring Resin & Wood Collection - White Beech polished, WPRAV006

"The Resin & Wood Collection provided a unique design element within our new Nine West wholesale table display fixtures. As a material, there was great flexibility when specifying thickness of wood to resin ratio and this yielded a terrific surface for our merchandise. The finished product captured a truly beautiful, modern, sleek, yet warm design."

Adam Carmichael, Store Designer, Jones Apparel Group

Salud Restaurant, New York, NY

Garrett Singer Architects

Featuring Tropical Veneer Collection — Pearlstone Token — Rectangular WPTRP051

"The Tropical Veneer Collection was a perfect fit with our design intent. For each project we look for at least one special material to celebrate and reinforce the design concept. The intricately handcrafted tiles had that warm and exotic feel."

Garrett Singer, Principal, Garrett Singer Architects

Sigrid Olsen, National Locations

Liz Claiborne In-House design

Featuring ASI Solid Prefinished Hardwood Flooring — White Oak with white wash

"As our industry changes so quickly, we constantly search for new and innovative materials to work with. I haven't come across anyone else who does it faster or better than Architectural Systems, Inc. The showroom itself inspires the creative process and enables you to move the design to the next level. The personal customer service truly turns a project into a partnership. ASI understood the concept and supplied wide plank wood flooring that perfectly compliments the organic natural design aesthetic of the Sigrid Olsen brand."

Linda Lombardi

Marc by Marc Jacobs, National Locations

Stephan Jaklitsch Design

Featuring ASI Hardwood Flooring I & ASI Solid Hardwood Flooring — custom color

"The Marc by Marc Jacobs material palette provides a backdrop; modern in spirit, for the colorful merchandise. The blue floor is a youthful interpretation of the black wood floor used in the Marc Jacobs Collection stores."

Stephan Jaklitsch, Principal, Stephan Jaklitsch Designs

El Centro, New York, NY

Therapy

Featuring Shimmer™ Vinyl Collection — Cobalt FLAVI702, Cyprium FLAVI706, Malachite FLAVI694, Neon FLAVI714, Tanzanite FLAVI682

"Traveling through Mexico, and supplementing it with some research, I was inspired by the brightly colored tin ornaments, "milagros," created by Oaxacan craftsmen and decided to encrust one of El Centro's walls with them. These colors then became the palette for the environment. Amazingly, leafing through Interior Design magazine, I saw the editorial on the new Shimmer vinyl flooring from ASI and made an appointment at the showroom to specify and order the material that day. The colors matched perfectly, coordinating the milagros, Jarritos bottles (utilized as the bar front), the multihued grosgrain ribbon window treatments and paint colors. The space is a colorful fiesta, bright and happy, a perfect spot to liven up with a margarita and some really great Mexican food."

Tom Johnson, Designer, Therapy

Dos Caminos Soho, New York, NY

Yabu Pushelberg

Featuring Antique Mirror — Specchi da Arredamento — Policromo SPAQM040

"The Antique Mirror creates a distinctive atmosphere and retains the intended aesthetic. We look forward to using the material on another upcoming project."

Aldington Coombs, Designer, Yabu Pushelberg

Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, CT

Rockwell Group

Featuring The Perla™ Collection — DSMDV017, laminated in glass

"At the Rockwell group part of our design philosophy is to find exciting materials that help to create the unique statements we make for each client. In all cases the materials chosen must be durable and practical for contract use. Thanks again for providing Rockwell Group with another great solution for our design projects!"

David Rockwell, President, Rockwell Group

Crystal Cruise Lines

Brennan Beer Gorman Monk Interiors

Featuring The Perla™ Collection — DSMDV069, custom floor application

"We chose The Perla™ Collection for the dance floor of the 'Pulse' disco in the Crystal Cruise ship called Serenity. We were looking for a durable material which would give the appearance of light coming up through the dance floor and illuminating the entire dance area. This product did just that by capturing the surrounding, pulsating lights with its reflective surface."

Dianna Facci, Brennan Beer Gorman,Designer, Monk Interiors

Metropolitan Museum of Art Stores, National Locations

Orion Group, Inc.

Featuring ASI Natural Stone Collection — Travertine — FLSPL224, Limestone — FLSPL042

"The design for the Met shops is both elegant and approachable. The stone evokes the tradition and heritage of the museum. It is perfectly suited for busy retail applications. We have worked closely with Architectural Systems, calling on their product expertise and brand rollout program management skills to specify and install ASI Natural Stone at 25 locations to date."

Richard Phillipps, Principal, Orion Group, Inc.

Tweeter, Las Vegas, NV

FRCH Design Worldwide

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — Primed MDF — WPMAS004, custom color

"During the development of the design palette for our Tweeter project, Architectural Systems partnered with FRCH to meet the project demands from a functional standpoint, an aesthetic standpoint and delivered the specified product within an unbelievably demanding timeframe. All of which was greatly appreciated."

Lori Kolthoff, Director of Resource Design, FRCH Design Worldwide

Guess, National Locations

Callison Architecture

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCCD085

"When I am confronted with a material challenge, I partner with Architectural Systems, Inc. Nancy and Ron are product experts who consistently develop signature solutions for our most demanding clients"

Brian Gailey, Callison Architecture

Avirex Showroom, New York, NY

Ecko Complex LLC In-House design

Featuring ASI Porcelain Collection - FLBRA093 and Acoustical Sheet Vinyl - Black FLMTS172

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"Architectural Systems, Inc. was incredibly helpful in finding a product that met the design intent, while meeting our cost expectation. The two materials used, the porcelain tile and acoustical vinyl, were based on an idea of an airplane/airport. The tile was chosen for its clean, minimal look, while the vinyl used had a more utilitarian appearance, based on the interior of a cargo plane."

Scott McGraw, Ecko Complex LLC

Bloomingdale's Soho, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring Visual Display Elements — 4" x 6" x 6", DIGUN006

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"It was an exceptional opportunity to create cutting edge displays for this new store concept. ASI provided the materials that truly inspired my team to design signature display elements."

Joe Cotugno, Director of Visual Presentation, Bloomingdale's

Four Seasons Spa, New York, NY

Birch Coffey Design Associates

Featuring Anodized Aluminum Laminates — Brushed Copper DSDLM030

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"ASI materials have performed very well and are easy to maintain. The renovation is a great improvement, providing a serene space for our guests to enjoy."

Sharon Bambrut, Spa Manager, Four Seasons Spa, New York

New York & Company, New York, NY

Randall A. Ridless LLC

Featuring Wood Screens — kyoto, lacquer finish
Sculptured™ Collection — WPMAS009, ASI Porcelain Collection — FLCER737

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“Work with Architectural Systems, Inc. on the project started early in design development. To get inspired, compose and customize a material palette of distinctive textures and colors for the brand, I came to the ASI showroom with Beth Martel, Vice President. Several signature materials were specified and installed, including an oversized white gloss porcelain tile, black wood screens and white, sculptured wall panels. The design and materials chosen for the store create visual interest and enhance the stylish image of the brand.”

Randall Ridless, Principal, Randall A. Ridless LLC

Peerless Restaurant, Knoxville, TN

Johnathon Taylor Design Group + International Partners, PLLC

Featuring ASI Natural Stone Collection, custom baby block pattern, and ASI Slate

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Photo: Adrian Wilson

"We strived to bring materials from around the world to this highly visible project, and turned to ASI for a vast majority of our interior finishes. Nancy and Ron Jackson and the folks at ASI are more than just a supplier, they have become true friends who genuinely care about their client's needs - their warm and inviting showroom is an expression of their personal passion to bring the very best products to the A+D community. It is a routine experience that I rely on for my clients and encourage that all architects and interior designers visit at least once - for you are sure to return."

Johnathon Taylor, CEO, CDO, Lead Principal of JTDG

Riggs Bank, National Locations

CPG Architects

Featuring Tierra Vinyl Collection - Charcoal FLAVI168, ASI Wood Vinyl Collection - custom colors, metallic finish with silver accent strip

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Photo: David Todd

"Bridging the long and storied past of Riggs Bank with an innovative vision of the bank's future is unique in an industry where businesses come and go with regularity, and, the theme that Riggs wanted to promote. It was immediately clear to CPG that design solutions must take advantage of this unique combination of looking back and looking forward. ASI was able to provide us with a wide variety of materials that responded to the dual imagery we were seeking."

Robert Tieni, Senior Architect, CPG Architects

Univision, Washington D.C.

Group Goetz

Featuring Wood Vinyl Collection — custom color wood vinyl, custom ‘globe’ graphic

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"Resilient vinyl flooring tile was used throughout the space for durability and ease of maintenance. Architectural Systems, Inc. products met our performance criteria and also provided color and design flexibility. The custom flooring and surface materials developed for this project lend an upscale look and a sculptural sensibility, one that is ideally suited to the Univision brand."

Alfred H. Gooden, III, Principal, Goetz Group

Caviar & Banana, New York, NY

Monica Reis Designs

Featuring ASI Hardwood Flooring I — Rustic — Hickory — FLADR078, custom palmwood panel "columns", custom Architectural Glass, custom pine planks for wall application

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"The breadth of products and custom options that Architectural Systems, Inc. offers allowed us to truly explore and express the innovative program of the restaurant, and provide a very special interior and overall dining experience."

Monica Reis, Monica Reis Designs

Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, Frederick P. Rose Hall, Home of Jazz at Lincoln Center, Time Warner Center, New York, NY

Rafael Viñoly Architects

Featuring Bamboo Plywood Collection — Vertical Grain Carbonized Veneer WPIDZ011

Photo: Darryl Long

"The linear nature of ASI's Bamboo Veneer defines the room, reinforcing the curvilinear design and dramatic views. Both the design and client teams were committed to the use of environmentally friendly materials. The richly colored amber Bamboo Veneer satisfied our design and sustainability requirements."

Sandra McKee, Director, Rafael Viñoly Architects

Keds, National Locations

Chute Gerdeman

Featuring ASI Hardwood Flooring I — Maple

"Chute Gerdeman has established a reputation as an award-winning retail design firm that creates highly specialized brand experiences for our clients. We strive to differentiate our designs for our clients to give them a unique look and brand position in the marketplace.

To keep us on the cutting edge, we look to Architectural Systems Inc. as our "go to" resource for the latest products and information. We absolutely trust them when it comes to sourcing new product, developing alternative materials, value engineering pricing, or calling on their vast network of resources to help us with developing the right solutions.

Architectural Systems is dependable - they deliver on time and on budget. We think these are very important attributes. You can take that to the bank!"

Elle Chute, Principal, Chute Gerdeman

Weizmann Institute of Science, New York, NY

Montroy Anderson

Featuring Architectural Surfacing Collection — custom urethane feature wall & ASI Hardwood Flooring II — Southern Chestnut FLWFJ015

"As the focal point of the reception area, this polyurethane relief wall interpreted our design intention beautifully. Creating the Institute's logo as a wall sculpture completed the client and designer's vision of the space."

Robin Charlick, Designer & Project Manager, Montroy Anderson

Marriott Grande Dunes Resort, Myrtle Beach, SC

FRCH Design Worldwide

Featuring ASI Hardwood Flooring I — Rustic — Hickory FLADR078

Photo: Warren Jagger Photography

"ASI worked with us throughout the project, recommending and supplying a distinctive pre-finished rustic wood floor for this upscale hospitality project that satisfied our technical and budget requirements and design intent."

Kyle Kieper, Vice President of Interior Design/Creative Director, FRCH Design Worldwide

Milan Condominium Tower, New York, NY

FITCH (formerly WalkerGroup)

Featuring ASI Hardwood Collection II — Brazilian Cherry, custom stain

"The use of highly unusual and visually striking materials is a signature part of Studio V's design process. Ron and Nancy Jackson have consistently worked with us as a real partner, to bring our crazy ideas to life and make them work."

Jay Valgora, Former Principal, WalkerGroup

32°, MGM Grand, Las Vegas, NV

Bentel & Bentel, Architects/Planners LLP

Featuring Cast Glass — Glacier SPNEG131

"The characteristic frostiness of the glass brick broadcasts the intent of this bar, namely to entice parched hotel guests on their way to and from the hotel pool to pause for an icy adult beverage."

Paul Bentel, Bentel & Bentel, Architects/Planners LLP

Poindexter Systems Lobby, New York, NY

Ira Frazin Architect

Featuring Palmwood Plank — Prefinished Natural FLSFP001

"Poindexter Systems, an exploding online marketing technology firm, needed a new office that would build client confidence while conveying the creative energy of their young company. Wrapping the elevator bank in prefinished Palmwood plank, we created a wood box to promote the impression of solidity for a firm in the volatile internet arena. The box sits upon a Palmwood plank floor which folds upward to create the reception desk. The richness of the material was juxtaposed against a backlit plexiglass wall/portal to the offices. The prefinished material helped us complete this project within a very short timeframe."

Ira Frazin, Principal, Ira Frazin Architect

Renfield Nursing Center at Beth Israel Hospital, New York, NY

Guenther 5 Architects

Featuring Bamboo Flooring — Vertical Grain Carbonized FLIDZ021

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Photo: Dub Rogers

"Architectural Systems consistently supplies our office with innovative new materials that meet our standards for sustainability, and we often look to ASI to source new products for green interiors. From specification
to installation, ASI provides us with product solutions that fit our
rigorous aesthetic and technical criteria."

Robin Guenther, FAIA, Principal

UN Trump Plaza, New York, NY

Istruttiva Design

Featuring Wood Ceilings — Misane Acoustical Tile, Mahogany with shell acoustical backing

"The client for this major condominium remodel at the UN Trump Plaza in Manhattan wished to create a meditative, Zen-like atmosphere where he could escape from the noise and turmoil of the city. This previously non-descript space is dramatically enhanced by Venetian plaster walls and a glamorous acoustic grid ceiling. In the media room, the acoustical wood ceiling was repeated to create a unified and continuous look throughout the apartment. Simultaneously functional and aesthetical, the wood ceiling tiles allowed for flexibility in terms of the design challenges."

Zivit Etzioni, Principal, Istruttiva Design

Macy's I.N.C., National Locations

FMG Design

Featuring Sculptured™ Collection — MDF Black WPMAG017

"The bold and modern look of this intensely textured material strengthens the I.N.C. brand image and adds excitement and sophistication to the shop."

Young de Charette, Macy’s

Quality Meats, New York, NY

AvroKO

Featuring End Grain Wood Block Flooring — Reclaimed White Oak FLKSW009

"For the design of Quality Meats, we chose ASI's reclaimed End Grain Wood Blocks as the signature material, a perfect modern reference to the early 1900's butcher shop cutting boards we used as inspiration for the design. Taken out of its industrial context, the rich texture of the end grain creates a lush backdrop in key transition areas of the restaurant — entranceways, staircases and the private dining rooms. Finding the right products for the project is key to our design philosophy, and ASI provided the material that perfectly suited the aesthetic and the concept."

Adam Farmerie, Principal, AvroKO

"The richness of the End Grain, and its history, made it an ideal choice for the restaurant, as it sets the tone for a distinctive dining experience."

Michael Stillman, V.P. Concept Development, Smith & Wollenski

HBO Corporate Offices, New York, NY

In-House design

Featuring Tropical Veneer Collection — Crushed Coconut — White Fill WPTRP048

“We needed to refurbish our existing unsightly cocktail table tops to avoid having to conceal them with tablecloths every time we had a big event. We thought ASI's Tropical Veneer crushed coconut was very unique, highly unusual, beautiful in appearance and touch, and quite durable as a table top finish. The crushed coconut material complemented our overall color scheme for the space which is terra-cotta & brown. But most importantly, using the Tropical Veneers as a finished table top made the table cloth unnecessary.”

Thomas Yo, Senior Project Manager, HBO

Teacher’s Retirement Services, New York, NY

Mancini Duffy

Featuring Iridia^® Vinyl Collection — Copper Gold FLAVI040

Photo: Peter Paige Photography

The appeal of this product is that it is luminous; its iridescent finish loves light, and responds and interacts with it. The fine ribbed texture of the tile allows reflection, the metallic pattern adds depth, and those two qualities combined help hide accumulated soiling. I like that the effect can be subtle or loud, depending on the colorway chosen. I recently applied this material as an accent to the floor and vertically on adjoining walls (oversized tile module in the same colorway) to create a continuous/monolithic treatment, then quarter turned it to exploit and optimize the sheen.

William Bouchey, Principal, Mancini Duffy

Gardener's Eden, Farmington, CT

Mansour Design

Featuring Tin Ceilings — SPSHK114

Our ability to create highly differentiated and uniquely experiential retail environments is highly dependent on the reliability and innovation of our key resource partners. The support and knowledge that Architectural Systems, Inc. provides is indispensable in this respect. Whether locating hard-to-find materials, suggesting alternatives, or working with their vast manufacturing network in order to develop value-engineered solutions, they have become the company that we turn to first.
Architectural Systems, Inc. has come through for us time after time, showing a remarkable sensitivity to the needs of our clients as well as our timeframes.
In a world full of promises, Architectural Systems, Inc. delivers.

James Mansour, Mansour Design

North Fork Bank, Flower Hill, New York, NY

JRS Architect, P.C.

Featuring Woven Collection — custom closed weave, Sapele

Architectural Systems, Inc. is a valuable source for unusual, quality products. The Woven Wood panels used in our award-winning project were a great addition to the custom woodwork in this design and became a key element in our overall design approach. These panels further enhanced the elegant, warm feeling we were striving for in this facility. ASI is quite responsive to our needs on projects and their staff is extremely knowledgeable in technical aspects of fabrication.

John R. Sorrenti, Founding Principal, JRS Architect, P.C.

Sun City Takatsuki Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), Japan

Perkins Eastman

Featuring Antique Mirror — Specchi da Arredamento — Policromo SPAQM040

Project Awards:
Contract Magazine, Healthcare Environment Award
Gold Key, Excellence in Hospitality Design
Contemporary Long Term Care, Order of Excellence
NAHB, Seniors Housing Council, Best of Seniors Housing
Annual Top 10 Innovative Facility Projects, Center for Innovation in Health Facilities
Dupont Antron , Design Award, Merit Healthcare
Modern Healthcare , Design Awards
AIA/AAHSA , Design for Aging, Special Recognition

Photo: Chuck Choi

"Warm neutrals were used throughout, with the introduction of stronger colors to give rooms their own identities. The Antique Mirror from Architectural Systems adds to the richness and distinction of the space, while keeping the feel light and contemporary."

Mary-Jean Eastman, FAIA

Salus Surgical Centers, Multiple Locations

Bush Interiors

Featuring Crystallized Glass Stone Collection - Slabs — Pure Crystal White FLSTH002

"Architectural Systems, Inc. supplied an ideal surfacing material that met both
design and technical criteria. Products were chosen to create a light, bright
hospitality feel in a healthcare setting. In wet areas the use of qualified products is key, and Architectural Systems worked with us throughout the project to meet our standards and codes. The result is an elective surgery center where doctors choose to bring their patients for a premium healthcare experience."

Candice Goodwin, Jaime Bush, Principal, Bush Interiors

Metrovest Equities, New York, NY

Ted Moudis Associates

Featuring Crystallized Glass Stone Collection — Pure Crystal White FLSTH006

Photo: Peter Paige

Architectural Systems’ pure white Crystal Agglomerate stone harmonizes the classic and sleek design of Metrovest Equities. This refined material has the aesthetics of a natural stone without the maintenance concerns.

Janine Intonato, Design Manager, Ted Moudis Associates