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For more than two decades, pkstudios has been balancing the unique and varied element of nature with environmentally conscious structural designs. Shown here in Design Forward are a few of the best projects pkstudios has designed over the years.TRANSCRIPT
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“It made perfect sense to offer clients the ability to work with our cohesive team of professionals,designing an exquisite yet comfortable place to live, work and play.
Our clients prefer working with a focused team rather than having to deal with several different companies. This way we can provide our clients the expertise of design from planning to completion”.
- Rey Pezeshkan, CEO
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Residential Communities
Hotels & Hospitality
Mixed-Use Projects
Corporate Offices
Single Family Residential
Commercial Interiors
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For more than two decades, pkSTUDIOS has been balancing the unique and varied element of nature with environmentally conscious structural designs.
Incorporating innovation and creativity with practical built applications assists our team in generating solutions that serve specific purposes.
pkSTUDIOS approach to designing and building uniquely appealing projects continues to be a journey based on years of design experience, strong relationships, and revolutionary technology. Our team’s inspiration comes from the habitats that only nature can create.
Incorporating and integrating architecture with interior design and planning, pkSTUDIOS designs serve a public good by rooting exceptional buildings and spaces in the community while respecting our environmental resources.
Shown here in Design Forward are a few of the best projects pkSTUDIOS has designed over the years.
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Residential Communities
Communities are a staple of urban and sub-urban residential
living. Home designs that balance privacy with efficiency are
key, with an emphasis on community living and a strong sense
of character. Amenities define the town, help to establish a
community center, and provide much-needed on-site services
that allow for more walking and interacting and less driving.1
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Ole and Paseo
Ole and Paseo are master planning projects that utilize similar
residential products and clubhouses. The master plans are based
on the concept of a town center, where residents are able to
enjoy local amenities without having to leave the community
by automobile. Paseo is a 200-acre Fort Myers community,
and features over 800 multi-family units, and 141 single family
residences. Ole is a 64-acre plan, developed as part of the Lely
community in Naples, and features 663 total residential units.
Hotels & Hospitality
High-value hotels require a great deal of design coordination
and attention to detail, not unlike the club industry. As temporary
homes for demanding travelers, they are focused on maximum
impact in first impressions, convenience, a wide range of services,
and a relaxing atmosphere.2
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The Hotel at Naples Bay Resort
The Hotel at Naples Bay Resort was designed to incorporate the
rich colors and distinct architectural features of Tuscan design.
The main lobby features an intricate mosaic marble floor, hand
forged iron work, and a custom blown glass chandelier in shades
of amber, gold, green, and red. These warm colors, and high
level of intricate detail carry through the facility and into the
hotel units.
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Sunset CoveSunset Cove is a seven-story, 36-unit project featuring a pool, spa center, large sun deck,
meeting rooms, internet access, card room, bar and food service, and a dock space. Two
sizes of units are featured in the building.
Mixed-Use Projects
Mixed-use buildings are the bridge between purely commercial
and purely residential uses, and are a staple in well-functioning
urban and town centers. Ground-level retail shops anchor the
building and provide streetlife, while above-ground offices and
homes aid with neighborhood stability and night security.3
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837 Fifth Avenue South Building
The building at 837 Fifth Avenue South is a two-story, mixed-use
modern structure containing a restaurant, retail bay, and office
spaces. The client requested a two-story building of limited
scale to fit seamlessly between adjacent three-story and one-
story structures. The restoration of an abandoned pedestrian
way leading from Fifth Avenue to a parallel alley was of utmost
importance. The building’s exterior takes on an Art Deco
influence from nearby homes, but differs in style from its adjoining
neighbors.
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Bank of America BuildingThe 796 Fifth Avenue South building is a 70,000 square foot, 14-unit mixed-use building in
the heart of Naples. It’s a primary entry to the downtown retail district and a connector to
a major city park. The project includes an anchor bank tenant, a 200-seat restaurant, café
and other retail spaces, second floor offices, and third floor luxury residences.
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Northern Trust BuildingThe 375 Fifth Avenue South
building is a 27,000 square foot,
five-unit mixed-use building in
downtown Naples. The design
features a major commercial
bank, additional first floor retail
space along the street front,
second floor office space and
banquet facilities, and five luxury
residences on the third floor.
Adherence to the Fifth Avenue
Master Plan was significant for the
project’s success in creating a
pleasant pedestrian experience.
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Old Naples SeaportThe Old Naples Seaport project is a redevelopment of a blighted neighborhood commercial
shopping center - over two acres of land consisting of retail, a marina, and a waterfront
restaurant. Sixteen high end condominium units replaced non-viable retail space.
Corporate Offices
The pride and joy of any company, a corporate office is much
more than a home away from home. It establishes identity,
makes a statement, and performs to the highest functional
standards for that type of business.4
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Kraft Construction Headquarters
The 100,000 square foot Kraft Headquarters building is home to
one of Florida’s premier construction companies. A modern,
clean-lined design was chosen that highlights and contrasts raw
and finished construction materials. The project consists of two
main buildings connected by a second floor bridge, containing
the majority of executive suites, administrative offices, and
estimating offices, and an additional auxiliary structure at the
rear. The buildings flare out to create the illusion of perspective
and scale as one arrives via the main entry boulevard.
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Neighborhood AmericaThe Neighborhood America
building is a three-story, 34,000
square foot anchor building. The
building contains a two-story
lobby space and incorporates
materials that reflect richness
and technological sophistication,
openness and transparency.
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Advanced Medical CenterAdvanced Medical Center is a 25,000 square foot award-winning medical office building.
It achieves a signature appearance within South Florida’s architectural vernacular and
effectively defines the building’s geometric volumes. The client envisioned a comfortable
and warm environment for the family practice that would feature the modern motif.
Single Family Residential
Among the most complicated and detail-oriented of project
types is the single family home. It’s an intensely private endeavor
that can span many years of design and construction, but
rewards the client with the ultimate in domestication - a custom
design that’s a direct functional and aesthetic representation of
the client’s needs and wants.5
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Rum Row Residence
Located in one of America’s most prestigious neighborhoods, this
enclave offers its residents spectacular views of the gulf and bay.
The firm’s joint mission for this residence was not only to design
a beautiful home, but to create a detailed and harmonious
environment based on the client’s lifestyle and needs.
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Gin Lane ResidenceThe client’s main goal was to
create a private courtyard at the
rear of the lot for entertaining.
The house is oriented on a small,
wedge-shaped lot in a way that
maximizes water views. The home
was created to include all owner
required elements and a reflection
of the lifestyle and ambiance of
Naples. The residence became
transparent and open to the
outdoors, allowing indoor and
outdoor activities to flow.
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Little Harbor Lane ResidenceThe colonial and vernacular architecture of the Island of Bermuda was the primary influence
on the design of this two-story lake-front home. Since the homeowner is an antiques dealer,
we worked very closely, in order to create a historically-correct feel to the residence.
Commercial Interiors
Interiors for offices, retail, and other specialized commerce can
be as personal as your own home. Companies often have a
specific vision of what they need, or look to designers to come up
with that vision. Staging and branding take on great importance
as the interior is ultimately designed to drive sales.6
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Aqua Sales Center
The design for this condo sales center creates an atmosphere
for potential buyers that would be reminiscent of their new
beachfront lifestyle. Clean lines, modern elements, the elegant
use of color and natural features, such as transparent water walls,
combine to create an overall effect that clearly defines Aqua’s
corporate identity.
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Interior Design Network OfficeIt was necessary for this design studio to function as a full-time workspace for interior design,
while also being a tangible portfolio for clients to experience. Showrooms were positioned
along perimeter windows to create design vignettes seen by passing traffic.
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Premier Properties - EsplanadeThe client challenged the design team with a two-level space and multi-faceted program.
The first floor space boasts a welcoming front entry leading the way to a formal conference
room, operational offices, rental office, small meeting room, and a space for rotating sales
associates. A modern nautical theme was chosen to coordinate with the clients’ logo.
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Davis Kiel Art CenterThis is a two-story, award-winning, 2,000 square-foot tenant improvement for a local art
gallery space. The client’s primary goal was to create a space that would highlight the art
held within it. The work involved improvements to a two-story narrow bay, including the
removal of the rear portion of the second floor in order to make room for a new internal stair.
A g r e a t b u i l d i n g m u s t b e g i n w i t h t h e u n m e a s u r a b l e ,
m u s t g o t h r o u g h m e a s u r a b l e m e a n s w h e n i t i s b e i n g d e s i g n e d
a n d i n t h e e n d m u s t b e u n m e a s u r a b l e .
- L o u i s K a h n