Directions In Design, Inc. announces that Washington University, Lopata Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri has been selected for publication in Penton Media’s American School & University® 2011 Architectural Portfolio. The project is featured in the November 2011 edition of the magazine and also on the Web at www.SchoolDesigns.com. An annual competition honoring education design excellence, the Architectural Portfolio spotlights projects representing today’s most effective learning environments.
A jury of American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education members and education administrators evaluated submissions from...
St. Louis AT HOME editor-in-chief, Christy Marshall, presented Jane Ganz and the staff at Directions in Design five prestigious awards at the fourth annual Architect & Designer Awards. Out of twelve categories entered, Ganz and her design teams won five awards placing in categories of Children’s Room, Lower Level, Large Remodel Greater than 1,000 Square Feet, Master Suite, and Powder Room.
“I am consistently amazed and awed by the depth of talent of St. Louis’ own designers and architects,” says Christy Marshall, Editor-in-Chief of...
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The award-winning professionals of Directions In Design, Inc. bring much more than a sense of aesthetics to every project. They are experts in highly specialized design disciplines like health care, hospitality, commercial, marine, senior living and, of course, residential. With an equal measure of art and science, they create spaces that are as functional and safe as they are beautiful. “When it comes to Senior Living settings, for example, even the colors must...
When it’s time for retirement, many seniors set their sights on an overseas vacation. But recent changes by Directions in Design to the Gatesworth Senior Living Center bring an international flair to residents’ day-to-day living.
The owners of the living center brought in DID’s team of interiors specialists to update the 12-acre campus’ interior look and to redesign the center’s theme. The designers worked to incorporate a classic and traditional, Old-World Tuscan theme throughout the entire facility, allowing the team to make use of a...
St. Louis based Directions In Design, Inc. recently completed interior design and installation services for two Freedom Home display models for The Village at Park Place in Winghaven®. The Village at Park Place will offer homeowners 55 and over the opportunity to live and retire while enjoying the “Lifeworks” experience. Freedom Home residents are invited to choose options from the many amenities and services offered by the Park Place Community.
The Village at Park Place models are located within a 30 home site platte. ...
St. Louis at Home’s Editor-in-Chief, Christy Marshall, bestowed two honors on the staff at Directions In Design, Inc. The leading area publication enlisted seven judges of national prominence to evaluate the entries in nineteen different categories. The categories encompassed architectural design, interior design and landscaping relating to residential renovation and new construction projects.
Jane Ganz, President of Directions In Design, Inc. and DID staff members were proud to accept the awards and pleased to be given the opportunity to be recognized for design excellence. ...
Jane Ganz, President, and the staff at Directions In Design, Inc. recently celebrated the opening of The Gatesworth’s new West Wing. Owners, Charlie Deutsch, David Smith and Bob Leonard and executive director Martha Kessel were on hand to greet visitors, conduct tours and answer questions.
Jane and the design team at DID provided interior architectural, interior design and purchasing services for the award winning senior living property. Forbes Magazine named The Gatesworth as one of the nation’s top 10 luxury senior communities. The new...
There are not many oceans or beaches in Central Missouri, however, an outstanding beach setting has been created by the interior design staff at Directions In Design, Inc. The interior design team at DID created a tropical-themed environment for Preferred Family Healthcare’s newly purchased three story facility in Jefferson City, Missouri. The renovation transformed the adolescent substance abuse residential treatment center into what Senior Vice President Ann Hutton says, “Is a dream come true”. Continually striving to offer the best possible treatment process and environment, the instructions...
San Francisco, CA, Nov. 2009 – Directions In Design, Inc., an interior planning firm for workboats and passenger vessels, announced their design planning involvement in a current renovation project for Golden Gate Ferries, San Francisco, California. DID’s interior planners scope of work includes spaceplanning, snack bar layout (both design and equipment), lighting, interior finishes, furnishings, millwork and signage.
The firm, located in St. Louis, Missouri, has been involved in marine interior environments and planning projects located throughout the US including Hawaii and Alaska. Past project experience includes ferries, fast...
The marine interior planning team at Directions In Design, Inc. has completed the interior design for the total renovation of Philadelphia’s newest dining/entertainment venue, the Philadelphia Belle. DID’s staff of professionals provided a range of services including theme development, space planning, selections and specifications for floors, walls, lighting and furniture for all decks including dining rooms, bars, and live entertainment area. Window treatments, accessories and signage were also part of the comprehensive design package. All interior planning and selections of finish materials and furnishings were...
The interior planning team at Directions In Design, Inc. was selected by Washington University in St. Louis along with M2 Architecture Studio to renovate a three-story atrium on the university’s Danforth Campus. The atrium area connects two Engineering buildings, Urbauer and Lopata, that house the School of Engineering & Applied Science’s offices, classrooms and laboratories, many of which overlook the areas renovated.
The university’s goal for the renovation was to create a student friendly area to provide food services and a gathering place for...
The St. Louis Business Journal named Directions In Design, Inc. as the second largest interior design firm in the St. Louis area in the July 1, 2011 edition. Companies listed on the Top Business Lists represent the Nation’s top companies who make significant contributions to their respective cities and regions.
Jane Ganz, the founder and owner of Directions in Design, upon receiving the award said, “It is a great honor to be recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the largest...
St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles magazine awarded Directions In Design, Inc. the Gold Winner for the 2011 Beautiful Baths contest in the 180 sq. ft and above category. Designer Jane Ganz and her staff transformed the master bathroom in the vacation home of her St. Louis clients into a luxurious escape. The August 2011 issue hit stands on July 25th and includes a four page feature on the contest and it’s winners including project descriptions, photographs, and judges comments on the Platinum and Gold medal...
Directions In Design, Inc, a St. Louis based WBE interior design/ interior architectural/ purchasing firm is celebrating thirty five years in the interior planning industry. Founded in 1975 by Jane Ganz, the firm’s extensive experience encompasses a broad range of hospitality, medical, marine, healthcare, senior living and residential projects.
The firm works on a national and international basis having accomplished projects in Saudi Arabia, Canada, Europe, South America and the Caribbean. Consistently earning awards for excellence, the firm offers a wide range of services...
St. Louis AT HOME editor-in-chief, Christy Marshall, presented Jane Ganz and the staff at Directions in Design four prestigious awards. Ganz and her design teams’ awards include first place for Small Remodel Less Than 1,000 Square Feet, Large Remodel Greater Than 1,000 Square Feet, Bathroom Design and third place for Traditional Design.
“AT HOME’s Architect and Design Awards is the only local contest that allows St. Louis architects and designers to have their work reviewed by the best and biggest names in the business,...
When designing a young girl’s room, it’s wise to be flexible and allow room for change. When Meg, a busy mom, asked interior designer Cindy Belmont, ASID, of Directions In Design, Inc. to design a new room for her daughter Molly, the two women took a logical approach. “We decided to incorporate a few less expensive items into the custom room because of natural wear and tear at this age”, says Meg. Cindy calls it a custom/ready-made combo. After Molly chose a quilt design and...
Directions In Design gives back: The Haven of Grace is a refuge for young pregnant homeless women, ages 16 to 24 – a place where they can come, have their baby and turn their lives around. In order to stay, the women must continue their education or acquire their GED and they are encouraged to pursue either college or a vocation. While living at the Haven, they are taught parenting skills, finances such as budgeting and saving, homemaking. Once the young women are back...
Today’s college graduates are finding, more and more, that companies require internship experience before they are willing to hire a candidate, a trend that spans a broad range of professions.
College students looking to become interior designers have found an ideal option for gaining valuable experience in the field. Directions in Design’s internship, now in its 24th year, offers students the chance to play an integrated role in the day-to-day operations of the St. Louis design firm. Interns who stand out during their term may...
Regular guests to the Holiday Inn Viking Conference Center restaurant had nothing but positive reactions to recent design and space-planning changes carried out by St. Louis-based Directions in Design. The arguably conservative crowd responded enthusiastically to the vivid patterns and bright splashes of red that dominated the project.
Directions in Design Inc. was retained to give the restaurant a modern up-to-date artistic theme. The team worked from the outside in, first addressing the hotel’s lobby and then tackling the restaurant’s spacious interior, while managing the...
Recent marine work by St. Louis-based Directions in Design Inc. made them an ideal choice for renovations to Golden Gate Ferry’s Sausalito vessel. The M/S Marin is one of the California-based company’s busiest vessels, making daily commutes between San Francisco and Sausalito for everyone from tourists to business travelers.
Directions in Design’s team looked to employ a nautical theme to the ship’s interior while complying with ADA Codes and U.S. Coast Guard Regulations. They also upgraded the ship’s appearance to accommodate the needs of...
For many, Hawaii is known only as an ideal vacation spot, but a recent project by Directions in Design, Inc. made sightseeing an essential part of the initial programming phase of the firm’s design work. Hawaii Superferry commissioned the St. Louis-based firm to design the interiors of its revolutionary new passenger ferries, built for travel between the islands of Maui, Kauai and Oahu. The $170-million dollar project contracted the design firm to plan two ships for the company.
The concept for the first ship...
A lasting team. Interior design firm Directions in Design, Inc. reached a service milestone few small businesses see – five of its employees were recently honored for more than 20 years of service. The company recognized the women at a recent banquet at Forest Hills Country Club. Each was presented with a diamond pendant as a reward for her dedication. Honorees included Sharon May-Zinser, Sandi Burkart, Melissa Rozell, Marie Scheetz and Jeanine Bequette.
My staff and I fully understand the role which beautiful, well-functioning surroundings play in the success of a business or the happiness of a family. I couldn’t have imagined the wonderful variety of projects on which my staff and I are privileged to work. To past clients, thank you so very much for your business, trust and referrals. To new and perspective clients, we at Directions In Design promise to provide creative design leadership, excellent resources and understanding of your vision.
Jane...
St. Louis based-Directions in Design (DID) has signed on to bring patient comfort to the forefront of Midtown Imaging’s new facility. DID will take on interior design and facilities management during the construction of the new Abacoa location. Designers will employ warm woods, pleasant patterns, textures, lighting and antique bronze hardware to create a residential atmosphere throughout the entire center, from the reception area to the large, well appointed restrooms. A color palette of soft warm tones and the use of extensive moldings will add...
Florida Radiology Imaging has a specific goal in mind for its new imaging center at Waterford Lakes – patient comfort. With this in mind, they have awarded the interior planning and construction of the center to St. Louis based-Directions in Design.
Directions in Design will use a blue and brown color palette, appealing finish materials and well-designed lighting, along with extensive architectural details and moldings, to create a contemporary look throughout the entire center. Everything, from the cove ceiling in the waiting room to...
When it comes to medical testing, sometimes it’s the environment that makes the difference in reducing the stress of patients. At least, that’s the central concept St. Louis-based Directions in Design applied to the interior planning and construction of Florida Radiology Imaging’s new Universal Center.
“Yes. We always plan for comfortable reception, dressing and modality rooms, which house state-of-the-art equipment,” said Jane Ganz, president, Directions in Design. “But it’s really about putting the patient at ease and making them feel relaxed in what can be an...
Located by the Florida State Fairgrounds and the Florida Turnpike, Midtown Imaging’s new Wellington center offers more than just a convenient location. St. Louis-based Directions in Design recently completed architectural work and interior planning that give the medical facility the feeling of a spa.
Designers infused the 8,000 square foot facility with warm woods and a soft, warm color palette, creating a residential atmosphere. Antique bronze hardware accents the entire facility, from the elegant reception area to the spacious and comfortable patient waiting/dressing areas. Directions in...
Midtown Imaging’s new Jupiter facility may be a stone’s throw from the Jupiter Medical Center, but the imaging facility’s atmosphere is far from clinical. St. Louis-based Directions in Design recently completed interior planning and construction for the radiology center, creating an inviting look and feel that puts patients at ease.
Designers integrated warm woods with a color palette of soft, warm tones to create a non-clinical, residential feel. The look was used throughout the entire center, including the staff rooms,...
JE Dunn Construction Company has awarded a contract to provide ceiling installation services to St. Louis-based Directions in Design.
A WBE firm, DID formed a joint venture with Acoustical Ceilings, Inc., also based in St. Louis. The two companies will partner to install ceilings for the H&R Block World Headquarters in Kansas City. Installation for the 17-story glass oval facility is projected to take about 18 months to complete.
“We have worked with Acoustical Ceilings previously on several projects and are looking forward...
November proved to be a month of recognition for St. Louis-based Directions in Design.
The firm took home honors in two different categories in St. Louis Homes and Lifestyles’ Nov. /Dec. issue and was recognized for its contributing work by the St. Louis Homebuilders Association’s Homer Awards.
DID designer Melissa Rozell, ASID, earned St. Louis Homes and Lifestyle’s Guest Room of the Year award for her creative design in a private residence guest room. Rozell employed an exotic, safari theme in her design of...
