tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2374091277733436442024-02-07T18:59:21.534-08:00KSA InteriorsKSA Interiors is a SWaM certified firm that has been home to an experienced team of interior designers and project managers for nearly 30 years. Our team can't wait to provide you with creative solutions related to interior design, space planning, environmental graphics, and facilities services. We look forward to discovering...What Inspires You?KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-11161993052225424352013-07-25T06:39:00.000-07:002013-07-25T06:41:43.624-07:00
We have moved!
KSA is now on tumblr! Come visit us at our new blog location.
(All of our old blog posts are also viewable at our new location.)
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KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-90111646115296588942013-06-06T10:13:00.000-07:002013-06-21T07:40:06.882-07:00Project Spotlight! VCU James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center
VCU’s new James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Medical Education Center was designed by the internationally-acclaimed architectural firm, Pei-Cobb-Freed & Partners, in collaboration with Philadelphia's Ballinger Architects. The new academic and research facility for the School of Medicine adds 200,000 square feet of clinical simulation, learning labs, classrooms, and research KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-48425419659546030622013-05-21T11:16:00.002-07:002013-05-21T11:20:59.040-07:00KSA Presents "Visual Discovery" at VANHA
KSA Interiors Presents "Visual Discovery:
Creating a Meaningful Vocabulary for Your Next Design Project" at the VANHA Annual Conference May 21st-24th.
A design team from KSA Interiors, led by Cameron Stiles, CID, FASID, LEED AP; will be leading an interactive presentation at the VANHA Annual Conference in Hot Springs, Virginia. This collaborative and fun Design Thinking exercise will engage KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-74167775291517387062013-02-11T07:25:00.003-08:002013-02-11T10:43:09.574-08:00Promoting Wellness at Work - Yoga, Dogs & Active Feet.
Sometimes many small efforts manage to come together and turn into something much larger and far more impactful than originally intended or anticipated. This is how KSA Interiors discovered that we had tremendous influence as a company on how well our employees and team members live their lives through promoting wellness.
Wellness for us began as something we did not entirely KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-52229468355310970682013-01-07T08:11:00.000-08:002013-01-07T08:15:32.889-08:00KSA Announces Multiple Promotions
KSA Interiors is pleased to announce several promotions for key members of the KSA team! Karen Burton, Melissa Moseley, and Sara Lasseter will each be expanding their leadership roles at KSA as Associates within the organization.
We are excited for the opportunities before each of them, and know that their talents and leadership will drive KSA's future success.
Please join us in KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-89149680446103038192012-12-19T07:33:00.001-08:002013-01-07T08:15:48.692-08:00Sharing the gift of friends and family this holiday season
Our team would like to extend heartfelt holiday wishes to all of our clients, partners, friends, and families. In our 30th year of business we are proud to celebrate all of our accomplishments, and know that they could not have been achieved without the support of our community.
We look forward to a new year and more opportunities to share the gift of design.
Best wishes KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-28895877948762189872012-12-05T11:48:00.002-08:002012-12-07T06:53:39.753-08:00VCU Tompkins McCaw Library - Multimedia Collaboration Center
One of the top medical libraries
in the nation, Tompkins McCaw Library at Virginia Commonwealth University, has a rich heritage that dates back to
1932. While maintaining its traditional
roots, the library has not let convention impede its progressive ideas or diverse students and faculty. KSA
was asked to develop a new design solution for the Multimedia KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-35589795677256585312012-11-19T10:42:00.002-08:002012-12-07T06:52:34.374-08:00Giving Thanks and Sharing the Love of Food.
“There is no sincerer love than the love of food.”
– George Bernard Shaw
This Thanksgiving our team would like to share a few of our favorite holiday recipes. We hope your home can be inspired by a few of these dishes which we have shared with our own families.
Sweet Potato Casserole
3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 8 whole raw sweet potatoes - see note below!)
1/2 cup sugar
1 KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-44998684008461731282012-07-25T06:43:00.001-07:002012-12-07T07:04:25.039-08:00One Constitution Square - Mobility, Efficiency, Wellness.
In the summer of 2011 KSA Interiors was selected by the General Services Administration to help lead their organization in adopting a new model for the collaborative workplace. In keeping with President Obama's Executive Order 13514 and the GSA's Agency Sustainability Plan - KSA helped develop mobile work environments that compressed physical real estate, promoted improved use of space, KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-53877896660527169572012-07-03T06:59:00.001-07:002012-12-07T06:55:14.264-08:00Honoring Freedom and the Independence of a Strong Economy
This Independence Day KSA wishes to thank our many clients, vendors,
manufacturers, and industry partners who work together to make America great.
We believe in hard work, and the mission of bringing interior space to life.
We are all shaped by the environments in which we live, work, and play - and at
KSA those spaces we design help define us.
Our team not only works hand in hand KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-28437264840672720562012-05-09T11:03:00.001-07:002012-12-07T06:55:27.553-08:00Welcoming Lynne Williams as Director of Business Development
KSA Interiors is proud to announce and welcome Lynne Williams, CID, IIDA, LEED AP as Director of Business Development. Lynne will be responsible for developing relationships and expanding client opportunities across the Hampton Roads region and throughout Virginia.
Prior to joining KSA, Lynne was business development manager at Tactical Office Solutions. She has an MBA from KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-60952209435646968422012-05-09T10:55:00.000-07:002012-12-07T06:55:47.088-08:00Legislative Update: Health, Safety and Welfare Prevail!
Certified Interior Designers prevail in successfully removing decertification legislation from Senate Bill 678 and House Bill 1291. Since late in 2011 interior designers in Virginia have been working tirelessly to raise awareness of the role of Certified Interior Designers in protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public. Proposed legislation introduced as part of Governor McDonnell's KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-82992104588174643262012-03-13T12:33:00.001-07:002012-12-07T06:56:05.115-08:00Legislative Update: Closer to success in protecting the welfare of the public!
A major success was handed to those fighting to protect Certification for Interior Designers in Virginia, and those working to ensure the safety and welfare of the public. Saturday (March 10th) the General Assembly agreed to conference amendments which either remove deregulation or maintain its absence from both the resolutions and bills introduced in this session. The issue now goes before the KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-23815692487876184182012-03-02T09:12:00.000-08:002012-12-07T06:59:18.192-08:00Project Spotlight: Rappahannock Community College
"Learning happens everywhere"
Community colleges are the heart of the American higher education system, developing the knowledge, skills, and continuing education that puts Americans to work, invigorates job growth, and inspires entrepreneurs. As the need for community colleges grows, and the needs of today’s students change, the methods of instruction and the types of spaces for facilitating KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-11305091586821264112012-02-02T05:49:00.000-08:002012-12-07T07:00:12.305-08:00Legislative Update - Cautious Optimism
Tuesday the Virginia House General Laws Committee - Special Sub Committee #5 amended House Bill HB1291. Deregulation of Certified Interior Designers was removed from the bill. The special subcomittee meets again today (February 2nd), and the full General Laws committee will hear HB1291 on Tuesday February 7th, sending the bill to it's final stage.
Monday February 6th, the State KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-47850855110273408262012-01-23T07:05:00.000-08:002012-01-23T07:10:16.583-08:00Legislative Update - Interior Design Decertification in Virginia
The effort to protect the interior designer's right to practice is reaching a critical stage. With successes in the Virginia State Senate, and some setbacks in the Virginia House of Delegates, now is the time for all supporters of Interior Design Certification to reach out to their legislators.
This week the two houses will meet to establish subcommittees in efforts to reconcile the differences KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-20698673441938569172011-12-15T11:28:00.000-08:002011-12-21T05:40:23.528-08:002011 - A Year in Review at KSA Interiors
"We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give."- Winston Churchill
At KSA we have lived by these principles for the last twenty nine years. As we aproach our thirtieth year of business we hope to reflect on the last year and the many ways we have been influenced by our community.
Leadership –
Defending the right to practice.As 2011 has come to a close, the KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-86267009616034131602011-12-07T14:12:00.000-08:002011-12-13T07:03:07.153-08:00Leave Virginia's Protection for Competition, Business, and the Public in Place. Fight Interior Design DeregulationGovernor Robert F. McDonnell has proposed the deregulation of interior design as part of his Reorganization Plan which is geared toward creating a more efficient, responsive, and cost effective state government.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/mgmedia/file/449/mcdonnells-government-reorganization-plan/ (see pg. 18)
This action will have a negative impact on the health, safety, and welfare of the KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-82208197074317581922011-11-07T10:07:00.000-08:002011-11-07T10:12:48.393-08:00Project Spotlight: Lincoln Park IIProject Spotlight: Lincoln Park II
KSA Interiors worked expeditiously with Dominion Virginia Power to develop new standards for flexible open-office environments, conference areas, and collaborative teaming spaces that would meet Dominion’s evolving needs. The goal was to consolidate Dominion teams that were currently spread out over the region to a single location to enhance productivity and KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-34763759765808940202011-10-12T05:38:00.000-07:002011-10-12T05:38:13.010-07:00KSA on Creative OutletsI used to really hate labels. They can be confusing when the neat description of what is inside is a poor match for the actual contents. Being referred to as an “Interior Designer” perhaps is the most efficient way to convey what I do professionally to the average person but I find it so misleading sometimes.
I suppose while trying to label myself, or to fit my creativity into an appropriate KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-37825095337929623982011-09-28T10:31:00.000-07:002011-09-28T10:31:55.996-07:00KSA on Inspiration:For our business cards here at KSA, we are asked to come up with three “likes”, or things that inspire us. Trying to narrow down my interests was not an easy task. I finally decided on sketchbooks, collecting, and DIY projects.
I feel it is very important for anyone, not only artists, to carry around a sketchbook. I use mine not only to draw but to jot down ideas, take notes, and write to-doKSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-82068543111959681982011-09-21T10:56:00.000-07:002011-09-21T10:56:51.334-07:00KSA on change:<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-83592813193479636542011-09-14T13:39:00.000-07:002011-09-14T13:45:39.821-07:00KSA Recognizes Cameron Stiles for 25 Years of Service.Cameron C. Stiles, CID, FASID, LEED AP has been recognized by KSA Interiors for 25 years of dedicated service.
Kim Schoenadel, CEO and President of KSA shares some thoughts on Cameron's history of service.
I like to tell people, “Cameron Stiles has been with me at KSA Interiors longer than I have been married.” In December this year, I will have been married 25 years. That is a long time. It isKSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-80473737844532052062011-09-12T10:28:00.000-07:002011-09-12T10:43:01.854-07:00KSA awarded two Interior Design Excellence AwardsInterior Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2011
KSA is proud to have competed against a record 96 entries in this year's Interior Design Excellence Awards, hosted by the Virginia chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) and Virginia/West Virginia chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA).
KSA received recognition for two projects from the Residential KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-237409127773343644.post-71081521002325813672011-09-07T08:14:00.000-07:002011-09-07T08:14:20.156-07:00KSA on Health, Safety and Welfare:<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>KSA Interiorshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04638164428386604350noreply@blogger.com0