Rhythm: A New Chapter in Construction
Owner . Interior Designer . Project Manager
Claire Counts grew up just down the road in Greenville, South Carolina. She received her degree in Interior Design in 2001. Since then, she has had the privilege to work on projects that encompass most commercial industries. These range from commercial offices, tenant improvements, healthcare, senior living, hospitality, retail, restaurants, bio-tech facilities and multi-family/mixed use buildings and cruise ships.
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Claire has been on both sides of construction: the behind the desk on the design side and the getting covered in drywall dust on the construction side. Some don't know this, but this is not common in the industry. The traditional process of construction is very linear, which leads to a lot of rework, confusion and frustration. The commercial interior designer typically does not buy and install the product, so they don't fully understand availably or lead times of the product they are presenting to the client. Also, the designer or architect is not managing the carpenter and most of the time aren't even aware that a design detail does not work. There are Design/Build companies out there, but most without a designer with decades of design, installation and project management experience. Good design is more involved than picking out finishes. Streamlining is the answer for efficiency, accurate budgets and a happy job site. Ask about the 'Dry Dock' package for the ultimate streamlined and efficient project. Claire pulls her knowledge of managing 10 day cruise ships remodels. It is a win/win scenario for everyone!
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In addition to working in a vast number of industries and on both sides of the fence, Claire has completed projects all over the world and can easily adapt to cultural differences and sensitivities. Her design philosophy is less about what she wants and more about what your vision is. She sees the relationship between client and designer as more of a fusion of ideas and experiences. Claire wants to partner with you to achieve your dream!