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From a gig in the flooring industry to working on lavish night clubs to designing palatial single-family residences in exotic places, Ali Gagliardo’s many career iterations have led her to now leading the design of award-winning multifamily residential projects. She joined Cooper Carry in 2016 as its sole residential interior designer and has been instrumental in expanding the interior design group.... Read More

On The Main Course, hosted by Barbara Castiglia, Ray Chung, the Director of Design at The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, delves into the intricate art of restaurant design. From the importance of lighting and acoustics to the essence of storytelling in creating an ambiance, Chung emphasizes the need for a holistic approach.... Read More

The dramatic transformation of The Ritz-Carlton, Naples includes the addition of the new Vanderbilt Tower, which features an expansive new Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge and more than seventy club-level guestrooms, along with a new resort lobby and three new dining experiences. The transformed resort also presents new outdoor spaces including new pools, bungalows and cabanas, along with extensive redesigns to all 474 guestrooms and suites ... Architect Cooper Carry and Parker Torres Design collaborated to create interiors that honour the resort’s heritage and traditions.... Read More

These hotels aren’t just for move-in or parents’ weekend, they are an integral part of the business of a university. We design them to meet the demands of the market, with a high utilization mindset and an understanding of mission.... Read More

Trillist’s revised proposal would include a broader range of uses than earlier plans: 301 residences above 121,000 square feet of offices, with roughly 7,300 square feet of double-height retail facing both Peachtree Street and Crescent Avenue, a haven for dining and nightlife ... A combined lobby and retail space would front Peachtree next to a vehicle driveway, according to designs by Cooper Carry architects.... Read More

Plans are moving ahead for a large residential development at a central Arlington intersection. The Fortis Cos. has filed a proposal with Arlington County for a seven-story, 188-unit apartment development at the site of three buildings located around 1840 Wilson Boulevard ... The new building is designed by Cooper Carry.... Read More

Middle Tennessee State University recently announced that construction of a new Applied Engineering Building has begun on its campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., according to a news release. The facility will play home to the university’s Engineering Technology and Mechatronics Engineering programs, and it will also include space for future programs as industry needs develop and change. The university partnered with Wold Architects and Engineers and Cooper Carry for the project’s design.... Read More

1856 is the first-of-its-kind, student-run culinary experience in the Tony and Libba Rane Culinary Science Center in Auburn, Alabama. Designed by The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry, the facility provides real-world experience for the next generation of chefs and hospitality leaders. ... Read More

The Kimpton Shane is home to 230 sophisticated guest rooms, including 18 suites and one Presidential Suite, and over 6,600 square feet of flexible meetings and events space on the hotel’s second floor ... Architecture was led by Cooper Carry, with lighting design by Gabler Youngston.... Read More

Cooper Carry, a Fitwel Champion, launched an internal campaign last year to help their employees become Ambassadors, not only for personal enrichment and growth, but also to increase the firm's ability to add value to every project. Their impressive Ambassador cohort includes architects, designers, senior leadership, and more.... Read More

Coming to Virginia Tech's Blacksburg campus as part of the capital construction efforts underway at Hitt Hall is Perry Place, a 600-seat full-service multi-venue dining facility on two floors of the building’s west wing. Perry Place will host nine dining venues, with eight of them being completely new concepts for Virginia Tech’s Blacksburg campus – such as Smoke, a BBQ smokehouse; AMP Coffee, a high-energy coffee shop; Fresh & Feta, an organic salad bar; and Solarex Diner, an all-day breakfast diner.... Read More

Miracle Mile Shops announced a couple of years ago that it would undergo a complete interior and exterior renovation, upgrading to a more modern, sleek and brighter look with new technological additions and artistic installations. The complete renovation—by design and construction partners Cooper Carry, Digital Kitchen, Sensory Interactive and VCC—is expected by early summer, but even now guests can immerse themselves in the new experience.... Read More

Designers and business owners are becoming increasingly aware of their ability to limit the effects of climate change, especially in the restaurant industry where energy use intensity and embodied carbon are known to be higher than average. What’s more, tax incentives and prestigious awards like the Michelin Green Star further the desire to design sustainably. ... Read More

The transformative renovation, helmed by architect Cooper Carry and design firm Parker Torres Design, will bring 474 guest rooms and suites - all with stunning views of the Gulf of Mexico - a brand new Vanderbilt Tower - the resort's Club Level tower featuring upgraded appointments - a newly designed arrival experience featuring an ornate lobby bar, a variety of innovative dining experiences including the destination's three newest culinary concepts, a luxurious, 51,000 square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa®, revamped adult and family pools, a high-tech entertainment lounge, an interactive environmental children's program and a wide selection of beach activities and water sports.... Read More

First Place: Cherokee Country Club, Knoxville, TN; Interior Design: The Johnson Studio at Cooper Carry; Since the renovation of all the F&B spaces, the club has seen a 46% increase in F&B spending. The club reports that a recent membership survey gave the new space and dining program a 96% satisfaction rating.... Read More