and methodology as a designer, Gay Bordal
Kanuth admits "To explain something
innate is a problem for me. As an artist
and a designer it is inside me, but to voice
Florida. The beautiful manifestations of her intuitive approach
have helped to establish her as one of the most sought-after
domestic and commercial designers. Her business, IMAGLO,
is especially known for quickly transforming static spaces into
vibrant, nature-inspired sanctuaries of comfort, luxury, and
elegance.
draw upon her entire repertoire, as she seeks a discerning
balance of environmental
elements. Kanuth explains
the artistic challenge of
redesigning the substance
abuse treatment facility. "As
a painter, I have a freedom
to create the ideas and colors
as I myself need them to be"
Kanuth explains. "It is the freedom and personal joy of a project
with no attention to any person's ideas and needs but my own."
But the design of the Orchid Center is based upon the theoretical
concept of "healing spaces", and requires a thoroughly empathic
and selfless approach. "Sometimes designers get caught up in
fashionable hip designs, not really taking note of the client's needs.
The result can be a cool-looking place but it does not feed the soul
as it should," she says.