PURE DESIGN STUDIO - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Interior Designer
- Purchasing Manager
Frankie spent her career working as a designer in various industries such as apparel, textile, and graphic design. As an Account manager she performed a broad range of duties from design development and production to marketing and delivery. Her design work has been featured in Industry trade magazines. Frankie is based in the Pacific Northwest where the style is notable for its modernism and natural beauty which compliments the modern pure forms and clean lines in Millie's architecture. Frankie strives to accentuate the pristine beauty of the region by integrating natural details throughout the interiors. The fun part for Frankie is bringing the client's personality into the space which makes each project unique and interesting. " I enjoy collaborating with regional artists to enhance clients own unique taste. Some clients have an inventory for me to work around and others direct me to artwork and furniture pieces they like to use in the space.' Frankie works directly with manufacturers to pass on designer savings to her clients.
I love using the unexpected or whimsical elements in a space, through color, accessories, or furniture pieces. - Frankie Smith
Millie's academic journey started in Interior Design. She shifted into the architecture department during her study abroad in Australia. Once completing the Interior Design program, she started her master's in Architecture. Her studies became a full circle after being part of a traveling studio with Peter Zumthor during Graduate School.
Understanding how a building responds to the site and lives for the client's lifestyle gives the building longevity. Millie says "starting in interior design has made me a stronger architect, I think about the location of art walls, how the space with be furnished, where the bed wall is located and what you see when you wake up in the morning. We love open floor plans, but still need to define the spaces to make them intimate."