Why is designing interior spaces your professional calling?

I am a creative person, so that’s where it all starts. Working with clients every day, and helping them think about their space differently, is my favorite part.

What’s changing in how you approach interior design that clients need to know?

One tremendous change we see is with residential gathering spaces. People, especially young people working remotely, feel connected via their screens and online communities. The screen time, we’ve learned, creates a sense of social isolation and an urge to be together. Instead of common spaces such as big roof decks or lobbies with unused open areas, residential design can respond to a new generation need – places where public space can be more private.

How will these cultural shifts change building interiors?

Each generation changes design thinking. With gathering spaces, the changes fuel a heightened expectation for connectedness. It’s an ideal opportunity to match our design vision to what today’s tenant, customer or guest expects.

Director of Interior Design, Tracy Dupont, NCIDQ, IIDA, LEED AP leads PCA’s Interiors team. Connect with her to continue the conversation.