Hailey Cyr (she/her/hers)
Having studied architecture and working primarily within the architectural realm allows Hailey to move seamlessly to interior design focused projects at PCA.
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I’m from I grew up in Barre, Vermont.
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List your education Wentworth Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture
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Why PCA? I am starting work at PCA with the title of interior designer. This is my first transition into this role from a previous architecture heavy role. PCA has the projects I want to be working on and the culture/mentorship to help guide me on this new journey.
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My earliest design memory When I was younger, a family friend was building a vacation home on their property. I remember seeing the plans for the first time and thinking how cool it was. Then I got to see several stages of the home being built and how it ended up. I thought it was the most amazing process seeing it all come together.
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I’m drawn to design because Design has infinite possibilities and is a huge part of everyone's day to day life. It can shape the entire mood of a person occupying the space.
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Describe your favorite space My current favorite space is my living room. This room is special because it exists within my first ever home that I was able to customize and design to my liking with my own hands. After having roommates for the last 10 years, this is a true sanctuary in my mind because I can call it all mine.
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A project I’m proud of is Hebrew SeniorLife in Brookline, MA. This project was a full recladding of an existing 13-story brick multifamily housing project to a renovated facade that was more efficient. I was also able to design an addition to the building for more amenity space.
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Materials that excite me are I love discovering new materials that are trendy and current. I am always excited by a beautiful cognac leather material as a design staple and the addition of colorful handmade ceramic tile.
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I’m excited about building technology that continues to be sustainable and evolves with the needs of our world as we evolve.
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My favorite aspect of working with clients is being able to WOW them when they see the new space you have created that was in their brains.
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Cats or dogs? Always Dogs! Currently, I have two rescue pups who are the biggest loves.
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Ball point or felt tip? Pointed nib calligraphy pen and brush markers! I am a calligrapher in my free time!
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On my playlist: "Alexa play country music hits on Spotify."
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If you were a pantone swatch, what color would you be? White, except it is not a Pantone color. It has invisible magical powers and remains the most underrated color out there.
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The best gift I ever gave I once gifted a Beta fish in a Yankee Swap. It went over more swimmingly than expected.
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The best piece of advice I've ever been given is My dad always told me: It's always better to back into the driveway rather than back out. Both as a literal house rule and also a metaphor for life to always be prepared going into new things and taking the time to do things well rather than rushed.