Hailey Cyr (she/her/hers)

I’m from  I grew up in Barre, Vermont.

List your education  Wentworth Institute of Technology - Bachelor of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

I’m excited about building technology that  continues to be sustainable and evolves with the needs of our world as we evolve.

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.

Cats or dogs?  Always Dogs! Currently, I have two rescue pups who are the biggest loves.

Ball point or felt tip?  Pointed nib calligraphy pen and brush markers! I am a calligrapher in my free time!

On my playlist:  "Alexa play country music hits on Spotify."

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.

The best gift I ever gave  I once gifted a Beta fish in a Yankee Swap. It went over more swimmingly than expected.

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.