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GivingTuesday – Treetops Collective

GivingTuesday – Treetops Collective

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Interior Design

GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022. 

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

Wolverine Building Group and r.o.i. Design are working with Treetops Collective to remodel their building at 906 Division. Treetops is a cross-cultural movement that connects with and invests in New American women leaders in West Michigan. This will be the location of their offices, services, and community-building. Aaron Jonker, Co-President of Wolverine Building Group, reached out to r.o.i. Design for our design help and we have embraced this group and their vision. We have been working with them to provide interior design services at reduced rates, and have engaged our architectural and engineering friends to help.

Treetops Collective has two campaigns that we are promoting for this year’s GivingTuesday:

Capital Campaign for Building Renovation

This Giving Tuesday, Wolverine Building Group and r.o.i. Design are joining forces to raise funds to cover the plumbing costs in the catering kitchen and bathrooms at the cross-cultural community center Treetops Collective is creating in their building at 906 Division Ave S. Our two firms have already invested our skills into this space because we believe that West Michigan as a whole will benefit from a community center like this one.

If you would like to help with this goal, please click here. 

At the bottom of the page, you can click on “Give Now”. This will take you to their fundraising page. 

Readers for New Americans

Treetops Collective is currently engaged with and supporting 80 families that have newly immigrated to West Michigan. They have a goal to get Beginning Readers into each of these homes to build English language literacy.

If you would like to help with this goal, please click here. 

At the bottom of the page, you can click on “Buy Books”. This will take you to their Amazon Wish List.  

GivingTuesday – Collection Drive for Neighbors for Neighbors

GivingTuesday – Collection Drive for Neighbors for Neighbors

by | Nov 4, 2022 | Interior Design

GivingTuesday is November 29, 2022. 

GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity.

In celebration of GivingTuesday, r.o.i. Design is participating in a winter clothing drive to donate to Grand Rapids Neighbors for Neighbors.

Our community’s growth and health are our mission and future. We are collecting gently used or new Adult Winter Gear items at our office on behalf of Grand Rapids Neighbors for Neighbors. We will deliver all items donated on Nov. 29th.

Please consider dropping off any of these new or gently used items at our office, located at 1451 Front Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 between now and Nov. 28th:

  • Coats & Jackets
  • Stocking Caps
  • Gloves & Mittens
  • Boots
  • Scarves
  • New Socks
  • Hand & Toe Warmers

If you have any questions or if you need help getting items to us, please contact our Studio Administrator, Rayanne  rayannerzepka@roidesign.com.

Faux vs Real: How to Bring More of the Outside In

Faux vs Real: How to Bring More of the Outside In

by | May 4, 2022 | Interior Design, Procurement and Purchasing

Plantscapes, Biolific Design, and Green Walls

These are all terms that have become part of the vernacular.  They refer to the same idea of bringing more of the outdoors inside our businesses. The term Biophilia literally translated means “love of life”. The concept has fueled an industry focusing on connecting the inside to the outside. Natural elements such as plants, water, daylight, natural shapes and forms, and other natural materials all serve to make that connection. Studies have shown that this connection can result in increased well-being, improved cognitive function and focus, and increased use of the space.

If you’re looking to add some natural elements to your space, we can help!

Real or faux plants provide a wonderful connection to the natural world. If you’re a purist and want to keep it real, low maintenance varieties like Sansevieria (Snake Plant), ZZ Plant, Pothos, or Spider plants, in containers that reflect the rest of the décor are the way to go.

Don’t have a green thumb? Consider faux.

The quality of faux plants has improved dramatically. Offering more versatility, they can be used in creative ways. Another way to increase connection to the outside is through artwork. Pictures of nature and natural elements can also foster a connection to the outdoors.

Just let us know how we can help!

The Derm Institute of West Michigan

The Derm Institute of West Michigan

by | May 4, 2022 | Design News, Interior Design, Medical Design, Procurement and Purchasing, Retail Design

Dr. Kristi Hawley and business partner/husband Garrett Adams dream big. They put their sights on developing a compelling practice in Caledonia, Michigan that would offer general dermatology, outpatient skin surgery, psoriasis treatment, and cosmetic skincare. Dr. Hawley has an established reputation in psoriasis treatment and speaks to groups nationally. 

r.o.i. Design was introduced to The Derm Institute of West Michigan through First Companies, and we were pleased to be awarded the interior design of the new facility. Working with architect Jon Blair of R2Design Group and the team at First Companies, the office opened its doors in April of 2021. For the year prior, Dr. Hawley had rented space nearby and developed a growing clientele. She had outgrown that space by the time of the move. 

The inspiration for the interiors came from their logo’s overlapping circles, suggesting the variety of care the practice offers but also the pattern itself. The radius theme was applied to the check-in/check-out desk, suggesting a gentle approach with multiple points of engagement. The pattern of the circles was also developed into laser-cut screens that were used as dividers in the lobby and backlit ceiling panels in the corridor. A wallpaper that had the same pattern was used at the front desk. The color palette is simple, crisp but warm. Most of the flooring throughout is a warm luxury vinyl tile. Other areas are carpeted in organic patterns to add to the spa-like feel. 

We also procured furnishings for the non-medical spaces, creating a hospitality feel in the patient waiting areas.  

We were thrilled to get a text from Dr. Hawley on move-in day, “I just want you to know I walked into the office today and it is perfect! Thank you for being my voice and my vision.” 

Click on thumbnails below to view larger images.

© All Photos Courtesy of First Companies, Inc.

The Benefits of Solar Shades

The Benefits of Solar Shades

by | May 4, 2022 | Design News, Interior Design, Procurement and Purchasing, Workplace Design

Consider Solar Shades for your workplace.

Everyone loves natural light, except when it’s reflecting off their computer screen. Unlike louvered blinds, solar shades don’t cast a pattern on the screen and still allow for a filtered view. They optimize natural light while controlling heat and glare.

r.o.i. Design is a distributor of SWF Contract Solar Shading Systems. Solar shades are roller shades that provide a clean design aesthetic along with the ability to manage sunlight and heat. SWF offers a range of materials to suit any commercial environment. SWF products meet or surpass LEED air quality and emission specifications.

In addition to this quality product, we provide the following services:

  • Free Estimates, Consultations, and Product Selections
  • Site Measuring and Product Engineering
  • Installation

We can make it simple for you by taking the project from consultation to installation. Call us for more information:

(616) 459-3539

Or email: rondageyer@roidesign.com