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FENG SHUI DESIGN Feng shui design is, simply stated, the implementation of an interior design concept with the integration of feng shui considerations. It is the synthesis of two compatible, yet distinctly different, fields of study sharing a common goal – to improve quality of life through changes in the built environment. While interior design focuses on physical improvements that are visible, feng shui works on a more metaphysical level with changes that are tangible, but often unseen. When you select feng shui design as the professional service most suited to your needs, all phases of the design process, from programming to space planning, fixtures and finishes through product and color specification, incorporate the fusion of interior design and feng shui. We offer common sense solutions that will improve the outcome of your project. FENG SHUI CONSULTATION Feng shui consultation services are available for commercial properties, pre- and post-construction. The feng shui assessment is performed on both a physical and abstract level. The physical refers to the visible and tangible features in our surroundings. The abstract refers to directional influences, which are invisible, but affect human fortune according to place and time. A comprehensive feng shui analysis requires a site inspection, consultation with the architect, designer or occupant, study of the physical environment, and review of the interior layout of the space under consideration. The feng shui consultation focuses on ensuring the profitability of the business under evaluation. Any visible obstructions to the favorable flow and manifestation of energy throughout the space are remedied. Room allocation is examined and corrections in both use and furniture placement are prescribed to maximize success. Evaluations include recommendations for color schemes. Particular emphasis is given to the location and orientation of the entry, as well as the location and orientation of the business management/CEO, administration and sales staff. Consultations may be provided at any point in the design process; however, it is most desirable to incorporate feng shui applications as early as it is practical. This allows for a focus on the integration of feng shui principles into the design concept, rather than on corrections. Applications include: • assessment and enhancement of existing structures • pre-construction evaluations • renovation assessments • annual appraisals • assessment for sale or purchase of property It is preferable to provide feng shui evaluations with a site inspection. When this is not possible a professional opinion can be rendered if the following information is available: • a detailed plan of the building and surrounding site • the year of completion/move-in date • an accurate floorplan of the unit under consideration • an accurate measurement of the front or facing direction of the structure to the nearest degree Consultation fees are determined by the scope of services required and provided. PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT TO ARCHITECHTS AND INTERIOR DESIGNERS Feng shui assessments are available to architects and interior designers on commercial and selected residential projects. They are unique in that our professional expertise is employed to enhance and support the architect or interior designer’s project. We do not work directly with the client; we work with the design professional. It is important to remember that the aim of feng shui is to maximize the potential for success, happiness and well being. Our goal as interior designers and architects is to ensure the health, safety and welfare of those who inhabit the spaces we design. Feng shui, when applied correctly, reinforces this objective. ARCHITECTURE Feng shui applications relevant to architecture include: • site selection • orientation of the structure on the site • compatibility of site and structure • location of the main entry • space planning • kitchen and bath specifications • master bedroom location • determining use of standard or reversed plans • exterior color schemes INTERIOR DESIGN Feng shui applications relevant to interior design include: • space planning • kitchen and bath specifications • placement of furniture and decorative objects • specification of art • textile and color selection • selection of rooms for specific individuals • energy activation and modification • interior color schemes Your clients want to be successful in their business and personal endeavors, to enjoy good health, prosperity and well being. Their success translates into your success. HOW DOES FENG SHUI DESIGN, INC. SUPPORT THE DESIGN PROFESSIONAL? 1. Give your clients what they are asking for. Feng shui is evolving as one of the hottest trends in the design world. The burgeoning number of books, magazines, articles in the international press, as well as websites on feng shui, attest to this fact. In the wake of the popularization of feng shui, harmony and balance, no longer just principles of good design, have taken on a new meaning and become part of the desired design outcome. Clients requesting feng shui range from the enthusiastic and informed to those, for whom it’s simply a matter of not wanting to miss out on a potentially good thing. 2. Provide your clients with feng shui evaluations without investing the time, money and effort required to educate yourself. The body of knowledge associated with feng shui is extremely complex and cannot be mastered in a short time. Becoming adept at the application of feng shui principles is an art and skill that requires dedication and considerable practice. It is easy to assimilate information. Transforming information into understanding is a different story. 3. Beyond form and function, feng shui enables you to maximize the quality of life you are able to offer your clients. Within both the urban and suburban landscape our choices for locations with perfect feng shui are limited. By using a system of practical applications we enhance the built environment to support all aspects of human activity within these spaces including communication, personal empowerment, health, prosperity and well being. Human beings thrive in places where energy is healthy and vital. Implementing changes in furniture placement or room allocation are just two of many ways in which we can improve on the quality of energy within a space. The objective of feng shui is to make built environments work for, rather than against, their inhabitants. Email: info@fengshuidesigninc.com |