PDR - Planning, Design, Research

Does travel inspire you like it does our team? Our designer Candela de Valle takes us on an inspiring journey through the diverse interior design styles of three distinct regions in Spain: Galicia, the Balearic Islands, and Andalusia. Her presentation delves into how the unique cultural, climatic, and historical influences of each region shape their architectural and interior design aesthetics. 🌲 Casa Gallega (North Spain) Galicia's rugged landscapes and cooler climate foster a design style that is as resilient as its people. Candela highlights the use of raw stone and exposed beams, creating warm and inviting homes that reflect the region's tough yet hospitable nature. 🌊 Casa Balear (Balearic Islands) The Balearic Islands, known for their Mediterranean charm, embrace a relaxed coastal vibe. Limestone structures, light colors, and rounded corners that mirror the natural landscape define the Balear Boho style. Candela emphasizes the importance of outdoor living spaces, large terraces, and the use of local, handcrafted materials. 🌞 Casa Andaluza (South Spain) In Andalusia, the opulent Moorish influence is vibrant. Candela explores how intricate tilework, ornate metalwork, and the iconic Patio de Luz create interiors rich in history and artistry. The Andalusian style celebrates its cultural heritage through design elements like arches and interior gardens, which are integral to the region's architectural identity. Stay tuned for more insights from Candela de Valle and other design visionaries in our PDR on Design series! #PDRonDesign #SpanishDesign #InteriorDesign #Galicia #BalearicIslands #Andalusia #CulturalHeritage #DesignInspiration #PDR #DesignTrends

This year's office-wide school supply drive was such a success! We held quite the packing party, filling bookbags to the brim with items necessary for Houston students to return to school — all part of the wonderful initiative by BEAR...BE A Resource for CPS Kids. This nonprofit is providing hope and help for at-risk and CPS-involved children and their caretakers in the greater Houston area. As a people-first firm, we're honored to help them make a difference in the community we serve.    Here's to a great school year!    #BEAResource #Houston #BackToSchool #Community #Philanthropy

"Becoming a designer changed my life. It gave me purpose. A way to use my gifts to give. To help others. To help articulate problems and solutions that both work and are beautiful for the humans they are meant for. It is truly magical! I believe in my core that we - Interior Designers - make the world a better place for people. What we do is incredibly valuable to society and we need to raise awareness of our value and our impact." Last week, PDR President + CEO Lauri Goodman Lampson received Houston’s 2024 Leadership Award of Excellence at the 2024 IIDA Leaders Breakfast. Her acceptance speech is still ringing in our ears! A very sincere thank you goes out IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter Leadership, the Leaders Breakfast Committee and co-chairs, Joseph Kirkland and Jessy Fuller Longbotham, for selecting her — as well as all the PDR team members who came out to celebrate the special moment. Check out how Lauri's design thinking has shaped her career and PDR here: https://hubs.ly/Q02M3LDg0 MillerKnoll Interior Design Magazine #IIDA #Leadership #InteriorDesign #Interiors #HoustonDesign

Join us at the upcoming AIA Houston x Design Week, where PDR is thrilled to showcase two of our exemplary local projects. Come gain insight into PDR’s design process as our talented teams showcase the diverse skills and approaches that got us to the finish line. 🔍 Project Tours Infrastructure Solutions Firm Tour - - Date: Tuesday, August 27th - Team: Doug Hellman, Laura Beth Mertz, Katy Lopez, Victor Romero, Diana Galvan - Collaborators: JLL, Clark Condon Associates (landscape architect), MDI (furniture dealer), Office Pavilion (furniture dealer), O'Donnel Snider Construction (contractor) - Details: (https://hubs.ly/Q02LKfYk0) Confidential LNG Energy Headquarters Tour - - Date: Thursday, August 29th - Team: Kristin Simmons, Martha Keller, Victor Romero, Meredith Blackburn, Candela del Valle - Collaborators: Hines, Texas Tower - Houston, WPS (furniture dealer), Teknion (furniture manufacturer), Harvey | Harvey-Cleary Builders (contractor) - Details: (https://hubs.ly/Q02LK7sC0) Why Attend? - Experience Innovation: Witness first-hand the thoughtful design and innovative solutions implemented in these headquarters. - Meet the Designers: Interact with the creative minds behind these projects and learn about their inspirations and challenges. - Celebrate Collaboration: Understand the power of collaboration and how it drives successful project outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge design and engage with the Houston architecture and interior design community. Follow the links for more information and to register for the tours. Thank you to AIA Houston and the Interior Architecture Committee for making this event possible! Photography: Joe Aker #PDRDesign #AIAHouston #DesignWeek2024 #HoustonArchitecture #InteriorDesign #InnovationInDesign #CollaborationInDesign

Join us on September 18th for our Emerging Leaders Annual Speed Mentoring event! This year, our mentors include: Clint Bawcom from Cushman & Wakefield Janelle Johnson from Prolégo Lauri Goodman Lampson from PDR - Planning, Design, Research Sobi Q. from SQ Consultancy, LLC Zayne Riggins, P.E. from Kimley-Horn Chris Sharp from bp Summer Carter Don't miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with industry peers and leaders! Tickets available now on the CoreNet Houston website: https://lnkd.in/dej_iwgF

For ExxonMobil purpose-driven design is the first step in closing the STEM education gap. Aiming to attract the industry's future leaders, the ExxonMobil Foundation has established pilot ExxonMobil Foundation Teen Engineering and Tech Centers in Houston to provide teens with fun, hands-on STEM education while introducing them to potential careers. We're honored to have worked alongside the leadership teams to create high-tech learning and discovery spaces that facilitate their goal. We can't wait to share the full story of how we solved this client's unique challenges to achieve their vision. For now, enjoy this sneak peek ahead of their highly anticipated opening this fall. #STEMSchool #STEMcareers #EnergyProvider #DesignStrategy #InteractiveLearning

Join us at the upcoming AIA Houston x Design Week, where PDR is thrilled to showcase two of our exemplary local projects. Come gain insight into PDR’s design process as our talented teams showcase the diverse skills and approaches that got us to the finish line. 🔍 Project Tours Infrastructure Solutions Firm Tour - - Date: Tuesday, August 27th - Team: Doug Hellman, Laura Beth Mertz, Katy Lopez, Victor Romero, Diana Galvan - Collaborators: JLL, Clark Condon Associates (landscape architect), MDI (furniture dealer), Office Pavilion (furniture dealer), O’Donnel Snider Construction (contractor) - Details: (https://hubs.ly/Q02L1sQl0) Confidential LNG Energy Headquarters Tour - - Date: Thursday, August 29th - Team: Kristin Simmons, Martha Keller, Victor Romero, Meredith Blackburn, Candela del Valle - Collaborators: Hines, Texas Tower - Houston, WPS (furniture dealer), Teknion (furniture manufacturer), Harvey | Harvey-Cleary Builders (contractor) - Details: (https://hubs.ly/Q02L1WSZ0) Why Attend? - Experience Innovation: Witness first-hand the thoughtful design and innovative solutions implemented in these headquarters. - Meet the Designers: Interact with the creative minds behind these projects and learn about their inspirations and challenges. - Celebrate Collaboration: Understand the power of collaboration and how it drives successful project outcomes. Don't miss this opportunity to explore cutting-edge design and engage with the Houston architecture and interior design community. Follow the links for more information and to register for the tours. Thank you to AIA Houston and the Interior Architecture Committee for making this event possible! Photography: Joe Aker #PDRDesign #AIAHouston #DesignWeek2024 #HoustonArchitecture #InteriorDesign #InnovationInDesign #CollaborationInDesign

The 2024 IIDA Leaders Breakfast Series kicks off next week with our President + CEO Lauri Goodman Lampson receiving Houston’s 2024 Leadership Award of Excellence! The breakfast honors leaders who are advancing the interior design profession. She was selected based on her stewardship of PDR and support of the progressive technologies that lead the fields of architecture and design into the future. We look forward to celebrating our fearless leader and hearing from the dynamic keynote speaker Kelli Harding MD MPH. Here's to a sold-out event. See you there! IIDA Texas Oklahoma Chapter MillerKnoll Interior Design Magazine #IIDA #Leadership #InteriorDesign #Interiors #HoustonDesign

A global reach with the same great service you've come to expect! Our partnership with ONE Global Design brings plenty of benefits for our clients and their projects. Here are just a few things to know: We're now able to serve new and continuing clients across the world. Shared values and knowledge with our partner firms allows us to deliver consistent quality while strengthening our design solutions. While our scope is expanding, our dedication to excellence remains the same. Clients will continue working with the partners they already know and trust, so we can act as advocates for client success. Learn more about our partnership with the ONE Global Alliance: https://hubs.ly/Q02KyPdH0 #PDR #WeArePDR #ONEGlobalDesign #design #workplace #bettertogether

We had a great time chatting with CW Lighting's Alexa Berrones, RID and discussing Gen Z workplace trends at Bisnow's recent panel! Speaking to the power of PDR's thought processes, Alexa said: "PDR's way of thinking inspired me to want more than the standard architecture language by looking past the aesthetic moments, focusing on the quiet infrastructure layered underneath the design." Click here to see our collaboration with CW Lighting in action: https://hubs.ly/Q02JQ9S_0 #pdr #wearepdr #cwlighting #theassembly #design