MessmerEYEze
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Client: CW Kim
Location: 725 River Rd Edgewater NJ Size: 1,620 SF Year: 2014 |
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Challenge
Launching MessmerEYEze, a luxury eye salon & spa, required delivering a high-end experience within a constrained budget and an accelerated construction timeline. The challenge was not only to create a sophisticated and inviting environment but also to efficiently manage costs, coordinate multiple trades, and navigate town inspections, adjacent tenants, and landlord requirements—all while ensuring a seamless design and construction process.
Solution
By integrating architecture, interior design, and construction management under a single cohesive approach, the project transformed an empty shell into an elegant, brand-driven salon. The design concept drew inspiration from both the natural arch of eyebrows and the fluid, organic shape of the eye, creating a harmonious balance of curves and soft geometries throughout the space. Semi-arched forms and sweeping lines were strategically incorporated into architectural elements, furnishings, and lighting to reinforce the salon’s core services and brand identity. Thoughtful material selection and meticulous construction oversight ensured cost efficiency without compromising luxury, resulting in a space that feels both sophisticated and inviting.
Value Delivered
Through a streamlined design-build approach, the project achieved significant cost savings, reducing overall expenses by approximately 35% compared to traditional design-bid-build methods. The result is a refined, luxurious salon that enhances the client experience while demonstrating the financial and operational advantages of an integrated architectural and construction management strategy. MessmerEYEze now stands as a premier destination for beauty and wellness, with a distinct identity that elevates its market presence.
Launching MessmerEYEze, a luxury eye salon & spa, required delivering a high-end experience within a constrained budget and an accelerated construction timeline. The challenge was not only to create a sophisticated and inviting environment but also to efficiently manage costs, coordinate multiple trades, and navigate town inspections, adjacent tenants, and landlord requirements—all while ensuring a seamless design and construction process.
Solution
By integrating architecture, interior design, and construction management under a single cohesive approach, the project transformed an empty shell into an elegant, brand-driven salon. The design concept drew inspiration from both the natural arch of eyebrows and the fluid, organic shape of the eye, creating a harmonious balance of curves and soft geometries throughout the space. Semi-arched forms and sweeping lines were strategically incorporated into architectural elements, furnishings, and lighting to reinforce the salon’s core services and brand identity. Thoughtful material selection and meticulous construction oversight ensured cost efficiency without compromising luxury, resulting in a space that feels both sophisticated and inviting.
Value Delivered
Through a streamlined design-build approach, the project achieved significant cost savings, reducing overall expenses by approximately 35% compared to traditional design-bid-build methods. The result is a refined, luxurious salon that enhances the client experience while demonstrating the financial and operational advantages of an integrated architectural and construction management strategy. MessmerEYEze now stands as a premier destination for beauty and wellness, with a distinct identity that elevates its market presence.
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