The 2025 Ruby Awards

Entry

The Visual Performing Arts Center lobby faces beautiful tree landscape which reaches inward by way of floor pattern. Custom wall acoustical fins project outward in a biophilic organic articulation around the lobby's curved backdrop. Round focal point chandelier reflects the sphere-shaped building.

Cyber tables offer a touch down workspace w/ light controls and electrical devices at each seat. Extra comfy chairs allow long term seating. The Mondrian ceiling also incorporated NEW/ CUSTOM PET acoustic panels within the light boxes. Custom lighting floating squares replaced old dim lighting.

View from entry of bar: The renovation included expanding the building to accommodate a larger new bar. The New Orleans traditional elements created a fun yet elevated space for the discerning loyal clientele. Antique Flour De Leis light sconces, custom acrylic back bar with chairs and touches of ffrench blue are inserted to balance the rich original bricks and deep wood tones.

THE NEW SPACEPLAN AND FRONT DESK GIVE A CONTEMPORARY FEEL AND DEFINED A WELCOMING FACE UPON ENTRY. THE OLD DESK WAS HIDDEN AND HARD TO FIND. THE SLAT GRILL ALLOWS FOR A SEMI-PRIVATE WORKS SPACE WHILE MONITORING THE SHOWROOM BEYOND.

“Illume: A Home Story” is a showcase of personalized luxury, where circadian lighting and color-tunable controls transform this elegant residence into a castle, workspace, retreat, and party haven—seamlessly adapting to mood, moment, and lifestyle.

Dining Room with 72" round walnut table

River Oaks Home Office

Sculptural Garden

Kitchen with view of plastered vent hood

Home Office - Cultural