New Projects
- High-End Residential Remodel
5000 sq. feet
- Collaboration with Large A/E Firm
International Projects
- Large Corporate User
Public Lobby Renovation
5,000 sq. feet.
- Law Firm
Relocation and Renovation
20,000 sq. feet.
- Educational User
Multiple Locations Renovations
100,000 sq. feet.
- Manufacturing Showroom
Regional Facilities
10,000 sq. feet
Small Corporate User
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"Broadway Federal Bank has enjoyed working with Janice on several successful ventures.
J S D A Inc. worked on our corporate headquarters, studying several feasibility studies and alternatives for the multi-use space: gallery and banking, as we explored new construction option
and purchasing an existing bank building on Wilshire Boulevard.
Her work was well-received and she assembled an exemplary team. J S D A also contributed design ideas for our BankSmart
banking facility on South Figueroa, rendering a number of innovative ideas.
Janice demonstrates exceptional expertise and commitment to the projects she accepts. She is especially
passionate about historic preservation, which I observed with the rehabilitation of her property in Historic West Adams.
We would use J S D A again for design services."
- - Paul Hudson
Chairman, Broadway Federal Bank |
Design Directions
Several new color trends are emerging, and have
been redirected since September.
Special effects and finishes such as semi-lustrous metallics and matte finishes will continue to make their mark, but with less iridescence and more luminescence. The new look
adds dimension, depth and sheen. This direction embraces the interconnection of metals in design and a combination of warmth emitted by natural materials sought out by many companies.
Continuing at
the beginning of the new millennium, a direction toward historic reference exists and remains an influence. Comfort materials such as natural wood, suede, wool, linens, and cottons dominate current directions. A
well worn patina renders a deep sense of security.
Environmentally influenced techno-naturals, including strong gray influences and future brights or atmospheric, exhilarating tones are emerging as
trends. The brights celebrate the reds and blues giving patriotic recognition to our nations colors, when grouped with a proportionate amount of white. While important now, the patriotic theme is less
important as a spatial color direction, more important as a personal fashion choice. However, blues remain very popular and will likely continue some time into the future.
J S D A Inc. revels in the
opportunity to sense the pulse of society and optimize those directions for individual client personalities. We remain at the forefront of design directions and look forward to bringing you the latest
innovations.
"To design is to plan and organize,
to order and relate and to control.
In short it embraces all means
opposing disorder and accident.
Therefore it signifies a human need
and qualifies man's thinking and doing."
-- Joseph Albers
Great Schools of Design
The Design University
, Los Angeles
Northern Illinois University, Chicago
University of Cincinnati, Ohio
Arizona State University
California State University, Long Beach
Washington State University, Spokane
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News
The leading-edge ideas that will transform
the design profession into the future have been featured in "The State of Interior Design" by Drs. Denise Guerin and Caren Martin from the University of Minnesota.
The design thinking of Janice
Stevenor Dale is featured in a chapter entitled, "Moment Beguine". Janice Stevenor Dale is a frequent speaker on the future of the interior design profession and continues to lead new licensing activities.
Lighting Directions
Layering light in space produces the most satisfying
aesthetic environments. In order to provide comfort lighting, we see a demand for more tradition lighting techniques. The necessary general illumination in any space can come from cove lighting or exposed
fixtures. Light sources can include a second source of indirect light, which may be switched separately for various light levels and looks. Adding a dimmer increases the range of moods produced through
illumination.
Feature lighting, such as recessed adjustable fixtures or track fixtures will highlight moveable objects, i.e. art, furniture or a variety of displays. The poignant light source
will add a dramatic touch to the object featured.
Common light fixtures positioned at the center point of a ceiling provide dual function.
It is a source of bright, indirect light for shadowless illumination
for performing tasks requiring higher levels of light. The concept of a centered fixture is becoming less and less viable as spaces transition into multifunctional areas. Adjustable lighting
plays a bigger role in addressing the multiple needs. Some pendant lights offer the flexibility of a change in height which assists in the multiple functioning.
Accent lighting is still required to fill a
space and provide the proper highlights. Walls, additional work areas or furniture areas and plants are addressed next. Every piece of art on the walls, or in a space do not require specific lighting.
Care is taken to consider the color temperature and lamp type where MR-16's warmly lighting humans, retail displays and food.
Plants can be uplighted, downlighted or both. The leaf characteristics
and the resulting shadowing is carefully orchestrated to produce a pattern of light which supports the overall design. More sculptural elements, like art or cactus, require lighting from a couple of angles to give
the appropriate dimensional quality.
The most important criteria of good lighting design for all spaces, including contemporary offices or residential spaces, is to have controllable light that lets the various
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Interviewing Info
Masters candidates, graduates and students of
Architecture and Design are welcome to send their resume to the attention: Design Principal at JSDA, Inc. Internships are available throughout the calendar year. Applications for internships must be made in advance.
Once a resume is submitted, upon qualification, JSDA will schedule an interview. The following items are required for presentation within the interview: presentation boards, strategic planning and research reports,
construction documents, CADD drawings, construction and furniture specifications, and ideation sketch book. |
