NEWH - November 2008 - (Page 48)
project gene juarez
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New
‘Do
Testani Design Troupe
gives
a Seattle-based
salon and spa
a makeover
By Alia Akkam
Photography
by Ken Hayden
48 nove mber 2008 www.newh.org tel 800.593.NEWH
Typically, a haircut obtained in a mall might suggest convenience, just another item
to cross off the to-do list between clothes shopping. The Gene Juarez Salon & Spa at
Northgate Mall, just north of downtown Seattle, however, is more of a sanctuary, an
escape from the chaos of shopping.
This outpost of Gene Juarez, the Seattle-based mini-chain offering hair, skin, and
nail services, had been in Northgate for years. But when the mall decided it needed
a facelift, they changed its location and brought in Scottsdale, Arizona-based Testani
Design Troupe, Inc. to create a complementary fresh look for it.
“Our design concept began with a photo of a dewy leaf. We felt that this image was
indicative of the Pacific Northwest feel and this is what drove our concept,” explains
founder Judith Testani, who wanted to provide a youthful, modern, yet warm space.
This was accomplished by using materials like natural wood veneer, ice stone,
recycled glass and concrete countertop, sculptural wall panels, and acrylic panels
with natural bear grass sandwiched between. Testani also integrated starfire glass
because “it is much clearer and does not appear as blue/green like most glass appears;
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - November 2008
NEWH - November 2008
Contents
News
Who’s Who
Conference Roundup
Have you Seen?
Product Know-How
On the Scene
Service
Scholarship
Sustainability: Point of View
Sustainability: Green Luncheon
Cover Story: A Stone’s Throw
Project: Ice Spa
Project: Gene Juarez
New Members
Save the Date
Partner Profiles
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