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MARIETTA, Ga., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Banko Design is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Eleni Interiors a multifamily-focused, commercial interior design firm located in the Chicago metropolitan area. Eleni Interiors, a commercial interior design firm located in the Chicago metropolitan area, specializes in multifamily and models in the single family and multifamily markets. Banko Design also acts a full-service procurement firm that purchases FF&E, decorative lighting and custom flooring. Our ability to offer design and procurement services enables us to manage every aspect of our projects through completion, delivering beautiful design that meets our client’s budgets and exceeds their expectations. Our talented team of designers, interior architects and purchasing agents work from our three studios to program, design, document and purchase all aspects of interiors for our clients. Learn more about our approach to creating thoughtfully-curated interiors that support your operations and create a haven for your senior residents.
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She said that ultimately, it’s essential for CRE investors to know that spaces can be built efficiently without compromising on design or the needs of the program. The design partner needs to be innovating alongside investors to carry out their vision. Don’t stop at interiors – make your development stand out with our Branding & Marketing Services!
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Banko Design, a full-service commercial interior design firm located in Marietta, Georgia, specializes in mid-level to luxury senior living new builds, multifamily, and boutique hospitality and is the headquarters for all studios within the BD Studio collection. Other locations include Minneapolis, Minnesota, San Mateo, California, Amelia Island, Florida, and Austin, Texas. Red Pen Procurement, the portfolio's in-house purchasing agency located in Marietta, Georgia, manages and processes all of the studios' procurement, warehousing, and installations. They also provide agent-only procurement services to other design studios, architecture firms, operators, owners, and end users. Over the past 30 years, Cynthia and Mark Warner, the founders of WDA, built a thriving and successful interior design and procurement business in the senior living industry, focused on providing clients with excellent design and service. Looking to pass the baton, WDA sought out Banko Design to take ownership of the company.
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Of the anticipated design, principal Melissa Banko says, “This project seeks to unite past and present and amplify the status of the building as a destination for locals and travelers alike.” The building is located by Ponce City Market, and once housed the beloved nightclub MJQ. Paying tribute to Atlanta history, the design will play up architectural elements original to the structure and incorporate musical motifs. “The five-story addition has a more modern exterior, while the interior portion ties together the history of the building with all the amenities of a new boutique hotel,” says Banko.
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As an avid supporter of Alzheimer’s causes and Autism Awareness, Melissa prioritizes community outreach and giving back. She mentors interns and serves as an advisor and juror for interior design students at various universities. BAMKO isn’t just your branded merchandise and custom uniform provider – we’re your partner. For over two decades, we have been partnering with world-renowned companies to increase ROI on every product, project, program and campaign. “Ponce is the heart of Atlanta and is a hub for art, music, and culture," Banko says. "We’re proud to be designing a hotel that fits seamlessly in an area full of ingenious design and architecture."
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Midwest Interiors, a commercial interior design firm located in the Minneapolis, Minnesota that specializes in senior living, active adult, and multifamily. Founded by Melissa Banko, BD Studio Collection is a national collection of interior design studios and individual brands and businesses that support the interior design industry, from marketing and branding to procurement, warehousing, and installation. One solution is to work with an interior design firm that understands how to save both time and money without sacrificing quality. According to Melissa Banko, founder and principal of Georgia-based interior design firm Banko Design, developers need to work with design partners that are innovating both in their aesthetics and in the way they develop efficient processes to help get buildings to market quickly.
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Red Pen Procurement, the portfolio's in-house purchasing agency, will manage all of the BD Studios' procurement, resulting in efficiencies including increased buying power, centralized warehousing and purchasing, and leveraging vendor partnerships to the benefit of all clients. Henricksen will continue to offer procurement services for senior living and multi-housing projects but will no longer provide design services. Our diverse portfolio of active adult, hospitality, multifamily, and senior living interiors includes new-build, renovations and CapEx improvements. Because of the exponential growth of A BD Studio Collection, a portfolio consisting of design studios servicing different regions and markets, it became important that all locations carried their own name and portfolio. Learn more about our services for active adult, hospitality, multifamily and senior living properties. At Banko Design, we pride ourselves on collaborating with clients to bring their vision to life and create beautiful, functional spaces with strong character and individual narratives.
Finding a united passion for multifamily design, Banko Design is excited to be adding Eleni Interiors as a BD Studio to their portfolio. Banko Design is very excited to have this family of studios providing excellent, boutique service and design to clients within the senior living, multifamily, and boutique hospitality spaces across the United States and Canada. Red Pen Procurement, Banko Design's purchasing agency, manages and processes all of the studios' procurement, warehousing, and installations and has expanded to include procurement on behalf of other design studios, architecture firms, and owners.
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Our services include programming, budgeting, documentation and modeling, construction administration and final project installation. Both Russell Frees and Melissa Banko are committed to a smooth transition of the senior living design group from Henricksen to Banko Design to ensure a seamless experience for both design services clients and employees. I also knew that if my designers and I were struggling, then others in the industry were, too, and that we had an opportunity to help other design groups with product.
She said that since Banko Design works with large commercial spaces that require a lot of furniture, the team always considers how to distribute the project’s spending budget to create some outstanding moments while also ensuring the space looks finished. This can be especially challenging in the environment of rising materials costs and long lead times. A BD Studio Collection's Minnesota location will no longer fall under the brand name of Banko Design. Midwest Interiors is now its own entity that carries its own brand, leadership, and team like all other studios in A BD Studio Collection.
Our seniors deserve communities and the furniture within them to be designed beautifully and functionally, where they can enjoy their home and community while receiving great care. I’d love to see a younger generation of designers, owners, developers, etc. become attracted to the market because I believe that they will bring much-needed innovative and out-of-the-box thinking to the industry. Many design elements of a building such as lighting or plumbing fixtures are not collaborative with a user. Furniture, on the other hand, is not only seen but used daily by residents, meaning it’s an interactive design element.
However, she recognized that not all projects or project teams could or wanted to build custom pieces. So following the philosophy that if there was a problem no one could solve, she should be the one to do it, she reached out to a furniture manufacturer to develop a line of furnishings specifically for seniors that could be available to the market at large. Additionally, as the firm owns its own warehouse and performs installation, it can be more transparent about what those fees will look like throughout the duration of the project to ensure that clients can get what they need at their budget. “We have great purchasing power across our portfolio but have never lost our boutique level of service, which is why so much of our work comes from repeat clients,” Banko said. She said that when bringing design to life, it’s crucial to consider how multifamily residents will engage with the space. Melissa’s passion for interior design has distinguished her as an industry expert and advocate.
Banko Design's respected reputation in the senior living industry and family-oriented culture are a perfect fit for the team at WDA. For the past 29 years, Helen Velas, founder of Eleni Interiors, built and maintained a thriving commercial interior design and procurement business, specializing in multifamily and models in the single family and multifamily markets. Looking to retire from the private sector to pursue her passions in the non-profit world, Helen sought out Banko Design to take ownership of Eleni Interiors and continue her legacy of pristine design and service, alongside her talented design team.
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