January 2009 – DWR Atlanta Studio "Design Speaks" 

In the spirit of the New Year, DWR Atlanta has launched a new quarterly design dialogue.  The events will feature guest lecturers and focus on different aspects in the world of design.  For the inaugural evening, DWR welcomed Lucy Aiken-Johnson of ai3 to discuss design strategies for making a lasting impression for your business.

www.dwr.com

December 2008 – FLIP, Atlanta’s Modern Burger Boutique, Opens

Restaurant industry veteran Barry Mills and former Top Chef finalist Richard Blais, Atlanta’s first modern burger boutique – FLIP – has opened. Both the food and the space harness a modern sophistication with a light-hearted approach toward the dining experience. The design of the restaurant, created by ai3, features a vibrant color palette and modern materials that reflect a playful integration of the term “flip.” Blond wood tables and aluminum chairs create a chic backdrop for the vibrant pops of color that come from the red carpet, while custom wall graphics stand out as vivid elemental works of art.

www.flipburgerboutique.com

November 2008 – Aja Opens

Located in the heart of the Buckhead shopping district is one of ai3’s most recent dining creations – Aja. An Asian restaurant concept located in the space formerly home to Emeril’s Atlanta, Aja’s design spotlights the dramatic effects of bold colors and dark woods found throughout traditional Asian architecture. Highlights include an impressive entryway featuring a bed of river stones, a dark stained wood tunnel and Asian artifacts, as well as a modern interpretation of the traditional tori gate, 45 feet of high-backed banquettes and a 2,000 square foot patio space.

www.heretoserverestaurants.com

August 2007 - Tandus Atlanta Showroom Opens
Designed by ai3, Tandus’ Atlanta Showroom is set to opened in August 2007. A leading global commercial floorcoverings company, Tandus brings together the industry's leading specialized commercial flooring brands - C&A, Crossley and Monterey. ai3 along with the Counts Company, a Chattanooga based General Contractor worked closely with Tandus to convert a dramatic turn of the century trolley barn into a working showroom focused on hands on product interaction and education.
www.tandus.com

July 2007 - ai3 Partners with The Museum of Design Atlanta
ai3, led by Dave Heimbuch, has been invited to be the exhibition designers for Sewlful: Hip Hop Influenced Threads scheduled to open October 2007 at MODA, the Museum of Design Atlanta. MODA is the only museum in the southeast devoted exclusively to the study and celebration of all things design. MODA examines how design affects our daily lives through engaging exhibitions, K-12 educational outreach and exciting adult programming.
www.museumofdesign.org

June 2007 - ai3 Designs Inman Perk Coffee’s Emory Location
Designed by ai3, Inman Perk Coffee’s Emory store is scheduled to open in June 2007.  Located directly across the campus of Emory University, the design of this coffee shop builds upon the success of the ai3 designed Inman Park location by folding in familiar elements such a warm lighting scheme, natural woods and comfortable furniture.
www.inmanperk.com

June 2007 – ai3 Artistic Image/ Artemis Creative to be featured on AIA project tour
ai3’s design for Artistic Image/ Artemis Creative was selected to be a featured project on the AIA office tours in June.  The tour will be on June 23 and will be available between 2 and 5 p.m. For more information please visit the AIA Atlanta website at:  http://www.aiaatlanta.org/

June 2007 – Remling Partners with Airstream
Joe Remling has joined Jennifer Remling in a partnership with Airstream to author a new book about the pursuit of passion and freedom in our professional lives. Airstream is an internationally recognized brand of travel trailers based in Jackson Center, Ohio. Joe and Jennifer plan to interview a number of professionals in an International CCD Airstream trailer throughout 2007 to learn “how” they have pursued their passion and a carved a successful career.
www.airstream.com

January 2007 – ai3 secures IQ Interactive Project
ai3 was recently awarded the commission for the design and consolidation of the IQ Interactive headquarters in Atlanta Georgia. IQ Interactive is a new type of agency that specializes in creating interactive broad band web experiences.

November 2006 - Small Concept Grand Opening
Designed by ai3, Small Concept had its grand opening event on November 18, 2006. Small Concept is a modern boutique for the junior set that features the perfect gift or outfit for any child under the age of 8. Located at Vickery Village in Cumming, GA or online at www.smallconcept.com

October 2006 - MODA Exhibit “To-a-T, t-shirt culture… cute or couture?” Designed by ai3
Featuring t-shirt designs from around the globe, with a special focus on Southern regional designers, MODA has partnered with SCAD-Atlanta to offer an exhibit sure to make a pop-culture statement. The exhibit layout was designed by ai3, Inc., and ran from October 19, 2006 – January 13, 2007 at MODA’s downtown location. For more information, go to www.museumofdesign.org

October 2006 - Pashmere Opens Retail Store
Designed by ai3, Pashmere had its grand opening on October 19, 2006. Located at 4600 West Village Place, Suite 3001 in Smyrna, Pashmere is a unique women’s boutique, offering clothing from upscale designers across the United States, from New York to LA to Atlanta, and places in between. This store is fun, energetic and now open! For more information, go to www.pashmereboutique.com

September 2006 - Artistic Image Opens New Office at King Plow
Beautifully designed by ai3, Inc., Artistic Image and Artemis Creative have opened their new offices at King Plow Arts Center. The space features a translucent tunnel that separates the businesses, but bridges the physical gap between the two studios and unifies the overall space. For more information, go to www.artisticimage.com

October 2008 – Atlanta Journal-Constitution

In the Fall preview of “What’s new on Atlanta’s menu of restaurants,” the AJC applauds ai3’s “modern and edgy” design of one of the area’s most anticipated dining establishments – AJA.

October 2008 – Interior Design

In this online profile of Tandus’ Atlanta-based showroom, Interior Design explores the design attributes that have earned the space LEED Silver certification.

September 2008 – The Atlantan

Set against the backdrop of the firm’s most recognized restaurant designs, including 4^TH & Swift and Holeman & Finch, “Four Who Score” provides an in-depth look at the four principals that lead ai3’s award-winning design team.

September 2008 – eG Forums

In-the-know Atlanta foodies know him as MicroPundit, the local blogger profiling the Atlanta restaurant scene on the eGullet Society’s widely-read forum. With the opening of 4^TH & Swift and rumors circulating around the opening of much-anticipated Aja, ai3 is attributed several times through the month as the design team behind these establishments.

July 2008 – Atlanta's Finest Dining
In the article "Design Firm ai3," the ai3 studio is showcased as one of Atlanta's preeminent architecture and interior design firms serving the local restaurant scene. One of ai3's most recent designs, Holeman & Finch Public House, is highlighted in the article, as is ai3's unique and highly-collaborative design process.

May 2008 – Atlanta Business Chronicle
The article "Georgia ASID Honors Top Designs" recognizes the ai3 team for its award-winning designs. Honors bestowed by the Georgia Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers include a Gold Award in Retail for SIP, a premier urban lifestyle coffee house. ai3 also received a Silver Award in the Corporate Office under 10,000 square feet category for The SuperGroup, a world-renowned interdisciplinary creative agency. Founding ai3 partner, Lucy Aiken-Johnson, ASID, was also profiled for receiving the coveted 2008 Design Achievement award.

April 2008 – Impact Magazine
ai3's experience and current projects are highlighted in the article "A New Breath of Life for Old Buildings." The article showcases one of ai3's recent conversion projects, the Tandus showroom located in a historic area of intown Atlanta. The Tandus space was originally converted from an old trolley barn into a modern office and showroom for the world-class carpet manufacturer.

August 2007 – Atlanta Business Chronicle
ai3 is recognized for its design of a new urban coffee house, SIP "The Experience". More Lounge than java chain, the coffee house is part of a movement called Third Wave, which promotes local and independently owned coffee shops that serve sustainably grown and fairly traded coffee beans.

JULY 2007 - Office Interiors
Linksbooks, a leading international publishing group specializing in design publications that feature design has chosen ai3’s “Artistic Image/ Artemis Creative” Project for publication in their July publication that features unique office environments.

May 2007 – Atlanta Business Chronicle
Three ai3 projects were honored with ASID awards for design and published in the May issue of the Atlanta Business Chronicle.  The projects that received awards are: The Globe Restaurant, Artistic Image, and Small Concept.

NOVEMBER 2006 – “Through Traffic” Article in Interior Design Magazine
ai3’s design for Artistic Image and Artemis Creative was featured in an article that showcased ai3 ability to turn the concept of “shared resources” into the physical realm by using a dynamic
form that links and inspires creativity. The project has since served to create a definitive brand for the client and help them acquire new creative talent on a national scale.

JULY 2006 - “Young Designers” Article in Contract magazine
ai3 was featured in an article titled “Classroom chic”. Two years after the firm’s founding, ai3’s first built work, “The Globe” restaurant, is featured. To quote our client and Owner, "The designers caught on right away," Lowndes says. "They understood how to make the restaurant mod yet inviting through the palette, furnishings, and lighting."

PDF of Article

SUMMER 2006 - “Inside Out” Article in AtlantaMagazine’s HOME
Lucy Aiken-Johnson was asked by Atlanta Magazine’s Home to select her picks for outdoor furnishings.  With a focus on contemporary design, the items selected range from lounge furniture to outdoor chairs that create outdoor focal points for the home.

JANUARY 2006 - Aiken-Johnson serves on national jury for Contract magazine
Lucy Aiken-Johnson, mentioned in the article titled “The 27th Annual Interiors Awards,” served as a juror on the awards panel for Contract magazine’s 2006 awards, including their Designer of the Year Award, the 2006 Legend Award, and the 27th Annual Interiors Awards.

VOLUME 22, No. 2 - Bath Redesign Featured in Remodeling Trends
The bathroom, designed by architect Patrick Johnson and interior designer Lucy Aiken-Johnson, is featured in the article “Soothing Palette.”  The article features several photographs of the redesigned space and graphics showing the before and after layouts.

MARCH 2006 - ai3 Designers Featured in Atlanta Homes “20 Under 40”
The article in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine, titled “20 Under 40 – The New Talents,” features Patrick Johnson and Lucy Aiken-Johnson as the “dynamic duo” slated to be “Atlanta’s next generation of talent” in the area of design.
   
FEBRUARY 2006 - The Melting Point Featured in ATHENS magazine
The Melting Point, a club and restaurant designed by ai3 and located at the Foundry Park Inn and Spa in Athens, Ga., was featured in an article titled, “Get Up Offa That Couch!”  

DECEMBER 2005 - Candler Park Loft Highlighted in JEZEBEL
The loft space, designed by architect Joe Remling, is featured in a 6-page spread titled, “The Finishing Touch.”  The article talks about the minimalist, streamlined style and the loft’s eclectic elements that are blended together to create a beautiful space.

DECEMBER 2005 - Prize-Winning Bath Featured in Magazine
The bathroom, designed by architect Patrick Johnson and interior designer Lucy Aiken-Johnson, is featured in the special issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine as a Bronze award winner for the “kitchen/bath” category.

DECEMBER 2005 - Loft Featured in Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
The loft, designed by architect Joe Remling as his personal residence, is featured in the special issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine as a Silver award winner for the “Residence Under 3,500 Square Feet” category.

SPRING 2005 - Aiken-Johnson Featured in Interiors Profile
Reviewing the NeoCon World’s Trade Fair, Lucy Aiken-Johnson is featured in the article titled, “Contractual Agreement,” in the Spring issue of To The Trade magazine, published by Homes & Lifestyles.