Elemental is an award winning interior design firm. Our team of experienced professionals are committed to design excellence.
We are dedicated to the creation of environments that are responsive to human needs and that meet our client’s highest expectations.
As a long time innovator of design in the Waterloo Region we have worked on several LEED projects. To Elemental, 'green' is not just about selecting environmentally-friendly materials and finishes, but in building practice and design for all of our projects.
Our ability to bring creative energy, seasoned judgment and technical skill to each project ensures design solutions that are developed within your budgetary guidelines. You can be assured that collaborating with us in creating your new facility will result in a space that reflects your vision and meets all project requirements.
The members of the Elemental team bring a broad spectrum of qualifications, a strong architectural focus and extensive experience to all design projects. Narmé Hejri, M Arch ARIDO has developed excellent skills working in architectural firms and in interior design over the past 15 years. Our experienced AutoCAD technologists produce detailed permit and construction drawings under the direction of the design team.
THE ELEMENTAL TEAM
NARME HEJRI M Arch, ARIDO, Principal
Owner and Principal Designer, with 25 years experience in architecture and design, Narmé Hejri has excellent skills developed through past work in architectural firms, and over 10 years as a licensed interior designer. As the principal designer, Narmé’s role is to liaise with the client and lead the project team throughout the process; from feasibility, cost consulting & planning, design development, drawing production, and completion of construction.
Narmé is committed to design excellence and to the creation of environments that are responsive to human needs and that meet our client’s highest expectations.
CLIENT INTERVIEW
A meeting to learn about the client and their needs and to introduce our services
FEASABILITY STUDIES + SPACE ALLOCATION
A summary of the client's initial space requirements and adjacencies
PROJECT SCHEDULE
A critical path from start to completion of the project
PRELIMINARY BUDGET
An initial budget set for the proposed project
SPACE PLANNING & SCHEMATIC DESIGN
Once information is gathered, we refine and synthesize all of our gained knowledge to develop a functional layout of the space and detailed interior concepts. Space planning, code requirements, and client presentation is shown to the client.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Once a schematic design has been realized, we begin formalizing conceptual ideas through sketches and scaled drawings. A concept design with sketches, plans and/ or samples. In addition, the final plans and layouts to scale are produced.
FINISHES AND MATERIALS SELECTIONS
Elemental creates drawings, illustrations and narratives to generally illustrate the designer's suggested concepts including colour schemes, interior finishes, lighting treatments and window treatments. This can also include preliminary millwork details and sketches.
LIGHTING + MILLWORK
Our services include selecting lighting fixtures to highlight your interior space and lighting plans to pinpoint the best location for lighting. We also design custom cabinetry and millwork to complement the overall interior concept.
DETAILED CONSTRUCTION SET
Elemental prepares detailed construction drawings and documents for tendering. We review competitive quotes and assist you in evaluating the appropriate trades through the following strategies. A complete set includes a: demolition plan, partition plan, reflected ceiling plan, finish plan, millwork and interior elevations, data and electrical plan, and a furniture plan.
COORDINATION WITH CONSULTANTS, CLIENTS + CONTRACTORS
Elemental liases with the contractor, electrical and mechanical engineers, confirms the budget pricing with the contractor, and submits the completed package of working drawings and schedules to the client for approval.
INVENTORY
We verify existing furniture and document individual pieces for reuse or storage.
NEW FURNITURE SPECIFICATION
The preparation of furniture specifications and instructions to furniture suppliers relating to furniture purchases and furniture relocation.
FINISHES
Specify all materials and finishes for new furniture selected
PURCHASING
Coordinate all purchasing and final installation of furniture, furnishings and accessories.
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
Communicate with the client and/or his agent, on an ongoing basis to ensure that the design intent is executed as planned.
WEEKLY MEETINGS + REPORTS
Attend weekly site meetings during the interior construction phase and provide site meeting reports.
PROVIDE MOVE COORDINATION
DEFICIENCY REVIEW AND CLIENT SUPPORT
Once the project is completed, client support is provided to ensure client satisfaction.
Elemental has developed long term relationships with architects, consultants, contractors and developers to assemble the project team required for each project. Whether acting as primary consultants or as part of a consortium of design professionals, we work closely with the project team to develop spaces that reflect both a creative and functional interpretation of our client's needs.
ARCHITECTS
IBI Group, Waterloo
JL Cortes Architects, Kitchener
SRM Architects Inc, Waterloo
Martin Simmons Architects, Kitchener
CONTRACTORS
S.G. Cunningham General Contractors, Waterloo
Academy Construction, Waterloo
Gateman Malloy Building Division, Kitchener
Zehr Group, Kitchener
Melloul Blamey Construction, Waterloo
Woodhouse Construction Group, Kitchener
Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd, Mississauga + Cambridge
VanDel Construction Ltd., Bloomingdale
GranVal Construction Inc., Cambridge
Dakon Construction Ltd, Waterloo
Nith Valley Construction, New Hamburg
CONSULTANTS
Mighton Engineering, Kitchener
Copa Engineering, Kitchener
Mantric Engineering, Toronto
Fortech Engineering, Cambridge
MA Bryan Engineering, Cambridge
Collins Engineering, Kitchener
Rombald Inc., Waterloo
MTE Consultants, Kitchener
DEVELOPERS
Vesterra Property Managment, Guelph
Polocorp, KItchener
Balnar Management, Guelph
ELEMENTAL INTERIOR DESIGN INC.
committed to design excellence
