Education
Bachelor of Interior Design, Cum Laude
School of Architecture, Design and Construction - Auburn University, 1994

Professional Experience
tvs design (Atlanta, GA)

As a founding Principal of ai3, it is safe to say that Lucy Aiken-Johnson, ASID, IIDA, put the “i” in ai3. A practicing Interior Designer since 1994, Lucy has won numerous awards for interior design and product development. Her appreciation for her craft stems from her understanding of design as a powerful problem-solving tool. As such, Lucy is known for her ability to articulate design solutions by telling the stories behind them.

A natural narrator, Lucy has earned a reputation for being an engaging presenter and speaker. With all things, her approach is to tell the story behind her ideas, stories which are deeply informed by Lucy’s intelligence and attention to detail. Her talent for design is reinforced by her dedication to research. For Lucy, research is critical and often reveals the individual details that add character and establish setting. In 2008, the American Society of Interior Designers presented the prestigious ASID Georgia Chapter Design Achievement Award for her significant career portfolio of exceptional design work and for her dedication to excellence in interior design. Lucy was featured with her firm, ai3, Inc. in the national publication, Contract Magazine, as Young Designers to watch. Over the course of her career, she has received numerous ASID design excellence awards and in 2008 was honored with Interior Design magazine’s “Best of Year” award for her product designs with Pallas Textiles.

In 2009, Lucy founded ai3 studio, an extension of ai3, Inc. A certified women’s business enterprise (WBE), ai3 studio provides architecture, interior design, and product development services. Over the course of her career, she has designed interiors for corporate, restaurant, retail, hospitality, showrooms, and large-scale cultural arts center clients. She has led numerous product development teams, designing multiple textile collections and architecturally-inspired furnishings.

lajohnson@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Architecture
School of Architecture, Design and Construction - Auburn University, 1993

Professional Experience
Stanley Beaman & Sears (Atlanta, GA)
Mockbee Coker Architects (Canton, MS)
Gresham Smith (Birmingham, AL)

For Patrick Johnson, AIA, architecture has a responsibility to people. A founding Principal of ai3, whose career portfolio ranges from children’s hospitals, cancer centers, and senior centers to restaurants, corporate offices and product development, Patrick has designed environments and products with the goal of improving lives.

Working in architecture and design since 1993, Patrick is known for his fresh perspective, always finding unique entry points to projects. His strengths lie in his ability to connect with people one-on-one, and for his willingness to step back and ask simple questions that often lead to project breakthroughs.

Clients relationships are significant to Patrick Johnson. He recognizes the value in his clients’ input and fosters strong professional relationships by relating to his clients what to expect in the design process. An accomplished artist, Patrick Johnson can quickly turn a thumbnail sketch into a recognized project or diagram components of a project to illustrate the “big idea” to a client. In 2006, Patrick was named one of Atlanta’s “Top 20 Under 40” designers by Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine. His personal paintings are displayed at MasonMurer Gallery in Atlanta.

pjohnson@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Major in Architecture - Washington University in St. Louis, 1993
Masters in Architecture - Georgia Institute of Technology, 1998

Professional Experience
tvs design (Atlanta, GA)
Kean Architects (Atlanta, GA)
HOK Architects (Atlanta, GA)
HOK Architects (St. Louis, MO)

A founding Principal of ai3, Dan Maas is an accidental ambassador for design. His clever wit and friendly demeanor allow him to speak across disciplines, working easily alongside fellow designers as well as with contractors, inspectors, and clients. People trust Dan, and he takes that trust to heart. Working in architecture and design since 1995, Dan has managed award-winning projects in commercial, corporate and restaurant design.

One of Dan’s greatest strengths is his ability to balance design integrity with the realities of implementation. Because of the strong relationships he’s built with contractors, Dan has gained significant insight into the often challenging world of construction. His attention to detail has earned him the respect of his colleagues and clients, as he steers projects from beginning to end with no aspect overlooked.

dmaas@ai3online.com

Education
Master of Architecture, Concentration in Industrial Design - North Carolina State University, 2000
Graduate studies at Universidad de Pais Vasco - San Sebastian, Spain
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Studies - University of Nebraska, 1995

Professional Experience
Stanley Beaman & Sears (Atlanta, GA)
Frank Cross Architect (Raleigh, NC)
Geller Design (Lincoln, NE)
Studio Seven Architects (Lincoln, NE)
Ciaccio Dennell Group (Omaha, NE)

Dave Heimbuch is ai3’s resident “creative.” With a professional background that covers everything from industrial design and graphic design to music production and club DJ, Dave has the ability to visualize a variety of design solutions. For all of his range, Dave is also recognized for his depth of knowledge. His understanding of materials and fabrication allow Dave to transition his projects seamlessly from concept to construction. Dave’s education is equally broad. He received a bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Nebraska, studied architecture at Univesidad de Pais Vasco in San Sebastian, Spain, and earned a master’s degree in architecture from North Carolina State University. Over the course of his career, Dave has led multiple award-winning teams, managing healthcare and corporate design projects.

dheimbuch@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Design with Honors, Major in Interior Design - University of Florida

Professional Experience

Gensler (Atlanta, GA)
tvs design (Atlanta, GA)
Studio L, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Hendrick Associates, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
Smallwood, Reynolds, Stewart, Stewart Interiors, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)

When Ann-Marie Lima joined the team at ai3, she had already spent a decade designing spaces for hospitality and corporate clients. A LEED accredited professional, Ann-Marie has since added large-scale expertise and talent to the firm’s interior design practice. Most recently, Ann-Marie worked as associate interior designer for Gensler, where she served as the southeast regional project lead for hospitality clients. The addition of Ann-Marie coincides with ai3’s efforts to expand its presence in the international hospitality industry. Her broad experience is represented in prestigious spaces ranging from the Bellagio in Las Vegas to the InterContinental Hotel in Atlanta. Ann-Marie studied design at the University of Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Design degree with Honors.

amlima@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Architecture, College of Architecture and Design - University of Tennessee, 2001
Politechnika Krakowska, Abroad Program, 2000

Professional Experience
tvs design (Atlanta, GA)

Kerry Wittwer is a tinkerer. For most of her life, she’s held a fascination for how things come together and work, so it seems fitting that, at age seven, she knew she wanted to be an architect. Since beginning her career in architecture and design, Kerry has developed a reputation for her technical aptitude. She is also known for skill, creating drawings that communicate the story. Kerry is a LEED-accredited professional with experience in corporate office, large-scale mixed-use, interior hotel renovations, international work and information technology. She has been instrumental in leading ai3’s LEED-Certified projects, including Tandus Flooring’s Atlanta showroom, ai3’s offices, and the offices and manufacturing facility for Cobham Composite Products. Kerry earned a bachelor degree in architecture from the University of Tennessee College of Architecture and Design, where she served for two years as president of the student chapter for Construction Specifications Institute and, during which time, she led a session at the CSI National Convention in Los Angeles.

kwittwer@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences, Major in Furnishings and Interior Design, Cum Laude - University of Georgia, 2002
Abroad Program - Lamar Dodd School of Art, Cortona, Italy, 2002
Lamar Dodd School of Art, Cortona, Italy, 2001
Dance Performance Studies - Oklahoma City University

Professional Experience
The Johnson Studio (Atlanta, GA)
Canac Kitchens of Georgia (Atlanta, GA)
Design Environments, Inc.(Atlanta, GA)
Disney Cruise Lines

Since beginning work as a designer in 2001, Amy Price, ASID, IIDA, has assembled a portfolio of high-profile restaurant projects. The propensity for style, which led her to design, has become Amy’s greatest asset, driving her to pursue individual solutions for each client. Her portfolio of projects includes FLIP Burger Boutique, Miller Union, Local 3, Kevin Rathbun Steak, Vivace, and Chops Lobster Bar. Amy’s early career was spent working at the Johnson Studio, where she specialized in restaurant interiors. Excited by the collaborative culture and opportunities for project ownership at ai3, she joined the team in 2007. Amy’s knowledge of finishes and furniture and her resourceful nature has made her a valuable addition to ai3. Amy studied interior design at the University of Georgia, where she graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree. While in school, she studied internationally in Cortona, Italy.

aprice@ai3online.com

Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design - University of Georgia, 2008
Council of Interior Design Accreditation (Formerly FIDER)

Professional Experience
Southface Energy Institute (Atlanta, GA)
Jova | Daniels | Busby (Atlanta, GA)
Bork Architectural Design (Athens, GA)

For Ethan Lewis, architectural design was never a definitive goal, it was natural progression. It began with the forts he built as a child and progressed into a small business designing dorm rooms in college. A post-college stint as a bartender gave Lewis reason to rethink the efficiency and sustainability of bar design, which ultimately led to a brief career as a bar design consultant. The compelling pursuit of sustainable design led Lewis to take on the role of Sustainable Consulting Intern for Southface Energy Institute before realizing his dream of working with ai3.

Every role and experience in Ethan Lewis’ life seems to inform the next. Through all of it, he exudes a passion for making things better, and, wherever possible, a little bit more fun. Lewis’ wit and steadfast sense of exploration have made him a welcome addition to the ai3 team, all the while adding new dimension and perspective to the ai3 process.

elewis@ai3online.com

Education
Master of Architecture - Washington University, 1997
Bachelor of Environmental Design - Miami University, 1995

Professional Experience

Integrated Designs International, Inc. (Atlanta, GA)
The Preston Partnership, LLC (Atlanta, GA)
tvs design (Atlanta, GA)
Warner Summers Ditzel Benefield Ward & Associates (Atlanta, GA)

 

As someone who has experience with a wide range of projects, Chris Carfora has a deep appreciation for the details that make design work. Whether his focus has been on small interior spaces or large-scale convention centers and hi-rise buildings, Chris has learned to value the technical aspects of architecture. For Chris, architecture is an inside-out process. It begins with thinking creatively about the way things come together. In doing so, the work evolves organically.

Since coming to ai3, Chris Carfora has enjoyed being part of a team that also works well together. Being involved with the client from the very beginning isn’t something most project architects experience. But, at ai3, Chris has seen what a difference it makes, both for the architect and the client.

ccarfora@ai3online.com

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design – Savannah College of Art and Design, 2012

 

Heather Rice can’t help but love art and design. She comes by it honestly. With a legacy that includes her father, an architect; her grandmother, a painter; and grandfather, a sculptor; Heather Rice is hardwired for creativity. A graduate of Savannah College of Art and Design, Heather is a talented graphic artist as well as an accredited interior designer. While in school, Heather interned with ai3 for over two years, and since joining the team fulltime, she has acclimated well to the multi-faceted approach of the agency. One minute she may be building 3D models or sketching textile patterns, the next minute she might be finding the perfect dining chair.  A self-proclaimed nerd, Heather is a technology sponge and has earned respect at ai3 for her ability to infuse all of her projects with innovation. For Heather, the best part of her job is presenting to the client, when she’s taken their words, created something visual to give back and they love it.

hrice@ai3online.com