As we settle into the year, we’ve found ourselves drawn to moments that feel grounding and restorative. Our newest issue of ELEVATE by KBAA, Natural Influence, embraces our collective yearning for calm. Dive into the issue as we walk you through projects and inspiration that explore how nature can restore, revive, and reshape the way you think about place.

 

 

Our marquee project showcases our work for the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa. When you step into this stunning hotel, you may be surprised how unexpectedly calming it feels. As a juxtaposition to the energetic strip, our art program draws on iconic desert motifs, interpreted through a refined and understated lens. Flip through the pages to see how our experience across both luxury resorts and gaming environments comes together to create a serene aesthetic you’re bound to love.

 

 

Next, we highlight an intentionally designed healthcare project that recently opened–Keck Medicine of USC Pasadena. KBAA was invited to help shape an environment that fosters a sense of warmth and calm. Guided by Evidence-Based Design principles (learn more about KBAA’s EDAC approach here), we collaborated with the USC team to curate works by local artists that reflect the natural rhythms and landscapes of Pasadena.

 

 

We hope our Natural Influence issue inspires you to (literally) stop and smell the roses, and enjoy watching winter fade away and bloom into spring. Follow along to see more detailed artist features on Instagram at @kevinbarryartadvisory!