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Troy Adams (born 1961) is a real estate developer and interior designer in Los Angeles, California.[1] Adams is also the creator of FusionDesign.[2]
History
editAdams was born on October 18, 1961, and grew up in Wasilla, Alaska. He attended Wasilla High School and worked in construction in Alaska before moving to Hawaii. During this 17-year tenure he was commissioned to design a villa in Ubud, Bali where he created the FusionDesign concept.
He has also designed spaces in Guam, Saipan, the Hawaiian Islands, as well as Norway and England. In Germany he learned about German design techniques. He also spent time in Italy learning about Italian kitchen design.
Troy has three sons, and is now based out of Southern California while working on projects both domestically and internationally[3][4]
Design concepts
editAdams is known for a developing interior design concepts, with a focus on concepts which blend European standards of technological minimalist design, American principles of functionality, and qualities of Oriental culture, which he trademarked as FusionDesign. The concept of FusionDesign was implemented in 2000 as a commissioned project for a villa in Ubud, Bali, using natural materials such as basalt, lava stone, bamboo, cork flooring and stainless steel. FusionDesign focuses on open space concepts as well as hidden compartment and hideaway areas to increase both the actual and apparent size of the spaces used.[5]
FusionDesign is a contemporary style built upon respect for nature, inspired by Asian and Pacific Rim cultures. After designing spaces in Guam, Bali and Saipan, Adams created and trademarked the concept.[6]
Another design concept implemented by Adams has been labeled as the "kitchen within a kitchen" concept. This concept is not necessarily new, and was first implemented in the 1960s. The concept entails an 'entertainment kitchen' that faces the main living area, combined with a professional-style kitchen hidden behind closed doors for food preparation and cleanup. This concept is inspired by traditional Japanese kitchen design.
Other design concepts are used by Adams such as integrated fronts and hydraulic lift, kitchen island storage, in order to hide appliances and create a minimalist visual aesthetic while maintaining all the practical functionality of a high end, modern home.[7]
Adams is currently developing his own real estate projects under the Troy Adams Brand.
References
edit- ^ "Awards List". Archived from the original on 31 August 2011.
- ^ Kitchen + Bath Online - Kitchen Bath Design FusionDesigned Themed Showhouse- July, 2006 Archived December 14, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Phone Interview with Troy Adams on June 17th, 2009 with DRS & Associates
- ^ 2020 Zoom interview with Troy Adams by Gemma Lace
- ^ Generation Y's habits spur a move toward fusion design- Staten Island NY Local News, June 11, 2009
- ^ Generation Y's habits spur a move toward fusion design- Staten Island NY Local News, June 11, 2009
- ^ Kitchen + Bath Business Archived 2013-12-30 at the Wayback Machine - Kitchen Within a Kitchen Concept, June 26, 2009