International Interior Design Firm MEI Launches into Australian market.

Gold Coast, Queensland -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/01/2010 -- Well regarded American interior designer Cris Edwards has opened an office on the Gold Coast as an extension of the well regarded Los Angeles firm Mannigan Design. The website has just been re-launched to showcase completed projects and lists a full range of their services and capabilities.

A true international collaboration, the first major project to be designed by the two offices in conjunction was a 30,000 SF luxury golf clubhouse in Cairo. Set to open soon, this iconic building will transform the Cairo landscape.

The website http://www.manniganedwards.com includes a fantastic portfolio that highlights the MEI's design accomplishments over the last decade including resorts, multi unit development, residential design , and sales displays. This versatile interior design firm has created memorable spaces ranging from edgy and modern to timeless and traditional.

MEI is a boutique interior design firm consulting to developers, the hospitality industry, and private residential clients. Principals Cris Edwards and Jeannine Clark have a combined 35 years of experience in design. Their international partnership allows us to keep abreast of worldwide resources, and service projects around the globe.

"For each client, we strive to achieve the fundamentals of good design: thoughtful planning, attention to detail, lasting appeal, and a memorable sense of place. We go beyond superficial decoration and seek out innovative aesthetics and sustainable solutions. Core to our efforts is a client focused commitment to deliver quality service on time and within budget."

Contact:
MEI
65 Blamey Dr.
Currumbin, Q 4223
http://www.manniganedwards.com

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Interior design firm MEI profits from new sustainable design consciousness in Australia.

Gold Coast, Queensland -- (SBWIRE) -- 02/25/2010 -- Sustainable interior design, also referred to as green or eco friendly interior design is catching on. An often overlooked aspect of combating climate change, the interior of a building is a critical factor in its carbon footprint. For a while now, developers have been putting all the focus on water and energy efficiency, and then forgetting about the paint, furniture, and accessories. This boutique interior design firm is set to change all that.

MEI has responded to the call from developers and residential clients to "green up" their space. "We look comprehensively at every item we select and its impact on the environment over its full lifespan, beginning with how it is produced, whether it uses non-toxic or renewable materials, how the company treats its workers, where it is made, how far it travels, how long it will last, and what happens to it when it's finished being used. Only in this way can we hope to achieve truly green design," principal Cris Edwards says.

MEI believes there is both an obligation and an opportunity to sustainably design spaces that minimise harm to the environment and people. Once a new more environmentally sensitive space is created that also demonstrates exceptional interior design, the positive green effect multiplies...businesses spend less on energy and raw materials, and end users enjoy a more comfortable and healthy space.

MEI can work with developers to achieve Enviro and Green Star ratings and then to market those eco friendly benefits to buyers. They recently completed and Eco Display at Southport Central which is showcased on their website www.manniganedwards.com

MEI is a member of the Australian Green Development Forum, a group committed to accelerating the implementation of sustainable practices in the Australian building and development industries.

Sustainable interior design...looks chic, feels good.

Contact:
Cris Bucknall
MEI
65 Blamey Dr.
Currumbin, Q 4223
07 5534 6071
http://www.manniganedwards.com

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