Carol Franklin Associates Inc., founded in 1963, is a full service interior planning and design firm that specializes in designing interiors for Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, banks, pharmaceutical laboratories and multi-national hotels.
CFA Philosophy
CFA assists clients from inception to completion – from building search to installation. Particular attention is paid to understanding client needs by creating a written program as a guide in order to minimize future design changes which can be costly and disruptive. The success of the firm has been driven by Carol Franklin’s personal hands-on approach at every phase of the project while leading a talented senior-level design team.
Technical Currency
In view of the current climate of major mergers and rapid advances in technology, CFA space planners and interior designers have gained first-hand knowledge of the changes that have taken place in facility design. They have full knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, current building codes and sustainable materials that protect our environment known as “The Green Approach” Franklin’s personal hands-on approach at every phase of the project while leading a talented senior-level design team.
Value to our Clients
TAX SAVINGS
Use of Green Materials is documented for IRS allowable tax deductions
MAXIMUM EMPLOYEE PRODUCTIVTY
Space planning to provide optimum department and staff adjacencies
Specifications for ergonomic workstations and seating
Full understanding of each job detail to meet the individual needs of employees
Enable staff to begin work immediately upon moving
COST SAVINGS
Lighting design for energy efficiency
Reuse of existing furniture where possible
Obtain maximum discounts for all purchases
Archive all Records – CFA keeps complete records and drawings for future reference
A partial client list includes:
Merk, Schering, Pfizer, Sandoz, Lipton, Unilever, Chubb, The Hartford, State Bank, Atlantic Bank, Nabisco, Lonza, PSE&G, Hyatt Regency Hotels, Peninsula Hotel, NY, Mercedes-Benz of North America