Alexis Readinger
Alexis Readinger (born May 7, 1975) is an American hospitality designer based in Los Angeles. She is the founder of Preen, Inc.[1]
Early life[edit]
Alexis Readinger grew up in Ft. Worth, TX. She received a master's degree in architecture from University of California, Los Angeles in 1999 and a bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University in 1996.
Career[edit]
Readinger began designing restaurants in 1999, formerly with Dodd Mitchell and with Thomas Schoos.[2]
In 2016, she was invited to select the national Restaurant Design Award winners for the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIALA).[3] Her work has been featured in Architectural Digest,[4] Interior Design,[5] Elle Decor[6] and The New York Times .[7]
Notable clients include Chefs Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, Johnny Ray Zone, Karen and Quinn Hatfield,[8] Jacques and Hasty Torres,[9] Sweet Lady Jane,[10] Akasha Richmond,[11] Jeremy Fox and Jon Bonnell. Her work has been featured in Flip That Restaurant, and Desksides on the Design Network.[12]
She is an active board member of the Los Angeles Chinatown Business Improvement District (BID) and serves on the board of the Chung King Road Association. Her firm, Preen, Inc. curates the closing party to the Los Angeles Design Festival.[13]
Awards[edit]
- Winner of the 11th Annual American Institute of Architects (AIA/LA) Jury Award for Best Restaurant Design, Odys + Penelope, 2015.[14]
- Finalist for the 9th Annual American Institute of Architects (AIA/LA) Design Awards for Best Restaurant Design, Waters, 2014[15]
- Winner, Boutique 18 – recognizing the Nation's top upcoming hospitality designers, Boutique Design, 2009.[16]
- Winner of the 3rd Annual American Institute of Architects (AIA/LA) Jury Award for Best Bar and Lounge Design, Omega, 2007[17]
References[edit]
- ^ Jackson, Peter (November 1, 2009). "Tastemaker: Alexis Readinger, Restaurant Designer". Los Angeles Magazine. Archived from the original on October 12, 2018.
- ^ Ritz, Jessica (November 25, 2009). "But How's the Food?: Alexis Readinger of Preen Design". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Swann, Jennifer (June 28, 2016). "L.A. Is Home to Some of the World's Most Stylish Restaurants". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Bird, Alyssa (February 28, 2015). "It's All About the Flame at Los Angeles' Odys and Penelope". Architectural Digest. Retrieved February 28, 2015.
- ^ Wilk, Deborah (October 10, 2010). "What They're Reading Now". Interior Design.
- ^ "What's Hot! Green Scene". Elle Decor. June 1, 2008.
- ^ Vora, Shivani (June 8, 2015). "Where To Go in La Brea, Los Angeles". The New York Times. Retrieved June 8, 2015.
- ^ Kuh, Patric (May 1, 2010). "Hatfield's". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Ritz, Jessica (June 21, 2014). "Chocolatiers Hasty and Jacques Torres create tasteful West Coast home". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Ritz, Jessica (December 3, 2010). "Now Open: Sweet Lady Jane Sweetens Up Montana Avenue in Santa Monica". L.A. Weekly. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Virbila, S. Irene (April 30, 2008). "Review: Akasha restaurant". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ "Preen: Joy is Our Brand". Desksides. The Design Network. Retrieved August 1, 2016.
- ^ "LADF leadership". Los Angeles Design Festival.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "11th annual Restaurant Design Award Winners Revealed at Dwell on Design". American Institute of Architects. Archived from the original on June 8, 2015. Retrieved May 30, 2015.
- ^ "Restaurant Design Awards: AIA Announces Finalists". Los Angeles Times. May 23, 2013. Retrieved May 23, 2013.
- ^ Tandy, Catherine. "Boutique DESIGN's 'Young Innovative Designers' Seminar at IHMRS". Boutique Design. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ "AIA/LA Restaurant Design Winners". Eater. October 25, 2007. Retrieved October 25, 2007.