Meet Our Team, Heidi

Feb 15

Heidi Helgeson

What's your role at H2D? How long have you been with the company?
- Owner + Principal Architect. 
  I've been with the company since it started - almost 20 years now!
What inspired you to pursue a career in architecture and/or interior design?
- I always had an interest in creating 'functional art' from an early age.  Originally, I thought that I might pursue furniture design or industrial design, but as I learned more about architecture, I decided that my passion was designing built spaces.

What's your go-to design style or inspiration? 
- My personal design style preferences are Midcentury Modern and Contemporary.  That being said, I enjoy designing all different types of styles from midcentury modern to craftsman or farmhouse.  I find more creativity and inspiration with being able to work with different design styles in my projects rather than designing in the same style for all the projects.

What's one thing you'd like clients to know about the design process?
- The design process is fluid and iterative process. Often the process includes many iterations to explore what works and doesn't work for a particular design goal.  Our team enjoys working with the clients to explore various options and directions for different design goals.

If you could instantly learn any skill, what would it be? 
- I enjoy learning languages and would love to instantly be able to speak a new language.  It would be great to be able to easily switch between languages to communicate more easily with friends, clients, or while traveling to new places!
What's one trend in design you'd love to see a comeback?
- More use of natural wood and stone both interiors and exteriors.

What's your favorite place you've traveled to?
- Siem Reap in Cambodia.  The ancient architecture is amazing!

If you were a superhero, my superpower would be ____________________.
- Seeing through walls so that I can detect any hidden structure, plumbing, etc.

Claire Prestegard