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corporatedesigngroup.com(916) 781-6543 CA Lic.#782941

OUR COMPANYwho we are

Welcome to Corporate Design Group, Inc. CDG was founded in 1991, by

Carol E. Parra-Little. Carol’s vision was to create a firm that could take care of client

needs from project inception through construction and beyond. �is is accomplished

by way of creative design work, reliable resources and good business practices. CDG

has not only achieved this vision, but over the years has found many new and

innovative ways to deliver those services.

�e team is powered by mutual respect, quality of character, open interaction, and a

synergy that empowers individuals and inspires creative thinking. Culture at CDG

translates into strong working and personal relationships. Simply put, CDG cares

about who their clients are, where they work, and the value of the product they deliver.

�e result is inspired design, and satisfied loyal clients. CDG is dedicated to making

your design experience a truly enjoyable one. ■

“CDG’s abilities, understanding of our vision, and excellent performance has always impressed us”

Ken MaciasMacias, Gini, & O’Connell, LLP


OUR SERVICESwhat we do

Corporate Design Group, Inc. specializes in complete interior environments for

commercial, healthcare and residential projects. Our comprehensive services include:

■ Sustainable Interior Products & Services

■ Space Measurement Services - LASERtech

■ Programming & Space Planning

■ Interior Design & Finish Selections

■ Tenant Improvement Standards

■ Furniture Planning & Procurement

■ Construction Administration

■ Exterior Paint Renderings

■ Floor Covering Sales & Installation

■ Millwork Elevation Drawings & Details

■ Office Furniture Budget

■ Art and Signage Programs

Whether your project is large or small, our designers work closely with you to understand

your vision and evaluate your needs. CDG delivers innovative, personalized design

solutions that reflect your style preferences. ■

Sustainabilitycan only be achieved throughbetter design.”

-Edwin Datchefski

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CDG is a Proud Member of:

SUSTAINABLE DESIGNour path

Our Green Services

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Benefits

■ LASERtech - Laser Measured As-Built AutoCAD Floorplans & BOMA Area Calculations

■ Specifications of Sustainable Interior Finishes

■ Specifications of Sustainable Interior Furnishings

■ Procurement & Installation of Sustainable Finishes and Furnishings including Recycle of Old Interior Finish Products

As a proud member of �e Green Cabinet we stand ready to deliver the best overall sustainable solution to the commercial building industry and our economy.

Please visit www.mygreencabinet.org for more information.

■ Our green services offer the potential to support LEED points:

■ Rapidly renewable materials

■ Products with Low/No VOC Adhesives & Coatings

■ Low-emitting materials

■ Use of regional materials & manufacturers

■ Recycled products made from post consumer & post industrial waste

■ Products with long useful life, and products that are modular or reconfigurable, provide lower cost on a life-cycle basis.

■ Multiple manufacturers of Greenguard Certified low-emitting interior finish products available.

■ Products and services that are healthy for the end user and good for the environment are socially responsible.


how we do itLASERTECH

Our technology combines a state-of-the-art Bluetooth laser measuring device, and a

hand held Fujitsu LT pen-tablet computer with our LTS Survey Software. Moving from

room to room, the laser measurements are downloaded directly into the computer,

enabling our field technicians to create preliminary CAD drawings on site, with little to

no interruption to the tenants.

�e survey closure process confirms the accuracy, eliminating the need for return trips.

We can locate and record everything visible. Typical detail includes walls, doors, windows,

stairwells, elevators, plumbing fixtures and building millwork. Final drawings are

prepared in our CAD Center, using the AIA-NCS layering standard or custom layering

convention if required.

Deliverables include our bound Building Report with hard copy plans, electronic CAD

files and web ready graphic files on CD. ■

Lasertech is the best measurement tool any property owner, manager or broker can ask for to showcase their property.”

-Sharon CawleyFJM Investments

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COMMERCIALour expertise

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“Your design and planning capabilities continue to be an outstanding showpiece to our clients”

Dean FormanGenovese Forman Burford & Brothers

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CDG understands that businesses today face a staggering list of challenges. �e need

to incorporate rapid technological developments and accommodate flexible reconfiguration

of work teams has increased, along with addressing the concerns in areas such as

ergonomics, productivity and ambiance. And of course, your business never gets a second

chance to make a first impression.

�e design team at CDG incorporates innovation, collaboration and current design

concepts for a wide variety of industry applications. �ese include:

■ Office Environments ■ Manufacturing & Distribution

■ Financial Institutions ■ Club House Facilities

■ Law Firms ■ Government Offices

CDG carefully focuses on the individual requirements of each of our clients. We

thoroughly familiarize ourselves with you and your business because this ensures that

design elements are customized to reflect your corporate image and culture. ■

HEALTHCAREour expertise

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CDG has extensive experience designing for the healthcare industry. Our

understanding of medical specialties ensures accurate selection of appropriate materials to

accommodate equipment and maintain patient comfort.

Our designs can make small areas appear larger and can artfully hide equipment in

cabinets when not in use. Furniture selection is customized to meet each client’s

functional, aesthetic, and space requirements. Our portfolio includes award-winning and

innovative designs for a wide variety of healthcare applications including:

■ Hospitals ■ Imaging Centers

■ Medical Office Buildings ■ Alternative Medicine

■ Private Physicians ■ Behavioral Health

■ Clinics ■ Dental

■ Physical �erapy ■ Rehabilitation

CDG strives to create a healing environment and calming atmosphere for patients and

staff. We use our extensive network of interior design resources to provide endless options

for all style preferences and budgets. ■ “CDG was my choice initially because their efficiency set them apart from others. They provided creative ideas for design, and complete support through out the process.”

Ann BulisRoseville Orthopedic

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ASSISTED LIVINGour expertise

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CDG has worked with a vast array of Assisted Living Facilities. Our understanding

of appropriate materials, color theory and facility processes make us a leader in the

development and implementation of superior Assisted Living interiors.

Our designers take pride in providing a welcoming atmosphere that imitates the home.

We use state of the art technology to provide durable products that feel warm, not

clinical. We use colors that evoke a sense of security, and we do it all with great respect for

the needs of the residents and staff alike. Our portfolio includes innovative interior

solutions for a wide range of facilities including:

■ Assisted Living ■ Children’s Care Homes

■ Alzheimer Facilities ■ Active Senior Apartments

■ Independent Living ■ Skilled Nursing

■ Adult Day Care ■ Long Term Care

“Nor need we power or splendor, wide hall or lordly dome; the good, the true, the tender,

these form the wealth of home” - Sarah J. Hale 1788-1879 ■

“We have worked with CDG over the years because they understand the special requirements of senior healthcare facilities. They are creative, professional and complete projects on time and within budget. In short, we trust them.”

Matt NealDirector of Operations

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CAROL E. PARRA-LITTLE


Carol brings a lifelong passion for design to her company, CDG. With over 30 years of experience as an interior designer, Carol oversees a group of equally committed designers each working towards a united goal of creating unique interior solutions of exceptional value.

Design Experience Since 1978PrincipalCertified InteriorDesigner #0682Licensed General Contractor

EducationBauder College SacramentoAssociate of Arts, Interior Design

Awards & AffiliationsDPI-Best Practices Network 2006 National Award,Outstanding Member of the Year

AIA Central Valley Chapter, Affiliate Member

Green Cabinet, Board Member

IIDA & CCIDC

BOMA, Member Since 1986

ASID Design Excellence 1996

Soroptimist International of Greater Sac., Past President

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Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but the moments that take our breath away.”–Author Unknown

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“ As a certified interior designer, owner and CEO of CDG, I believe that it’s all about

service – how you can offer the kind of creative solutions that result in positive

outcomes. By focusing on service, our clients are able to enjoy the design process

that we provide, and benefit from the outcome.

I have a passion for working directly with tenants during the leasing phase. I know

that providing an efficient and attractive space plan and detailed costing information

serves our clients well, and greatly minimizes costly change orders. The quality of our

work is of utmost importance to me.

Each client comes to us with unique project requirements, and is relying on us to help

them fulfill their vision. A family law practice has different space and aesthetic needs

than a litigation firm. In healthcare, an Internal medical practice will have different

needs than that of a surgeon. Learning those nuances to me is fascinating and very

fulfilling. Being able to investigate the inner workings of different types of businesses,

improve their productivity, and impact how they will be perceived by their clients, is

truly a rewarding experience. And the energy we receive from our clients feeds our

passion to be even more creative, more innovative.

What is also rewarding is the volunteer work I’ve been doing with Soroptimist

International of Greater Sacramento and several other community organizations. I

have enjoyed serving the community on many levels. I appreciate what I’ve learned

and gained from all my experiences – personally and professionally. I am most proud

of the work the CDG team did for Hurricane Katrina Relief through Red Cross.

Chief Executive Officer

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CHRISTINE HORTON


The world of art came naturally to Christine, who found that form of self-expression early in childhood. Drawing and painting were her true passion and source of pride fueling her to become an art major at California State University, Sacramento. It was through this art program that she ultimately discovered the field of Interior Design. She realized that she could be creative in the business world and this reality changed her focus.

Design Experience Since 1997Senior Associate DesignerCertified InteriorDesigner #6155

EducationCalifornia State University,Sacramento, CABachelor of Arts inInterior Design

Sierra College, Rocklin CAAA in Liberal Arts

Awards & AffiliationsNCIDQ

CCIDC

BOMA-Building Owners and ManagersAssociation of Sacramento &the Central Valley (916) 781-6543

Dance like no one is watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like no one is listening and live like its heaven on earth.”–William Purkey

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Design Director

At CDG, no one is an island. We’re a great team and share a similar passion for

perfection and accomplishment. Seeing the job completed successfully is my

constant goal, and the joy of achievement is its own reward. I also enjoy the fluidity

of this work -- whether it’s managing the various projects, coordinating installations,

or coming up with innovative design solutions. No two projects are the same, and

that’s wonderful because I love variety. Working at CDG allows me the balance in live

to have a fulfulling career and a family that thrives.

I began as an intern at CDG while majoring in Interior Design with a minor in Fine Art

and have been working as a Designer at CDG since 1997. Obviously, I enjoy what I

do, and the opportunity has allowed me to grow and develop a very rewarding

career.

The work I do at CDG offers diverse experiences and challenges. I am most proud of

the project that we did for the Kiwanis Family House, which is a facility with a similar

purpose to the Ronald McDonald House. We were able to obtain donations from

many of our vendors which contributed greatly to the success of the project.

Together, we helped a lot of families by creating comfortable, peaceful spaces for

them during difficult times.

I feel very fortunate being who I am in a world that totally supports both my personal

and professional life.

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KELLY GILBERT


Having previously created a vision for her own home & garden store, Kelly appreciates the hands on connection that comes from working with a client in selecting elements which provide just the right fit. Kelly strives not just for good design, but rather successful design that is tailored to each individual client. With over 10 years of experience, Kelly believes that by listening to the client, assembling the relevant team of experts, and embarking on a collaborative project, a leap is made from good design to exceptional design. For Kelly, the victory comes in walking away from a project where the client can occupy their space, content with both the form and function.

Design Experience Since 1998Senior Associate DesignerCertified Interior Designer #6447

EducationCalifornia State University,Sacramento, CABachelor of Arts,Interior Design ProgramFIDER Accredited

Awards & AffiliationsNCIDQ

CCIDC

AIA Central Valley Chapter, Affiliate Member

Member of Green Cabinet

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The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”–Marcel Proust

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At the very heart of interior design lies challenge: The challenge to find “THE”

solution for each Client, be it big or small. Working as a Senior Designer at Corporate

Design Group, Inc. allows me the opportunity to meet challenges head-on, and to

experience all aspects of our ever-changing field. Each day brings room for growth

and improvement, as projects are never the same twice.

Although a large concentration of my practice focuses on Tenant Improvement

projects, I strive to touch and take part in as many aspects of the interior design

process as possible. The scenarios, challenges, and solutions are limitless. For me, this

is the attraction of the interior design profession. Each project along with its circum-

stances, requirements, and team is always unique, thus inherently so is each outcome.

It is my goal to assemble carefully crafted teams of industry experts to partner with,

be they within our firm or external resources. Creating projects out of a collaborative

effort ensures the finest outcome possible. In sharing knowledge and drawing from

the expertise of others, not only does the team benefit, but most importantly the

Client benefits.

Senior Associate Designer

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project profile

Project Name:1201 K Street

Location:Sacramento CA

Project Scope:Comprehensive lobby remodel design services for commercial office building with first floor restaurant & pub. Services include LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, finish selections, furniture selections & procurement, lighting, bid documents/design drawings, contractor interviews, construction administration, sculpture

Features: Commissioned sculpture Custom Terrazo flooring (extending from interior to exterior) Custom designed guard desk �ird space meeting area with custom furnishings

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“In addition to being

an amazingly gifted

design company, i

can attest that CDG

operates with

excellence, respect,

integrity and

accountability.”

John H. McKeeV.P. Property Management 1201 K St.

1201 K STREET

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CHAPA-DE INDIAN HEALTH


Project Name:Chapa-De Indian Health Program, Inc.

Location:Grass Valley, CA

Project Scope:Comprehensive Interior Design Services, Including Interior Finish Selections, Lighting, Flooring, Furnishings Selection & Procurement, Millwork Design, Construction Administration, Signage and Art.

Included: Medical Services Dental Behavioral Health Alternative Medicine Women’s Health Records Department Administration

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CITYGATE ASSOCIATES, LLC


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Project Name:Citygate Associates, LLC

Location:Folsom, CA

Project Scope:Comprehensive owner-occupied building with tenant lease space. Services included interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design, square footage calculations, construction administration, signage and art.

Features: Custom Drywall for Logo Signage Executive Office with River-rock Fireplace & Library Custom Hardwood Flooring Details Multimedia Conference Room Adjacent tenant space designed for easy expansion

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“I feel like

I hired the

dream team”David DeRoos, OwnerCitygate Associates, LLC

COMSTOCK JOHNSON ARCHITECTS


Project Name:Comstock Johnson Architects, Inc. Corporate Office

Location:Mather, CA

Project Scope:Designing work stations and furniture for an architectural firm. Services included furnishings specifications, detailed 2-D and 3-D furniture design, procurement and installation.

Features: Custom design elements for aesthetics & functionality Quality products and installation for long furniture life cycle Flexibile for future reconfiguration Compact storage solutions save space and provide multiple functions Custom mobile teaming solutions

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“CDG has helped make

our projects better by

listening and providing

the appropriate design

options and solutions

for our clients and us.

In our business, we

have a choice with

whom we work, and

that is why we continue

to choose CDG.”

Area of Work

Daniel P. Eriksson, AIA, PrincipalComstock Johnson Architects, Inc.

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project profile

Project Name:Knox, Lemmon, Anapolsky, & Schrimp, LLP

Location:Sacramento, CA

Project Scope:Comprehensive space planning and design solutions for a downtown law firm. Services included LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, furniture inventory and layout, interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, custom furniture design, millwork design, construction drawings and construction administration.

Features: Custom flooring designs Storage Solutions Custom designed reception desk Integration of crown molding and wood base for upscale design Reflected ceiling /soffit plan

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“CDG’s excellent space planning skills helped us effectively evaluate multiple office sites. Their responsiveness and efficient designs resulted in a comfortable space that works well and meets our business needs.”

Angela Schrimp de la VergneKnox, Lemmon, Anapolsky, & Schrimp, LLP


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Project Name:INSWEB Corporation

Location:Gold River, CA

Project Scope:Comprehensive design solutions for the relocation of a forward-thinking web-based firm. Services included LASERtech Floorplans as-built drawings, full inventory and relocation services from the Bay Area in less than a week, interior finishes selection and design, lighting, flooring, furnishings selection & procurement, millwork design and construction administration services.

Features: Inventory and coordination of temporary operation location Custom flooring designs Specialized wall graphics Interior & exterior Signage Solution Custom Reception, Conference and Privacy elements

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“We love what you

did with our offices

and enjoyed working

with you to design

the right concept

for our team. Kudos

for such great

work!”

Mark Guthrie, President and COOInsWeb Corporation

INSWEB CORPORATION

MILTENYI BIOTEC, INC.


Project Name:Miltenyi Biotec, Inc., Germany

Location:Auburn, CA

Project Scope:Interior design and furniture design solutions for Germany-based biotec company. Services included furniture inventory and layout, interior finish selections, lighting, flooring, furniture selection & procurement, custom furniture design, millwork design, and coordination with German Architectural Team.

Features: Custom flooring designs Custom designed reception desk Specialty ceilings and lighting Integration of European design elements

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“CDG is a highly

professional and

talented

organization.”

Ira MarksV.P., General Manager

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SIXELLS, LLC


Project Name:Sixells, LLC Blairwood Apartments

Location:Fair Oaks, CA

Project Scope:Model Home project for housing development company. Services included turn-key interior design finishes, furnishings, lighting, artwork & accessories for condominium living.

Features: Beautiful Granite Countertops Stainless Steel Appliances Durable & Attractive Wood Laminate Flooring Custom Decorative Window Treatments CDG provided fast turn-around time for condensed construction schedule.

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UNIVERSITY ENTERPRISES, INC.


Project Name:University Enterprises, Inc.California State Univesrsity, Sacramento

Location:Sacramento, CA

Project Scope:University Auxiliary Administrative Office. Services included interior finish selection, flooring installation, furnishings specifications, detailed 2D & 3D furniture layouts, procurement and installation.

Features: Specialty Glass Panel Elements Innovative Carpet Design Architectural details creatively emphasized in flooring design Price competitive, affordable solutions Cheerful breakroom for employee well-being Maxon Systems Furniture provides flexibility for future reconfiguration.

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USA PROPERTIES FUND, INC.


Project Name:USA Properties Fund, Inc.Terracina Clubhouse/ Leasing Office

Location:Elk Grove, CA

Project Scope:Interior design concept and finishes selections included flooring, millwork, wall finishes, tile design, furnishings selections, layout and procurement; accessories, artwork and window treatments for the community clubhouse.

Features: Specialty restroom tile designs Activity room with youthful feel for family’s enjoyment Comfortable and inviting lobby for attracting new tenants

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“We are proud to partner with CDG on our acquisition and renovation of apartment communities. Their designs and fresh ideas make our Clubhouse and office spaces up-to-date, functional, and easy to live with. Their space planning has enhanced our office environment by adding efficiency with their thoughtful concepts. ”

Karen McCurdySr. Vice President

Business

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