Once upon a time.
Their rapport began on the first day of design school. While she maintains that she knew they would become fast friends based on their coordinating shoes, he can claim no such great intuition. (Her version makes a better story.) After three years of graduate work, dozens of late nights, and countless cups of coffee, that hunch was confirmed. By then, they had developed a shared vernacular and sensibility that informed the way they each approached interior design.
Following graduation, they parted ways and spent several years working independently for design firms. When talking, they found that they missed collaborating the way they had in school. So one day, they decided to leap toward the inevitable and join forces. Their practice, Ore Studios Interior Design, focuses on commercial and residential interiors that revere both their inhabitants and the environment. With offices in two locations, they are able to serve a wide variety of clients throughout the country. They’re happy that you’ve found them here.
Cara Scarola.
Cara leads the West Coast office of Ore Studios Interior Design from Santa Fe, New Mexico. She has worked in high-end residential and commercial interior design firms, as well as design-build companies. This experience has enabled her to build impressive creative and technical skill-sets. Cara holds a Bachelor of Arts from Lewis and Clark College, as well as a Master of Interior Architecture from the University of Oregon. She is currently pursuing LEED certification. When she’s not in the studio, Cara is a cupcake-baking impresario.
Andy Beers.
Andy leads the East Coast office of Ore Studios Interior Design from Providence, Rhode Island. He has worked on commercial and residential interiors in Oregon, Washington, California, Nevada, and Rhode Island. Prior to forming Ore Studios, he worked at Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, where he contributed to award-winning projects. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the New England Conservatory, as well as a Master of Interior Architecture from the University of Oregon. In addition to his design work, Andy is an avid photographer and home cook.