Kathleen McMullen-Coady, ASID, owner and creative director of Tower Design Studio is a multi-talented designer and artist. Since founding Tower Design Studio in 1988, Kathleen has been facilitating beautifully designed architectural interiors for homes, restaurants, small hotels and corporate offices.
Kathleen believes in exquisite, sustainable, timeless design and that the design process is fundamental to the success of her concepts. Rather than simply implementing her ideas, she employs a process of discovery, deeply considering the desires and concerns of her clients. Kathleen's work is particularly well known in California, where renowned venues such as The Post Ranch Inn, Watermark Restaurant, and the Sierra Mar Restaurant feature her work.
Her work has received numerous awards and has been published in California Design, Travel and Leisure, Hemispheres Magazine, Print, The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Architectural Record, 805 Living and Ventana Magazine. Kathleen earned a BFA in Art and a BA in the History of Art and Design, with an honors degree in Art Conservation from the University of California, Berkeley. She did her graduate work at the San Francisco Art Institute and Stanford University where she studied with famed artist Nathan Oliveria, and taught art and design at the college level. Her studies provide her with an unusually comprehensive grasp of aesthetics and a historically informed approach to design. Kathleen is able to use the historical significance of a design as a springboard for envisioning powerful design narratives and creating iconic models of design. Her extensive travels throughout the world and time living in Europe and Asia further inform her design and influences.
Kathleen is a member of the Green Building Council and will soon be LEED certified.
Jessica Toohey believes in excellent design. Jessica excels in research and innovation, attention to quality, excellent client services, maximum flexibility and, above all, good design. As a result of these qualities, Jessica has managed to develop outstanding professional experience and creativity. Jessica works as a lead designer for Tower Design and Mission Blue Design in both residential, and commercial sectors. Jessica is passionate about interior design and she brings that spirit to every project. She enjoys the challenge of working with new or existing décor and in finding the most creative ways to solve design challenges. Jessica always brings her own artistic and tasteful style to the table while considering the client's objectives and budget. Jessica's design style has been influenced through world travel where she has experienced both contemporary and classic design first hand.
Brandie Hill, ASID is a certified interior designer at Tower Design and Mission Blue Design, as well as a graphic designer, green design intern, and architectural student. She joined the Tower Design team last year and is excited about new ways to improve the world through forward-thinking, high-tech, and environmentally conscious design. Educated at Maric College, where she received an A.A. in Interior Design, she currently resides in Southern California. She has a strong passion for the beauty of art, design and it’s details. Brandie was inspired to become an interior designer while working for Habitat for Humanity. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, perspective drawing and rendering. Educated in AutoCAD, Vector Works and Illustrator, her skills of organization, artistic details and dedication has brought a positive flow to the assistance of both residential and commercial projects.