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APRI L 2021 In the years since, Hay Design has achieved that goal – over the course of their history, the company has designed a variety of spaces, including: medical offices, commercial offices, restaurants, stores, fitness centres, libraries, lobby spaces, student residences, and retirement living facilities. Today, Hay Design has two locations, in Ottawa and Perth. In Ottawa, they focus mainly on their commercial and public work, while in Perth they focus mainly on residential. Perth is also home to a retail store, where they sell residential furniture and décor directly. No matter where they are working, or on what kind of project, Cathy believes that Hay Design is set apart by their depth of capability. They can handle all phases of a project, from initial concept through to completion. Their services include project management, interior design, space planning, right through to construction administration and final move coordination. “We have experience and knowledge of everything that is required to complete a project,” Cathy says. “And we can do it on time, on schedule, and within the client’s budget.” In addition to personally being a project manager, interior designer, and sustainable design consultant, Cathy is also now a realtor – which further sets the company apart on the residential side. “I can look at what a client’s investment is going to get them when reselling their house,” she explains. “I can make sure they’re not investing more than the market value.” The rest of Hay Design’s team is similarly experienced and capable. Today, that team consists of approximately 10 people between both offices,