The Mallory

Raleigh, NC

Our design concept for this multifamily project was rooted in an eclectic take on country club aesthetics, blending a mallard-duck-inspired theme, traditional sophistication, and youthful energy to create a space that feels both elevated and playful. A rich, jewel-toned palette set the tone for the development, immediately evident with a custom chandelier in the lobby inspired by the intricate beauty of stained glass.

Designed with a younger, professional demographic in mind, the overall vibe is a fusion of cheeky fun and timeless charm. Playful yet refined FF&E choices add a vibrant contrast to warm wood tones and traditional materials, including plaid wallcoverings, parquet and herringbone wood-look flooring, and Persian-inspired rugs. In the lobby, feather-patterned ceramic tiles welcome residents with an artistic touch, while the clubroom features a custom matchbox wallcovering. The art package is bold and unconventional, merging traditional oil prints with striking abstract accents and photography.

A standout feature is the duck-pin bowling amenity enhanced by dark and moody elements that feel at once cozy and edgy. The lanes feature a custom, marsh-inspired abstract wallcovering as the backdrop. The gentlemen’s club-inspired leather banquettes in the lounge add a rich, inviting texture, while duck decoys from the client’s grandfather’s collection provide a nostalgic, personal touch. An “Instagrammable” moment was created in this funky amenity space with a playful neon “What the Duck?” sign that captures the cheeky, youthful spirit of the space.

Completed: Fall 2023

Developers: Tribridge Residential

Scope: Amenity & Shared Spaces, Model Unit & Unit Finishes, FF&E Design & Procurement

Multifamily amenity duck-pin bowling lounge with a leather banquette and dark shelving beside the lanes under a marsh mural

Clubroom at Chastain Hill, blue velvet sofas facing a marble fireplace hung with an equestrian painting, between tall casement windows

Notes from our clients

“My first interaction with Banko was when they rescued me on another project… I was introduced to Melissa and she stepped right in. I was so impressed by what she pulled off both in terms of the product, the timeliness, just the resource she was that I started using her for most of our interior design work thereafter.”

Katherine Mosley, Partner, Tribridge Residential

“They do a great job listening, but also asking the right questions. Pointed questions. They're not afraid to ask those questions and push back when needed… We really appreciate the fact that Banko Design pushes back when needed, and candidly does so. We appreciate that. Feels like more of a partnership.”

Ashish Bagley, Manager, Tribridge Residential

“If you know Melissa, she's just full of energy, but extremely smart. And I thought that her whole team follows that example. You know, just high energy, but extreme detail in each of their categories. The kids are really going to enjoy [this renovation]. It will not only be a great experience for the students, but also the teachers… and this is going to be a special place for them. No one has seen a pre-school like this… with the carpet and the lighting and the glass, there's whole sections just designated for imagination and exploring. All of it put together really makes for a cool experience.”

Dana Ridenour, Assistant Head of School, Finance & Operations, Mt. Pisgah

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Studio moodboard wall of fabric, tile and tear-sheet samples, with two designers pinning up material options

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