Julie Smith-Clementi, partner at award-winning LA-based multidisciplinary design firm Rios Clementi Hale Studios, has put her mark on numerous design projects ranging from elementary schools, public parks, iconic performance venues like The Hollywood Bowl, residential projects, landscape architecture, products, and environmental branding. She’s also responsible for spearheading the notNeutral product line ? you might be familiar with their collection with Cooper Hewitt or their infamous LINO coffee mugs of which they?ve sold nearly a million. notNeutral was born from the idea that ?architecture is more than just a building.? As president and CEO of notNeutral, Julie was able to bring together her passions for architecture and holistic environments to create an iconic line of bold, accessible objects for today’s modern lifestyle. From parks to plates RCHS?s approach to color is seen in nearly every project, whether it?s in the landscaping or the products within. Today, Julie is sharing five of her favorite things with us in Friday Five! RCH Studios? Austin City Limits \ Photo by Jonathan Jackson
1. Live Music

There is nothing like live music to make you feel alive. I have a deep appreciation for the interaction and energy of a live performance, which is why I am especially driven to venue design. In projects like the Hollywood Bowl, the Greek Theatre, and Austin City Limits, I was able to focus on the unseen or unnoticed factors that impact and elevate the exper...