DESIGN ROOTED IN COMMUNITY
Basi Collective is a boutique interior design and FF&E procurement studio specializing in multifamily interior design, hospitality environments, and community-oriented residential projects across the United States. We partner with developers, owners, and operators to create interiors that foster connection, support leasing and guest experience, and reflect the character of the communities they serve.
HOW WE WORK
We partner with developers, owners, and operators to guide projects from concept through installation. Our studio provides both interior design and FF&E procurement, allowing us to support projects with a seamless and coordinated approach.
Basi Collective has worked on projects ranging from boutique renovations to large-scale mixed-use developments across the United States.
WHAT WE WORK ON
Interior architectural design for multifamily, hospitality, and specialty housing
Multifamily Interiors: Interior and exterior amenity spaces, model units, corridor design, and leasing environments
Hospitality Interiors: communal spaces, guest rooms, food & beverage
Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) specification and procurement
Artwork packages and installation
Decor packages and interior styling
Coordination with architects, consultants, and contractors
MEET THE FOUNDER
YVONNE GERBASI, NCIDQ
Yvonne Gerbasi is an NCIDQ-certified interior designer who partners with developers and operators to deliver thoughtful interiors and seamless project execution. Known for her strategic approach and collaborative mindset, she works as an extension of each project team—guiding clients through the design and construction process with clarity, creativity, and meticulous attention to detail.
Before founding Basi Collective in 2020, Yvonne led interiors at the boutique architecture firm Blackline Studio in Indianapolis. A former professor, she brings the same clarity, patience, and guidance to her clients that she brought to the classroom—helping them navigate complex projects with confidence. Known for her thoroughness and strategic approach, Yvonne ensures every project is both thoughtfully designed and seamlessly executed.
CERTIFICATIONS
NCIDQ #32159
Fitwel Ambassador
Registered Interior Designer (IN)
Certified WBE (OH)
EDUCATION
B.A. Interior Design, Minor Sociology;
Purdue University
Healthier Materials and Sustainable Building Certificate;
Parsons The New School of Design
What’s in the name Basi Collective?
“Basi” comes from Yvonne’s last name and translates to “groundwork” in Italian—a fitting reminder of how we approach every project. We focus on laying a strong foundation through careful planning, thoughtful design, and strategic project management—qualities our clients consistently say make working with us a seamless and rewarding experience.
The “Collective” represents our collaborative approach. Great design isn’t about a single voice; it’s about understanding how a space affects everyone who interacts with it, from the room itself to the larger community. By partnering closely with clients and our trusted network of consultants, we deliver holistic, intentional, and thoroughly considered design solutions.
Basi Collective is more than a name—it’s the ethos that guides our work: grounded, collaborative, and purpose-driven design.
