The Sharon Pillar

At Avalon, our design philosophy is shaped by the worldview of Dr. Sharon Theodore, a retinal surgeon whose life’s work centers on light, vision, and the fragile machinery of human perception.

As co-founder, Sharon brings a rare combination of precision, compassion, and sensory intelligence. Her influence has quietly shaped the way we think about space, atmosphere, wellbeing, and beauty.

From this comes The Sharon Pillar — one of Avalon’s core philosophies:

1. Perception Matters

The way a place feels begins with the way it is seen. Light, texture, and visual harmony shape emotional experience. Avalon creates environments that calm the eye and settle the mind.

2. Precision is Care

In medicine, precision is an act of love — and we adopt the same principle in our spaces. Details are not decoration; they are respect.

3. Beauty Supports Wellbeing

We design for restoration, not spectacle. Every sensory choice — light, color, material — is intentional, creating environments that quietly support emotional and physical ease.

4. Human Dignity Comes First

Sharon’s work carries a deep reverence for privacy, trust, and the vulnerability of the people she serves. This ethos forms the backbone of Avalon: hospitality grounded in dignity.

5. Light is a Gift

We design with a surgeon’s understanding of how profoundly light shapes the human experience. Natural light, warm tone, gentle shadows — these are essential to our aesthetic and our philosophy.