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Los Angeles International Airport Redevelopment
Part of an internal Westfield team that responded to a Request for Proposals from LAX to design and develop food-and-beverage, retail, specialty retail and other passenger services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
Westfield’s submission won the competition and has been awarded a 17 year concession contract expected to generate a total of $331.1 million in revenue for Los Angeles World Airports.
Below is an example of the experiential storytelling visuals and post-production work completed for the competition submission.
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KINEMA pendant luminaire
The Kinema pendant luminaire is unique in its ability to give the user control of the light’s character to match the mood or the environment.
Each of the pendant’s rings can be individually flipped to create dramatic light and shadow effects, as a single object or in multiples.
Inspired by the movement of crustaceans, a wide variety of forms can be created by arranging the pendant’s rings in alternating open and closed positions.
It is through this control of light and shadow that a richer experience can be had compared to traditional modern lighting.
Kinema is available brushed brass and black, brushed aluminum and black, white and black or blue and white. Custom color combinations are available upon request.
Dimensions: 10″ x 12″ x 14″ tall
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Kinema is available for purchase here.
If you are a retailer interested in selling Kinema in your store, please contact me.
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All Photo Credit : Ben Gibbs Photography | bengibbsphotography.com
NISSAN Activation at Westfield – Brandon, FL
Hugely successful experience design project for NISSAN in Florida.
Currently being used as a corporate case study for automotive activation opportunities.
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// REALITY
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• Enhanced common area and increased visibility for client with cohesive signage
• Removed existing fountain, turning non income generating space into PM activation space
• Installed 18 silicon edge graphic framing systems to create showroom atmosphere
• Framing systems easily and affordably converted to another concept as needed
• Designed graphics package & custom made work stations
The new look is great. I wrote 40 leads last Saturday!
– On-site Salesperson
// Additional information available upon request
Engineer Vs Designer Episode 21: Stuart Fingerhut
Stuart was this week’s special guest on Engineer Vs Designer, highlighting the latest digital design news, tips & tricks, and CAD industry Q&A.
Ponoko’s Best of 2010 : Furniture + Lighting
Year: 2011
Project Featured: Gun Rack Organizer
Description: The Gun Rack Organizer listed #5 on Ponoko’s Best of 2010 : Furniture + Lighting
Crème Isolè
art from www.flickr.com/photos/dutygorn/
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Process photos
Six blocks of 5-axis CNC’d foam assembled into the final form
Fiberglassing the form
Three coats and sanding sessions of high build automotive primer
Two final coats of Toyota Super White automotive paint followed by one coat of matte clear coat.
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DROMA – Environmental Design Thesis Project
DROMA sets a future paradigm for sports-entertainment by creating a truly unique spectator experience.
DROMA delivers a new man-machine kinetic and visual experience by creating a virtual extension of a track racer’s abilities and their place in space-time.
Please view the full presentation here
accompanying video presentation :
Physical model with projection mapped track simulations
Wonka Discoveries Collection
Client : Willy Wonka (A Division of Nestlè)
Objective : Create confections and retail environments that leave consumers saying ‘Only WONKA could do something like that!’
Design Development : Conducted extensive consumer research and spacial explorations aimed at creating more shareable confectionary rituals, giving candy more adult appeal, and making candy more artisanal.
Deliverables : The project concept delivered a collection of confections direct from the lab and the adventures of Willy Wonka. Our design direction was infl uenced by molecular gastronomy, where the social, artistic and technical components of food creation are constantly being challenged.
By creating a unique, layered experience for the retail environment, WONKA was able to be repositioned as a premium brand. Inspirations were taken from the story and movies while looking towards the future of consumer expectations to make an impact and ensure the “wow” factor.
Custom POP fixtures, displays and furnishing were designed and fabricated for the final presentation to the client.
Private Client Residence – Uvita, Costa Rica
Client : Private client
Location : Uvita, Costa Rica
Description : Main residence and guest house
Deliverables : In process
Audi Canada design concepts for AMCI
Client : Audi Canada via AMCI Global
Objective : Develop a large-scale consumer experience in support of the Canadian launch of the Audi A7
Deliverables : An experiential event for Audi that has never been done before
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SCION design concepts for AMCI
Client : SCION via AMCI Global
Objective : Create a new physical portal for potential customers
Deliverables : A robust brand and customer analysis, trend forecast, and 3 brand experience concepts
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Environmental Design Graduation Show
UNCAGED , the Fall 2010 Environmental Design graduation exhibition at Art Center College of Design was a huge success!
I exhibited a wide range of furniture, lighting, housewares and architectural projects, including my thesis, from my studies at Art Center.
Big thanks go out to Rowmark for their support in sponsoring continued design development of the Kinema pendants lights.
Crème Deux Redux
Continued form explorations with the use of Grasshopper
poster from demetriusmay.blogspot.com
poster from www.yutaonoda.com
art from www.flickr.com/photos/dutygorn/
inspired by the change in surface texture and patterning on aluminum drink cans i’m seeing all over tokyo.
for example : farm4.static.flickr.com/3147/2603017823_8e9fdea165.jpg
art from www.flickr.com/photos/dutygorn/
Crème Deux
Model
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Crème seating
Creme took 3rd place at the 2008 Billes Products International Design Competition held in New Orleans.
SHU Living – Yokohama, Japan
Back from four months living in Japan. The main research+design project was SHU Living which focused on designing sustainable living solutions for the Japanese market. This project was exhibited at the Sprial Gallery in central Tokyo.
The full presentation can be viewed below.
Grasshopper definitions were used to construct the framework for the solar canopy and sound barrier.
SAN PEDRO Science Center – San Pedro, CA
The SAN PEDRO Science Center provides an active learning environment to educate children and adults on the area’s diverse marine biology. With a range of exhibits and seminars open to the public, the Science Center’s goal is to make learning a memorable experience.
The Science Center’s building design is inspired by the dynamic motion of the ocean’s waves, and it’s louvered glass-canopy panels can trace their form and layout back to the goose barnacles found throughout the surrounding tidepools.
The Center is designed with four key elements to minimize the use of energy concumption: power via solar panels, repurposed steel to construct the main and secondary building structures, maximum natural light throughout the day via the glass-canopy, and natural climate controlling via temperature responsive roof vents.
Utilizing the latest in solar array technology, the Science Center is able to run daily operations “off the grid”. The array is positioned to maximize the collection of sunshine throughout the day.
Maintaining an even climate throughout the day and night is important to visitor and animals alike. Themo-actuated roof vents open and close when the inside temperature goes above or below preset limits.
One highlight to the Science Center is the neighboring lifeguard station. Featuring the latest in thermal imaging and communications technology, visitors are kept safe while exploring the San Pedro coastline.
The 18th Annual AIA LAIAC Design+Build Competition
The team of Stuart Fingerhut and Olivia Paden represented Art Center at the 18th AIA Los Angeles Interior Architecture Committee 1:2 Student Competition.
It was an intense one day charette sponsored by the AIA LAIAC for an actual existing non-profit client, Club 21 based in Pasadena, CA. Twelve schools from around Southern California were given an invitation to participate.
Round one of the competition was a crit by the judges of all projects, then six finalist teams were picked to verbally present their projects.
Our team took third place with a $4000.00 award.
Underwater Illumination Simulation
The goal of this project was to simulate the experience of being underwater.
The installation was accomplished using a projector, mirror, tub of water and canopy of white foam core panel.
Underneath visitors were invited to lie down on a 3/4 inflated air mattress and view the projected images.
Private Client Residence – Beverly Hills, CA
Original condition
New folding wall-doors were designed for the patio archways making it usable year-round.
In collaboration with Studio Meraz, Los Angeles.
Original condition
Sushi on Sunset Restaurant – Hollywood, CA
I collaborated on this commercial project to fabricate exterior lighting fixture for a new restaurant, Sushi on Sunset.
Sushi on Sunset opened in August 2008 on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California.
Additional process photos
In collaboration with Studio Meraz, Los Angeles.
