COLLABORATIONS

Developing solutions to complex architectural fabrication projects, utilizing digital manufacturing methods

SUPER DESK

Working with Machineous Consultants and Clive Wilkinson Architects, a single desk for over 125 designers was engineered, produced with a flat-pack logic for shipping from Los Angeles to New York. Over 400 sheets of plywood were CNC routed with the assistance of a robotic arm in less than 6 weeks.

Remote Control

Working with Machineous Consultants and Nonzero Architects, a collection of aluminum screens for shading were produced using robotic assisted plasma cutting.

CONDÉ NAST

In coordination with Wolcott Architects, a ~5000 square foot ceiling applique was produced using fire-rated insulation foam. With a production schedule of only three weeks, 72 panels varying in depth from 1/2” to 3’ were engineered, CNC sculpted, skim coated and installed in the lobby of the Condé Nast tower at 7500 Wilshire in Los Angeles.

LA BREA

Working with Machineous Consultants and Patrick Tighe Architects, aluminum façade panels and shade screen were fabricated for the La Brea Housing Project in Los Angeles.

AMBIENT INFORMATICS

As a truly collaborative project with UCLA’s City Lab, Hirsuta’s Jason Payne and REMAP’s Jeff Burke, a translucent composite asteroid was engineered and fabricated. The shell was then integrated with urban sensing software and lighting to communicate information, such as adjacent bus schedules.

AMAZEBOWLS

With 64North architecture studio, a sculptural ceiling was engineered and fabricated providing a unique space for the emerging acai bowl food truck company’s landmark bar in the Los Angeles Arts District.

C3 LOBBY

With Machineous Consultants and Gensler LA, a custom wall paneling system and giant concierge desk were fabricated using Baltic birch marine plywood.

SUREFOOT

With Los Angeles Design Group, a clip-in wall system was engineered and fabricated for custom ski boot company Surefoot. Manufactured in Los Angeles and shipped for install in their newest store location in Whistler, British Columbia.

IDA II

Working with Jason Payne and his design office Hirsuta, a figural object modeled after the meteor named Ida, was created for the Materials & Applications group show, The Kid Gets Out of the Picture.

GL45

While working at Greg Lynn Form, interior composite parts for the GL45 racing catamaran were fabricated using the advanced production technique, Vacuum Assisted Resin Transfer Molding.

VERSPERTINE

Working with Machineous Consultants and Eric Owen Moss Architects, 16 cast acrylic table tops were fabricated for Jordan Kahn’s gastronomical experience restaurant in Culver City, Vespertine.

CAMELOT

Working with KeltnerCo and Camelot Preschool, custom Hardie Panel façade was produced for their newest educational facility in the Silver Lake neighborhood of Los Angeles.

IN.DENT

The In-Dent desk and lobby seating was engineered, fabricated and installed for AN.ONYMOUS Architects.

L-WIRE

With Predock-Frane Architects a stage and set were constructed from engraved paneling and l-wire lighting for the performance of o[h] for Casebolt & Smith at Stage 14 in Hollywood.