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For this project we were asked to fabricate a full-scale prototype of a linear sconce for Steven Holl Architects. The entire piece was made from solid walnut on our CNC router. The design was split into two separate pieces to make it possible to fabricate the deep undercut of the cove on the CNC machine. […]

Through her Brooklyn-based studio AVANDI, Ariane van Dievoet designs and manufactures furniture, home goods and jewelry “inspired by sustainable solutions and modular systems.” According to Ariane, her designs are “honest and sophisticated” which she attributes to her Belgian roots. We were asked to fabricate a few elements for her studio using our laser cutting and […]

Steven Holl Architects asked us to fabricate a series of sample panels in high-density polyurethane foam. The undulating panels were going to be used as patterns for a mock-up in concrete. Polyurethane foam is a good choice for such prototypes and samples as it can be machined far more quickly than wood or plastic. It […]

Through her Brooklyn-based studio AVANDI, Ariane van Dievoet designs and manufactures furniture, home goods and jewelry “inspired by sustainable solutions and modular systems.” According to Ariane, her designs are “honest and sophisticated” which she attributes to her Belgian roots. We were asked to fabricate a few elements for her studio using our laser cutting and […]

Before there was the SuperDesk there was the SuperTemplate. When the creative agency The Barbarian Group set out to design their new offices in New York City, they worked with Clive Wilkinson Architects to create a workspace that would provide “the most collaborative, creative environment possible” as well as a space that would “provoke a […]

The parts for this laser cutting project were some of the tiniest pieces we have ever made. Fabricated for researchers at the NYU Center for Neural Science, the “footplates” are one small component used in their work on the impact of hearing loss on auditory processing and perception. In order to fabricate such small parts […]

Paper Engineer Teen Liu creates three-dimensional pop-up art in a wide variety of materials and scales—from greeting cards to full-scale theatrical sets and installation pieces. For this piece, Teen was working on a prototype for a prehistoric pop-up with fluorescent details. All images courtesy of Teen Liu.            

This project set out to explore the possibilities of glass slumping, culminating in a full-scale installation of slumped glass panels at Columbia University.

The Bell Curve Lamp was created as part of a series of designs merging the craft of glass-blowing with a modern approach to sustainable lighting design. The shape and the composition of the glass were selected to allow for a wide variety of lighting conditions. A mixture of clear and opaque white glasses were gathered […]

Given the rapidly increasing population of New York City and the lack of space for new (and affordable) housing units, there is a need to either increase density within the boroughs or risk losing residents to the surrounding region. One proposal put forward by the Mayor’s office suggests filling in the under-utilized land within current […]

Inspired by the 16th-century wattle & daub building technique, our team produced a sustainable curtain wall panel system combining modern and medieval construction methods. The pre-fabricated frames are filled on site with waste from the building process. Sawdust, wood chips, and other scraps are mixed in with a binding agent to form the daub. This […]

The Ghost Lights were created as part of a series of designs merging the craft of glass-blowing with a modern approach to sustainable lighting design. A form was created that allows for a variety of lighting conditions through the manipulation of the lamp’s position. A variety of glass compositions and cold-working techniques were used to […]