Innovate - Design - Fabricate

San Francisco Loft

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:12:00 +0000

We just finished installation of a minimal loft into a downtown San Francisco penthouse.
We are fortunate enough to work with talented architects on our projetcs, and this one had the office of Stanley Saitowitz involved. Powder coated steel, and 3Form resin material for the solid surfaces. The details are clean and minimal in keeping with the design intent, and the delicate insertion into the space.

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Hybrid Process for Object Development

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:25:00 +0000

We were asked to develop some ornamental flames and columns/capitals for a residence south of San Francisco. We used new technology in conjunction with old technology to achieve the intent successfully.

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Write up..

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Mon, 24 May 2010 18:04:00 +0000

We were interviewed by Regina and Emily over at Handful of Salt design blog. Check it out. We think they did a great job conveying what we do.
Handful of Salt Interview

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A wine rack

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:39:00 +0000

Our studio/shop is so close to wine country that we HAD to rethink the wine rack. Our take on a sensual and kinetic wine display object. Hot rolled steel, with some elegant plasma cut ribs in the back.

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Stair as object

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:14:00 +0000

The steel components assembled into a graceful and kinetic stair. It's one of those projects that works on several levels. It's simple in components and minimal in assembly. Structurally it is super stable. Visually, as you are able to walk around it, it becomes a sculptural piece. On to the next thing...
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Parts are set for a dynamic stair

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 22:41:00 +0000

Here you see the simple pieces for the stair project we are designing and fabricating for our office. Simple idea, but the execution will be even better. Plasma cut and bent treads/risers and a steel pipe.

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Pieces

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:00:00 +0000

of a cool internal project we will be posting soon.

An UrbanLab state of mind

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:26:00 +0000

We thought that some moving images would bring a bit more clarity to the evolution of this project.
An exterior steel wall structure for Architect Craig Steely.
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Steel Wall

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:19:00 +0000

Another interesting yet simple project (idea wise).
It comprises a series of large planes mechanically attached to a steel frame.
We get a giant louvre system that becomes a graphic system of walls for an enclosed indoor/outdoor space.
Finished project is to be shipped off to Hawaii for architect Craig Steely.

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Cafe Gratitude

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:26:00 +0000

We are working on some items for a new Cafe Gratitude related project. Here are some custom steel panels we just finished. Custom steel channel with perforated steel sheet.

Landings complete!

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:54:00 +0000

The landings went in and look great! They were heavy pieces of steel to maneuver, but the result was worth it.
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Details

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:34:00 +0000

Just thought we should post some context shots of the installation location (Lafayette Public Library), and some closeups of the bracket connections.
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Public Art Installed!

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:04:00 +0000

Kana's install went real smooth (well except for the massive amount of rain on one of the days).

So here we see the web of stainless steel bar suspended above head height. It supports custom machined (by us of course) stainless steel brackets that attach to the rod and hold via compression the circular dichroic glass graphic elements. The dichroic glass truly does create interesting dynamic shadows on the ground and walls as the sun moves across the sky.

Here you can also see a few of the powder coated steel holders with cast glass pieces inside them. They are located at the columns, and along the short wood clad concrete wall.

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Steel for landings.

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 09:43:00 +0000

The custom perforated 3/8" steel plate looks interesting with the hole pattern. The holes where machine punched and need no cleaning. The sun passing through the holes creates an interesting pattern underneath the sheets, and it will be interesting to see how that interacts on site. The big sheet weighs about 900 lbs.

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Public Art

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 08:58:00 +0000

Kana Tanaka's project is wrapping up.
An organic element in the mix.
This weaving organic pattern was made up from stainless steel bar that was hand bent and then welded at the intersections. It will hold custom made stainless steel brackets that will then hold dichroic glass elements.

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Deja Vu

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:50:00 +0000

Remember that steel structural frame we were working on a while back......probably not.
The main Frame went in a while ago, now the landing supports are going in. It's for architect Craig Steely's project in San Francisco.
It's looking really good.

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Some color

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:14:00 +0000

We are often asked to help out in terms of technical and fabrication issues on Artist installations. Sometimes it just needs some UrbanLab Design expertise to realize the full potential of the Artist's ideas and drawings.
Here are some pieces for glass artist Kana Tanaka that required our knowledge. They are custom machined and lazercut steel elements that are going to be embedded in a concrete wall and hold graphic glass pieces in Lafayette. Finish is powdercoated.

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Steel Facade is in...

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:09:00 +0000

The facade went in very smoothly. Here is a quick image of the unit installed. The glass panels will be going in soon (plywood panels are temporary). More pics soon.

It's in the Details

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:57:00 +0000

What makes our designs and fabrications successful in the end comes down to the details that are sometimes hidden or clearly visible. They are project makers or breakers... and we make them really, really good...

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Facade Progress

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:55:00 +0000

The glass stops are in, lockset area is refined, and final edges and welds cleaned-up.

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Marin Door Install

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 29 May 2009 07:08:00 +0000

The door has been painted on site, and Danny proceeds with the install. Notice the continuous piano hinge ( it's a HEAVY door). Next, glazing.....
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Details...Details... Modern Steel Facade

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Thu, 28 May 2009 08:12:00 +0000

The small nuances and details start taking shape. Louvers, lockset details, and door bell integration all are meticulously studied and refined.
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Steel Door

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:51:00 +0000

This door is almost done. It is part of the Modern Steel Facade going into the Marin Residence. It will be painted and glazed on site.
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Modern Steel Facade

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 22 May 2009 21:42:00 +0000

Layout and tacking of the pieces to a modern facade going into a Marin Residence.
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Testing connections and loading up

noreply@blogger.com (UrbanLab Design) — Fri, 22 May 2009 16:31:00 +0000

The structural steel frame is ready to be test assembled. Everything fits perfect. Steel is loaded for galvanizing after which it will be delivered to the site.
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