Case Studies
Indianapolis JW Marriott
The Indianapolis JW Marriott lighting project presented some unique challenges in terms of both construction and installation. The design called for a mix of materials, from rigid leather and nearly elastic fabric. To eliminate binding, wrinkles and other visual effects, bo-mar stretched each shade over a metal frame. The design also allowed very little room […]
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La Plaza Mall Entrance
La Plaza Mall project involved creating custom panels that bolted together to mount to the façade of three mall entrances (one renovation of an existing entrance, two newly constructed) in McAllen, Texas, five hours south of Houston. The project presented many challenges: developing the outrigger system to mount the panels to the building, precisely fabricating […]
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Purdue University “The Flame” Artistic Forge
This 10-foot-tall art piece at the north end of Mackey Arena is intended to be a gathering place for students. The concept behind it was “the energy behind ideas.” The original pencil sketch envisioned a boiler with rivets exploding. We modified the design slightly and also adjusted the scale so that there wouldn’t be sharp […]
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