Themed installations include retail, museum and entertainment complexes.
Proposal for an e-gaming arena and entertainment complex at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. the complex was to take over six restaurant pads on two floors. the bottom floor was to contain the e-gaming arena and an asian style restaurant. the client wanted a contemporary feel with bold accents awash in complimentary lighting colors.
Fully enclosed gaming pod with frosted plexi exteriors and a sliding barn door opening. the pods needed to be air-conditioned as well as internally lit. branding opportunities were required as well. the clients actual gaming unit was used as the inspiration for the design.
Main lounge/lobby, constructed out of Godiva chocolate for their American headquarters
Godiva chocolate themed awards show lounge
Head carpenter and chocolatier for the “that’s incredible” episode of the oprah winfrey show. i was brought in to be head carpenter for this show, six days before filming. in that short time period, i was charged with arranging all deliveries of materials, hiring a crew, transporting over 6,000 pounds of chocolate from california to illinois and most importantly, developing plans with Harpo Studios and building the set in a rented studio. the set was entirely composed of wood and chocolate pieces, with melted chocolate used as glue.
Oprah Winfrey herself