Peripheral
Vision is an invitation to share in our studio’s process and to connect
with the images, objects and people that have inspired us and made our work
possible.
Peripheral Vision - all that is visible to the eye outside
the central area of focus
Photos
A running film-strip of images rings the room allowing a
simultaneous view of finished projects and in-process photos. The larger scaled photos offer an
understanding of material and detail of the completed spaces while the smaller
photos reveal an historical layer that hints at the genesis of the ideas.
Tables
Steel, Wood, Felt, Acrylic
Tables are our passion. 80 linear feet of table supports a
landscape of objects and images that have played a vital role in Luce et
Studio’s projects. These tables are composed
in a similar way they are used in the studio. Items of decorative beauty are
juxtaposed with art books, industrial parts, curious objects, fasteners, colors
swatches and building materials to create inspirational tableau. These
“tablescapes” are assembled throughout the studio space and are considered
essential components in the studio’s design library.
our
palette
This wall isolates the essentials of the Luce materials
palette and celebrates the fine detail and craft of the makers.
1.
redwood and stainless steel
2.
allusion™ stabilized aluminum foam
3.
acrylic on custom stainless steel bracket
4.
felt
5.
rubber
6.
hot rolled steel
7.
apple plywood on custom stainless steel bracket
8.
steel road plate
Lines
A physical mapping of the gallery space reveals lines of
energy derived from the elongated threshold of the shifting geometries. Along
these axes are names of people who have inspired and facilitated the studio’s
work: clients, collaborators, consultants, constructors and compatriots. These
individuals are the vital energy source for the studio’s design strength.
Project
Elements
Architectural Elements, Material Mockups, Art Installations
A. Waterjet
Aluminum Panel – Extraordinary Desserts
B. Lure –
quilt of fishing weights – Felkner Loft
C. Cherry and
Stainless Steel Stair Tread – Felkner Loft
D. Heddle
Wall – Coalesse Furniture Showroom
People
who Inspire
These people who inspire us were
invited to lend a drawing or an object to this exhibit as a means of demonstrating
the collaborative exchange of ideas that inspires and enriches the studio’s
work.
David Reed
David Reed’s paintings from his Motion
Pictures Show at the MCASD (1998) were a great source of inspiration to the
design of the Lemke House. Jennifer Luce and Greg Lemke met with Mr. Reed at
his studio to select the drawing “ “ for
the show.
Todd Williams and Billie Tsien -
Tombasil
The Architects
have donated a material sample from their American Folk Art Museum façade.
Luce, Williams and Tsien share a love of sensuous metals. Tombasil is a form of
white bronze.
Martha Schwartz – Bronze Bagel
Landscape
Architect Martha Schwartz has been a mentor, colleague and friend of Jennifer
Luce. It was her relationship with Ms.
Schwartz that inspired Ms. Luce to pursue a graduate degree in landscape
theory. The Bronze Bagel if from Ms. Schwartz’s famous Bagel Garden project in
Boston, MA.
Ted Meuhling
Jewlery
Designer Ted Meuhling has been a source of inspiration for many years.
Displayed are two small porcelain vases, a porcelain spoon and a sterling
silver tea strainer. It isn’t difficult to discover which object was a source
of inspiration for the Extraordinary Desserts façade.
MUSEUMTABLE – Edition One
In anticipation of the inauguration of the David C Copley
building downtown, MCASD commissioned Luce et Studio to design a boardroom
table. The result was a 15ft x 5ft
puzzle-like, historical timeline in acrylic and steel. A composition of shade,
shadow and light, the design represents a cultural history of the museum’s
evolution. Panels are etched, painted, scored and carved to mark specific
important moments in the museum’s history.
A limited edition series of 20 tables are available for
commission by private clients. The table
top featured in this exhibition was commissioned by Rudi Bianchi, a residential
client and collector of photography in Los Angeles. This table was designed based
on the historical information he shared about his life.
Information about commissioning an edition of the
museumtable is available upon request .