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We were commissioned to build this giant 6ft. by 7ft. 1:220 scale architectural model of Newtown Luxury Athletic Club. The model is featuring existing buildings and structures as well as future development of the club's properties and landscape.
The topography was CNC carved using the architectural CAD files. All buildings and a pool area were 3D developed and SLA built as well as other custom elements, such as sun beds, outdoor lights and such. One of the challenges was to create a multi-layered "glass" screens representing closely the green mirror tinted windows and glass screens specific to this project.
The model consumed hundreds of car models and hundreds of trees and bushes.
As seen on the photos the model is designed and constructed to be an independent, free standing unit. The model's reinforced wooden frame has its own "legs" with casters and breaks. The frame and "legs" are finished with a rare wood veneer matching the wood finished interior design elements in the lobby and reception area. Even casters have a wooden finish.
Therefore the model complements the surrounding interior, does not require improvised pedestal or horse legs to be displayed, and it is mobile - can be easily rolled to another location or moved for floor maintenance.
The model is covered with large one piece acrylic clear protective cover with hardly visible corner reinforcements.
This model is an excellent example of what we can offer to Luxury and Hospitality Industry. Such model is an invaluable tool for sales, presentation, display and fundraising.
More models and photos at wwwlifeinscale.net
Breakout Session: Scaling Impact Enterprises
Creating energy from landfills, connecting women-led coffee cooperatives with international buyers, verifying medications by mobile phone. The audacious ideas of social entrepreneurs can change the world, but critical barriers often inhibit these ideas from getting off the ground. While social entrepreneurs confront challenges typical for most entrepreneurs—such as access to capital, markets, and talent—by virtue of their business model they face added obstacles. Already expected to deliver on ambitious social and environmental returns in addition to financial returns, they also contend with greater institutional investor skepticism and appeasing a wider array of stakeholders. Social enterprises have nonetheless experienced significant growth, with traditional and impact investors committing more than $10 billion to these companies over the last four years—tripling their investments.
In this session, successful social entrepreneurs from around the world will share challenges from their work, as well as opportunities they see to achieve greater impact by scaling impact enterprises. Leaders from the private, public, and civil society sectors will also discuss how CGI members can:
• Design innovative approaches for impact enterprise talent recruitment, development, and retention.
• Define, measure, and communicate the social and environmental impact of social enterprises.
• Incorporate impact enterprises into their supply chains.
• Scale programs that support women and minority-owned enterprises.
MODERATOR:
Sallie Krawcheck, Co-Founder and CEO, Ellevest
PARTICIPANTS:
Ross Beerman, AllLife Group CEO, AllLife
Ajaita Shah, Founder and CEO, Frontier Markets
Sandy Speicher, Partner and Managing Director, Education, IDEO
Sculpt update on the Alien Warrior - 1:18 scale - ALIENS 86. Completed the small scaled head sculpt of the Alien Warrior. The first attempt had the head too wide, the second was too short in length....the third though is just right smile emoticon The lower jaw is a borrowed cast from my ALIEN79 beastie. I plan to create some variants similar to the 79 version. Now - back to sculpting the upper torso and plenty of head sculpts that need to be painted. #aliens #alien #warrior #queen #hive #sculpture #art #monsterinthebasement
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Sterling silver, 18k yellow gold.
Cast, fabricated.
61.5" x 2" x 3/16"
2009
Received honorable mention in the 6th Cheongju International Craft Biennale, 2009.
Finalist in the 2011 Saul Bell Jewelry Design Competition.
This went a bit weong - I forgot to start on the underside! - but I did some retouching and I think I am growing to like it. The left side came out more as intended.
Earliest 18th c at bottom is the highest quality based upon its featuring 8 sets of scales, accuracy, attention to detail, and embellishment of its engraving. The small numerals of the center example are deeply stamped, while the topmost, late century example is very similar to the size, format, and conventions of the mass-produced scales of the 19th c.
Part of the iceberg study. Here is my snowmobile for a bit of scale. The snowmobile is ON the iceberg, and much closer to me than the wall behind it.