WAU - FUTURA LABS - Project Book

FUTURA LABORATORIES RED HOOK, BROOKLYN, NY

FUTURA LABORATORIES

Leonard Hilton McGurr, A.K.A ‘Lenny’, A.K.A ‘Futura’, A.K.A ‘Futura 2000’, is a contemporary American graffiti artist. Over the course of his career, he transitioned from making New Yorkbased subway graffiti in the early 1970s, to exhibiting at Fun Gallery in the 1980s alongside major artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, and Kenny Scharf. McGurr’s major contribution to graffiti art was his use of abstraction, adopting a style of painting characterized by its blending of text and imagery. Born Leonard McGurr on November 17, 1955 in New York, NY, he went on to collaborate with the punk band The Clash, designing their album art and performing live graffiti during their concerts. Today, McGurr’s work can be found in the collections of the Museo de Arte Moderna di Bologna, the Musée de Vire in France, and the Museum of the City of New York.

FUTURA 2000 CONVERSE HEADQUARTERS MURAL

STARSTRUCK 2015

NEVER NEVER LAND 2003

MUTUAL OF OMAHA 1983

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FUTURA X NIKE DUNK HIGH PRO SB ‘FLOM’ 2005

FUTURA X MODERNICA CHAIR 2020

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SCULPTURE FL-006 2021

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FUTURA LABORATORIES, A.K.A FUTURA LABS is a design company and lifestyle brand created by FUTURA 2000 in 1997, as a spinoff group to the parent company at that time; PROJECTDRAGON. FUTURA LABORATORIES has always worked closely with UMBRELLA FILMS for visual amplification and TARANTULA DESIGNS as a graphic think tank. The brand has created many collections over multiple decades and found numerous partners in various collaborative efforts.

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The new home of FUTURA LABORATORIES is located in the neighborhood of Red Hook, Brooklyn.

Traditionally home to an industrial hub, Red Hook has seen a breadth of change through the decades and centuries. Now home to an emerging industry of artists and creatives, it has kept much of it’s previous aesthetic whilst bringing in new life and ideas to an often ignored place in Brooklyn. FUTURA LABORATORIES sits on the edge of the waterfront with panoramic views across the Hudson River and the Statue of Liberty.

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JERSEY CITY QUEENS

GOVERNOR’S ISLAND STATUE OF LIBERTY

FUTURA LABS

LOCATION

MANHATTAN

EXISTING SPACE

STORAGE

GALLERY

GALLERY

ENTRANCE

KITCHEN

OFFICE

WORKSHOP BATHROOM

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EXTERIOR ARTICULATION

CONTROLLED

DONALD JUDD STUDIO

DOMESTIC

LOUISE BOURGEOIS STUDIO

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INDUSTRIAL

FUTURA LABORATORIES

INTERIOR ENVIRONMENT

CONTROLLED

DONALD JUDD STUDIO

DOMESTIC

LOUISE BOURGEOIS STUDIO

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FUTURA LABORATORIES

Based off the project information and required program provided from Futura and his team, WAU then studied 5 initial concept design schemes for the new space. In the concept design phase, the priorites were to establish a clear spatial layout and a unified idea for how the space will operate.

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CONCEPTS

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WALLS

WALLS sees the studio clearly divided into support space and flexible space. All functions such as storage, shelving, and display are contained in a series of movable walls that can be manipulated to transform how the space is used.

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MAURITSHUIS

STORAGE

BOOKSHELF DISPLAY

SLIDING STORAGE

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SPATIAL CONFIGURATIONS

SLIDING WALLS STORAGE

WORK TABLE

DISPLAY SPACE

DISPLAY SPRAY ROOM

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II DIVIDE

DIVIDE imagines the studio divided into 2 parts, an ‘open’ side which acts as a flexible space for multi-purpose use, and a ‘closed’ side containing all rooms and utility functions. These 2 sides are separated by a polycarbonate wall spanning the entire length of the studio.

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CELL MITOSIS

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STORAGE BIKE RACK SLIDING STORAGE SPRAY ROOM

KITCHEN ENTRANCE

OFFICE

MOVABLE WALLS FLEX SPACE

POLYCARBONATE WALL BOOKSHELF WORKSTATION

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III STAGE

STAGE envisions Futura, and the spray room, as the center of the studio. The spray room encompasses the majority of the space and within it, an oasis and platform for Futura to perform while surrounded by support functions.

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THE ARTIST IS PRESENT, MARINA ABRAMOVIC

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STORAGE BIKE RACK SPRAY ROOM

KITCHEN

SLIDING STORAGE

ENTRANCE

DISPLAY SPACE BOOK SHELVING

OFFICE

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IV FIELD

FIELD divides the studio space into a grid of cable structures from which panels are hung to provide the ultimate flexibility in spatial arrangement. All support functions are reduced and pushed to the perimeter, freeing up the center for flexible use.

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STORAGE BIKE RACK BOOKSHELVING

STANDING STORAGE

KITCHEN SLIDING STORAGE

ENTRANCE HANGING PANELS CABLE WIRE FLEX SPACE WORKSTATION SPRAY ROOM

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V ENFILADE

ENFILADE sees the studio as a series of programmatically planned spaces where an individually designed kit of parts are inserted into each. It maintains much of the existing layout of the studio while carefully adding functionality through the objects and rooms scattered throughout.

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MUSEI WORMIANI HISTORIA, CABINET OF CURIOSITIES PALACE OF WESTMINSTER

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STORAGE BIKE RACK SLIDING STORAGE MOVEABLE WALLS

KITCHEN OFFICE I

ENTRANCE SPRAY ROOM DISPLAY SPACE WORKSHOP

LIBRARY OFFICE II

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Upon completion of Concept design, the team selected ENFILADE as the scheme to develop further. Within the design concept of ENFILADE, individual projects were phased out, with the first phase consisting of the spray room and spray can rack. WAU then focused and developed both these elements using a variety of mediums such as renderings, diagrams, drawings, and physical models to convey design intent.

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PHASE I

BOOKSHELF

MOVABLE WALL

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ART STORAGE

PHASE I PROJECTS

BIKE RACK

SPRAY CAN RACK

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SPRAY ROOM

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PHASE I PROJECTS

SPRAY CAN RACK

SPRAY ROOM

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The material palette proposed for the Spray Room and Spray Can Rack were chosen to represent a juxtaposition between the existing, raw, industrial brick-filled space and the new, sleek, contemporary materials that are polycarbonate, acrylic, aluminum and rubber.

RUBBER FLOORING

CLEAR ACRYLIC

ANODIZED ALUMINUM

MULTIWALL POLYCARBONATE

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The spray can rack is designed to be a contemporary intervention in the space in the same language as the Spray Booth. A custom built clear acrylic shell holds 150 spray cans and can be replicated throughout the space as the need for more capacity increases.

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3/4” PLYWOOD BACKING HUNG ON FRENCH CLEATS

1/2” CLEAR ACRYLIC SHELL

3” DIA. LASER CUT OPENINGS

150 CAN CAPACITY

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The completed Spray Room is defined by the folded planes of the enclosure, which are made of rigid polycarbonate panels spanning the width of the room. The floor is finished with a speckled rubber material to both protect the floor below and provide a neutral canvas for the artist. Two large scale polycarbonate sliding doors each 10’ x 10’ provide access for oversized art pieces, allowing for spatial flexibility in the artist’s workspace.

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SECTION B

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SCALE 1

SPRAY PLAN &

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CEILING REFLECTED CEILING PLAN PLAN CEILING PLAN 02 REFLECTED 02REFLECTED

PLAN FLOOR PLAN 01 01 PLAN

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DETAIL 4

DETAIL 5

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DETAIL 2

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SECTION III SECTION SECTION II A 0302

SECTION B I 01SECTION

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TITLE

SPRAY CAN RACK SPRAY ROOM 100% CD SET SPRAY ROOM 90% CD SET SPRAY ROOM DRAFT SD SET MOVABLE WALLS

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04 ELEVATION 1 - WEST NORTHELEVATION ELEVATION 04 04 NORTH

NORTH ELEVATION NORTH ELEVATION

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03 ELEVATION 2 - SOUTH WESTELEVATION ELEVATION 03 03 WEST

WEST ELEVATION WEST ELEVATION SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

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05 04 03 02 01

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STAMP 20010.00 PROJ. NO.

DETAIL 6

SCALE 1/4" = 1

SPRAY RO ELEVATION

DRAWING TITLE

ELEVATION 3 - EAST

02 SOUTH ELEVATION 02 SOUTH ELEVATION SOUTHELEVATION ELEVATION 02 02 SOUTH SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

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01 EAST ELEVATION 01 EAST ELEVATION EASTELEVATION ELEVATION 01 78 01 EAST SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

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6” X 3-1/2” X 1/2” ANGLE

1/4”-20 X 1-1/4” TRUSS HEAD SCREW W/(2) FW, LW, HEX NUT (S/S, MILL FINISH) LOCATED EVERY 12” O.C. (TYP.)

3-1/2” X 3-1/2” X 5/16” HSS TUBE

1125 BALL BEARING DOOR HANGER (X3 PER DOOR)

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP DOOR TRACK - ALUM., MILL FINISH

WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL

1-1/2” X 2-1/2” X 1/8” (LSH) ALUM. TUBE

#12 X 1-1/2” PANCAKE HEAD TEK SCREW W/ NEOPRENE WASHER (S/S, MILL FINISH) LOCATED EVERY 12” O.C. (TYP)

#12 X 1” HWH TEK 3 SCREW (S/S, MILL FINISH) WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL

40 mm TONGUE & GROOVE PCSS

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

40 mm TONGUE & GROOVE PCSS

SLIDING DOOR (BEYOND)

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DETAIL 1 - HEAD DETAIL AT SLIDING DOOR

40 mm TONGUE & GROOVE PCSS WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

DETAIL 2 - BASE DETAIL AT SLIDING DOOR

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1/4”

1/4"

#12 X 1” HWH TEK 3 SCREW (S/S, MILL FINISH) WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL 1-1/2” X 2-1/2” X 1/8” (LSH) ALUM. TUBE

1/4” LAG SCREW (S/S, MILL FINISH) ATTACHES BASE CHANNEL TO HEAVY TIMBER RAFTER.

METAL STUD (EXISTING) WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL #12 X 2” HWH TEK 5 SCREW (S/S, MILL FINISH) FIELD LOCATED AT STUD LOCATIONS

BY INSTALLER (18” O.C. MAX)

WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL SHIM BY INSTALLER

40MM T&G PCSS

WALL FACE

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

DETAIL 3 - POLYCARBONATE DETAIL AT TOP OF SOFFIT

40MM T&G PCSS WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

DETAIL 5 - POLYCARBONATE DETAIL AT WALL

3” X 3-1/2” X 1/2” (LSV) ANGLE (BY OTHERS) WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP

WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL

40MM T&G PCSS

#12 X 1-1/2” PANCAKE HEAD TEK 3 SCREW W/ NEOPRENE WASHER (BI-METAL, MILL FINISH) LOCATED EVERY 12” 0.C. (TYP)

WSB-1540 ALUM. BASE CHANNEL

1/4"

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP #12 X 1-1/2” FLAT HEAD TEK 3 SCREW (S/S, MILL FINISH) LOCATED EVERY 12” 0.C. (TYP.) INSTALLER TO COUNTERSINK INTO ANGLE

WSC-1540 ALUM. SNAP CAP SHIM BY INSTALLER

DETAIL 4 - POLYCARBONATE DETAIL AT BOTTOM OF SOFFIT

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DETAIL 7

3'-11 1/4"

6 5/8"

ACRYLIC SHEET FASTENED TO PLYWOOD SHEATHING AT TOP & BOTTOM, TYP.

(2) 3/8” CLEAR ACRYLIC SHEETS W/ LASER CUT OPENINGS FOR SPRAY CANS, TYP.

2'-9 1/4"

2'-9 1/4"

2'-9 1/4"

3/4” PLYWOOD FRENCH CLEATS AT TOP & BOTTOM OF SPRAY CAN RACK

3/4” GRADE B OR HIGHER PLYWOOD SHEATHING

1/2” CLEAR ACRYLIC AT TOP, BOTTOM & SIDES OF SPRAY CAN RACK, TYP.

3/8” CLEAR ACRYLIC SHEET W/ LASER CUT OPENINGS FOR SPRAY CANS, TYP.

DETAIL 6 - SPRAY CAN RACK SECTION

DETAIL 7 - SPRAY CAN RACK SECTION

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