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Seventeen Seconds Design Co.

SEVENTEEN SECONDS DESIGN / METAL & WOOD FABRICATION STUDIO

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cantura i

We were commissioned by Amy Sklar Design (www.sklardesign.com) to engineer and fabricate steel railings for this modern gut renovated residence in Studio City. We used chemical patina for the finish and clear coat to seal in the look.

tim conlon - artist

Los Angeles based artist Tim Conlon approached us to fabricate his railroad panel steel canvases.

https://www.conoperative.com

tlön hair salon

tlön hair salon located in Atwater, Los Angeles.

We used reclaimed rough cut douglas fir which we soaked in danish oil and finished with wax to achieve the antiqued look the clients were looking for.

We also created some Schindler inspired pieces including work stations, shelving and shampoo chair. 

 

www.tlonhairsalon.com

wayne white - artist

We were tasked to create the platform by which this piece of art mechanically spins.

We constructed the central 'sentence' holder attaching a small motor and used muriatic acid to rust the steel which was then installed onto a vintage stool.

waynewhiteart.com

hollyflora i

Hollyflora is a full service floral and styling studio inspired by the free spirit of Southern California.

We made custom rolling redwood 1 1/2" thick work tables for their shop. Finished with wax.

 

www.hollyflora.com

71 above i

'Where We Fly' is a sculpture we were commissioned to fabricate for 71 Above, a high-end, modern American restaurant sitting atop the US Bank Building in Downtown Los Angeles. Constructed with 3/8" cold rolled steel square rod formed and welded in-house. 

Measuring over 18' long and 6' high, the sculpture was made in sections to fit the elevators of the building and then assembled and spot welded on site.

www.71above.com

 

tenant of the trees

We worked with owner Reza Fahim at Tenant of the Trees to design the back bar wall unit for his new establishment in Silverlake. We also made French-style cafe table bases for the front bar.

www.tenantsofthetrees.com

high voltage tattoo

After a fire destroyed Kat Von D's former tattoo shop in West Hollywood, we were contacted to furnish the new space with custom workstations and a custom tracing table with built in lightboxes. We worked closely with Kat to come up with the final designs and layout of the new shop. Made entirely of stained red oak with brushed brass inlays and animal-free 'leather' desk insets.

www.highvoltagetattoo.com

loft window

We crafted an indoor floor to ceiling loft window to allow light and air to circulate in this Tudor-style renovation in Silverlake.

planters

Large steel planters installed at a boutique residential building in Hollywood, CA. Patina and clear coat.

Commissioned by landscape architect Erin Wilkerson (www.littletomatolandscapes.com)

hollyflora ii

Hollyflora is a full service floral and styling studio inspired by the free spirit of Southern California.

We created steel frame shelving to showcase their in-store retail products. We brushed brass rod to hold up the redwood shelves and a canvas back held up with leather strap.

www.hollyflora.com

cantura ii

We were commissioned by Amy Sklar Design (www.sklardesign.com)  to engineer and fabricate steel railings for this modern gut renovated residence in Studio City. We used chemical patina for the finish and clear coat to seal in the look.

set design i

Various production projects.

set design ii

Hired by Mary Howard Studio to build a rustic facade for a photoshoot with Robert Redford.

www.mhsartists.com

moto talbott museum

The Moto Talbott Museum in Carmel Valley, CA needed placard stands to present the history of each amazing machine on display. We were more than happy to help by making each and every one of them and finishing with a crinkle black powdercoat.

www.mototalbott.com

 

keep a breast

We were pleased to work with KEEP A BREAST FOUNDATION, fabricating museum quality vitrine cases and bases for their plaster formed breast casts.

keep-a-breast.org

 

 

vynl

We were commissioned by Ink & Wood to fabricate all of the metal elements of this record shop build out in Venice, CA.

http://vnyl.org

cannondale

Cannondale approached us to build their bicycle displays. We used reclaimed wood to make sleuth box stands for the bikes.

www.cannondale.com

tequila cloud

Working with Two Bit Circus  (www.twobitcircus.com) we developed and built the housing for a tequila raining and dispensing cloud for the Mexican Tourism Board.

This piece went on to win the Silver Lion at Cannes International Festival For Creativity.

 

indiegogo CES 2017

We created 'GOGO' seating for Indiegogo's CES display area. Each had a custom cushion its only inset lighting and applied vinyl graphics.

71 above ii

71 Above is a high-end, modern American restaurant sitting atop the US Bank Building in Downtown Los Angeles.

We fabricated custom metal bases for the communal tables, shaping the frame in-house. The units were transported in sections to enable them to fit the elevators to the 71st floor and mechanically fastened on-site.

www.71above.com

 

entertainment wall

Custom built-in entertainment wall unit including fireplace, mantel and storage for this Tudor-style renovation in Silverlake.

max hooper schneider - artist

We were able to help artist Max Hooper Schneider realize his art pieces with inhouse R&D and fabricating whatever elements were needed for their final functionality and look.

These pieces were shown at HIGH ART in Paris, France.

arrow booth

Commissioned by Rubik Marketing we built the Arrow Electronics booth for their presentation at the Moscone Center, SF.

Aluminum channel patterned back wall, vinyl clad monitor stations with locking cabinets and LED lit welcome stations.

www.rubikmarketing.com

 

star

We created a 7' steel star made from 1/2" solid rod for a Tommy Hilfiger photoshoot.

la plaza de cultura y artes

LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes is a cultural center in Downtown, Los Angeles.

Our clients needed custom curved platforms and listening stations for a new exhibit. Each platform was curved, maple veneered and hardbanded and finished a satin spray clear coat.

We also fabricated the aluminum vitrine bases with wood bases with a silica chamber clad in fabric.

lapca.org

 

transit sign

Our clients at the California Market Center needed a sign for their trade show. They wanted a weathered look so we used reclaimed wood and had the letters antiqued to look worn. They also needed to be able to transport it in 2 pieces so we constructed 2 steel frames and offset the wood so that would bolt together seamlessly.

www.californiamarketcenter.com/transit/

set design iii

kidspace children's museum

Kidspace hired us to build the all of the pieces in their MUD play area and a drawing/activity area.

We used redwood and Trex composite for mud pieces and cedar posts for the drawing area.

www.kidspacemuseum.org

 

aluminum sculpture

Aluminum sculpture prototype. CNC and TIG welded and filed to a seamless finish. Spray copper finish.

Indiegogo / Arrow CES 2018

We teamed up again with Rubik Marketing for CES 2018 and their clients Indiegogo and Arrow Electronics.

We made tube steel 'gates' clad with maple and accented with fabric LED light structures, pink vinyl inserts and pink acrylic shelves for Indiegogo.

We also made a scaled logo maple welcome table with sliding door storage and a tube steel base, pink acrylic letters.

We made a shelving wall and a giveaway bar and expert bar for Arrow Electronics.

Additionally we made a waterfall lounge table.

http://www.rubikmarketing.com/

 

cantura i

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tim conlon - artist

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tlön hair salon

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wayne white - artist

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hollyflora i

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71 above i

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tenant of the trees

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high voltage tattoo

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loft window

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planters

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hollyflora ii

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cantura ii

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set design i

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set design ii

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moto talbott museum

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keep a breast

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vynl

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cannondale

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tequila cloud

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indiegogo CES 2017

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71 above ii

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entertainment wall

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max hooper schneider - artist

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arrow booth

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star

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la plaza de cultura y artes

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transit sign

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set design iii

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kidspace children's museum

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aluminum sculpture

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Indiegogo / Arrow CES 2018

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