Jack Whittle | Media - Set Design - Theatre - TV

Interior Design Ideas: Christmas Decorating Ideas

  This time of the year has magic on its own and I am one of those people that deeply embraces Christmas and that’s why, for the entire month of December, our “Interior Design Ideas” will be more like “Christmas Decorating Ideas”. Does this work for you?

When I was growing up, Christmas was special at my home, but not very traditional and I dreamed about all the things I saw in the movies… the…

Lundgaard & Tranberg’s New Royal Playhouse

The New Royal Playhouse (Det Nye Skuespilhus) sits on the Copenhagen harbor, a calm monument to culture and a nuanced design that reflects a respect for its place. The building, by Danish firm Lundgaard and Tranberg Arkitekter, is completely contemporary and yet seems as though it has always been there.

The winning entry of an open, international competition hosted by the Danish Ministry of…

Daniel Libeskind’s Grand Canal Square Theatre

Sometimes breath-taking beauty and fantastic design can be born from a virtually blank landscape, and the Grand Canal Square Theatre and Commercial Development proves just that. For years, the Grand Canal Harbour waterfront in Dublin, Ireland, was simply a deserted former industrial site. All that changed when the Dublin Docklands Authority set out to redevelop the abandoned area and create a…

20 Creative and Unusual Chair Designs

The chair is of extreme antiquity and simplicity, although for many centuries and indeed for thousands of years it was an article of state and dignity rather than an article of ordinary use. It was not, in fact, until the 16th century that it became common anywhere. The chest, the bench and the stool were until then the ordinary seats of everyday life, and the number of chairs which have survived…

Gubbins Arquitectos: Omnibus House

 Located in Zapallar, Valparaíso region, Chile, this concrete home is the rural retreat of Chilean architect Pedro Gubbins.

  Photos © Jean-Luc Laloux

Inserting a model into LayOut

In this tutorial, I’m going to use a model I found on Formfonts. Formfonts is a premium model library full of high quality models that are professionally made to reduce file size while maintaining a high visual standard. If you’re in need of professional models to add detail to your own models, I highly recommend you check out their membership. Click here.

You could go straight to LayOut with…

10 Sketchup Tips Every Modeler Should Know

Are you a Sketchup noob, looking to jump right in and start creating amazing 3D models? Before you skim over the help menu or spend hours watching video tutorials, learn these few tips and you’ll be modeling in no time.

Most people know that Sketchup has the reputation of being the easiest way to learn 3D modeling. So easy, in fact, that a lot of people (including myself) jump right in without…

Painted Backings – Film’s Best Kept Secret

“In 1903, Pathé (the first Pathé studio in Vincennes) had two cameramen [who were] paid 55 francs a week. The designers/painters, much better paid, began at 90 francs a week. A week then was 60 hours and payment was made every Saturday in gold.”

Gaston Dusmenil, Bulletin de l’ A.F.I.T.E.C., no. 16  (1967)

“The scenery [ in early 1900‘s France ] was painted flat, like stage scenery. The canvas…

A selection of the best colors and pastel shades

TV Commercial Set Design

For the past 15 years I have been working as a production designer in the television commercial production business. I have created hundreds of sets for dozens of film companies.

Designing with SketchUp has opened the door to a new age in set design. Like so many other designers, I had created visual presentations using pencil and paper. SketchUp has allowed me to design, and to produce endless…

Tiny Stylish Apartment In Sweden

I came across this lovely tiny apartment that I wanted to share with those of you who live small but have great aspirations for your home anyway. Because really, the size of a home doesn’t matter at all as much as how well you are using those square feet and how much love is there. I’ve lived in homes of all shapes and sizes (I’ve never owned a house either! Even now, I rent.) and some of my…

SketchUp Pro Case Study: Alexander James International

We recently came across some marvelous work from Alexander James International (AJI), an interior design firm in the UK that specializes in the Hotel & Leisure market. Michael Reekie, Senior Interior Designer for AJI, was good enough to provide some insight into how they use SketchUp Pro.

I started using SketchUp Proabout five years ago. At that time we considered it a tool to help produce quick…

A conversation with Allied Works

Allied Works is an interdisciplinary architecture and design practice that operates from offices in New York City and Portland, Oregon. Founded by Brad Cloepfil in 1994, the practice has been defined by a deep concern for the landscape, human experience, and craft, as well as the preservation and enhancement of the public realm.The firm drew widespread acclaim for its groundbreaking design for Wi…

SketchUp® Goes to Hollywood and the 2006 Golden Globe® Awards!

SketchUp 3D modeling software for designers, was involved with the making of ‘Good Night & Good Luck’, a 2005 Warner Independent Film. Directed by George Clooney, the film depicts Senator Joseph McCarthy and the news coverage surrounding the infamous trials. The film has been nominated for four Golden Globe Awards, including ‘Best…

Take a look inside this gorgeous family home in Switzerland. Beautifully decorated and designed by Louise Bradley.

A little moonlight (and a six-time Tony winner) can do a whole lot. Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, in its final week of performances on Broadway, skyrocketed to the top spot of attended productions. The play brought in an astonishing 103.57% capacity during an eight-performance week (having played seven shows a week until its September return, following a two-week hiatus). Theater enthusiasts headed to the Circle in the Square with one last chance to witness Audra McDonald’s performance, which brought her a record-breaking sixth Tony Award. Now, gin drinking is out and fly fishing is in as the Hugh Jackman-led The River prepares for performances at the venue later this month. Meanwhile, the five usual suspects kept their spots in the top five grossing shows: The Lion King, The Book of Mormon, Wicked, Aladdin and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. All five saw saw a bump in revenue from the previous week, varying in magnitude.