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AMC Studio 30 Theatre - Houston, TX (1997)

"What the design attempts to do in the 110,000 sq. ft. space is simulate a movie studio backlot and the soundstage where guests become part of the action, and the experience "rekindles the magic and memory of movie going."

Elements from sound stages and studio road cases make up the central lobby space along with a guest service desk. Images of Hollywood's glamorous stars of the past add enchantment to the balcony walls. The space is divided into three themed areas that "transport guests into fantastic worlds of Animation, Action/Adventure and Cyberspace." The food concession stands within each area carries through the theme; "Fizz, Sizzle, Pop"; Wildebeest Feast"; and "Quantum Bits." The 30 auditoria are located off the soundstage lobby and within the various themed areas.

The architecture seems to come alive in the Animation area. The space is designed to resemble an animation cel: "flat, two-dimensional, cartoon-like graphics are outlined with black lines, filled with color and applied on an exaggerated scale." The Fizz, Sizzle, Pop concession's identity and blimp directional signs seem to float in a blue sky with flat, cut-out clouds. The setting for Action/ Adventure recalls a rainforest with heavy hanging leaves, bamboo and rock "carved" directional signs. The custom wall covering features petroglyphs of cave people carrying popcorn, megaphones and movie cameras. The fiber optic eyes peering from behind the leaves in the Wildebeest Feast stand change color. They also appear above rock outcroppings down the corridor. Patrons are invited to explore an abstract, futuristic world in Cyberspace where the floor and ceiling are the same color and brushed aluminum columns rise partway to the ceiling. To create the illusion of "endless space." custom light fixtures project beams of light along the walls and backlit graphic images have neon edges. Various colored lights and a high-tech fluorescent green/orange acrylic sign help to define the Quantum Bits concession area in Cyberspace."

Designed by Kiku Obata & Co.

Scanned from the book, Entertainment Destinations by Martin Pegler (2000)

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Esplanade Mall 1988

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Christian Bale (1987) and Joaquin Phoenix (1985) bedrooms

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"Rock and Roll/Americana McDonald's" - Dearborn Heights, Michigan (mid-late 1980s)

Designed by Artifax International

Scanned from the December 1988 issue of Contract Design Magazine

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Edwards Cinemas - Irvine Spectrum & Ontario Palace locations (Opened 1995 & 1997, respectively)

Built at the height of the 'Decoplex' style in the 1990s, which harkened back to the glamour of the Art Deco movie palaces of the 1920s & 30s, while updating the look with postmodern influences, new technologies, and materials.

Designed by Perkowitz + Ruth Architects

Images sourced from the book, 'Entertainment Destinations' by Martin Pegler & the website of the engineering firm for both theatres, TILDIN Engineering

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Penthouse in the Las Vegas Country Club Estates, Regency Towers - Las Vegas, NV (1985)

Architecture by Marnell-Carreo, Interior Design by Lilyan Parker Interiors

Scanned from a 1986 issue of Designer's West Magazine

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Selections from the book, Shopping Centers & Malls 3 (1990) - Pt. 1

1. Chesterfield Towne Center (1988/1990)

2. Bridgewater Commons (1988)

3. Burlington Mall (1988)

4. Georgetown Mall Phase II (1987)

5-6. Countryside Mall (1989)

7-8. Galleria at Southpointe (1989)

9. Fairview Mall (1988)

10. Maplewood Mall (1988)

11. Hamilton Place (1987)

12. Holly Hill Mall (1988)

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Sam Goody stores at Universal CityWalk & Horton Plaza (1993 & 1995)

"The synthesis of three distinct merchandising departments for the new Sam Goody store at the Universal Citywalk exhibits a design of dynamic expression by the Jerde Partnership design team.

The new building sits on the center court of an outdoor shopping mall in Southern California. Representing the three merchandising concepts of Sam Goody, the design pronounces each area through unique and interrelated façades.

The customer enters the Popular Music department through an animated, neon-accented color plaster façade. The entrance to the Classics department and the upstairs Coffee Cafe is between two 40 foot high, 10 foot in diameter Corinthian columns within an interpretative classical façade. A 35 foot high, two-dimensional profile sign depicting King Kong climbing the face of a black and metallic bronze tile building hangs over the entrance to Suncoast Motion Picture Company (video).

The central sales environment is referred to as Backstage, and has the character and atmosphere of a soundstage/studio. The two-story space is defined by upper level catwalks and the destination mezzanine known as the Coffee Cafe. A three-dimensional, walk-through Media Wall features music advertising, photos, oversized images, photo lightboxes, video monitors, projected music videos, reader boards and graphic elements.

Media events are orchestrated throughout the day in an ever-changing environment that depicts the trends of popular music and movies. Weather reports, current events and promotional messages continuously scroll by on the reader boards. In-store performances, CD signings and record promotions bring a sense of "an event" to the store. A live VJ/DJ controls all aspects of the store's music and video media, and interacts with the customers.

On a floating piano-shaped level, the Classics department features a state-of-the-art inventory of classical and jazz selections and creates a controlled, intimate area for the customer with special acoustics, localized sound systems, listening stations and lighting. In the Suncoast Motion Picture Company department, tall video columns accent the environment, supporting the sale of videos and laserdiscs. Interspersed throughout the department are video monitors creating the effect of video confetti.

The Coffee Cafe features a wide variety of interactive listening stations and media experiences. It is intended to be an intimate environment where the customer can pause, enjoy the fare, engage in conversation and take in views of the store as well as the street below through its windows."

Designed by The Jerde Partnership

Scanned from: Stores - Retail Display & Design (1997), Great Store Design 2 (1996), Shops & Boutiques (1994)

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Sol, Miami Beach Resort Hotel - Miami, FL (1992)

Designed by Charles Pereira & José Martinez of P/M Studio 

Scanned from the October 1992 issue of Designer’s West Magazine 

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Various Nash D'Amico’s Pasta & Clam Bar locations in Houston & Galveston, TX (1983-1991)

Designer not known for all locations; Susan White designed the Houston location shown in images (8-10)

Images 8 & 9 scanned from a 1986 issue of Designer’s West Magazine

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tyrese touched the fabric when he made “sweet lady”. he reached the essence. amazing song

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gonna have to start asking shorties if they ever been on Tory Lanez live as a screening question

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Biomega

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Tsutomu Nihei

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