Jason Bruges Studio

PLATFORM 5

Administrator — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:58:28 +0000

Jason Bruges Studio’s latest artwork has been unveiled at Sunderland Station. The 144m long piece presents a virtual platform filled with travellers within a glass block wall. The 3m tall glass block wall in the underground train station has been turned into a large low-resolution video matrix (755×15 pixels). Behind the wall is a disused platform, which long ago used to see passengers waiting for trains. Now the tracks are long gone and the old platform is hidden from view., we have created ghostly characters that appear behind the glass wall opposite passengers waiting for the trains.

Photography by James Medcraft

GAME SHOW

Administrator — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:55:13 +0000

Game Show is an interactive LCD artwork commissioned by the State of Oregon for the entrance of the new Matthew Knight Arena at the University of Oregon, Eugene.

The artwork tracks the movement and flow of play on the Arena court using an overhead camera. The live activity is displayed on a tessellated concertina graphic surface, in deep greens and lightning yellows. These colours and the surface itself were inspired by the iridescence present in mallard feathers, a link suggested by the team nickname (the Ducks) and their kit colours.

The piece communicates the flow and poetic motion of a fast-paced game of basketball or volleyball to those outside the arena bowl. It generates a graphical interpretation of the game, giving an artistic impression of the activity and intensity on-court in real-time.

With a designed lifespan of twenty years, it is certain that this artwork will become an established part of Ducks fan culture. Bringing together stunning visuals, cutting edge generative art and the energy of the fans and players, Game Show is a true world first.

REVEAL - ASTON MARTIN

Administrator — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:03:36 +0000

In a modern twist on pulling a silk cloth to reveal a beautifully crafted super car, Jason Bruges Studio has instead opted to reveal the Aston Martin One 77 by bringing it from a shroud of complete darkness into the light of around 700 super slim white OLEDs.

The studio designed the cloud of Philips Lumiblade OLEDs to be held in bespoke housings on the end of variable length slim black stalks. The angled array is barely visible directly, leaving the light to reflect off the sculpted curves of the car.

A specially co-ordinated sequence of light patterns is programmed to build a sense of theatre, speed and motion leading to a crescendo of sound and light before the customer is handed their keys, giving them an unprecedented immersive experience that reflects the thrill of owning the One 77.

Photographs by Nick Dimbleby

SHOWTIME

Administrator — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:53:17 +0000

Jason Bruges Studio’s integrated public art installation, commissioned by developers McAleer & Rushe, is London’s first responsive and illuminated façade artwork. Showtime captures the skyline via 8 cameras mounted on the new W Hotel roof, Leicester Square, London. The panoramic view is recreated on the façade of the building using 600 lights diffused through fritted glass.

The dynamic artwork records the changing lights and colour of the surrounding buildings and skyline 24 hours a day. The content is interpreted as short performances on the facade during the hours of darkness. The performances will be unique every time you visit, automatically responding to seasonal change and special events around the building, such as film festivals, premieres and the Chinese New Year.

The piece reflects and celebrates the unique character of the location which changes dramatically from day to night and from season to season according to cultural events taking place. The site has a long history in such cultural diversity dating back to the 19th century when Burford’s Panorama and Wyld’s Globe were open for visitors to experience scenery and imagery never seen before in such scale.

REVIVAL

Administrator — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 16:55:11 +0000

Jason Bruges Studio’s Applause made its third stop of the Season at the Goodwood Revival. Situated next to the Veuve Clicquot bar, the piece provided a performance of flash photography choreographed by guests in period dress. The touring installation redressed for the Revival, inspired by the contextual aesthetic of 1950s.
The studio draws its inspiration from the crowds of photographers in films such as Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Their dazzling flash lamps represent the new notion of celebrity and embody the filmic glamour of the period.
A wave of flashes will applaud guests, who will be photographed against a vintage backdrop chosen from Goodwood’s image archives.

THE GREEN BOX PROJECT

Administrator — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:44:41 +0000

Commissioned by Mother London to design and build an illuminated ‘green box’ to act as a physical symbol and key to the new Becks’ Augmented Reality Gallery. Passersby are encouraged to download the Becks Green Box Project app which enables the user to view uniquely commissioned artworks from some of the world’s best artists through the augmented reality technology.
The Green Box Project is a global fund established to inspire, celebrate and financially support independent talent in art, design, music and fashion. Thirty commissions have been visible via the Green Boxes in London, Manchester, New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Rome and Milan. The green boxes were illuminated night and day and were fitted with lights that switched on thanks to a timer inside the base of the box.
Jason Bruges Studio supervised the production, shipping and installation and maintenance on site of all the boxes.

See more about the Green Box Project

SURFACE TENSION

Administrator — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 15:38:19 +0000

Taking inspiration from the experience on the bridge and the proximity of the Thames, the studio has created an artwork that dynamically reflects the spectacular context of the river. The surface of the artwork responds in the same way as the surface of the Thames, changing as the wind changes speed and direction. A wind sensor on the roof of the hotel detects the speed and direction of the wind in realtime. This data drives an ever-changing pattern of light on the surface of the sculpture.
Surface Tension evokes the animated, celebratory and calming qualities of water features, traditionally found in hotel forecourts.
Photography © James Morgan

DIGITAL FOUNTAIN

Administrator — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 18:01:07 +0000

Jason Bruges Studio was commissioned by Westfield Stratford City to design and install a public artwork for the new Westfield development in Stratford, East London. The installation sits on the main pedestrian routes from both Stratford Underground and Stratford International Stations to the Olympic Stadium.

The artwork captures the essence of water both visually and acoustically, relaying the effect digitally through a unique combination of glass, aluminium and LCD technology.

Between the 12m high ‘Water Fall’ sculpture and the seven 8m long ‘Water Rill’ benches, seven thousand LCD screens are individually programmed to fade in and out in a liquid manner. In addition, seventy-four speakers are individually orchestrated to provide a complementary soundscape.

The programming behind the scenes only describes the personality of the artwork, never its precise motion. This results in a continuously evolving, never-repeating audio-visual cascade.

REFLEX PORTRAITS

Administrator — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:50:43 +0000

Reflex Portraits is a series of 6 unique animated digital portraits exploring reactions.
The series is a development of the studio’s Mirror Mirror piece, currently being exhibited in Beijing as part of the global tour of Decode: Digital Design Sensations by the V&A Museum and onedotzero. The piece explores digital narcissism and the work is as much about the way viewers respond to the portraits as to the canvases themselves.

SAM HOEY DISCUSSION PANELLIST FOR ONEDOTZERO'S "THE CITY AS A CANVAS", MONDAY 17 OCTOBER 2011

Administrator — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:54:36 +0000

On Monday 17 October 2011, between 6:30 and 8:30pm, is the second installment in a series of dynamic educational events inspired by London Transport Museum’s “Sense and the City” exhibition.
Sam will introduce North-South over East-West and Platform 5, alongside fellow panellists Usman Haque from Haque Design + Research Ltd and Kevin Brown from Brothers and Sisters.

Book your tickets here

PLATFORM 5 SHORLISTED FOR THE FX AWARDS 2011

Administrator — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 16:56:40 +0000

Platform 5, the 144M long artwork created by Jason Bruges Studio for Sunderland Station, has been shortlisted for the FX International Interior Design Awards 2011 in the Public Space Category.
The Award winners will be revealed on Tuesday 29 November 2011 at a ceremony hosted at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Mayfair.

JENNI PYSTYNEN TALKS AT THE INSIDE FESTIVAL IN BARCELONA ON 3 NOVEMBER 2011

Administrator — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:03:30 +0000

On Thursday 3 November 2011, as part of the Inside Festival 2011, Jenni will debate on Lighting and Bright Ideas for Interiors with fellow panellists Rogier van der Heide; Chief Design Officer at Philips Lighting and Massimiliano Guzzini; Market Development Director at iGuzzini. The talk will be chaired by Lorenzo Apicella; Principal at Pentagram.
The talk is held from 12:30 to 13:30 in the main Auditorium.

For more information about the talk, visit the Inside Festival Conference Programme

JONATHON HODGES TALKS AT THE DESIGN HUB / LUXLIVE 2011 ON 9 NOVEMBER 2011

Administrator — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:26:19 +0000

As part of the Design Hub Programme, on Wednesday 9 November 2011 Jon will uncover Platform 5, explain the concept and execution of this unique lighting art installation. Platform 5’s talk will be held at 2:30pm.

Design Hub Programme presents top lighting designers from the Professional Lighting Designers’ Association to share their insights, knowledge and expertise in this special theatre. The focus will be on inspiration from some of the UK’s best projects.

GRASSY GATEWAY TO LONDON FEATURED IN THE EVENING STANDARD

Helen Jordan — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 15:53:23 +0000

Grassy Gateway to London, featured in The Evening Standard – Wed 9th Nov 2011

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Jason Bruges Studio have been commissioned by The London Playing Fields Foundation (LPFF) to design and build a new Gateway To London. The site of the artwork is positioned either side of the elevated section of the M4 and sits within Boston Manor playing fields, a site owned by LPFF. The M4 is the main route for arrivals from Heathrow during the Olympics for visitors, competitors and officials.

The artwork has recently been granted planning permission by The London Borough Of Hounslow council and we are now searching for the right sponsorship partner to take advantage of this amazing opportunity for the year of the Olympics. The naming rights will cover both the artwork, viewed by over 32 million vehicles throughout 2012, and the new pavilion which will be rebuilt with the funds raised from the installation.

The piece itself integrates light matrices on 18M high pillars, depicting slowly changing images either related to sporting achievements or local heroes.

Anyone interested in learning more about the piece or interested in the sponsorship rights should contact:

Darren Henderson, Jason Bruges Studio, 020 7490 4590.

ART MEETS AUGMENTED REALITY - FEATURED ON SKY NEWS

Helen Jordan — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 17:55:22 +0000

Lucy Cotter introduces the augmented reality Green Boxes on Sky News HD

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DARREN HENDERSON PRESENTS AWARD AT THE LANDSCAPE INSTITUTE AWARD CEREMONY

Helen Jordan — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:09:20 +0000

Darren presents Gerrit Kaiser with his award after being chosen as the winner in the Future Buildings category of the Future Vision Awards 2011. The Future Vision Award encourages students to submit inspirational ideas that have the potential to improve communities across the country. The Award is run by the Landscape Institute, the professional body for landscape architects. Many congratulations to Gerrit who will spend a four-week work placement with Jason Bruges Studio as part of his prize.

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DIGITAL FOUNTAIN AND SHOWTIME SHORTLISTED FOR LIGHTING DESIGN AWARDS 2012

Helen Jordan — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:07:40 +0000

Digital Fountain has be shortlisted in the Special Projects category and Showtime in the Exterior Lighting category. The Award winners will be revealed on Wednesday 21st March 2012 at a ceremony hosted at the London Hilton, Park Lane.

MIMOSA IN "TURNING THE TABLES" EXHIBITION AT TESTBED1 IN BATTERSEA

Helen Jordan — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:37:58 +0000

Thirteen new tables designed by architects. Exhibition runs from 30th November – 7th December

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BECKS - THE GREEN BOX PROJECT NOMINATED FOR DESIGNS OF THE YEAR 2012 AT THE DESIGN MUSEUM

Helen Jordan — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:37:45 +0000

On show from 8th February until 15th July, Becks – The Green Box Project, a global fund established to inspire, celebrate and financially support independent talent in art, design, music and fashion showcases 1,000 projects by individuals with unique creative vision.

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More4 Rebrand

Matt Wood — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:36:35 +0000

Channel 4 in-house creative agency, 4Creative and ManvsMachine commissioned Jason Bruges Studio as Production Designers for the new More 4 live-action idents for the channel. The studio created the production design, build and installation across 4 different locations including 2 outdoor and 2 indoor sites. With just 4 weeks from commissioning to installation the studio drafted in production help from Middlesex University. All of the production was completed in the studio’s workshop in Old Street, London.

The re-brand is centred round a bold, flexible logo that morphs through a series of flips, folds and reveals. The colour palette reflects the vibrant nature of interiors, food culture, fashion and other contemporary lifestyle programming. Live-action idents see the brand break out into the real world in the form of mechanical ‘flippers’. The installations inhabit environments from a domestic staircase to an abandoned fishing boat in Dungeness.

CREDITS:

Creative Director: Tom Tagholm
Head of On air, More4: Chris Wood
Design & Creative: ManvsMachine/4Creative
Director: Mike Alderson/Tim Swift/Chris Wood
Producer: Louise Oliver
DOP: Daniel Trapp
Production Design: Jason Bruges Studio
Design Co-ordinator: James Greenfield
Editor: Jamie Foord
Post producer: Pete Winslett & Sarah Antrobus (Envy Post)
VFX: Marcus D. Dryden
Composer: Guy Connelly
Music: commissioned by Alice Godfrey at Channel 4, Pete Beck at Warner Chappell
Sound Design: Rich Martin (Envy Post)