Comments for Cameron Van Dyke

Comment on Custom Knoll Style Modern Couch by Modern Couch in Stainless and Leather | Cameron Van Dyke

Modern Couch in Stainless and Leather | Cameron Van Dyke — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:05:33 +0000

[...] We are in the process of building a custom modern couch and love seat for a customer with a small mid century modern home. The customer wanted something in a Knoll style, armless, with comfortable geometry, and with an integral walnut side table. The living room space required very specifically sized furniture in order to maximize the usable space while allowing traffic flow. Fabricated of brushed stainless steel the frame is now at Sage Upholstery for the fitting of the cushions in white leather. Finished project is here. [...]

Comment on Sheltered Flight Outdoor Sculpture by Fabrication of Public Art | Cameron Van Dyke

Fabrication of Public Art | Cameron Van Dyke — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:11:06 +0000

[...] The large sculpture ‘Sheltered Flight’ was custom designed based on 140 models produced after working for one week with the students at Jenison Junior High School. Photos of the fabrication in the shop where sent to update the students on the progress of the outdoor sculpture. Then final fabrication took place for one week on the school grounds so that the students could watch daily progress. The final result is here. [...]

Comment on Habitat Outdoor Public Sculpture by Public Sculpture Installation | Cameron Van Dyke

Public Sculpture Installation | Cameron Van Dyke — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:07:10 +0000

[...] This large outdoor sculpture by Cameron Van Dyke was installed at Celedon, a New Urbanism project in Grand Rapids, MI. The custom design was built to reflect the history of the location and the distinct feeling the developer was working toward in a mixed retail and residential project. The public art work is constructed of fabricated steel and was hot dipped galvanized to provide long term protection from corrosion. The completed project can be found here. [...]

Comment on Habitat Outdoor Public Sculpture by Habitat in the studio | Cameron Van Dyke

Habitat in the studio | Cameron Van Dyke — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:06:09 +0000

[...] Cameron and Jeff work on a large outdoor sculpture in the studio. Made of about 300′ of re purposed steel oval tubing. The completed sculpture is here. [...]

Comment on Sheltered Flight Outdoor Sculpture by Installation of Modern Public Art | Cameron Van Dyke

Installation of Modern Public Art | Cameron Van Dyke — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:04:53 +0000

[...] This sculpture was designed with the input of the art students of Jenison Junior High School. Installation of the sculpture was completed just days before summer break, completing a two month experience for the students of being involved with the concept and design of a large permanent public sculpture and receiving daily progress photos. The installation was completed in a day while students visited during their art class period. The sculpture now serves as an interactive meeting location with functional elements integrated into the three large foot elements. Each different “foot” provides outdoor seating by creating various heights and angles for perching. The completed sculpture can be found here. [...]

Comment on Comfortable and Lightweight Lounge Chair by Lightweight Morris Chair | Cameron Van Dyke

Lightweight Morris Chair | Cameron Van Dyke — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 21:21:33 +0000

[...] Last year we did a set of lounge chairs for a customer considering a typical Morris chair, but who wanted something much lighter weight and that had a mid century/arts and crafts influence to them. A framework was designed that is recognizable to both styles and Butternut wood was chosen for its light weight and semi open grain that connects the typical mahogany or white oak used in chairs in those time periods.The resulting chair is very comfortable and lightweight. We were recently asked to do another set of four. Below are some progress photos. Completed project can be found here. [...]

Comment on New Form on the Landscape by Live Coverage | Cameron Van Dyke

Live Coverage | Cameron Van Dyke — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:00:22 +0000

[...] Cameron and Eric work at UICA’s event – Live Coverage 2009. This event invites guests to watch local artists create artwork, then compete in silent auctions to purchase the work. This small functional sculpture was purchased and ended up here. [...]

Comment on Burnt Bench by Burnt Bench in progress | Cameron Van Dyke

Burnt Bench in progress | Cameron Van Dyke — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:44:33 +0000

[...] Sculptural seating in process. The end result will be for use as indoor public furniture. Constructed of a solid White Pine beam 16 x 16 x 108. The final result is here. [...]

Comment on Unique Railing – recycled steel by Laser Railings | Cameron Van Dyke

Laser Railings | Cameron Van Dyke — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:42:07 +0000

[...] In the studio making a unique hand railing using recycled metal from scrap laser webs. The final results can be found here. [...]

Comment on Caldera Chair by Modern Fiberglass Chair | Cameron Van Dyke

Modern Fiberglass Chair | Cameron Van Dyke — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:32:03 +0000

[...] Here are four photos showing some of the process for making The Caldera Chair in fiberglass with gel coat surface. Designed by Cameron Van Dyke and manufactured by a local fiberglass fabricator. The finished product can be found here. [...]