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MakerBot Madness: Celebrating GE Garages “Making Things” Pop-Up Shop

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Food, booze, and MakerBots churning out awesome little trinkets: This is what we call a party! Last night, we headed over to STORY, a 2,000-square-foot Manhattan space for pop-up stores, to celebrate its newest tenant, GE Garages “Making Things.” The space features a smorgasbord of rapid-prototyping equipment—CNC mills, injection molders, and other wondrous machinery—along with cool merchandise for tech geeks (we’re in that tribe). This project has Architizer A+ Award written all over it! Click through to see photos!

Photo via Simon Goetz

Now, if you remember, we hosted a competition to design a window installation for this temporary shop just weeks ago. We received a number of strong entries, but in the end, Austin-based SHORTALL Design took the crown.

The store opened this past Saturday to much fanfare. Last night’s bash, which drew a hefty crowd, included food by The Meatball Shop and Milk Bar, as well as beverages courtesy of Brooklyn-based Hello Bitters and the Brooklyn Winery. While indulging in tasty treats, partygoers watched as 3D printers magically spat out colorful, quirky knick-knacks. We especially liked the mini renditions of the Empire State Building.

The GE Garages “Making Things” store closes October 28, so hurry over. And be sure to check out the interesting events taking place there in the next couple weeks.

Guests were invited to make personalized wooden name tags

Pump up the jams with this Iphone speaker amplifier made via the injection molder (and a very nice man in a denim apron)

There were at least 7 MakerBots constantly running, churning out trinkets for partygoers

Just a part of the “jumble of wires” that keeps Shortall Design’s winning display working properly

The MakerBots were definitely the draw of the night (that and the birthday cake truffles, of course)

Hey, that’s us!

“Shadow Puppet” by SHORTALL Design

Photos by Ashley Wells, unless otherwise noted

A Few Of Our Favorite Entries: GE Garages Making Things Competition

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“Y,” created by Virginia Melnyk, was featured on Monday as a sneak peek of our favorite submissions

On Monday we announced the winning entry for the GE Garages Making Things Competition, the search to design and build the storefront presence for the GE Garages pop-up housed in Chelsea-based retail space STORY. The first-place design created by the Austin, Texas-based SHORTALL Design was praised by jury members as a compelling installation with a “clever us of modern technologies that make it truly dynamic.” See more!

We also featured a sneak peek of the other submissions, including Virginia Melnyk‘s “Y” design. Today we’re bringing you a better look at a few of our other favorite designs, in no specific order…

Studio Khew + Cornelius; Project Team: Yu Nong Khew and Alexander F. Cornelius

Brooklyn-based Studio Khew + Cornelius developed an installation intended to embrace a series of processes, explaining “ these devices translate our digital creations into reality via a series of vector movement instructions. By drawing a series of surfaces using multi-colored nylon cord, we are able to activate the streetscape by drawing the gaze of the passerby into the interior of the store. In doing so, people on the street become a part of the world of making within the store.”

“APERACTIVE” by Simbiotek Design Lab; Project Team: Hayley Stewart and Hunter Ruthrauff

APERACTIVE is an interactive display that uses rapid prototyping technologies to “create an operable aperture system that interacts in real-time based on user distance and proximity. Aperactive addresses a compressed deadline by its modularized components that utilize a kit-of-parts to form a seemingly complex, yet easy-to-build dynamic window display that engages users both passing by and those in the store.”

“PopUP” by Luca Andrisani Architects; Project Team: Luca Andrisani, Ruben Hernandez, and Melissa Baird

Inspired by everything from pop-ups, orgami, and even paper art, the team at Luca Andrisani Architects created a display that is both complex and functional. “Among our goals was to create not only a spatially innovative and visually stunning installation and merchandise display, but also to provide visitors to the store with the opportunity to purchase and re-use a piece of our work. Being based on a modular scheme, the installation can be taken apart and the single modules can be turned into lamps.”

“Cellular Phone Booth” by Minus Architecture Studio; Project Team: Jason S. Johnson, Alyssa Haas, and Adam Onulov

This Calgary-based firm created a sound envelope for cellphone users, explaining: “The basic premise is that the fact that you carry your phone in your pocket and can have a conversation anywhere, doesn’t mean that you want that conversation to be public. The articulated surface of the booth reduces sound travel both from and too users in open spaces.

Winner Announced For GE Garages Making Things Competition!

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Just a few short weeks ago, we announced the launch of the GE Garages Making Things Competition, calling for architects and designers to create a new storefront presence for the GE Garages pop-up that will be housed in Chelsea-based retail space STORY. GE Garages, the “mobile manufacturing lab” that brings rapid prototyping and manufacturing processes to the people, premiered at SXSW before beginning a tour around the continental U.S., inviting designers, inventors, and other guests to come out and play with the equipment for free. GE and STORY partnered for the GE Garages Making Things Competition to find an architect/designer to design and build the window installation that will welcome visitors when the store opens on October 5. The winner receives $20,000 to make the installation.

The competition deadline was short, with less than a month to develop and submit designs, so entrants had to act fast. With the final designs submitted last week, the jurors deliberated long and hard, and today we bring you the results. The winner and runner-up after the jump!

First place was awarded to SHORTALL Design, based in Austin, Texas, for their design proposal “Shadow Puppet.” Designed by Clay Shortall, Arman Hadilu, and Chris Chang, “Shadow Puppet” reflects upon rapidly changing technological innovations by creating a responsive and interactive architectural installation. Combining multiple technological platforms, including Kinect and Arduino (an open-source electronics prototyping platform used to create interactive objects and environments), the designers have developed a display that allows pedestrians and shoppers to become the focus of the interactive screen. Using Kinect for tracking, the motion of activity around the storefront is captured and then translated, allowing Arduino to understand which screen panels to open and close, thereby creating the responsive shadow puppet display. From the CNC cut acrylic screen to the kinetic display, SHORTALL Design’s installation celebrates the spirit and mission of the GE Making Things Competition.

Andy Goldberg, Creative Director, Global Advertising and Experiential, at General Electric commented on the winning design:

“Clay’s design pulls people from the street into the space’s advanced technology and makes a story not only through a compelling and beautiful design, but a clever use of modern technologies that make it truly dynamic. Each ‘sneak peak’ moment entices passersby to discover more by joining the activities happening inside.”

Jury member Sherry Huss, Maker-In-Chief at MAKE, spoke about the winning design, explaining:

“Clay Shortall of Shortall Architectural Design got MAKE’s vote because he was thinking ‘big’ and focusing on technology, new tools, a collaborative environment, customer experience, materials, and overall design as his “Story” for the GE Garages Making Things Design Competition. His concept and proposed execution, as well as the integration of technology (Kinect, Arduinos, and servo motors), deliver on the promise that rapid prototyping and manufacturing with a twist is here today, and it can be social, engaging, and fun. Clay and his team are truly part of the ‘Third Industrial Revolution’ and we like the way he is changing the world.”

A multi-step diagram schedule details the movement of the interactive screen

A multi-step diagram schedule details the movement of the interactive screen

Plans of interaction showcase the effects traffic has on the responsive displays

Sections of Interaction

Sections of Interaction

With a lot of great entries, the competition was stiff, and while SHORTALL Design came home the winners, we’ve decided to give you a sneak peek of the runner-up before announcing the rest of the honorable mentions later this week.

Currently based in Beijing, China, Virginia Melnyk‘s designed was inspired by the letter “y,” illustrating the growth of ideas through a small component.

Y Rendering

Y Rendering

Stay tuned to see images from additional submissions, along with coverage of the completed installation when the GE Garages pop-up opens in New York City on October 5.

REMINDER: Tomorrow Is The Deadline For GE Garages: Making Things Competition

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As we’ve been touting for the past couple weeks, GE Garages is on its way to New York City, looking to give $20,000 to a person or firm who designs and builds its storefront installation. The “mobile manufacturing lab” will be housed at the Chelsea-based retail space, STORY. The installation will greet visitors when the GE pop-up store opens on October 5th. Learn more!

The end is near! Entries for the GE Garages Making Things Competition are due this Thursday, September 20, with the winner being announced on September 24. In keeping with the store’s theme, designs must incorporate some form of rapid prototyping, be it 3D printing, milling, or even using an injection molder. The fabrication will start immediately thereafter and continue until the construction deadline, October 4.

The winner will not only receive a highly publicized commission, but will also get $20,000 to make it happen. For more on the GE Making Things Competition, including registration, design requirements, and jury info,  head over to the competition page.

Submissions are free and open to all. We can’t wait to see all of the submissions!

REMINDER: Tomorrow Is The Deadline For GE Garages: Making Things Competition

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As we’ve been touting for the past couple weeks, GE Garages is on its way to New York City, looking to give $20,000 to a person or firm who designs and builds its storefront installation. The “mobile manufacturing lab” will be housed at the Chelsea-based retail space, STORY. The installation will greet visitors when the GE pop-up store opens on October 5th. Learn more!

The end is near! Entries for the GE Garages Making Things Competition are due this Thursday, September 20, with the winner being announced on September 24. In keeping with the store’s theme, designs must incorporate some form of rapid prototyping, be it 3D printing, milling, or even using an injection molder. The fabrication will start immediately thereafter and continue until the construction deadline, October 4.

The winner will not only receive a highly publicized commission, but will also get $20,000 to make it happen. For more on the GE Making Things Competition, including registration, design requirements, and jury info,  head over to the competition page.

Submissions are free and open to all. We can’t wait to see all of the submissions!

REMINDER: This Thursday Is Deadline For GE Making Things Competition

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GE Garages, the innovative “mobile manufacturing lab,” is on its way to New York City—and it’s looking to give $20,000 to a person or firm who designs and builds its storefront installation. The lab will be housed at the Chelsea-based retail space, STORY. The installation will greet visitors when the GE pop-up store opens on October 5th. Learn more!

Entries for the GE Garages Making Things Competition are due this Thursday, September 20, with the winner being announced on September 24. In keeping with the store’s theme, designs must incorporate some form of rapid prototyping, be it 3D printing, milling, or even using an injection molder. The fabrication will start immediately thereafter and continue until the construction deadline, October 4.

The winner will not only receive a highly publicized commission, but will also get $20,000 to make it happen.For more on the GE Making Things Competition, including registration, design requirements, and jury info,  head over to the competition page.

Submissions are free and open to all. Get to work!

GE Garages: ‘Making Things’ Happen

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All images courtesy of GE Garages

Yesterday, we announced the launch of the GE Garages Making Things Competition (read more about the competition here) which presents designers/architects with the opportunity to design and build a window installation for the new GE Garages pop-up store, to be housed temporarily in New York City’s Chelsea-based retailer STORY. Since the winning design must incorporate some sort of rapid prototyping, we decided to explore the history behind GE Garages, the manufacturing co-lab that gives users the chance to discover new and exciting ways of making things.  Read more.

Hands-on workshop at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Robots were made using the injection molder at the GE Garage in San Francisco, CA

Developed in partnership with Skillshare, Quirky, Make and Inventables, and powered by TechShop, the mobile pop-up lab was launched at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Touted as innovation and manufacturing centers, GE Garages “celebrates technologists, entrepreneurs and everyday people” by inviting them to develop new skills and learn about modern manufacturing techniques. The Garages will help to facilitate a variety of different activities, including one-off projects for specific individuals and consumer products designed for mass production.

Welding demo at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Using the cold saw at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Each GE Garage is fully equipped with all kinds of tools to realize their ideas in various materials, including wood, plastic, and sheet metal. The high-concept lab is loaded with GE equipment providing users access to a CNC Mill, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, MIG Welder, Injection Molder, Cold Saw and Iron Worker. In addition to the free work space, GE Garages also provides hands-on experience through workshops and special classes. After the launch in Austin, GE Garages traveled to Houston and San Francisco, and soon , New York, while GE has plans to open permanent locations in Houston and Cincinnati later in the year. The New York pop-up will open at STORY on October 5th, 2012.

GE Garages: ‘Making Things’ Happen

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All images courtesy of GE Garages

Yesterday, we announced the launch of the GE Garages Making Things Competition (read more about the competition here) which presents designers/architects with the opportunity to design and build a window installation for the new GE Garages pop-up store, to be housed temporarily in New York City’s Chelsea-based retailer STORY. Since the winning design must incorporate some sort of rapid prototyping, we decided to explore the history behind GE Garages, the manufacturing co-lab that gives users the chance to discover new and exciting ways of making things.  Read more.

Hands-on workshop at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Robots were made using the injection molder at the GE Garage in San Francisco, CA

Developed in partnership with Skillshare, Quirky, Make and Inventables, and powered by TechShop, the mobile pop-up lab was launched at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Touted as innovation and manufacturing centers, GE Garages “celebrates technologists, entrepreneurs and everyday people” by inviting them to develop new skills and learn about modern manufacturing techniques. The Garages will help to facilitate a variety of different activities, including one-off projects for specific individuals and consumer products designed for mass production.

Welding demo at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Using the cold saw at the GE Garage in Houston, TX

Each GE Garage is fully equipped with all kinds of tools to realize their ideas in various materials, including wood, plastic, and sheet metal. The high-concept lab is loaded with GE equipment providing users access to a CNC Mill, Laser Cutter, 3D Printer, MIG Welder, Injection Molder, Cold Saw and Iron Worker. In addition to the free work space, GE Garages also provides hands-on experience through workshops and special classes. After the launch in Austin, GE Garages traveled to Houston and San Francisco, and soon , New York, while GE has plans to open permanent locations in Houston and Cincinnati later in the year. The New York pop-up will open at STORY on October 5th, 2012.