Residential master architects Prentiss Balance Wickline commissioned Lara to capture their recent North Cascadesproject in rural Methow Valley town of Mazama. Nestled in a grove of aspen trees, the project seamlessly melds interior and exterior spaces by bringing nature to forefront.
On location late summer for PNW developer Vulcan Inc,
this massive Central area redevelopment encompassed an ambitious integrated public art program lead by local BIPOC artists, along with over 500 market and below market rate living units, fantastic garden and outdoor spaces, as well as shared workspace amenities throughout. It was an added thrill to bring on some amazing model teams for both shoots.
The bold and new Health Science Education Center at UM's West Campus in Minneapolis was the first shoot where we covered both pre and post Covid student scenarios, with takes for masked and spaced students, as well as those in a normal, past world. Great efforts by builder JE Dunn and architect Perkins + Will MSP!
MSR Design's new digs are situated in the late mid-century 510 Marquette Blgd in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. After a complete gut, the single story office space encompasses flexible meeting rooms, teaming areas, charette and work spaces, and has been fully reconfigured for a post-Covid capacity. And bonus, they achieved LEED Platinum in their redesign for use of salvaged spaces and materials.
Another new Hewitt work, the Luna combined flagship PCC retail stores at its base in a series of 5 interconnected residential building units sitting atop a single base, and connected by outdoor corridors, balconies and perforated with planted breezeways to maximize airflow and park views to the east and mountain and ocean views to the west. Very European vibe!
