Spokane City College got an awesome facelift, somewhat akin to an early Santa Monica Frank Gehry at first glance, with suspended metal screens at converging angles, brick double height volumes creating vertical interior spaces that punctuate long classroom hallways. Local architect NAC for the win!
Lara was commissioned by NAC and SMA of Helena & Bozeman to capture students back to school in the newest MSU campus residence hall, the sleek Hyalite Hall, with hypergraphic stair murals, great views from lounges and seating clusters all surrounding a common stair core.
In a massive effort of community engagement, Seattle developer Vulcan Inc brought together local artists and BIPOC to shore up the residential development, Jackson Apartments in the heart of the Central District. With interiors by Portland's VIDA and landscaping by Hewitt, this project involved several shoots with various models and talents!
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.
