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Light Fixtures

Orb Lamps for Overland Journal

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In another phase of Anastasis’ designs at the Overland Journal headquarters, I installed three globe-like pendants created from barrel hoops. We found three very cool pulleys and used a combination of rope and chain to hang them from the ceiling. Finished off with vintage cloth-covered twist cord and three different “edison” bulbs from Brooklyn Bulb Co.

Signage

Overland Journal Target Wall

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Overland International's logo is prominently displayed in the conference area of this open-plan office space.
Overland International’s logo is prominently displayed in the conference area of this open-plan office space.

I feel quite privileged to continue to refine the built environment for Overland International and their fantastic publication, Overland Journal.

Stephanie Brady of Overland brought me in last year to construct and design several indoor and outdoor elements that she had been dreaming up.  She is a skilled “curator” of her desired look and feel for their office, based right here in Prescott, Arizona.  How cool is that?

As a long-time 4×4 guy myself, and a photographer and outdoors enthusiast, I can’t think of too many places to work that would be sweeter than Overland International.  They travel to remote corners of the world, play with the greatest off-road equipment, and then document it all through photography and film.  Their high-bay multi-function office is really a garage with shiny toys like a G-Wagen and a Land Rover right next to the conference table, as well as numerous motorcycles including some iconic Urals.  Oh yeah, and there’s a whole tree inside (which I helped install.)

Massive movie lights are part of the safari-diesel-glam mystique of Overland Journal.
Massive movie lights are part of the safari-diesel-glam mystique of Overland Journal.

The first project was a desk-height table created from broad steel bar and reclaimed glu-lam beam.  Recently I made a companion table in the same spirit, this time a coffee-table height version for their work-lounge area.

LED backlighting casts a warm glow to help the dark standoff wall 'pop' even more.
LED backlighting casts a warm glow to help the dark standoff wall ‘pop’ even more.

The target wall is a eye-catch as soon as you step inside.  Bright aluminum CNC letters form the logo against the dark background, with the signature “map scale” bar down the middle, with alternating polished and brushed sections.  The target wall appears to float in front of the back wall, with LED ribbon utilized for even greater visual impact.