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 CEMENT 
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A studio and gallery in the West Texas desert. Owned and operated by Thomas Lancaster and Belle Peña. Creating handmade concrete sculptures, furniture pieces, and countertops.

My responsibilities as a fabrication design intern included design/completion of molds, batching, casting, finishing, and onsite construction. Assisting in processes of GFRC, custom molds, CMF assessments,
and designing of objects.

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Nokia Mirror

polyurethane production mold with GFRC spray portland mix




Dome Table

handsculpted GFRC cream concrete round table with recessed top and hollow base

Totem intern project*

public art piece with stackable, interchangable pieces made with thrifted molds and excess batching material


Nokia Coffee Table

polyurethane production mold with GFRC terrazzo portland mix





Phantom Lamp intern project*

ramcrete base with recessed half-dome and handsculpted shade supported by inset copper rods


Mud Room Sink

poured concrete sink with treated, oxidized steel base


Coffee Table

rammed earth method concrete reinforced with rebar and a last layer wet pour




Diamond Shelf

polyurethane production mold with GFRC terrazzo portland mix

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