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Restoration Projects
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Grauman's Chinese Theatre
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Hollywood, California
Restoration to Grauman's Chinese Theatre began in 2001 with
a $7 million dollar budget. Many diverse projects were my responsibility,
from repairs of the decorative cement archways on the facade, to repairing
marble Ming Dynasty Heaven Dogs in the forecourt. Also in the lobby, I repaired
the gold leafed ceiling which was water damaged in select areas and replaced
missing mural segments. On the exterior, I reconstructed the design and
color of column friezes (22 panels) to the 1927 original.
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Hollywood, California
The
Pantages Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, first
opened its doors in 1930. It's now the newest home to
Disney's The Lion King. The Pantages received a 10 million
dollar renovation from January to September of 2000. Working predominantly on the
plaster team, I
learned how to repair and create new ornamentation through the use of molds
and sculpture. Also, I applied gold leaf,
painted and glazed the auditorium and lobbies to return the Pantages to its glory again.
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Hollywood, California
A 1921 gorgeous,
terra cotta, ornate building. As part
of a two member team, I lead the faux painting of this building while
casting and carving much of the missing elements of this facade. Over
sixty percent of the facade was damaged or missing and was recreated through
photos and surviving elements. The
building is part of Hollywood Boulevard Commercial and Entertainment
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Downtown Los Angeles, California
6th
and Main.
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lower retail story had been modified drastically, removing the original
terra cotta columns. We molded, cast and installed new columns to look like
the original. Also made, repairs to existing terra cotta
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Downtown Los Angeles, California
3rd
and Main.
The right side
altar facade was removed during the renovation. I faux painted on a wood
surface a soft white marble effect with a 3, yellow accented inlay panels.
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Downtown Los Angeles, California
6th
and Main.
The
lower retail story had been modified drastically, removing the original
terra cotta columns. We molded, cast and installed new columns to look
like the original. Also made, repairs to existing terra cotta
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Hollywood, California
After
a car had jumped the curb and demolished the corner detail, I restored the
terra cotta using previously cast piece and new. Painting then to match to
original.
Yes, that is the Pantage's Theatre in the background left.
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Woolworth
Building
Hollywood, California
First retail space in Hollywood 1910. Using an old photograph, the
building was restored to a look more resembling it's original. I color
matched the white glazed tile and mottled brick, where it was missing or
damaged. Also, I designed a color scheme for the window trim,
doorway and new panels in order to match the feel of the original
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Marble Heaven Dogs
Grauman's Chinese Theatre
Actual marble Ming Dynasty Heaven Dogs
were in need of a face lift, literally. Located in the
theatre's famous outdoor forecourt
where stars have come to leave their hand and footprints. I repaired the
damaged Heaven Dogs using a mixture of marble epoxy glue and marble dust. |
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Beverly
Hills, CA 2003
A
beautiful older home, 1940's, had it's plumbing redone, cutting thru the
living room wall to reach the pipe. I plastered the wall and repairs the
surrounding water damage to match the original.
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Hollywood, California
Two sconces had
been repaired by welding that left burn marks on the surface marring their
beauty. I painted the spots to match the surround areas.
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