Born: 3-29-61 New Orleans, LA
Licensed Architect in the State of Arizona
Adjunct Professor at the School of Architecture University of Hawaii (1991)
Inventor with 4 U.S. Patents
Guest Speaker at the Optical Sciences Center University of Arizona
Guest Speaker Pima Community College
Light Ray Studios, Inc.
1996-Present
Founder and President
Light Ray Studios is a prototype shop where Rae designs and fabricates both custom and limited production lighting fixtures and sculptural installations. The facility consists of a design studio (with CAD equipment), and a fabrication studio (with sheet metal shop, machine shop, surface preparation facility, and laminating roll press for applying optical films).
Projects:
Illuminating Mobile US Patents #5791775, #5997151
A lighting fixture designed to move and change shape with natural air currents creating a meditative array of lighting effects.
Applications:
World Headquarters, Otis Elevator Company, Hartford, Connecticut
Reckson Associates, Summit, NJ
Gartner Residence, Kanapali, Maui
Woods Residence, Bloomington, Indiana
George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
Prismaglo System US Patent # 6347877Prismaglo utilizes an optical coating that is applied to the back of a flat surface or shade that reflects rainbow light patterns onto surfaces surrounding the installation. Prismaglo is best utilized to create mural effects with light and color.
Applications:
Gartner Residence, Palos Verdes, CA.
Panda Express, Pasadena, CA
Verio Corporation, Chicago, IL
Bucktail Medical Center, Renovo, PA
Juvenile Horizons, St. Paul, MN
Colorbeam System US Patent # 6540381) Color-beam is a field of colored light that unexpectedly appears to emanate from the hollow center of an optically coated tube. The light field appears to vary in color as a person views it from different angles and positions. An interactive experience is created that is magically engaging.
Applications:
Professor’s office, Optical Science Center, Tucson, AZ
Fountain for Office Building, Tucson, AZ
Schulman Residence, Memphis, TN
Suspension Bridge Cables for Tucson Gateway and Sun Harp, Oro Valley, AZ
Prismastream System (6540381) A fountain with an optically coated surface designed to have a transparent fluid such as water pass over it to create a field of colored light that fluctuates with the pulse of the flowing liquid.
Applications:
Harrison Residence, Tucson, AZ
American Board of Radiology, National Headquarters, Tucson, AZ
Fountain for Pima College, Downtown Campus, Tucson, AZ.
Public Art Projects
2006
Sun Harp, monumental sundial for Oro Valley Arizona.
2005
Arizona 911 Memorial, Collaboration with Artist Ted Springer, Architect Frederick Schwartz, and Landscape Architect John Barker.
Galaxy of Stars, Memorial wall at the Eller theater lobby University of Arizona.
2004
Optus, Sculpture sponsored by the Arizona Daily Star for the Pima Arts Council Luminaria Del Pueblo Program, and displayed in front of the Tucson Convention Center.
Lumanillo, Sculpture sponsored by Tucson Newspapers, Inc. for the Pima Arts Council Luminaria Program, and displayed in the fountains in front of Tucson Symphony Hall.
2003
Element Dance, Water feature commissioned by Pima College District for their downtown Campus.
Lumanillo, Sculpture sponsored by the Omni-Tucson National Resort for the Pima Arts Council Luminaria Program
2002
Tucson Gateway, Collaboration with artist Moira Geoffrion and Burns and Wald-Hopkins Architects. Honorable mention
Silver Spiral, Illuminated Mobile for Lobby of the George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC.
2001
Lightshower, Water Feature Commissioned by the American Board of Radiology, Tucson, AZ
2000
Feather Cloud, Illuminated mobile sculpture commissioned by United Technologies for the lobby of the world headquarters of Otis Elevator, Hartford, CT.
1986
Riverwalk, Theme Structures commissioned for the Rouse Corporation for the Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA.
1984
Wonderwall Sundial, Vertical Sundial commissioned by Charles Moore for the Louisiana World Exposition, New Orleans, LA
1979
One Going To, 75' long polymorph-graphic Mural for Destrehan High School, Destrehan, LA.
Architectural Practice
1991-Present
Major Clients
State of Hawaii, Dept. of Education
Tucson Unified School District
Helemano Plantation, Hawaii
McCormack Properties Ltd., Honolulu
Dixon Homes, Maui
Educational Projects
Felizardo Valencia Middle School, Tucson, Arizona
A new 850-student facility with expansion capabilities to 900 students, sited on a 35-acre campus. Valencia sets a precedent as the first middle school to be designed for a new middle school concept that was recently adopted by the School Board. This project was designed in collaboration with Architecture One Ltd. This School won a 1994 AIA Honor Award.
Radford High School Special Ed Classroom, Honolulu
An existing home economics classroom was converted into a special Ed classroom, incorporating food preparation, exercise, instruction, dressing and bathing areas. This project was required to meet all of the new requirements for individuals with profound disabilities.
Roosevelt High School Locker Rooms, Honolulu
Roosevelt High School Gymnasium Re-Roofing, Honolulu
Kahaluu Elementary School Re-Roofing, Kahaluu, Oahu
Rainbow Hale Training Center for the Retarded, Oahu
Stevenson Intermediate Kitchen Remodel, Honolulu
Punana Leo O Maui, Native Hawaiian Language School, Kahalui
Roosevelt High School Auditorium ADA Compliance, Honolulu
Roosevelt High School Stadium Remodel, Honolulu
August Ahrens Elementary School Re-carpeting, Wahiawa, Oahu
Honowai Elementary School Lobby Expansion, Wahiawa, Oahu
Residential Projects
Larson Residence , Gila, New Mexico
Douglass Residence and Studio, Tucson, Arizona
Dirks Residence, Tucson, Arizona
Ka La Auo Beach Cottages, Laie Beach, Oahu
House for Alii Landing, Kaneohe, Oahu
Cheung Residence, Honolulu, Oahu
Olondriz Residence, Kahala, Oahu
Kahana Mauka Townhouses, Lahaina, Maui with Rich Young
Kahana Ridge Model Homes, Kanapali, Maui with Rich Young
Maclaren Residence, Napili, Maui with Rich Young
Bezdicek Residence, Paia, Maui with Rich Young
Gartner Residence, Kanapali, Maui with Rich Young
Tahmoush Residence, Molokai, HI With Rich Young
Design Consultant Service
Richard S. Young Architect, Kula, HI
Projects:
Slater Residence, Kula, Maui
David Paul’s Diamond Head Grill, Honolulu, Oahu
Stringer Tusher Architects, Honolulu, HI
Projects:
Tusher Residence, Hamakua Coast, The isle of Hawaii
Pappas Residence, Honolulu, Oahu
1199 Bishop St. Condominiums, Honolulu, HI
Outrigger Hotel Lobby and entry pavilion, Guam
Work Experience
1989-1991
AM Partners, Honolulu
Project Architect and Designer
Projects:
Carrera y Carrera Jewelry Store, Honolulu
A jewelry store designed to reflect the philosophy of its unusual jewelry. This shop won a 1992 AIA Merit Award.
WHSmith Shop at the Grand Hyatt Wailea, Maui
A logo and sundry shop designed with a whimsical mixture of fantasy themes. This shop won a 1992 AIA Merit Award.
Executive Center Hotel Remodel, Hononlulu
A 40-story office condominium tower was remodeled into use as a downtown executive suite hotel.
Keihanna Interaction Plaza, Japan
A finalist in an international competition to design a central city plaza for the new technology city of Keihanna, Japan.
Kapalua Plantation Estate, Kapalua, Maui
A new 11,000 sq. ft. corporate estate.
Asano Residence, Honolulu
Queens Hospital Lobby Remodel, Honolulu, HI
1989
Lacayo Architects, Honolulu
Design Coordinator
Projects:
Aloha Tower Marketplace Competition, Honolulu
The Palms at Wailea, Wailea, Maui
Ko’ilina Condominiums, Ko’ilina, Oahu
1986-1989
Architecture One Ltd., Tucson, AZ
Apprentice Architect and Project Designer
Projects:
University of Arizona Fine Arts Complex, Tucson
An Expansion of the existing fine arts facilities including the remodel of an existing 400 seat recital hall into a 600 seat concert hall, and a new 300 seat lab theater.
Pima County Office Building, Tucson
The retrofit of an existing 11-story structural steel frame into offices for Pima County Arizona.
University Commons Mixed-use student housing, Tucson
A 360 unit private dormitory incorporating 40,000 sq. ft. of street front retail space and a 900 car underground garage.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum, Wilcox, Arizona
Indian Oasis School Master Plan, Sells, Arizona
Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind Cafeteria, Tucson
1985-1986
John Aleksich Associates, Los Angeles, CA
Apprentice Architect
Projects:
Entry Gates to the Rouse Riverwalk, New Orleans, LA
Environmental signage and theme structures to provide project identity for this river-front shopping arcade at the site of the 1984 World’s Fair.
1983 - 1984
Perez Associates Architects, New Orleans
Apprentice Architect
Projects:
Louisiana World Exposition:
Sundial for the Wonderwall
Aerial Tramway Stations
1982
I.M. Pei & Partners, New York
Apprentice Architect
Projects:
Raffles City Singapore
Miami World Trade Center
Venturi, Rauch and Denise Scott Brown, New York Office
Model Builder
Project:
Monroeville Civic Center Competition
1976 – 1981
Usner Bros. Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., New Orleans
Sheet Metal Smith
Various custom copper and stainless steel architectural sheet metal work.
Education
1980-1985
Bachelor of Architecture
Mississippi State University School of Architecture
1984
European Work Study
Plymouth Polytechnic School of Architecture
Awards and Honors
2005
Finalist, Arizona 911 Memorial Competition, Phoenix, AZ.
Winner, Public Art for the Betzak Companies, Oro Valley, AZ.
2004
Douglass Residence and Studio included, in the AIA tour of significant Tucson Architecture
Invited Participant, Pima Arts Council Luminaria Exhibition.
Finalist, Public Art for the Thomas Hardesty Center, Tucson, AZ.
Finalist, Public Art for the El Pueblo Senior Center, Tucson, AZ.
2003
Invited Participant, Pima Arts Council Luminaria Exhibition.
Invited Participant, Competition to design a new center for the School of Fine Arts, University of Connecticut.
2002
First Place, Pima College Fountain Competition.
Honorable Mention, Tucson Gateway Competition.
1994
AIA Honor Award for New Architecture
Felizardo Valencia Middle School, Tucson
1992
AIA Merit Award for Interior Architecture
Carrera y Carrera Jewelry Store, Honolulu
AIA Merit Award for Interior Architecture
WHSmith Logo and Sundry Shop, Wailea, Maui
1991
Finalist, Keihanna Interaction Plaza Competition, Japan
1985
AIA Scholastic Award
Tau Sigma Delta Medal for Most Outstanding Thesis
The thesis was the design of a Participatory Science Center camouflaged with the rich urban fabric of Downtown New Orleans.
1983
Third Place - Pella Design Competition
Participant - Martha Sowell Utley Collegiate Design Competition, Alan Chimacoff Team Leader
1982
Third Place - Reynolds Aluminum Competition
1981
First Place - Primos Design Competition
Professional Societies
American Institute of Architects Honolulu Chapter
Tau Sigma Delta Honorary Society Alpha Omega Chapter
Publications
Feb. 1992
“Arizona School: An Experiment in Community Design”
Article about the Felizardo Valencia Middle School
Hawaii Architect Magazine
Jan. 1993
“School of Architecture Plans Flawed” Letter to the editor
Hawaii Architect Magazine
Aug. 1998
Lighting Resources “Calder-esque” by Elana Frankel, Architectural Record Magazine
Dec. 1999
“How to Satisfy the Current Craving for Contemporary” by Linda Longo, Home Lighting and Accessories Magazine
Feb. 2000
Lighting Briefs “Outer Space” by Rita Catanella, Architectural Record Magazine
April 2000
Lighting Products, “Light Ray Studios” by Elana Frankel, Interior Design Magazine
2000
Lighting 2000 by Tina Skinner, Schiffer Publishing
Jan. 11, 2001
“Rae of Light” by Cara Rene, Tucson Citizen
Summer 2001
“Designer Spotlight - Light Effects” by Linda Longo, Contract Lighting Magazine
Nov. 2002
Lighting Briefs “Shimmering Rain Fountain” by Rita Catanella, Architectural Record magazine
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