Field Research: ATU International in Quito, Ecuador

 

 

 

While we were in Quito, we had the opportunity to tour our friend's family business, ATU International. As one of the major furniture companies in South America, ATU designs and fabricates their entire line in Quito. It was great to see the manufacturing process at their facility. ATU also used to design and fabricate some awesome bicycles, which were great to see on site.

Field Research: Quito, Ecuador

 

We finally had the chance to visit South America when our good friends were married in Quito, Ecuador. What an amazing city. The historic center of Quito is considered a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site, and we can see why.

New Belgium Ranger Station: Opening Soon

Rendering of New Belgium Ranger Station

SR Matchstick Tables

SR Ranger Stools

We are thrilled to share some images of our latest project, the New Belgium Ranger Station, which will be opening very soon in Snowmass, Colorado.  We designed the space and the furnishings for the slope-side bar/restaurant, and the talented folks at Reunion created an amazing identity and concept for the bar.  Keep an eye out for more images of the A-frame bar, the SR Ranger Stools (complete with cubbies for gear and an underside hook for helmets), and the SR Matchstick Tables designed specifically for the space!

Now Available: Scout Regalia Bicycle

We are now taking pre-orders for the Scout Regalia Bicycle!  The Scout Regalia Bicycle is our vision for an American bicycle that combines performance with style, and design with craftsmanship. From the frame and fork to the tailored accessories, every component has been considered and painstakingly handcrafted.  Now available on our website!

Field Research: Climbing Mt. Whitney

Scout Regalia Reel 03: Mount Whitney Sunset from Scout Regalia on Vimeo.

While one half of SR was gem hunting, the other half (Ben) was climbing Mount Whitney, the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. An amazing climb with amazing views. Check out the time lapse video that Ben made of the sun setting over the ridge leading to Mount Whitney.

Field Research: Gemorama 2012

California is full of amazing and weird wonders. One of them is an annual event out in Trona, CA (population: 18) called Gem-O-Rama, and it's as amazing as it sounds. It's a gem-ing event complete with field trips, mining excursions, pancake breakfasts, and a "Blow Hole" trip that involves the US Navy blowing up a muddy lake so people can scour for hanksite, halite, and other gems.  Half of SR (Makoto) road tripped it out there with the lovely Kate Miss and Laure Joliet this year, and we have a feeling it will be a bigger event next year!

Trail Registry One Year Later

Our Trail Registry at High Desert Test Sites is holding up well, one year later.  If you are ever in Pioneertown, check it out. Directions to the project site are available here.

The Autry Center

A graphically written Emancipation Proclamation

Crazy mineral prospecting map

In the many years we've lived in Los Angeles, we've never been to the Autry Center in Griffith Park.  On the Smithsonian Museum Day this year, we finally checked it out.  A real treat with lots of great work from the Southwest and well curated rotating exhibits. Highly recommend it!

From Las Vegas to Lamination

Laminating white oak at Knowhow Shop for a soon-to-be-released project. Stay tuned!

Interbike 2012

We had the opportunity to go to the Interbike Convention this year in Las Vegas to see the latest and greatest in bicycles. It's great to see so many talented and creative bike manufacturers in the States.  We love the bikes from Co-Motion Cycles out of Oregon, Worksman Cycles from New York, and DeSalvo Custom Cycles from Oregon. So inspiring!

New Products in the Works

We're working on a few prototypes for new products...Be on the lookout for some new Scout Regalia projects soon!

SR Outdoor Table Sets In Production

Busy summer with lots of SR Outdoor Table Sets in production!

Night Riding in Grand Park

Grand Park is the newest park and attraction to open up in Downtown LA. It's quickly become one of our favorite places to hang out in Downtown LA! Designed by Rios Clemente Hale Studios, the park is a much needed hang out space with amazing views of City Hall and the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. We recently took our SR Bicycles out for a night ride to beat the LA heat. A wonderful gem of a space in the middle of downtown!

Lego VW Campervan

 

 

We've been eyeing the Lego VW Camper Van since it came out a few months ago, as it combines two of some of our favorite things. It's a perfect Summer project. 1332 pieces and an afternoon later, we have our own mini Camper Van. The details to the kit are amazing- fabric curtains, an engine block, seats that fold into a bed, a folding table, operable windows. It's a pure joy to build. More pics on our flickr page.

Christmas in July

Gearing up for this year's round of SR Gingerbread Geodesic Domes...

Field Research: Costanoa Part 2

We've written about how much we love Costanoa before, and we finally had the chance to go back up there this past week. Located an hour south of San Francisco, Costanoa is a perfect example of what we love about living in California. Hiking trails, seaside vegetation, camping under the stars, and canvas safari tents. The small town of Pescadero is also home to Duarte's Tavern, which serves an amazing menu full of local foods and specialties like olallieberry pie, fresh artichokes, and homemade sourdough bread.

Cedar & Salt

From the mountains...to the oceans. Dreaming of vacation but settling for soap.

Sunset over Sunset Blvd

...it never gets old.

SR Outdoor Table Sets: Summertime Colors

Our clients have great taste in colors. Love these summertime SR White Oak Table Sets!

Summertime Sunset Dining

Summertime sunset dining on our SR Outdoor Table Set. Much needed after a weekend inside the LA Convention Center for Dwell on Design 2012!

Scout Regalia Bicycle: Cross Town Hauler

The Scout Regalia Bicycles make great transit vehicles. Sign up for our mailing list to get the latest updates about the Scout Regalia Bicycle...coming this Summer.

Remodelista Market at Dwell on Design 2012

We had another great year being part of the Remodelista Market at Dwell on Design. We were part of a group of very talented designers and makers including Blk Pine Workshop, Brendan Ravenhill, Fleet Objects, Fruitsuper, Grain, Iacoli McAllister, Joey Roth, Ladies & Gentlemen, Mimot Studio, Olmay Home, R & L Goods, Piano Nobile, Small Trade Company, and Studiopatro.

Thanks to everyone who stopped by to say hello and take a spin in our Scout Regalia Bicycles!