PROCESS
The images below capture key moments from the process of Le Nozze di Figaro—from early concept sketches to the final design package. Hope you enjoy this glimpse into the journey!
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RESEARCH
We began by diving into Seville—its history, interiors, textures, and colors. Our conceptual spark came from Ai Weiwei’s Gilded Cage, helping us think about confinement not just physically, but socially and emotionally.
SKETCHES
Our first sketches imagined a space closed on all sides. But as the idea of confinement evolved, so did the design. We moved toward a more modular concept—one that could shift, open, and breathe.
VISUALIZATIONS
With the modular idea in place, we explored shape and movement—through digital renderings and scale models—to help us understand how the design would feel and function in motion.
Sketchup Vis 1 - Act 1
Sketchup Vis 1 - Act 2
Sketchup Vis 1 - Act 3
Sketchup Vis 1 - Act 4
Sketchup Vis 2 - Act 1
Sketchup Vis 2 - Act 2
Sketchup Vis 2 - Act 3
Sketchup Vis 2 - Act 4
Scale Model + Procreate - Act 1
Scale Model + Procreate - Act 2
Scale Model + Procreate - Act 3
Scale Model + Procreate - Act 4
Vectorworks Vis - Act 1
Vectorworks Vis - Act 2
Vectorworks Vis - Act 3
Vectorworks Vis - Act 4
DRAFTING
Once the forms were finalized, we worked closely with our technical director, Scott Bussey, to develop detailed drawings and plan how the moving elements could work using automation systems—merging design and engineering to support the story.
PAINT ELEVATIONS
To bring the world to life, we collaborated with scenic artist Bridgette Clifford. Together, we tested textures and paint treatments to create terracotta, limestone, and dark wood finishes that grounded the design in 1820s Seville.
