ANIMAX DESIGNS
Animax Designs is a design and production company that focuses on the creation of custom puppets and animatronics for a variety of commercial, educational, and entertainment clients. This commission acts both as a factory and a creative headquarters for the company. Designed to inform the visitor to the process, the building presents a dynamic appearance from the exterior that reflects the nature of the business within. A large screen wall masks the entrance and acts as the front of a stage and as a billboard, allowing select views of the building. Visitors enter the building into a reception area which connects to a natural day lit central gallery. Inner workings of puppets are hung in the gallery and provide ever-changing shadow patterns throughout the work day. As visitors walk through the facility they are educated about each of the steps and departments needed to create the puppets.