Located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, David Weeks Studio recently expanded taking the room next door to their workshop creating a dedicated space for the office and client meetings. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 1 of 34
Designer David Weeks. Originally from Athens, Georgia, Weeks studied painting and sculpture at the Rhode Island School of Design, where he earned a BFA. His award-winning lighting is installed in high-profile locations throughout the world, in addition to his innovative furniture, household products and toys. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 2 of 34
Entrance to the workshop. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 3 of 34
Welded steel bases for the Double Pod standing lamp. The difficult tight radius is achieved with a special jig. Designed by: David Weeks www.davidweeksstudio.com/products/us/305-double-podGlen Jackson Taylor 6 of 34
Prototyping area, the studio is currently developing a new line of articulated wooden toys. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 7 of 34
Spray cans for finishing quick mock-ups. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 8 of 34
Re-purposed industrial drawer unit for storing tools and small hardware. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 9 of 34
View from the workshop looking to the front room where products are assembled. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 10 of 34
Magnetic rack for storing hand tools. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 11 of 34
Prototyping area Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 12 of 34
With a collection of over 30 lighting fixtures, the studio keeps a broad range of steel tubes in stock. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 13 of 34
Left: Bubble wrapping station, the studio takes great care preparing each order for shipping. Right: Vintage clock in the workshop. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 14 of 34
An assortment of finished light fixtures ready to ship. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 15 of 34
Creating a multi-tiered Hanging Mobile (front) and the Torroja Cross Chandelier (back) Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 16 of 34
Left: The studio has their own archery team. Right: Drill & Wire Gauge. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 17 of 34
Assembly area for delicate armatures and precision components. Lighting is carefully wrapped in packaging material for shipping. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 19 of 34
Small prototypes are developed to the left and larger metal work is done to the right. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 20 of 34
Sticker spools containing information on UL and wattage limits for each fixture. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 21 of 34
Even with the recent studio expansion, the workshop has quickly grown to use up the free space. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 22 of 34
Mobile work table in the office. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 23 of 34
Love this kit Geosafari Digital Recording Lab found in the meeting area, it lets you record noises and play them back with filters to distort the sound. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 24 of 34
Looking through the shelving display of Weeks' prototypes and products at the new office space. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 25 of 34
Mock-up of the Adna Chaise, a homage to the classic wooden roller coaster and the inventive spirit of LaMarcus Adna Thompson, the "Father of the Gravity Ride." Designed by: David Weeks www.davidweeksstudio.com/products/us/no-514-adna-chaiseGlen Jackson Taylor 26 of 34
The office dog, Shiner, keeping the peace. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 28 of 34
The shelving wall dividing the studio displays products, prototypes, and fun tchotchkes. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 29 of 34
A macabre McQueen-inspired bookend. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 30 of 34
The light-filled office with space for workstations, a kitchenette, and a meeting area. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 32 of 34
Weeks' children have some say in the office's decor. Designed by: David Weeks davidweeksstudio.comGlen Jackson Taylor 33 of 34
David Weeks Studio is situated in a historic building in Brooklyn's creative neighborhood DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Overpass). Designed by: David Weeks dumbo.isGlen Jackson Taylor 34 of 34
We stopped by Brooklyn-based designer David Weeks' studio where he develops lighting, furniture and toys working with a small team of highly skilled craftsman for short run manufacturing and commissioned pieces.