Draft:Figure Plant
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| Industry | Creative fabrication; Experiential design; Public art; Architectural fabrication; Agency partner |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1997 |
| Founder | David Fredrickson |
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, U.S. |
Key people | David Fredrickson (Founder & Creative Director) |
| Services | Design development; Prototyping; CNC machining; 3D printing; Installation |
| Website | https://www.figureplant.com/ |
Figure Plant is a fabrication studio based in Portland, Oregon, United States. The company fabricates physical elements for public art projects, exhibits, and architectural installations. It has been included on the Regional Arts and Culture Council (RACC) resource list of art fabricators in the Portland metropolitan area.[1]
History
[edit]Figure Plant was founded in 1997 in Ashland, Oregon in founder David Fredrickson's garage.[2] The studio later relocated to San Francisco and then moved and expanded to Portland, Oregon in its current 15,000 square foot shop space.[2]
Work
[edit]Figure Plant has contributed fabrication work to regional public art and municipal projects. In 2024, the company fabricated early-learning exhibits and interior structures for the Deschutes County Public Library system as part of the library's modernization and construction program.[3]
The studio has also performed restoration-related fabrication work connected to Portland's historic Paul Bunyan statue, a landmark listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[4]
Recognition
[edit]Figure Plant appears in the Regional Arts and Culture Council’s public resource directory as a fabrication vendor.[1]
External links
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 "Art Fabricator Resource List". Regional Arts & Culture Council. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- 1 2 "About". Figure Plant. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Future Plans and Past Divisions for the Deschutes Public Library". Source Weekly. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
- ↑ "Portland Oregon's Massive Paul Bunyan Statue Looks Better Than Ever". National Trust for Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2025-10-31.
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