A.K. Drechsler

Materials Researcher - Provided research addressing harbor conditions, potential non toxic materials, and installation techniques for semi-submersible floating structures project; BlueBlocks. Each level of the Block is designed to support life, providing a dynamic phytoremediation ecosystem and platform for education.

ARCHITECT: Thread Collective, Brooklyn

IMAGES: Thread Collective and RETI Center

https://www.reticenter.org/bluecity

Studio Coordinator - Liaison between Commune Design and Architectural Digest (AD) photo team, also assisted stylist during editorial shoot which became: “Double Vision,” AD November 2019.

RESIDENCES: Commune Design

AD STYLIST: Michael Reynolds

PHOTOS: Stephen Kent Johnson

Double Vision: AD Nov 2019

AD dot com story

Designer - Joined project and design team in its final phase. Sourced, obtained and oversaw installation of artwork, soft goods, smalls and linens, for model units and public spaces within this 507 unit residential community.

RESIDENCE & PUBLIC SPACE DESIGN: Commune LANDSCAPE DESIGN: The Cactus Store

PHOTOS: El Centro Apartments and Bungalows

Prop Buyer - Extensive research then acquisition and maintenance of hand props that accurately reconstructed those used by law enforcement and prisoners in a maximum security prison break.

DIRECTOR: Ben Stiller DESIGNER: Mark Ricker PRODUCTION: Showtime

PHOTOS: Christopher Saunders

Prop Fabricator - Fabricated, restored, and repaired period appropriate hand props for this musical set in the Victorian era.

DIRECTOR: Michael Gracey DESIGNER: Nathan Crowley PRODUCTION: 20th Century Fox

PHOTOS: Niko Tavernise

Assistant Set Decorator - Assisted with shopping, research, and acquisition of set decoration. Liaison to independent contractors.

DIRECTOR: Barry Levinson DESIGNER: Laurence Bennett PRODUCTION: HBO

PHOTOS: Craig Blankenhorn

Assistant Prop Master for Research - Found or fabricated period appropriate hand props, and vehicles for this Victorian drama.

DIRECTOR: Steven Soderbergh DESIGNER: Howard Cummings PRODUCTION: HBO

PHOTOS: Mary Cybulski

Citizens Guide To Green Infrastructure In Red Hook

Decoded a community's water threats and green infrastructure solutions through GIS analysis, site inspection, and research collaboration with NYRCR initiative in fulfillment of Capstone requirements for Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. 

Assistant Prop Master - Department's shopper and liaison for product placement.

DIRECTOR: Nancy Meyers DESIGNER: Kristi Zea PRODUCTION: Warner Brothers

PHOTO: François Duhamel

http://threadcollective.com/?projects=gowanus-field-stations

Research Intern - Synthesized site observations, case studies, and design solutions for field stations as exploration tools of Superfund site’s ecology.

ARCHITECT: Thread Collective, Brooklyn

Graduate Research - Awarded grant for fieldwork in Tokyo.  Produced survey of sign typologies in public spaces using photography, sketches, and personal interactions.

The Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership, NYC   

Prop Fabricator - Designed and built props; backpack frames, tools, shields, bags, and a myriad of vessels for this interpretation of the Noah epic.

DIRECTOR: Darren Aronofsky DESIGNER: Mark Friedberg PRODUCTION: Paramount

PHOTOS: Niko Tavernise

Stand-by Prop - Maintained props and continuity during shooting of part 3 of the Men In Black franchise.

DIRECTOR: Barry Sonnenfeld DESIGNER: Bo Welch PRODUCTION: Amblin Entertainment

PHOTO: A.K. Drechsler

From 2006-2011 Mary Fagot and James Frost co-directed Blip Boutique, an LA based production company focused on developing creative digital and video content for bands and brands including Radiohead, The White Stripes, Interpol, The Gap and YouTube. Here are two projects that I art directed with BB for The Gap, and JMM.

Key Stand By Prop - Led department's set crew. Responsible for maintenance and continuity of props during shooting that spanned two continents.

DIRECTOR: Michael Patrick King DESIGNER: Jeremy Conway PRODUCTION: AveryPix

PHOTOS: Craig Blankenhorn

Collage Artist - Completed look of several suites and the Cowshed Spa with stencils, and large decoupage collages for this Private Hotel/Club. Assisted buyer with sourcing and shopping.

INTERIOR DESIGN: Studioilse DESIGNER: Elsa Crawford