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JANUARY 2011
Delve into the process of creating happy fans in the first edition of our new RipBang/ SVI magazine! A publication of RipBang's new design+build company in partnership with SVI Themed Construction Solutions, issue 1 of volume 1 explores topics such as the fan experience, brand integration, evergreen amenities, experience branding, sponsorship planning and turn-key solutions.
NOVEMBER 2010
When the Orlando Magic set out to create the best game experience in the NBA at the Amway Center, a world-class destination for kids and families was at the top of their list. So they enlisted California-based RipBang Studios, known for their inventive branded play areas such as PBS Kids’ Backyard and the Phoenix Suns’ APS Jungle, to create a family zone that would set the standard for the league.
OCTOBER 2010
At nearly three times the size of the facility it replaces, Orlando’s new Amway Center arena needed a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand approach to directional signage. The Orlando Magic brought in California-based RipBang Studios to devise a system to effortlessly guide fans to their destination.
In October, the NBA’s newest and most fan-friendly arena, the Orlando Magic’s Amway Center, will open its doors. As the home of entertainment in Orlando, Amway Center is poised to set the new standard among world-class arenas.
SEPTEMBER 2010
Click HERE to find out more about Orlando Magic's new Amway Center and RipBang Studios' contributions to it.
RipBang will assist the leader in Travel and Hospitality food service in
developing new branded
restaurant concepts for Airports, Sports Venues,
and Parks and Resorts.
RipBang Founding Partner Rowena Macaraeg will oversee quality control as the
firm’s work becomes increasingly focused on experiential branding branding and
environmental graphics.
As Director of Architecture and Interiors, Zwick will insure the quality of design and documentation across all projects.
NOVEMBER
2005
RipBang Studios, an
architecture and design firm based in Venice, California is pleased to
announce the opening of the Verizon Wireless Jungle at the America West
Arena in Phoenix, Arizona. “With the Verizon Wireless Jungle, the
Phoenix
Suns are again raising the bar by offering one of the best family game
experiences in the NBA.” said Suns president Rick Welts.
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RipBang Studios, an architecture and exhibit design firm based in Venice, California, is pleased to announce their selection as architect of the new Ray Charles Museum. Located in the historically designated RPM building at 2107 West Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles, the museum will educate and inform the public, through programs and exhibits, on social, economic and cultural issues by way of studying and celebrating the music and life of Ray Charles.”
RipBang Studios' designer Rowena Macaraeg and an all-girl construction team transform a typical suburban home into a surfer girl's paradise.
ST.
LOUIS MILLS
DAVID D’ONOFRIO
RipBang Architecture ‘make some noise’ with PBS kids Neighborhood at St. Louis Mills. Working with The Mills and PBS, innovative design creates a unique and fun place for kids.
NOVEMBER 2010
MADE: THE MAGAZINE FOR THE DESIGN EXCHANGE
LEDETTA ASFA-WOSSEN
Entertainment-led architecture is a fast changing field, as the trend towards experimental branding risks stalling innovative design practice. Twenty years into the game, Bob Bangham, architect and creative director of RipBang, Los Angeles, USA, says it should be about audience interaction and getting back to basics.
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DECEMBER 2009
STREET
& SMITH'S SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL
DON MURET
Though its interior design contains touches of arenas in Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix, Orlando’s $480 million Amway Center will stand out by providing premium amenities for all ticket buyers, whether they’re sitting courtside or in the last row of the upper deck, the Magic says.
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FEBRUARY/MARCH 2007
CONTACT
MAGAZINE
JUSTIN
LEE
The Jackson Street Entertainment District is featured on Contact Magazine's cover, which is followed by a feature article.
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STREET
& SMITH'S SPORTS BUSINESS JOURNAL
DON
MURET
America West Arena general manager Paige Peterson speaks from experience when he says the NBA facility’s Verizon Wireless Jungle tops the agenda for hundreds of Phoenix youngsters attending Suns games.
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ROCKY
MOUNTAIN NEWS
LIZ
BORNSTEIN
RipBang Studios designed the set for 'Holes' to portray the sprawling Texas landscape in which the story takes place.
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VM+SD
ARTICLE
MATTHEW HALL
Visual Merchandising and Store Design Magazine publish an article entitled “It Came From Hollywood” about the Attack of the Killer Bee’s! store designed by RipBang Studios.
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SMART
CITY
COLLETTA AND COMPANY
Listen to the interview with RipBang's Bob Bangham on the nationally syndicated Public Radio Show, Smart City.
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1998
DESTINATION FLORIDA: AN IDYLLIC BEACHFRONT ESCAPE
JEZEBEL
MAGAZINE
KATHERINE JAMES
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