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Union on 24th

by Xibitz Corporate
Lattice logo seating structure in Union on 24th lobby

Union on 24th: Transforming Student Living Through Dynamic Design

Client: Greystar Development   I   Design: Perkins&Will  I   Fabricator: Xibitz

In the heart of Austin, Texas, the Union on 24th apartments exemplify how thoughtful design can transform spaces into experiences. A product of the close collaboration between the innovative designers at Perkins&Will and expert fabricators at Xibitz, this new student housing project neatly blends functionality and aesthetics.

Gentle rainbow gradient behind front desk of Union on 24th lobby

Design Elements That Define Space

The lobby centerpiece is an ingenious aluminum lattice structure designed by Perkins&Will. It anchors the gathering space with immediate visual impact. The structure is composed of layers of laser-cut aluminum, each precisely cut to create the distinct pattern.

Adding visual depth and drama, an expansive wall behind the front desk gives off the illusion of a shimmering rainbow through fluted textures and color gradients.

The project’s distinctive branding elements elevate everyday spaces into memorable environments. A 26-foot wide basketball court graphic, UV-printed on acoustic wood planks, combines visual impact with sound control. In the spin studio, custom-fabricated stainless-steel logos appear to float on the mirror, adding dimension and energy to the space.

Wall-to-wall Union logo mounted in the basketball court at Union on 24th
Faux foliage hanging from trellises at the entrance of Union on 24th
View of lattice-structure Union logo from the street outside of Union on 24th
Outdoor seating area with lattice TV mounts at Union on 24th
Illuminated Union logo on mirrored walls of the Union on 24th spin studio

Home away from Home

Thoughtful design is evident on every floor of Union on 24th . At the entrance, a hanging garden greets visitors and residents. Supported by a powder-coated aluminum trellis, the faux foliage provides year-round greenery.

The attention to detail and cohesive design choices make Union on 24th a standout example of modern student living spaces. The result is more than just a place to live — it’s a painstakingly crafted environment where students can build their independence, pursue their dreams, and still feel truly at home.

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2024 in Review

by Xibitz News

2024 in Review: A Remarkable Year of Exhibit Fabrication

In 2024, we had the privilege of working on over 100 projects and installing more than 50 experiences, working alongside many incredible design and fabrication partners. We are so grateful for the trust placed in us by our clients and partners, for the hard work and dedication of our team, and for the exciting challenges we got to take on. 

These are some highlights from the year:

A basketball court with moody red lighting. The space features a large Bison sculptural logo on the wall, emitting smoke for dramatic effect. "HOWARD BASKETBALL" and Jordan brand logos are displayed prominently on the walls.

1. Burr Gymnasium

We brought school spirit to life at Howard University with a monumental, 30-foot tall Bison head. Impressive on its own, it literally breathes smoke, creating an unforgettable experience for students and visitors alike!

Design: Zebradog

2. Second Story & Beyond

The Second Story & Beyond children’s library features a novel glass climbing wall, made out of the same material used for glass bridges!

This project required a massive amount of coordination and creativity, as almost every exhibit experience can be changed out by library staff to fit new themes.

Design: CambridgeSeven

Lattice logo seating structure in Union on 24th lobby

3. Union on 24th

The Union on 24th apartments are a bold and modern upgrade to the student living experience. The new development features custom metal and woodwork, graphic and branded elements, and state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centers. 

Design: Perkins&Will

We are also fortunate to have contributed to several award-winning projects this year. Our design partners astound us every day, and we whole-heartedly applaud these well-deserved accolades — not just for the high quality of work, but for the effort and care that went into every element. We are honored to work with such talented and incredible people.

Electrosonic’s outstanding work for the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center at Baylor University earned it the ‘Education Project of the Year’ at the prestigious Digital Signage Experience Awards 2024.

A modern office interior featuring a staircase with glass railings and a large feature wall with vertical metal slats creating a mountain-range pattern.

Perkins&Will worked meticulously on this interior office space, earning a Finalist Spot in Interior Design Magazine’s Best of Year Awards for the Large Corporate Office category. This project also received internal recognition for exceptional attention to detail.

Populous artfully merged legacy with modern design in the redevelopment of the Royal Hall of Industries, providing a new home for the Sydney Swans HQ. They were awarded an Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 NSW Architecture Award for their efforts.

From college athletics to corporate lobbies to museum exhibits, this year has taken us all across the country to work on unique and exciting projects. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the creativity and expertise of our partners, or the vision and trust of our clients. 

We look forward to continuing our partnerships and creating more innovative experiences in the year ahead.

Here’s to 2025!

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Beacon Children’s Hospital

by Xibitz Healthcare
A large, minimalist metal tree towers 3-stories high in the sunlit atrium of Beacon Children's Hospital

Beacon Children's Hospital: Inspiring Healing with Nature

Client: Beacon Children’s Hospital   I   Design: Peter Hyde Design   I   Fabricator: Xibitz

At the heart of Beacon Children’s Critical Kids unit, a sunny forest transforms the medical environment into a world of wonder and discovery. This installation showcases the power of design to foster therapeutic spaces where healing meets play.

Designed by Peter Hyde Design and brought to life by Xibitz, this immersive environment features two towering trees, a treehouse, and interactive elements that invite young patients and their families to explore, learn, and find moments of joy during their stay.

Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz
Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz
Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz
Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz

Engineering Wonder

The installation transforms the atrium into an educational playground. Custom-designed stations featuring flip-panel activities engage young visitors with questions about Indiana’s forests and wildlife. Overhead, a series of printed vinyl rings create a forest canopy. These double-sided banners feature leaf patterns that dance with the building’s natural light, suspended by nearly invisible aircraft cables.

Every element of the installation has been thoughtfully engineered for both durability and delight. We are grateful that Peter Hyde and Beacon Children’s Hospital brought us along for this experience, and we hope that the new atrium provides comfort and hope to the hospital’s staff, patients, and visitors.

Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz

Bringing the Outside In

The centerpiece of the installation is a remarkable 35-foot tall tree structure. Seven distinct trunk pieces, crafted from engineered lumber and aluminum tubes, create a striking visual effect. Contrasting finishes on the inside and outside resemble a real tree, with a lighter inner core and darker bark layer on the outside.

The second tree is bisected by the balcony, appearing to grow out of the building itself. The balcony is an important feature of the build, making the 14-foot wide treehouse easily accessible to all patients.

Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz
Beacon Health Exhibition Design Fabrication Xibitz

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Second Story and Beyond

by Xibitz Museum

Second Story & Beyond: Transforming a Library into an Interactive Children's Museum

Client: City of Rancho Cucamonga  I  Design: CambridgeSeven   I  Fabricator: Xibitz   I   AV: Electrosonic & RLMG   I  Subcontractor: Boss Display  

The Challenge

In an era where digital screens often dominate children’s attention, the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, embarked on a daring journey to redefine the traditional library experience. Partnering with design experts CambridgeSeven and fabrication specialists Xibitz, the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library has unveiled a groundbreaking transformation of its second floor — now home to far more than books.

The aptly named Second Story and Beyond exhibition is an interactive wonderland that combines learning, sensory development, movement, and creativity. With a strong emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), the new library floor is designed to nurture curiosity and foster a love for learning through carefully curated hands-on experiences. 

Second Story_Entrance Square

The Result

This ambitious project was brought to life through the collaborative efforts of several key players:

  • CambridgeSeven: Provided the visionary experience design
  • Xibitz: Head of fabrication and overall project management
  • Boss Display: Created the incredible water table and overhead climber
  • Electrosonic: Implemented state-of-the-art AV hardware and media
  • RLMG: Provided high quality media content 
  • Taylor Studios and Moss: Contributed specialized expertise to various elements

One of the most innovative aspects of this project is the exhibit’s adaptability. The entire floor can be updated with new graphic packages that run through every exhibit, ensuring that the space remains fresh and engaging for years to come. This forward-thinking approach allows the library staff to continually evolve the experience, keeping pace with educational trends and community needs.

The Rancho Cucamonga Public Library’s transformation illustrates how traditional institutions can evolve to meet the changing needs of their communities. By creating a space that encourages active learning, sensory exploration, and creative play, the library has positioned itself as an essential hub for childhood development and family engagement.

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Red Hat

by Xibitz Corporate
RED HAT

Innovation Meets Fabrication at Red Hat's Boston Office

Client: Red Hat  I  Design: Downstream   I  Fabricator: Xibitz

The Challenge

Red Hat’s Boston office brings together their Executive Briefing Center, Open Innovation Labs, and Engineering community under one roof. The environment needed to emphasize collaboration and inspiration, not only for the Red Hat internal team, but for their visiting clients and partners as well.

Connecting the executive space with the main floor is a fantastic 17-foot video wall. We developed a system that both supported the waterfall screens and enabled easy maintenance. The steel frames were built using a drawer-slide method, allowing each monitor to slide out from the wall. This seemingly-simple solution required extreme precision — the final result had to look like one continuous, solid piece.

RED HAT

The Result

With numerous media interactives throughout the space, exacting quality was demanded to ensure an immersive, fluid experience. Guided by Downstream’s design vision, we successfully implemented custom graphics, displays, and a suite of technological solutions.

The Executive Briefing Center is a perfect example: wrapped in wall-to-wall touchscreen technology, it’s a testament of Red Hat’s own software solutions, while simultaneously fostering further collaboration and ideation.

From the responsive reception wall to the hidden bar, surprising and delightful moments bring energy and excitement to the space. Every addition contributes to a sense of wonder and inspiration — the perfect atmosphere for one of the world’s largest and most innovative tech companies.

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Local 4

by Xibitz Corporate
LOCAL 4

Lights, Camera, Action: Local 4's Studio Transformation

Client: Local 4  I  Design: Wright Sets   I  Fabricator: Xibitz

BEFORE
AFTER

The Challenge

This was no superficial upgrade. Local 4 wanted a completely new set, replacing their outdated fixtures and green screens with sophisticated LED technology and a spacious, modern design. 

The entire set is supported by a robust frame produced in our workshop, designed to support the massive screens while allowing for passage behind the electronics for easy maintenance.

Surprisingly, the SEG system for this project is one of the standout elements. A network of LED’s provides color behind the grey SEG’s. Sophisticated mock-ups were required to achieve the precise color density to ensure a realistic look.

LOCAL 4

The Result

This redesign has transformed the news studio from top to bottom. With new sets for news, sports, and the weather, the space is more energizing, inspiring, and immersive. 

We are tremendously grateful to the Local 4 team for their trust and support throughout the project. It was a pleasure collaborating with Michael Wright and our partners at ReveLux to bring this design to life.

AFTER

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Duke Tennis

by Xibitz Athletics
A large blue wall display with a backlit "D" logo surrounded by dark blue tennis balls, creating a textured surface.

Game, Set, Match: Transforming Duke’s Tennis Center

Client: Duke Athletics  I  Design: ZEBRADOG   I  Fabricator: Xibitz
An interior hallway with a blue wall on the left featuring an elevator and a white wall on the right with a large stylized face design. The floor is wood-toned. A green "EXIT" sign is visible above.

The Challenge

We teamed up with the creative masterminds at ZEBRADOG to give the Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center a major redesign. Our mission was to turn the facility into a place that not only better accommodates the needs of the staff and the men’s and women’s teams, but also into a place of pride for the esteemed program.

As the fabrication partner, we were responsible for carrying out that bold vision. From the signature blue tennis ball wall that greets guests at the entrance to the thoughtfully-designed team lounge, the details in this space are breathtaking.

A bright blue wall with white text reading "HOME OF THE BLUE DEVILS". Below the text are five blue-tinted tennis racket shapes arranged in a decorative pattern. A wooden door is visible to the left.

The Result

Tennis rackets and other materials combine with more traditional acrylic, metal, and wood to create an interior that is truly unique and intentional. Every element pays homage to the sport and the program: the tennis-ball inspired locker room light fixtures, the larger-than-life Hellraiser face, the mirrored Blue Devils wall.

It was a pleasure working with our partners at ZEBRADOG on this project, and of course we are tremendously grateful to the staff at Duke Athletics for all their hard work and support.

This redesign transformed the facility from top to bottom. The new space is a celebration of Duke University and the tennis program that is modern, energized, and inspired.

Want to see more? Check out our other Athletics projects.

Salt Lake City Feature Wall

by Xibitz Corporate
A modern office interior featuring a staircase with glass railings and a large feature wall with vertical metal slats creating a mountain-range pattern.

Building a mountain-inspired feature wall

Client: Confidentail  I  Designer: Perkins&Will  I  Fabricator:  Xibitz 

This impressive feature wall, spanning 52 feet across and 4 stories high, transformed the client’s Salt Lake City office. The monumental wall celebrates the breathtaking view of the Wasatch Mountain Range and gives a whole new meaning to “bringing the outside in.” It was a delight working in collaboration with Perkins&Will on this project. They translated this vision with a stunning level of precision and passion.

The project’s massive scale presented unique challenges, particularly in addressing building deflection across multiple floors. Our teams developed an ingenious solution using custom-made and 3D-printed components that allowed for slight vertical and horizontal movement, ensuring the installation remains stable and visually seamless.

The curtain wall is composed of different widths of anodized bronze tubes, strung with steel tension cable, suspended from the ceiling of the 20th floor. Lighting was integrated at the top, midpoint, and bottom of the wall. The result is a striking work of art that reflects the clients’ status and honors Utah’s unique natural landscape.

 

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CNO Financial Group

by Xibitz Corporate

Bespoke Branded Environment for CNO Reception Lobby

Client: CNO Financial Group  I  Designer: SCB  I  Fabricator:  Xibitz 

Xibitz was privileged to collaborate with SCB on this brand wall, designed to complement the CNO Financial Group reception lobby.

By using powder-coated wood panels and pegs, the letters C, N, and O are made visible from all angles. The wall harmonizes with the overall interior design while providing a special, surprising moment. 

The attention to detail and planning from the designers at SCB made this project a real success. The final product looks seamless, although it’s made of several different components. The level of quality is a testament to the design team’s planning and coordination and Xibitz’ execution. The final piece speaks to the methodic design cues that contributed to the sophistication of the overall space.

The brand wall required a high level of craftsmanship, from the millwork details to the architectural alignment of the components. We are honored to have been able to contribute our expertise.

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