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Glass is a luminous and seductive material that has limitless architectural and design possibilities when combined with the structural attributes of bronze or stainless steel. This multi material approach allows us to design lighting, sculptures and site specific installations that challenge expectations, and our own creativity.
Background
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Xen Design is a collaborative partnership between Scott Fitzel and Kathleen Grennan. Scott and Kc met at Pilchuck Glass School in 1990 and later both graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Sculpture Program with a BFA and MFA respectively. They received a 3 month fellowship at The Creative Glass Center of America followed by a
Xen Design is a collaborative partnership between Scott Fitzel and Kathleen Grennan. Scott and Kc met at Pilchuck Glass School in 1990 and later both graduated from the University of Hawaii at Manoa Sculpture Program with a BFA and MFA respectively. They received a 3 month fellowship at The Creative Glass Center of America followed by a 5 year stay in Seattle, learning metal fabrication and founding Serpentine Studios on Capitol Hill. In 2004 they returned to Hawaii and founded Mosquito Farm Studios consisting of glassblowing, glass casting, metal fabrication and blacksmithing facilities located in rural Kahalu'u.
In addition to the design and architectural work Scott and Kc also both pursue their individual ideas in painting and sculpture.
Clients
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Clients
We enjoy the creative challenges of working with designers and architects on unique projects for a wide range of residential and commercial clients throughout the islands of Hawaii and the mainland. Past clients include Disney Aulani Hotel, Hapuna Prince Hotel, Key Bank Tower in Cleveland Ohio, Honolulu International Airport, the Doris D
We enjoy the creative challenges of working with designers and architects on unique projects for a wide range of residential and commercial clients throughout the islands of Hawaii and the mainland. Past clients include Disney Aulani Hotel, Hapuna Prince Hotel, Key Bank Tower in Cleveland Ohio, Honolulu International Airport, the Doris Duke Shangri La Museum, Hilton Hotel Stamford Ct., Mauna Lani Hotel, Fairmont Orchid Hotel Hawaii, Fairmont Orchid Hotel Wailea, Waihonua Tower, Salt Kakaako, and Manele Bay Hotel as well as many residential projects, restaurants and a current Hawaii Art in public places commission.