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Custom trees can be designed and
made to fit your budget
Fabrication techniques include a variety of materials based upon your
budget and design.
- GFRC Trunk - a cement fiber mix. The most durable, vandal
resistant, interior/exterior.
- Fiberglass Trunk - durable for inside and outside applications.
- Latex Bark - durable but not recommended for close up contact
with kids.
- Giant Timber Bamboo - big bamboo kiln dried & can be fabricated
up to 75' in height.
- Natural Wood Trunks - interior applications & suited for trees
under 18' ht.
- Talking Trees - animatronic faces or arm movements can be
added for fun or education.
If you have an idea or concept we can provide some guidelines
and structural recommendations.
Call 713-278-9344 or email us
at info@theme-designs.com.
From whimsical to museum quality we've provided some examples for your review:
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"Just wanted to thank you for the beautiful tree you made me. I am very happy with the results of it. It's definitely the highlight of my office and hopefully the talk of the subdivision once we open. Please thank your staff for all their hard work in this project."
Dr. Tepphanie Thach
Little Smiles of Sienna
Pearland, TX
April 1, 2009
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Little Smiles of Sienna
Pearland, Texas
April 1, 2009
This giant tree is the heart of a children's waiting room. The trunk is hand sculpted to replicate a natural trunk but is fabricated out of cement to withstand any punishment the little darlings can dish out.
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
4th Floor - Healing Garden
Houston, Texas
May, 2010
The Healing Garden on the 4th floor was designed to provide a tranquil setting for both patients and staff. Surrounded by patient's rooms, the windows allow a park like view for a soothing environment. Live plants were ruled out due to weight factors, cost of continuous maintenance, no clear access for installation, and the impossibility of future plant replacement. The museum quality trees are realistic and lifelike. Hospital staff are often seen have their picnic lunch and breaks in the shade of these trees and on the lush lawn we provided.
| Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
Main Lobby
Houston, Texas
May, 2010
Providing plant material that would bring the human scale to a seventh story atrium was a challenge presented by the Methodist management. Typical plant materials were dwarfed by the soaring space and minimal floor space limited available solutions. With only 5 weeks till opening we fabricated custom kiln dried bamboo so realistic that the staff expressed concerns about the bamboo taking over the lobby.
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| Finishing touches on a GFRC trunk |
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| 16' Natural Wood Trunk |
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| 28' Big Bamboo |
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Sienna Plantation Sales Center
Pearland, Texas
April 1, 2007
Two trees are the focal point of Sienna Plantation's Sales Center. The largest has a talking face that provides delight all day long. Built with state-of-the-art electronics which eliminated the need for a bulky and loud air compressor and tubing. The trunk is fabricated out of latex fabricated from molds of live trees. To add to the realism we detailed it with mulberry fruit and swirling Monarch butterflies.
| Animatronic Faces
Worldwide
Talking trees or rock walls are a fun and great way to entertain or educate. Operated by electronic signals or air lines, they are easy to operate and maintain.
| Giant Python Exhibit
Downtown Aquarium
Houston, Texas
2007
Creating a tree that would withstand the force applied by a giant Boa required extreme structural support. The hand crafted shell also needed to be reinforced to resist the exertions of this monster snake. Branches and vines were equally challenging.
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| Talking Tree in Dubai |
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| 2500 ft2 Canopy of 50,000 Leaves |
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| Giant Cactus Frame |
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If you have any questions or are considering greenery for your project and want to schedule an appointment with one of our designers, just call 713-278-9344
or email us at info@theme-designs.com.
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