Rainier was happy to reunite with the artist Gordon Huether for a second project built using our freeform 3D tube bending machine. Following our work on "The Canyon," an art installation in the Salt Lake City Airport, Huether conceptualized a "Cloud Fountain" now standing at the Elk Grove Civic … [Read more...]
Putting the “Grand” in Grand Format Printing
Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood is home to its booming tech sector and over the summer, it got an eye-catching update when an 8 story tall Shepard Fairey print appeared on the building at 9th and Thomas. Shepard Fairey is the iconic artist most commonly known for his OBEY art and clothing … [Read more...]
Choose to Include at the Special Olympics
The 2018 Special Olympics Games kicked off at the University of Washington's Husky Stadium in Seattle, and we were so honored to fabricate the visual elements that helped bring the games to life! From the wood tree display to the printed banners and medical tents to the 3D logo, the project utilized … [Read more...]
Glamping at Echo Canyon Park
The idea isn’t new, but the word is: “glamping” – a cross between glamorous and camping. It is a popular use for Rainier yurts, wall tents, and cottages! Our canvas cottages combine our long experience in the tent industry with our top-of-the-line yurt construction in a spacious, affordable, and … [Read more...]
Rainier and the Chocolate Factory
Rainier found the golden ticket to the Seattle Chocolates factory this year! Their factory has long been located just down the road from our plant in Tukwila, WA, but this year, they began offering tours to the public. With help from our friends at MG2 Architects, Rainier helped transform the … [Read more...]
Unique Screen Applications
We love seeing the unique and clever solutions our dealers dream up to solve consumer dilemmas, and working with you to solve problems! Instead of just standard applications, such as over a window, enclosing a porch, or in place of a garage door, we've seen Rainier Screens used to protect a barbecue … [Read more...]
Rainier to Recreate the Canyons of Utah … In Fabric!
Rainier was awarded an exciting sculpted fabric project at the new airport terminal currently under construction in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rainier will collaborate with partners Duvall Design and Fabritec to fulfill the project. All manufacturing for this will take place in our Tukwila … [Read more...]
Nordstrom Creates Gigantic Instagram Post
THE MASTERS OF CLICKS & MORTAR MERGE DIGITAL AND ANALOG MEDIA TO LAUNCH THE ANNIVERSARY SALE - #NSALE CAN IT BE DONE? The Nordstrom social team asked us to figure out how to create and install a 14,000 square foot 3-D Instagram post on the roof of the downtown Seattle store.Here is the … [Read more...]
Seahawks Championship Banner Unveiled
What a great opening to the 2014 NFL season! The Seattle 12s are still flying high from last year's big win, especially us at Rainier. We've worked with the Seahawks for many years, and building and hanging the new championship banner was an exciting new project for our team. Our install team … [Read more...]
Testing Underway to Add Warhol to Tacoma Dome
If you haven’t already heard the news, the Tacoma Dome is having a little preliminary work done in hopes of a full facelift. We have partnered with 3M to create a test strip of printed panels that was recently placed on the T-Dome roof. The panels will be in place for about six months to test how … [Read more...]
