Title: Gate of Excellence
Commissioned by: Lexus – Special Event (Takumi Keiken)
Location: La Nesra, Arsenal Complex, Montreal
Date: May 1st, 2025
Dimensions: 26 ft (W) × 10 ft (H) × 32 in (Thickness)
Materials: Black and silver heavy matboards (cut-and-fold assembly)

The Gate of Excellence is a large-scale, site-specific installation created for a special Lexus event held at La Nesra in the Arsenal Complex, Montreal, on May 1st, 2025. The evening combined art, music, fine dining, and immersive experiences, all centered around the theme of Takumi, a celebration of mastery, precision, and dedication to craft. The installation reinterprets the distinctive Lexus spindle grille through an intricate cut-and-fold assembly of black and silver heavy matboards. Diagonal lines and geometric contours echo the brand’s design language, while the layered construction plays with transparency and opacity depending on the viewer’s position. The Kirigami-inspired folds capture and reflect light in subtle, dynamic ways, bringing the surface to life throughout the event. Designed with a temporary, recyclable material, the installation demonstrates how thoughtful craftsmanship and ephemeral structures can come together to create impactful, large-scale spatial experiences.