Downtown FabWorks Portfolio | Kurt's Cabana

project
description

For one bright night at The Chloe in New Orleans, Kurt Geiger transformed a poolside setting into Kurt’s Cabana—a playful celebration of its summer resort collection. Working with event production agency Brodey Francis, we helped bring the brand’s vacation-ready world to life through beachy turquoise, lime, and bold striped details. From the saltwater pool to the cabanas, every element invited guests to step into the color, confidence, and fun of the collection.

the
challenge

The team needed a poolside activation that felt unmistakably Kurt Geiger while working thoughtfully with The Chloe’s existing architecture. The centerpiece logo had to create an eye-catching photo moment, mount securely to the hotel railing, and capture the dimensional warmth of a summer sun. They also needed a fabrication partner who could manage the physical details—from receiving branded materials to installing the complete environment on site.

description

We CNC-machined a dimensional Kurt’s Cabana logo from HDU, painted it crisp white, and mounted it to a clear acrylic backer panel with an integrated metal support structure built for the existing railing condition. Acrylic standoffs gave the logo its layered, sun-like dimension, allowing it to stand out against the lively poolside scene. We also prepared and painted three client-provided mannequins in a clean white finish, creating a polished backdrop for the colorful merchandise. Before event day, we received and organized the custom-branded client materials at our shop, then coordinated transport to The Chloe. On site, we installed our fabricated pieces alongside the merchandise display, signage, photo moment, and blue-and-green striped pool floats—helping turn the hotel pool into a vibrant, one-night escape.

Ryan McDonald

Senior Creative Producer, RED VELVET

Downtown FabWorks was a standout partner for our brand activation at Tales of the Cocktail. From the start, their team was collaborative, communicative, and deeply invested in bringing our vision to life with smart tech integration and seamless execution. Their onsite crew was not only skilled, but also incredibly friendly and easy to work with, making install a breeze. The final result was high-quality, on-brand, and a true showstopper.

Jordan Schwartz

Owner, Primetime Innovations

A+ job and A++ team. Every single crew member was extremely helpful, very respectful to all on site, and willing to help wherever and however without any complaints. Amazing group…next project, I am going to request that exact crew! Thank you. You killed it.

Paul Utterback

Business Development, Crystal Clear Imaging

A model company for design and fabrication. If you can dream it, Downtown FabWorks can do it.

Mike Cassesi

Owner, CASSESI Commercial Construction

Dan and his team are true professionals who are in a league of their own. When it comes to creativity, quality, and skill, Downtown FabWorks is a company that we know we can trust. Dan is down-to-earth, responsive, hardworking, and a true pleasure to work with every time.

Scott Beelman

Partner, Katapult Events

In the world of live events—where things often change on a whim—it's great to have a fabrication partner who understands our business and exceeds our expectations every single time.

Irina Gusin

Independent Exhibitions Producer

Dan and his team at Downtown FabWorks were able to fully produce and execute a large-scale structure thoughtfully and in record time when my project's deadline was threatened by Hurricane Ida. I couldn't be more appreciative of Dan's professionalism and hard work during a very stressful and uncertain time. Dan and his team were a joy to work with!

Kristen Kain

Owner, Kristen Kain: Marketing + Events

Downtown FabWorks is a great group to work with on any event project. They are experienced in all things related to scenic fabrication and installation, and they are flexible and accommodating as the needs of the project are developing. Having a reliable scenic partner is crucial to the success of the project—and Downtown FabWorks does not disappoint.

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