Hi, I’m Parker

I have always been curious about the world around me and how things work. I hope you enjoy looking at the projects I’ve completed. If you would like to get in touch, contact me at parkerlofstrom1021 [at] gmail.com.

Experience
  • BitSpace Maker Lab – maker from 2015 – 2021
  • Pumping Station Maker Space – current maker
  • Loyola Academy – Clavius Scholars Honors Program
  • Loyola Academy – Architecture Club
  • Loyola Academy – Sailing Team
  • Loyola Academy – Peer Tutor
  • Loyola Academy – Student Ambassador
  • Loyola Academy – Theater Prop Design and Construction Team / Annie performance 2021

  • Illinois Junior Academy of Science 2019 – Top Board Winner, Regionals; Concept Schools Award Recipient; Gold medal, State competition

  • Haunted House – design, props, construction, production, live event management – 2014 – 2019 (2020 canceled due to COVID)
  • Go-Kart (2 models) – design, engineering, construction
  • Fire-breathing Dragon – design, chemistry, production
  • Apps/Software – Fusion 360, Inkscape, Illustrator, NoLimits2
  • Tools/Skillsets – Prusa 3D printer, ShopBot CNC, universal and BOSS laser cutters, wood shop, electronics, cold metals

Christmas Villages

Overview

Every year around Christmas time, I begin to design the year’s Christmas village. Over the years my collection of buildings has grown to an amount of 15, so I am able to constantly improve on the overall design of the village. The basis of the village starts with a table of some sort, with foam then built up on it. The insulation foam is carved to the desired shape using a hot wire foam cutter, which allows for very precise shapes. The buildings are then placed in their spots, and accessories are laid around, mimicking the natural assortment of trees and greenery.

  • Built

    Winter 2022

  • Category

    Architecture, Building

  • Apps/Tools used

    Foam Cutter