magic spaces & modern heirlooms
the workshop
Located in beautiful Oakland, California, we harbor the tools and experience to realize your wildest dreams. With close relationships to countless other Bay Area designers & fabricators of all mediums, if we can't build it, we'll connect you with someone who can.
Committed to sharing knowledge, we work with emerging craftspeople to pass on the skills that many generous people have provided us. A foundation in equity is found through the employment of a diverse and magical cast of characters.
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about
Cameron Kephart is the Founder & Principal Designer at OSO. Born in the Sierra Nevada foothills & Oakland-based since 2007, he specializes in everything from tree-houses to toys, project managing commercial renovations of San Francisco’s most iconic buildings including Pier 1 & Pier 70, & Public Health practitioner providing street-level health services.
Chief inspirations include: collaboration, sourcing / transforming discarded / found materials, biomimicry / biophilia, adventure & swimming.
Explore more projects below...
Chief inspirations include: collaboration, sourcing / transforming discarded / found materials, biomimicry / biophilia, adventure & swimming.
Explore more projects below...
projection_mapping_NIKE_Jordan_2023
Projection mapping with 20 Barco 30K projectors for Nike & Jordan during the 2023 NBA All-Star Game.
Technical Production
Site lead for dome builds of all sizes. Pictured: 120' in Los Angeles.
karaoke_rickshaw_2023
Custom 400-LED rickshaw with full A/V integration for karaoke on the road.
United_Nations_veterns_gallery_2023
Gallery design & installation for touring United Nations Show
Dream_pipes_autumn_lights_2022
Interactive PVC fountain has toured 12 events.
butterfly_dome_sac_2023
Butterfly Dome for SolBlume music festival.
giant_puppet_2023
Found-art Giant-Puppet for celebration.
Reclaimed Wood Wall Art
Yuba River at sunrise created for vacation rental in Nevada City, CA.
Production Design
SMASH Arcade Presents: Electoral Catharsis. Producer / Event Manager
Conservation and Restoration
Replacing 120 year old redwood baluster in Oakland, CA.
Props & Scenic
Candy Dress made for a very sweet client.
Reclaimed Wood Wall Art
Mine shaft created for vacation rental in Nevada City, CA.
babas_custom_shelves_2023
Custom shelves for Oakland boutique event space.
Photo Booth
Designer & fabricator.
LED Runway
Designer & fabricator.
Black Woman is GOD Jesus
Winning contestant for the Hunky Jesus competition riding the litter I designed
Restoration & Conservation
Refurbished mahogany door for the one and only Saint Flora Flower Co.
custom_catio_2023
Custom catio for 2 cute floofs.
Dream Pipes by Clody Cates
Lead fabrication assistant. Multiple fountains and lounges within,
mobile_custom_coffee_cart_2023
Custom, collapsible, mobile coffee cart for incredible roaster.
Bay Grape Parklet
Colorful parklet designed-built during the pandemic
baba_yaga_2023
Interactive found-art spinning-sculpture for festival.
pool_rehab_2023
Mudejar islamic design for swimming pool in Spain.
Tiny Homes - Artists Building Communities
Assisted with the construction of homes in for curb-side citizens in Oakland.
Free Food Fridge & Pantry
Built with 100% found materials from the neighborhood.
Exterior Painting
4-story 6-color Victorian in San Francisco.
Music Note Swing Installation
Broke Ass Stuart rides the swing built for the Musiquarium at the Selfie Mart
COVID Christmas Deco
For the kids.
COB Village
contributing artist to the cob village in my neighborhood homeless encampment.
Pedal-powered paddle-wheel junk boat.
Lead designer/fabricator. Built from 100% found materials.
Haunted House
Founder, Producer, Designer, Actor
Haunted House
Founder, Producer, Designer, Actor
Halloween Deco
neighborhood love
Fashion Week
Designer & fabricator.
Fashion Week
Designer & fabricator.
Technical Production
Flexible and accommodating for big projects on short timeline.
Technical Production
Technical production & facilities expertise.