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dots is a visionary and exceptionally innovative New York-based scenic design collective celebrated for its profound architectural storytelling, immersive spatial concepts, and collaborative genius. Composed of Santiago Orjuela-Laverde, Andrew Moerdyk, and Kimie Nishikawa—all distinguished graduates of New York University's Tisch School of the Arts—the multi-disciplinary trio has built an extraordinary biography by redefining the visual language of contemporary theater. Known for blending their diverse backgrounds in architecture, fine arts, and graphic design, the collective approaches every production with a unified, singular voice, crafting transportive and boundary-pushing environments that seamlessly bridge the gap between narrative depth and raw audience experience. The collective achieved monumental critical acclaim on Broadway with consecutive Tony Award nominations for Best Scenic Design of a Play for their stunning work on the hit productions of Appropriate and An Enemy of the People, alongside their widely praised design for the smash-hit comedy Oh, Mary!. Their extensive and diverse portfolio features groundbreaking designs for landmark Broadway and Off-Broadway productions including Romeo + Juliet, The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window, and the spectacular revival of Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show at Studio 54. Recognized with an Obie Award for Sustained Excellence in Scenic Design alongside distinct honors from the Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle, and Henry Hewes Design Awards, their exceptional artistic contributions continue to solidify their status as a vital and masterfully transformative force in the international theatrical community.