A list of materials-to-be-expected was handed out prior to the event, including PVC pipes, fabrics, safety cones, rope, cardboard, dowels, and cable zip ties galore. An hour and a half into the challenge, the secret ingredient was revealed: multicolored tiles of glass and resin. Here, the Cerami team constructs the skeleton of their "Beach Protection Variable Cabana" during the first hour. Photo 2 of 13 in Allez Design! NYC's Iron Designer by Tiffany Chu

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A list of materials-to-be-expected was handed out prior to the event, including PVC pipes, fabrics, safety cones, rope, cardboard, dowels, and cable zip ties galore. An hour and a half into the challenge, the secret ingredient was revealed: multicolored tiles of glass and resin. Here, the Cerami team constructs the skeleton of their "Beach Protection Variable Cabana" during the first hour.