Category Q
Art/sculpture
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Q-0001
CAYMAN CATBOAT
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 600
Finish Type: Mirror and brushed finish
Materials Used: Stainless steel
General Description: This sculptural bench reimagines the traditional Cayman Catboat as a functional monument, celebrating the islands’ maritime heritage. Designed to be both symbolic and interactive, it offers a place for rest and reflection while honoring the craftsmanship that shaped the Cayman Islands’ identity. Constructed entirely from marine-grade stainless steel for durability in a coastal environment, the piece was digitally modeled to ensure precision and fit. The frame was waterjet-cut and welded, then clad with individually formed hull panels. Each strip required careful bending, twisting and trimming to match the catboat’s complex curves, handled delicately to preserve the mirror-polished finish. All welds were then cleaned and polished to achieve a seamless surface. Cables were used to provide a subtle, abstract representation of the sail, completing the catboat’s familiar form. The finished work stands as a lasting tribute to the island’s seafaring tradition and the enduring spirit of craftsmanship and community.
Q-0002
BULL & BLOOM
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 960
Finish Type: Rusty Patina
Materials Used: mild steel, vinegar and salt
General Description: This installation was done in collaboration with a local mural painter. The steel bull head is 28ft across by 20ft tall at the tip of the horn, and only 8-1/2in deep. It is built from mild steel plate and square tubing with flat straps added for details. The horn was built on the ground with an internal truss and then lifted in one piece before adding the contoured panels for the curved section. The bull face and ears were coated in a vinegar and salt mixture for a rusty patina. The entire project was completed in a 2-week window before the local Route 66 festivities.
Q-0003
FIRE STATION MONUMENT
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect (jointly)
Total Labor Hours: 642
Finish Type: Powder Coat
Materials Used: Steel Plate, Steel Tube
General Description: A monument honoring a fallen firefighter that commemorates the life and service of a beloved firefighter who tragically passed in 2020 from work-related colorectal cancer. This memorial ensures that his courage, sacrifice, and legacy endure. Situated on the exterior corner of the fire station, the monument is a visible tribute, recognized and respected by all who visit. LED lighting illuminates the piece from dusk until dawn, creating a constant presence that honors service, remembrance, and community resilience. The design blends solemnity with dignity, capturing both the heroism of those lost and the enduring spirit of the fire department, offering a place of reflection, respect, and inspiration for generations to come.
Q-0004
RIPPLE WALL
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: Shop: 424, Finish: 120, Install: 240
Finish Type: Blackened Steel
Materials Used: Mild Steel
General Description: The "Ripple Wall" is the primary sculptural element in the main lobby of an upscale mixed use community on the river in Washington, DC. The ripple wall is constructed of 3/8" thick steel plate, rolled and cut into serpentine shapes supported by HSS Steel Tube Posts embed into the concrete floors. The sculpture consists of QTY:4 overlapping assemblies. Each assembly varies in shape and size approx. 13ft long and 16ft tall. The sub-assemblies are very oddly shaped and heavy making erection difficult. After the sculpture was installed the lobby was finished and the lighting elements added to create a visually appealing feature for guests and residents to talk about as they enter the building.
Q-0005
THE DOOR TO NOWHERE
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 180
Finish Type: Sandblasted
Materials Used: 304 Stainless Steel
General Description: Upon entering a 14-acre estate in eastern Long Island, the first thing you see from the porte-cochere is The Door to Nowhere, prominently displayed in the foreground. Our team was commissioned to transform a client’s cherished, over twenty-year-old glass panel into a contemporary garden sculpture that reimagines the idea of a threshold—not as an entry point, but as a moment of reflection and possibility. Fabricated from 304 stainless steel, the structure was designed to both honor and highlight the original glass. The polished steel frame provides a clean, enduring contrast to the aged textures and imperfections of the glass, allowing light and landscape to interact with the piece throughout the day. The Door to Nowhere invites viewers to pause and consider what lies beyond the visible—a sculptural meditation on memory, transformation, and the passage of time.
Q-0006
THE FIREFLY ENTRANCE ARCH
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Art/sculpture
Designed by: Fabricator/architect (jointly)
Total Labor Hours: 400
Finish Type: Natural Corten Patina (accelerated rusting process)
Materials Used: 3/16" Corten Steel (weathering steel) Hidden HSS structural steel framework
General Description: The Firefly Entrance Arch transforms a standard development entry into a monumental work of metal art. Towering geometric forms rise from each side of the drive, joined by a custom-branded archway that merges sculpture, structure, and architecture in one statement piece. Each faceted surface was digitally modeled, unfolded, and precision-fabricated from 3/16" Corten plate over a hidden HSS structural core. To create the signature “firefly glow,” 46,500 holes were CNC-laser-cut across the panels, requiring advanced layout and perfect alignment through complex compound angles. The natural Corten patina was accelerated using a custom water-based process to achieve a rich, even finish in days rather than months. Installation demanded heavy rigging, on-site welding, and careful sequencing to align both massive halves mid-air. The finished arch stands as both a structural gateway and a sculptural landmark—an intersection of geometry, craftsmanship, and imagination that captures the spirit of its namesake: light emerging from steel.
