More about our River Rea project Project
Our client, O’Brien Contractors, were building a new housing development on the regenerated former site of the MG factory in Birmingham. To welcome people into the development, they wanted to create a bespoke entrance archway. They also asked for a series of flower sculptures to be created in order to provide a focal point for the new community.
The Process
Working in collaboration with O’Brien’s Contractors, we started planning and research with a site visit. We do this for each project so we’re able to properly understand the surroundings and take accurate measurements. Each flower needed to stand 4m tall, and the archway had the added complexity of replacing an existing archway with minimum head-height requirements. Seeing the space in person allowed our designers and engineers to craft precise drawings. Following client sign-off on the designs, we started work on each piece.
This project allowed us to collaborate with Oliver from O&C Blacksmiths on the flowers. With his expertise, we were able to create striking petals with a more realistic 3D appearance. As with all our bespoke work, regular planning meetings were held to keep both the client and wider internal team on the same page.