Knowledge

Knowledge from the build site: how lasting rockwork, sculptures and places with a story are made

We share what we have learned on site: what artificial rockwork is built from, how we choose materials, how a municipality can start a project and how to keep a structure in good condition for years.

Technology · 4 min readArtificial rockwork: what it is made of and why it lastsArtificial rock is only as good as the system hidden beneath its surface. We explain which layers it is built from, why water and frost are its main enemies, and what to ask a contractor before you approve a design.

Hand-modelling an ornament in mortar on site

Technology · 4 min readSculptural concrete, GRC, EPS, FRP: choosing materialsMaterial is a tool, not an end in itself. We do not sell one technology: we match it to the piece, the site and the way it will be used. Here is how we think about sculptural concrete, lightweight cores and fibre-reinforced composites.

The Stone Guardian against the ruins of Ogrodzieniec Castle

Projects · 4 min readStone Guardian: from concept to working installationThe Stone Guardian is the centrepiece of the entrance to the Haunted House at Park Ogrodzieniec. The entire project, from the first idea to a working installation, was conceived, designed and built by Artisan Aleks Company. Here is how each stage unfolded.

Public spaces · 4 min readHow a municipality can start a public space projectMany municipalities have a site with potential but no idea or documentation yet. That is enough to start. We describe the path from a few photos to concept, scale, budget and delivery, and the stages at which we can get involved.

Figure of a fisherman in a barrel at the centre of the plaza

Public spaces · 4 min readLocal history instead of a catalogue attractionA catalogue playground or a standard figure looks the same in every town. A place with its own story becomes a meeting point, a backdrop for photos and a reason to visit. We show how we turn local history into landmarks, play spaces and trails.

Projects · 4 min readRestoring historic facade details: MorabyrånThe historic Morabyrån building in Kristinehamn has a richly decorated facade with columns, Corinthian capitals, mascarons and a Greek key frieze. Over time many of its details were damaged. We describe how we approach restoration like this and what an invisible repair demands.

Garden and home · 4 min readGarden BBQ area and outdoor kitchen: how to planA BBQ area can be a set of garden furniture or one coherent place that becomes the heart of the garden. Using a project in Gothenburg as an example, we show what to plan before the first sketch and how to divide responsibility for fire, gas and electricity.

Hossoland entrance: the ship above the gate, with towers and façades on either side

Projects · 4 min readHossoland: how a theme park world is builtOne park, many scopes of work, several seasons. At Hossoland we delivered the entrance gateway, the central plaza, the Fish Market District, elements of the Viking zone and family attractions. We describe how a coherent park world is built and where a specialist contractor's role ends.

Close-up of a handcrafted artificial rock texture

Maintenance · 3 min readRepairing artificial rockwork and sculpture: key issuesThemed environments do not end on opening day. Weather, water, UV, frost and thousands of visitors test every layer. We describe the most common problems we see on repair jobs, and how to tell a cosmetic repair from fixing the root cause.

Technology · 4 min read3D and VR design: see the piece before it is builtA sculpture, a landmark or an entire themed zone is hard to judge from a flat drawing. That is why we design in 3D, including in virtual reality headsets. The client can view the piece at 1:1 scale before the first element is made.

Fountain and monumental sculptures on the plaza

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