One of the hottest trends over the past decades has been the installation of large natural world inspired art pieces in public facilities, commercial buildings, shopping centers and in homes large and small. From sculpture to mosaics to murals to fountains to light shows to aquariums to mobiles and more, these pieces are beautiful to behold and impart their own sense of energy and happiness that draw us to them.
At Helfrich & Associates, as structural engineers, we know the installation and maintenance of these large art gems requires some careful behind the scenes work. Many of these bigger than life art pieces, as opposed to hanging a medium size picture on a wall, will require some expert, professional planning to ensure what goes up stays up, looks as the artist intended and will be maintainable and sustainable over time in their indoor, outdoor or sheltered spaces. … Continue Reading Art That Soars To New Heights