Complete Art and Design Latest Projects

Firedogs

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00

One pair of Giacometti inspired bronze figure shaped firedogs commissioned for private residence. The giant bronze casts are bolted to heavy steel bases.

Leather Bronzed Console

Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00

Console with leather covered top and drawer fronts for private client, Mayfair, London. The structure is made of metal, wood and leather neatly interfaced.

Dolder Hotel Models

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:00:00

Five white architectural models of proposed new hotel development. Lead time of four weeks.

BAR Formula 1 Race Card Units

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 00:00:00

8 Computer programmable, battery operated, LED 'countdown clocks' and race card dispensers for Formula 1 promotion. Units were installed and set to countdown for 1 week prior to formula 1 races at BAT headquarters.

BAR Formula 1 Exhibition

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00

4 Photographic panels for launch of British American racing season in Formula 1. Vinyl graphics on walls and bulkhead at BAT headquarters.

Healys Sign

Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00

3 dimensional signage elements for Healys solicitors. The signs are sprung off the wall by steel pins.

Rotating Glass Table

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00

A round glass table with an adjustable rotating surface to display art sculptures for a private residence. The mechanism has been designed to be minimalistic and not detract from the overall look of the display.

Rotating Mechanism

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00

A following up to our previous version of this project, the client specified a second one to be made which could be easily transported yet still didn't detract from the overall aesthetic of the display. Our designers achieved this by creating this self contained low profile version.

The Connaught Spa Furniture

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00

A set of 5 chairs and 2 side tables in the style of Alberto Giacometti for the newly refurbished spa area of The Connaught Hotel.

Mirror Phone Box

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00

A bespoke mirrored phone box, in the shape of the classic phone box, but with a mirror finish, for the Visit London Awards ceremony.

Hangman

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00

Complete Fabrication worked closely with artist Svein Moxvold to create this life size version, which included the fabrication of an exact copy of a face, hair and body. A tailor made suit and bags were also made by our team of talented model makers and fabricators. A conceptual art installation by Svein Moxvold. A true to life model was hung in the trees above Kunstnernses Hus gallery in Oslo as part of the Norwegian government’s art exhibition. The work is about people in ‘strong positions’ in society (politics, religion or business). Demonstrating as soon as you’re ‘hanging’ there, between ‘heaven and hell’, everyone is the same.

Gift For Dad

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00

Four model Porsche cars designed in a slot together jigsaw style, to act as an advertising vehicle(!) for the Westfield shopping centre's Gift Card in the run up to fathers day.

Carbon Rapture

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00

Stands to display 3 models of the atomic structure of carbon (diamond, graphite and buckminster fullerene). For an exhibition of the element carbon at Burlington House Piccadilly.

Bravia Drome

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00

Zoetrope style device and display stand for new 200hz range of Bravia Television panels.

Twist Table

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00

A unique twisted table which appears to defy gravity, made from polystyrene and fibreglass and given a metalised finish.

World Vision Lama Box

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:00:00

Imitation present box made form foamboard to house a Lama short term in Covent Garden, to promote World Vision.

Oasis Westfield

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 00:00:00

A bespoke hanging latticework at the front of the Oasis flagship store, Westfield, Shepherds Bush. The latticework was made up of three different sized interlocking pressed anodized aluminium flowers. This theme being carried through the store with a series of divider screens, a chandelier and a full length of store wall display.

Console Scroll Legs

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00

Bespoke Console for a private residence made from rolled brass, wood and bevelled mirrors.

Menu Stands

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00

Menu Holders for The Connaught Hotel made from nickel plated brass, and plastic.

West Hollywood Pendant

Tue, 01 Jan 2008 00:00:00

A set of 3 bespoke chandeliers for the West Hollywood Hotel Lobby featuring a unique textured finish, and gold leaf finish to the inside of the lampshades.

Fireplace Fender Brass

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00

2 Bespoke Fireplace Fenders for a private residence made to fit dimensions specified, from brass, wood, leather and suede.

Fireplace Fender Steel

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00

Bespoke Fireplace Fender for a private residence made to fit dimensions specified, from patinated steel, brass and leather.

Console Table Brass

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00

Bespoke console for a private residence made from polished brass.

Console Table Steel

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00

Bespoke console for a private residence made from patinated steel, with a metalised finish to surface of table top.

Great Scots Bar

Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00

Bespoke signage for Great Scots Bar, made from CNC machined Pewter and wood.

Circular Ridged Tables

Tue, 01 May 2007 00:00:00

Tables inspired by Line Vautrain designs. Limited edition bespoke made and installed in club, restaurant and home interiors.

Candelabra

Mon, 01 May 2006 00:00:00

Bespoke Candelabra built to clients specification.

It's a Boy

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Squeezy bottle / decanter / vase with hinged lid and internal embossed details. CF worked in collaboration with the artist. Thin sacrificial casts of the inside form were used to create these flexible hollow vessels.

'Mirrored A'

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Geometric letter form with each plane covered with a single piece of mirror, hanging level from a single suspension point. The form entirely reflecting its surroundings. There could be no flex in the structure, or it would crack once hung. Some of the single mirror sections produced were 'U' shaped.

Kinetic Sculpture

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

The engineering design and construction of ceiling mounted revolving mirrorball work

Steel Furniture

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Nickel plated welded steel table and stool for private client.

Desk Top Clocks

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Limited edition desk top version of the large metropolitan foyer clock. 2 Turned tubular steel parts, fit together neatly holding the etched steel face in position. Edition of 10.

I.N.G. Sculptures

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Set of 10 themed sculptures to tempt bank customers to approach leaflet towers in Holland-based branches of ING Bank.

Lemanscape Sculpture

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Sculpture to mark the opening of new Laban building in Deptford, South East London.

Seatsavers

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Promotional seatsavers for Ben & Jerry's made in 3 flavours. 4000 'melted' ice creams on teaspoons, with Ben & Jerry's seatsaver text embossed on the reverse.

Torso Vases

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Set of plaster vases based on original by Jean-Michel Frank for Mirabelle restaurant. Poured plaster vase with waxed paint finish and GRP waterproof liner.

Katy Karma Statue

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Figure scaled up from small Oriental ornament. The figure was sculpted in clay, a GRP mould, then a cast made. This was then smoothed and artworked.

Rubbish Bin Robot

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Robot designed and made by Complete Fabrication for 'Design Reused' exhibition. Completed robot which pulsed with internal light from an old police siren unit sorting through its rubbish.

Robot was made from left over material parts of previous Complete Fabrication jobs; motors, lighting, rubbish bin and items from Deptford market. It was in situ at Laban, Portcullis House and a local primary school. One of the chromed ex display unit boxes used to construct the feet, reflects the underside of the robot

Lighting Component

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Prototype clip for new lamp made with rapid prototyper (3D printer).

'Ode to the housewife'

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Creation of object using rapid prototyper (3D printer) to be used as a master for ceramic vase production.

Spiral Male Head

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

Spiral "Esher" style sculpture of head for trophy.

Mirrorballs

Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00

High quality, bespoke large-size mirror balls created for Marco Pierre White's restaurants including Frankie's and the Titanic (London).

Materials sphere

Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Exhibition stand display item demonstrating elegant joining of diverse materials.

Atrium Sculpture

Mon, 10 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Wall mounted sculptural lighting feature for hotel atrium.

Frank Mirror Frames

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Mirror frames for Marco Pierre White restaurant. Reproduction of plaster mirror frames based on designs by Jean-Michel Frank.

Copper Wall Panels

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Series of copper panels shaped and finished with a flame effect, designed to fit in recess behind hotel bar.

Giacometti Mirror Frames

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Mirror frames made for Marco Pierre White restaurant. Reproductions based on Giacometti designs.

Nobu Bar Front Moulding

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Bar front moulding for Nobu Berkeley, London. Curved, resin artworked bar front created in 3 sections.

Nobu Plaster Tree

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Wall mounted plaster tree with tealights made for Nobu Berkeley bar, London.

Plaster Friezes

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Fitted into the architecture of a Galaxy cruise liner. Bottle panels set into curved wall leading to bar area. 2 Kinds of 8 tessellating bas-relief plaster panels.

Bottle Panels

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Architectural plaster relief 16 panels created from clients product range, wall mounted. Distinctive product bottles used for moulding.

Spiral Newel Post

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Stair rail assembled from blocks of oak and carved to correct profile for extension of existing hand rail. Made for grade 1 listed property.

Large Wall Clock

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Bespoke clock face and hands for Metropolitan hotel, London. The hands are lightweight aluminium tube to reduce strain on the mechanism. Clock was featured on magazine cover when the hotel opened.

Bronze Wall Lights

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Set of electric lights inspired by Giacometti candle stick design. Special slimline boxes were made for the electronics due to the slender shape of the wall lights.

Light Tubes

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

The design and manufacture of a bespoke budget lighting, feature to fit in an under stair location in Oxford. Thin folded plastic sheet and one coloured stick light, dipped onto a rectangular, clear acrylic support rod.

Silver Ceiling Flower Lights

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

A three dimensional branch with 30 stylised flowers containing glowing, stamen like centres. The branch appears to creep across the ceiling of the downstairs bar. Installed at Nobu Berkeley bar.

Bronze Torches

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Pair of scaled up bronze arms holding flaming torches for Sportsman's Casino. LED lighting units and glass flames were fitted to the units before installation.

Limpet Lights

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Set of plaster ceiling lights based on 1920's design for Mirabelle restaurant. The reinforced plaster casts needed to be kept as lightweight as possible and the hanging points very securely embedded

Egg Cup Lightbox

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Wall mounted lightbox with positional coloured rubber casts (formerly egg cups) designed by Steve Bretland for a gallery exhibition.

Light Stick

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Vacuum formed lightstick with plastozote forms, designed by Steve Bretland for Deptford Design Exhibition.

Twig Light

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Ceiling mounted plaster tree with low voltage stylised light flowers for Nobu Berkeley bar.

Ceramic Lamps

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Set of lamps with ceramic bases and 3 separately switched lamp holders on metal arms, one with aluminium uplighter supporting the shade.

Company Signage

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

3 Dimensional metal sign for company building. SW11, London.

Giant Circuit Board

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Stylised scaled up circuit board as exhibition backdrop for Madame Tussauds.

Roadway

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Mould and cast to look like concrete and support structure for rapid prototyped parts supplied by the designer Bruce Bell.

Park Bench

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

CF team supported Goldsmiths student designers to create a park bench to be encapsulated as if vacuum formed with objects left on. Installed at St Johns Park, Clerkenwell, London.

Painted Forms

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Finely crafted mould and cast supplied forms for artist David Musgrave. End results were featured on cover of 'Frieze' magazine.

Franz West Adaptives

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

The creation of 450 limited edition 'adaptive' forms by the artist Franz West. Made in 3 colours. Whitechapel editions: 'Product placement' by the artist.

Chocolate Pour

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Chocolate pour for an article accompanying the opening of the late Helen Chadwick's show at the Serpentine featuring the bubbling chocolate fountain. Featured in the Sunday Times Magazine.

Baltic Concrete

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Material and process development to create a concrete environment which looks, feels and smells of solid concrete blocks, but without the weight. Installed in Baltic, Newcastle.

Machine # 1.4

Sat, 01 Oct 2005 00:00:00

Motorized mechanical sculpture, with which can be set to operate periodically for Northern Gallery of Contemporary Art. 30 Triangular ceramic panels were suspended on steel wires from 20 arms radially mounted to a central hub housing gears and motor, which lowered into a geodesic dome configuration.

Ovular Mirrors

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00

Cluster of ovular mirrors spaced off curved wall for the Nobu Berkeley, London

Wooden Dress

Sun, 01 May 2005 00:00:00

Wooden structure to support and be 'worn' by a fashion model, made from a maquette supplied by the designers. Featured in Vogue magazine.

Model Bear

Mon, 01 Nov 2004 00:00:00

Model teddy bears with differing expressions created with our rapid prototyper for market research purposes.

Coca-Cola Tower Dispensers

Fri, 21 May 2004 00:00:00

Re-housing of Coca Cola dispensing tower equipment into a more stylish exterior for a flagship locations (8 Sites around UK and Ireland). 2 part back panels were created for ease of access for maintenance.

555 Light Boxes

Wed, 31 Jul 2002 00:00:00

Promotional units of economical and robust construction for British American Tobacco. Boxes were vertically or horizontally mountable and tamper proof. The 555 disappears when not viewed from the front.

Record of the Year Awards

Wed, 01 Nov 2000 00:00:00

Sculpted figurative awards holding glass plaque for Record of the Year Awards 2000.

3G Launch Window

External and Internal shop display at Vodafone store, Oxford Street, London. The window consisted of 6 themed video displays, graphics and star light including videos, lights and sculptural elements.

Eyes

Large pairs of toy-like eyes in various colours for art installation pieces including the Queen Heads for artist Hew Locke at Hales Gallery, London.

Jukebox I & II

Collaboration on the construction and assembly of an ambitious interactive work by Tacita Dean for Tate Britain and MMA Barcelona.

The Wall

Wall of 18 'concrete panels' in a light weight material for Ryan Gander at Sheffield Contemporary Art Forum. Panels with required wood grain similar to concrete shuttering. Drips of plastiline on the mould were used to create the air bubbles which can be seen in the casts.

'Odyssey of a Cockroach'

Giant, life-like, lightweight and demountable baseball bat for Yoko Ono exhibition at the ICA. The profile of the small bat used for the model was brought into CAD, scaled up and CNC cut in polystyrene.

Tutankhamun Countdown Clock

Large, stone statue style, installation for the entrance of London's O2 dome Tutankhamun exhibition. The countdown clock displayed days, hours, minutes and seconds until the exhibition opened. A plasma screen displayed a video about the forthcoming exhibition.

Big Dipper Mechanism

Big Dipper dips 24 chandeliers of wick and wax, in 12 hours. Made for Sarah Van Gamaren to install at the Design Museum. The installation also required creation of temperature controlled wax vats.

Fish Bar

5.5 metre glass-topped table for luxury fish restaurant at 101, Sheraton Park Tower. Interior of table design based upon razor shell surface texture. The restaurant’s bar seats 22 guests in an elegant yet casual setting. This handcrafted table for eight – its exquisite pearl texture reminiscent of the inside of a shell – takes centre stage for larger groups or shared by guests dining alone or in pairs. 3D designs for the bar were generated in house and prepared for steel & polystyrene cutting. Laser cut steel fabricated into a base for the leg of the table.

KENT Exhibition Stand

Executive cigarette brand - mobile display stand with video screens and laptops. Screens display product information while a central rotating display shows off the product itself. laptops run interactive software.

Chinese Junks Display

Series of vari-sized red laquered Chinese style junk boats for instore display at Selfridges. Attached to ceiling so that some sails & masts are cutting through.

Lauis' Folly

Arcade style interactive machine. Hardware fabricated by Complete Fabrication and integrated with supplied bespoke software. Custom built cabinet containing computer and av equipment to emulate game play. Joystick & control panel for artist Paul Noble.

Deers & Swing Display

In Store Display for Selfridges - Two Grazing deers and a life size swing hanging from semi-naturalistic branches emerging from the ceiling.