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Custom Sculpture Design & Fabrication in Canada

  • Any idea or reference
  • Material-agnostic production
  • Approval before fabrication

Bring us any idea, at any level of readiness. Renovation1 manages design, material selection, 3D modelling, fabrication, delivery and support as one accountable project.

Here, any idea can become a finished object.

Renovation1 designs and produces custom sculpture for homes, gardens, private commercial spaces and design professionals. We can begin with a sentence, photograph, sketch, physical object, architectural drawing or production-ready 3D file, then develop and manage the project through an approved physical result.

Any idea can become an object

Classical or contemporary, decorative or practical: the form follows your brief, not a fixed catalogue.

Classical and contemporary sculpture

Original concepts, public-domain references, resized replicas and material reinterpretations.

Portrait, pet and memorial work

Developed from photographs, scans, sittings or a combination of available references.

Garden and outdoor sculpture

Designed for real exposure, drainage, anchoring, maintenance and Canadian climate.

Functional art

Benches, lighting, furniture and usable objects where structure and sculpture work together.

Architectural elements

Panels, reliefs, tiles, cornices, ornaments, screens and details integrated into a larger design.

Private commercial installations

Distinctive objects for hotels, restaurants, retail, developments and branded environments.

Start with anything

You do not need to prepare a technical package before contacting us. We accept projects at every level of readiness.

A verbal idea

A verbal idea

One or more photographs

One or more photographs

A visual reference

A visual reference

A rough sketch

A rough sketch

An existing object to scan

An existing object to scan

Architectural drawings

Architectural drawings

A CAD or 3D model

A CAD or 3D model

A complete production specification

A complete production specification

One sculpture. Eight material strategies.

The same classical control object shows how surface, detail, weight, longevity, maintenance and cost change with the production system.

You do not need to choose the material. Tell us what the object should do, where it will live, and how it should feel. We will engineer the right solution.

Cast stone, architectural concrete and GFRC — Concept visualizationConcept visualizationRelative cost: $$

Cast stone, architectural concrete and GFRC

Mineral surfaces with convincing mass, architectural presence and excellent value at larger scale.

Garden sculpture, entrance pieces, architectural ornaments, planters, reliefs and repeat castings.
Indoor and outdoor when the mix, reinforcement, drainage, sealer and installation are designed for the site.
Good to very high. GFRC supports thinner sections; fine undercuts still depend on mould and mix design.
Medium to very heavy. Hollow GFRC can reduce mass and shipping cost substantially.
Strong outdoor option when engineered for moisture, freeze-thaw cycles and stable support.
Periodic cleaning and project-specific resealing; chips and surface weathering can usually be repaired.
Natural mineral, limestone, granite, terrazzo, pigment, stain, exposed aggregate and patina effects.

Advantages

Architectural character, durable outdoor performance, scalable casting and convincing stone-like weight.

Limitations

Heavy solid sections, mould cost, cure time and careful reinforcement or anchoring for large work.

A strong default for substantial outdoor forms and architectural details where mineral character matters.

Complete material comparison
Complete material comparisonBest usesEnvironmentDurabilityMaintenanceRelative cost
Cast stone, architectural concrete and GFRCGarden sculpture, entrance pieces, architectural ornaments, planters, reliefs and repeat castings.Indoor and outdoor when the mix, reinforcement, drainage, sealer and installation are designed for the site.Strong outdoor option when engineered for moisture, freeze-thaw cycles and stable support.Periodic cleaning and project-specific resealing; chips and surface weathering can usually be repaired.$$
Fiberglass and composite resinLarge lightweight sculpture, suspended work, props, branded environments, replicas and production series.Indoor or outdoor with the correct resin, UV-stable coating, internal structure and attachment plan.Good when the laminate and coating are selected for UV, temperature change, moisture and impact risk.Cleaning, finish inspection and occasional coating repair; damaged shells are often locally repairable.$$
3D-printed polymers and printed resinComplex custom forms, prototypes, portrait studies, masters for moulding, small series and internal structures.Primarily indoor unless the polymer, wall design, coating and assembly are engineered for outdoor exposure.Process-dependent. Heat, UV, creep, layer orientation and water entry must be controlled.Finish-specific cleaning and inspection of seams or coatings; modules can often be replaced or repaired.$$
Plaster and gypsumInterior sculpture, busts, prototypes, mould masters, cornices, reliefs and decorative architectural elements.Indoor and protected dry environments. Standard gypsum is not an outdoor weather material.Stable indoors when dry and protected from impact; vulnerable to moisture and edge damage.Gentle dry cleaning and careful handling; local repair is usually possible by a skilled finisher.$
Acrylic and translucent polymersIlluminated sculpture, transparent layers, retail and hospitality features, inserts and contemporary accents.Indoor or selective outdoor use with the correct grade, thickness, joint design and UV expectations.Good optical stability in suitable grades, but surfaces can scratch and joints respond to heat and movement.Non-abrasive cleaning with approved products; polish or replace damaged modules where the design permits.$$$
Bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and other metalsLegacy sculpture, public-facing private sites, water features, fine art, large structures and premium editions.Indoor and outdoor with alloy, drainage, isolation, finish and anchoring selected for the environment.Potentially exceptional. Corrosion behaviour, dissimilar metals, salt exposure and finish evolution must be planned.Wash schedules and wax, patina or coating care depend on alloy and intended surface evolution.$$$$
Natural and engineered stoneHeirloom sculpture, monuments on private property, fountains, architectural details and permanent landscape work.Indoor and outdoor when stone type, grain, porosity, geometry, drainage and support suit the climate.Excellent with the right stone and detailing; freeze-thaw, salts, staining and water paths still matter.Low to moderate, with cleaning and occasional specialist repair or sealing depending on stone and finish.$$$$
Wood and mixed-media constructionInterior statement pieces, functional art, furniture, wall sculpture, experiential objects and controlled exterior work.Best indoors; outdoor systems require species, lamination, drainage, finish and movement detailing for exposure.Excellent indoors. Outdoors, moisture cycling, UV, checking, fasteners and finish maintenance control service life.Periodic inspection and renewable finish; mixed systems need access to lights, hardware or replaceable components.$$$

Not sure about the material? That is our job.

We choose the material and fabrication route against the whole brief, not a sample chip. A visually similar result can require a completely different internal structure, finish or production method depending on where and how it will be used.

Form and detail

Form and detail

Scale and weight

Scale and weight

Indoor or outdoor exposure

Indoor or outdoor exposure

UV, moisture and freeze-thaw

UV, moisture and freeze-thaw

Touch and impact risk

Touch and impact risk

Required lifespan

Required lifespan

Maintenance expectations

Maintenance expectations

Budget and quantity

Budget and quantity

Packaging, delivery and installation

Packaging, delivery and installation

Modern tools make custom work faster, clearer and more precise

Technology reduces avoidable modelling time and lets us test more directions before material is committed. Human specialists remain responsible for artistic judgement and production readiness.

AI-assisted exploration

Rapidly compare shapes, proportions, settings and finishes before committing to a concept direction.

3D scanning and photogrammetry

Capture an object on site around Ottawa or reconstruct usable geometry remotely from suitable photographs.

Digital sculpting and CAD

Develop organic form, dimensional interfaces, sections, assembly logic and production tolerances.

Photorealistic visualization

Approve form, scale, material, colour and finish, including a view inside a photograph of the real space.

Prototyping and 3D printing

Test scale, fit, assembly and surface before a full-size or premium production process.

Production-specific files

Adapt geometry and documentation to the selected fabricator, machine, mould or assembly method.

You approve the sculpture—not a surprise

Before fabrication, we create a photorealistic visualization of the approved model. When site fit matters, we can place it into your photograph to check scale, sight lines, colour and relationship to the surroundings. Production-driven changes are explained and approved before they proceed.

Form and proportion

Form and proportion

Scale in the real setting

Scale in the real setting

Material and colour

Material and colour

Surface and finish

Surface and finish

Base, attachment and orientation

Base, attachment and orientation

A controlled process with approval at every important decision

The first response, feasibility questions and preliminary range arrive within 24 hours. Exact production timing depends on the chosen process.

01

Describe the idea

Send any references, approximate size, location and intended use.

02

Initial review

Receive questions, feasibility feedback and a preliminary range within 24 hours.

03

Approve design phase

Confirm the design scope and fund the separate concept and modelling phase.

04

Review concepts

Compare focused directions and select the one to develop.

05

Approve model and render

Review the 3D form and photorealistic visualization before production planning is locked.

06

Confirm production plan

Approve material, finish, logistics, final scope and final estimate.

07

Start production

Fund the fabrication milestone and begin the chosen manufacturing process.

08

Follow progress

Receive updates and approve any necessary, clearly explained changes.

09

Final approval

Review final photos or video before dispatch, delivery or installation.

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Receive and support

Receive the object, care guidance, written warranty and ongoing support.

From a single collectible to repeatable architectural production

Every project begins as a custom brief. When repeat production is needed, the master, mould, segmentation and quality-control method are designed for the required volume.

Custom statues and figurative sculpture

Custom statues and figurative sculpture

Portrait busts from photos or scans

Portrait busts from photos or scans

Pet and animal sculpture

Pet and animal sculpture

Memorial and commemorative objects

Memorial and commemorative objects

Outdoor and garden sculpture

Outdoor and garden sculpture

Replica, resized and re-materialized objects

Replica, resized and re-materialized objects

Abstract and contemporary art objects

Abstract and contemporary art objects

Sculptural benches and seating

Sculptural benches and seating

Illuminated sculpture and light objects

Illuminated sculpture and light objects

Decorative panels and reliefs

Decorative panels and reliefs

Tiles, cornices and architectural ornaments

Tiles, cornices and architectural ornaments

Furniture and mixed-media functional art

Furniture and mixed-media functional art

Hospitality and retail installations

Hospitality and retail installations

Small editions and repeat production

Small editions and repeat production

A discreet fabrication partner behind your client relationship

Architects, interior designers, landscape designers and professional sculptors can involve Renovation1 at concept, modelling or production stage. Communication stays as simple as possible through one project manager, with specialists joining only when their input improves the result.

White-label collaboration

White-label collaboration

NDA and privacy by default

NDA and privacy by default

Trade and repeat-project terms

Trade and repeat-project terms

Collaboration with your project team

Collaboration with your project team

Lightweight drawings, CAD and 3D files accepted

Lightweight drawings, CAD and 3D files accepted

Direct specialist communication when useful

Direct specialist communication when useful

We can develop the object for a manufacturer near you

If physical fabrication in Canada is not practical, commission the concept, approved model and production package only. The package is adapted to the selected manufacturing partner rather than delivered as a generic decorative model.

Concept directions and photorealistic renders

Concept directions and photorealistic renders

Production-ready 3D model

Production-ready 3D model

Dimensions, sections and interfaces

Dimensions, sections and interfaces

Part segmentation and assembly logic

Part segmentation and assembly logic

Material and finish recommendations

Material and finish recommendations

Production drawings and specifications

Production drawings and specifications

Fabricator communication during production

Fabricator communication during production

The site is part of the sculpture

A durable object is not just a surface. We account for its geographic location, exposure, support, access and maintenance so that the production method fits the real conditions.

Canadian freeze-thaw cycles

Canadian freeze-thaw cycles

UV, moisture, salts and temperature range

UV, moisture, salts and temperature range

Foundation, base and attachment

Foundation, base and attachment

Wind, touch and impact exposure

Wind, touch and impact exposure

Access, lifting and installation sequence

Access, lifting and installation sequence

Drainage and water paths

Drainage and water paths

Packaging and transport loads

Packaging and transport loads

Care and inspection access

Care and inspection access

Clear drivers instead of a misleading fixed price

Custom sculpture can range from a compact printed object to a large engineered installation. We provide a preliminary range after reviewing the idea and confirm the production estimate after the approved model, material and logistics are defined.

What changes cost

Size and detail · Master model and moulds · Material and internal structure · Engineering and attachment · Finish and patina · Quantity and repeatability · Packaging and shipping · Delivery and installation

What changes duration

Concept complexity · Number and speed of approvals · Scanning and modelling scope · Chosen production technology · Material and specialist availability · Curing, casting or machining time · Finishing and quality control · Freight and installation planning

Private by default. Approved before production. Supported after delivery.

Confidentiality

Your address, private-space photography, likeness, source files, design, visualization and finished object remain private. Publication requires separate written permission; NDA and white-label work are available.

Milestone approvals

Design and production are separate paid phases. The model, render, material, finish, scope and logistics are approved before fabrication; later scope changes require a written change order.

Design rights

The physical object transfers after full payment. Copyright, source files and reproduction rights follow the written commission terms. A unique commissioned design is not reproduced for another client.

Warranty and care

Every production project receives a written, material-specific workmanship warranty, normally within a one-to-five-year range depending on the system and responsibility. Care instructions and paid post-warranty support are available.

Custom sculpture questions, answered

There is no useful universal price. Size, detail, modelling, material, engineering, finish, quantity, packaging, shipping and installation all matter. After reviewing your references, location and approximate dimensions, we reply with questions and a preliminary range within 24 hours.

Timing depends on concept complexity, approvals, scanning or modelling, production technology, material availability, finishing and logistics. We define a project schedule after the design scope is clear and confirm it before production begins.

Yes. A sentence, photograph, reference image or rough sketch is enough to begin. Better references improve the first review, but technical drawings are not required before contacting us.

Yes, when you have the required rights or the source is in the public domain. We can scan or remodel an object, repair missing digital geometry, change its scale and adapt it to a different material. We are not offering restoration of the original object in this service.

Several systems can work: appropriately designed concrete or GFRC, composites, selected metals, suitable stone and engineered hybrid assemblies. The correct answer depends on geometry, moisture paths, UV, freeze-thaw exposure, location, anchoring and maintenance—not the material name alone.

We compare form, detail, size, weight, exposure, expected lifespan, maintenance, budget, quantity, packaging and installation. We then recommend the material and internal construction that best serve the complete brief.

Yes. You approve a 3D model and photorealistic visualization before production. When useful, we also place it into a photograph of the intended space to check scale, orientation, colour and context.

Yes. We can develop portraits, busts and animal sculpture from suitable photographs, scans or a live capture session. The quantity and quality of references determine how accurately a likeness can be developed.

Yes. We work with architects, interior and landscape designers, sculptors and modellers.

Yes. Design-only service is available worldwide. Depending on the scope, the package can include concepts, renders, an approved model, dimensions, sections, segmentation, assembly logic, material guidance and communication with your chosen fabricator.

Physical projects are designed, made and shipped across Canada. Renovation1 delivery and installation are available within 100 km of Ottawa. Design-only work is available worldwide. Freight, packaging and installation are quoted for each object.

The physical object becomes yours after full payment. Copyright, source files, reproduction rights and commercial licensing depend on the written commission agreement and the participating authors. Broader rights or source-file transfer can be priced separately.

Each production project receives a written warranty for workmanship and manufacturing defects, tailored to material, finish, exposure, supplier coverage and installation responsibility. The practical range is commonly one to five years, not a universal promise for every object.

Yes. Client identity, address, private photographs, files, design and finished object are confidential by default. We publish only with separate written permission and can work under an NDA or white-label arrangement.

Yes. A project can be designed as a unique one-off or as a controlled small series. When repeats are required, we select the master, mould, segmentation and quality-control method around the quantity, finish consistency and target cost.

Describe the idea. We will define the way to make it.

Share what you know now: intended use, approximate size, location, style, timing and any lightweight references. If a file is too large, add a private share link instead.

First response, feasibility questions and a preliminary range within 24 hours.

Tell us what you want to create

Start with the information you have now. We will reply with useful questions, feasibility feedback and a preliminary range within 24 hours.

Up to 6 files, 8 MB each: JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, PDF, STL, OBJ, GLB/GLTF, STEP/STP, IGES/IGS, DWG, DXF, or 3MF.

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