Classical and contemporary sculpture
Original concepts, public-domain references, resized replicas and material reinterpretations.
Concept visualizationBring us any idea, at any level of readiness. Renovation1 manages design, material selection, 3D modelling, fabrication, delivery and support as one accountable project.
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.
Classical or contemporary, decorative or practical: the form follows your brief, not a fixed catalogue.
Original concepts, public-domain references, resized replicas and material reinterpretations.
Developed from photographs, scans, sittings or a combination of available references.
Designed for real exposure, drainage, anchoring, maintenance and Canadian climate.
Benches, lighting, furniture and usable objects where structure and sculpture work together.
Panels, reliefs, tiles, cornices, ornaments, screens and details integrated into a larger design.
Distinctive objects for hotels, restaurants, retail, developments and branded environments.
You do not need to prepare a technical package before contacting us. We accept projects at every level of readiness.
A verbal idea
One or more photographs
A visual reference
A rough sketch
An existing object to scan
Architectural drawings
A CAD or 3D model
A complete production specification
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.
Concept visualizationRelative cost: $$Mineral surfaces with convincing mass, architectural presence and excellent value at larger scale.
Architectural character, durable outdoor performance, scalable casting and convincing stone-like weight.
Heavy solid sections, mould cost, cure time and careful reinforcement or anchoring for large work.
A strong default for substantial outdoor forms and architectural details where mineral character matters.
| Complete material comparison | Best uses | Environment | Durability | Maintenance | Relative cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cast stone, architectural concrete and GFRC | Garden sculpture, entrance pieces, architectural ornaments, planters, reliefs and repeat castings. | Indoor and outdoor when the mix, reinforcement, drainage, sealer and installation are designed for the site. | Strong outdoor option when engineered for moisture, freeze-thaw cycles and stable support. | Periodic cleaning and project-specific resealing; chips and surface weathering can usually be repaired. | $$ |
| Fiberglass and composite resin | Large 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. | $$ |
| 3D-printed polymers and printed resin | Complex custom forms, prototypes, portrait studies, masters for moulding, small series and internal structures. | Primarily indoor unless the polymer, wall design, coating and assembly are engineered for outdoor exposure. | Process-dependent. Heat, UV, creep, layer orientation and water entry must be controlled. | Finish-specific cleaning and inspection of seams or coatings; modules can often be replaced or repaired. | $$ |
| Plaster and gypsum | Interior 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 polymers | Illuminated 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. | $$$ |
| Bronze, aluminum, stainless steel and other metals | Legacy sculpture, public-facing private sites, water features, fine art, large structures and premium editions. | Indoor and outdoor with alloy, drainage, isolation, finish and anchoring selected for the environment. | Potentially exceptional. Corrosion behaviour, dissimilar metals, salt exposure and finish evolution must be planned. | Wash schedules and wax, patina or coating care depend on alloy and intended surface evolution. | $$$$ |
| Natural and engineered stone | Heirloom sculpture, monuments on private property, fountains, architectural details and permanent landscape work. | Indoor and outdoor when stone type, grain, porosity, geometry, drainage and support suit the climate. | Excellent with the right stone and detailing; freeze-thaw, salts, staining and water paths still matter. | Low to moderate, with cleaning and occasional specialist repair or sealing depending on stone and finish. | $$$$ |
| Wood and mixed-media construction | Interior statement pieces, functional art, furniture, wall sculpture, experiential objects and controlled exterior work. | Best indoors; outdoor systems require species, lamination, drainage, finish and movement detailing for exposure. | Excellent indoors. Outdoors, moisture cycling, UV, checking, fasteners and finish maintenance control service life. | Periodic inspection and renewable finish; mixed systems need access to lights, hardware or replaceable components. | $$$ |
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
Scale and weight
Indoor or outdoor exposure
UV, moisture and freeze-thaw
Touch and impact risk
Required lifespan
Maintenance expectations
Budget and quantity
Packaging, delivery and installation
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.
Rapidly compare shapes, proportions, settings and finishes before committing to a concept direction.
Capture an object on site around Ottawa or reconstruct usable geometry remotely from suitable photographs.
Develop organic form, dimensional interfaces, sections, assembly logic and production tolerances.
Approve form, scale, material, colour and finish, including a view inside a photograph of the real space.
Test scale, fit, assembly and surface before a full-size or premium production process.
Adapt geometry and documentation to the selected fabricator, machine, mould or assembly method.
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
Scale in the real setting
Material and colour
Surface and finish
Base, attachment and orientation
The first response, feasibility questions and preliminary range arrive within 24 hours. Exact production timing depends on the chosen process.
Send any references, approximate size, location and intended use.
Receive questions, feasibility feedback and a preliminary range within 24 hours.
Confirm the design scope and fund the separate concept and modelling phase.
Compare focused directions and select the one to develop.
Review the 3D form and photorealistic visualization before production planning is locked.
Approve material, finish, logistics, final scope and final estimate.
Fund the fabrication milestone and begin the chosen manufacturing process.
Receive updates and approve any necessary, clearly explained changes.
Review final photos or video before dispatch, delivery or installation.
Receive the object, care guidance, written warranty and ongoing support.
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
Portrait busts from photos or scans
Pet and animal sculpture
Memorial and commemorative objects
Outdoor and garden sculpture
Replica, resized and re-materialized objects
Abstract and contemporary art objects
Sculptural benches and seating
Illuminated sculpture and light objects
Decorative panels and reliefs
Tiles, cornices and architectural ornaments
Furniture and mixed-media functional art
Hospitality and retail installations
Small editions and repeat production
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
NDA and privacy by default
Trade and repeat-project terms
Collaboration with your project team
Lightweight drawings, CAD and 3D files accepted
Direct specialist communication when useful
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
Production-ready 3D model
Dimensions, sections and interfaces
Part segmentation and assembly logic
Material and finish recommendations
Production drawings and specifications
Fabricator communication during production
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
UV, moisture, salts and temperature range
Foundation, base and attachment
Wind, touch and impact exposure
Access, lifting and installation sequence
Drainage and water paths
Packaging and transport loads
Care and inspection access
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.