Based in Richmond, California — collaborating with artists, studios, and institutions

Custom metal fabrication for sculpture, public art, and artist-led projects

Art Fabrication

Art Fabrication Portfolio

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selected works For Artists + Public Art Projects

Element 26 works with artists, designers, and institutions to fabricate sculptural and public art projects at a wide range of scales. We translate concepts, drawings, and models into fully realized metal structures - balancing design intent with structural integrity and buildability. Whether supporting a lead artist or acting as a fabrication partner, our role is to make complex work possible.

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Artist: julie munsayac
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: element 26

Illuminated when the sun is up in the Philippines, the Sun Dome is designed to activate and brighten Yerba Buena Gardens. Located in the Philipino cultural district, sponsored by SOMA Pilipinas.

SUNDOME

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Artist: Sharón Pedrini
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: Element 26

A kinetic steel sculpture fabricated in its entirety by Element 26 and designed to respond to movement and wind.

INFINISWING

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Artist: Renzo Verbeck
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: By Others

A monumental portal sculpture featuring custom steel fabrication, patinated finishes, and large-scale structural components.

EXPANSE PORTAL

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Artist: Christopher Myers
Design Modifications: element 26
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: By Others

Outdoor adaptation and installation preparation, concealed mounting systems, custom stone integration, and corten steel pedestal fabrication.

CALIBAN’S HANDS

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Artist: Kehinde Wiley
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: by others

Pedestal restoration, protective bollards, and supporting fabrication work completed for the monumental sculpture installation.

rumors of war

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Artist: Kehinde Wiley
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: by others

Structural repairs and custom fabrication supporting immersive virtual reality experience environments.

exit reality

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Artist: Chrystie Cappelli & Element 26
Fabrication: Element 26 & Chrystie Cappelli
Installation: Collaborative Installation

An interactive kinetic sculpture featuring a custom spinning base, integrated lighting, and collaborative design development.

STARSHIP

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Artist: Michael Christian
Fabrication: Element 26
Installation: by others

A series of sculptural steel forms incorporating flexible LED elements and custom fabricated components.

RENO SPROUTS

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Artist/studio: Engineered Artworks
Fabrication: Engineered artworks
Lead fabricator: Element 26 
Installation: Engineered Artworks

A stellated icosahedron featuring a structural steel core and illuminated aluminum points fabricated for Engineered Artworks.

stella

From one-off sculptural elements to full-scale public installations, we support artists through all phases of fabrication — including prototyping, material selection, structural problem-solving, and final production.

Our experience spans fabrication for public art programs, private commissions, and collaborative builds with other studios and design teams.


Our work includes structural steel fabrication, stainless and aluminum builds, laser-cut components, and custom assemblies for indoor and outdoor installations.

We regularly collaborate on public art fabrication projects requiring engineered solutions, durable finishes, and installation-ready systems.

Element 26 provides custom metal fabrication for public art installations, large-scale sculpture, and complex artist-led projects.

Fabrication Capabilities

Public Art + Sculptural

While all Element 26's work is connected through material, scale, and fabrication, each portfolio serves a different purpose: from original sculptural work to architectural projects and fabrication partnerships.

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Distinct Work. Shared Craft.

Custom metalwork for architects, developers, and the built environment, including gates, railings, facades, and integrated architectural features. Fabricated by Element 26.

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distinct work. shared craft.

Our work begins with raw material and evolves through cutting, forming, machining, welding, and assembly—transforming steel and non-ferrous metals into highly engineered architectural and sculptural installations.

  • Blacksmithing  (IE. Forged work)
  • Metal casting (IE. bronze sculpture casting)

on a select basis, we offer:

  • Cutting, welding, bending, or laser cutting metal and then assembling it  into structural or sculptural forms. 

our process involves:

  • Steel
  • Stainless steel
  • Aluminum
  • Copper,  brass, and bronze


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In plain terms. Custom metal fabrication starts with simple materials and transforms them through cutting, welding, and shaping into something built specifically for your vision.

Every project is built from raw material — cut, welded, bent, and assembled into a finished piece designed specifically for your space.

Element 26 specializes in architectural metalwork and custom fabrication. 

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Based in Richmond, California, Element 26 serves projects throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

We regularly collaborate with teams in San Francisco, the greater California region, and across the United States on architectural and public art fabrication.

Have a project in mind? We work with architects, artists, and developers on projects of all scales.

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