Victoria & Albert Sculpture Support Scaffold

Structures That Make Bold Ideas Possible

From scaffold-supported set builds to large-scale public art and immersive theatre installations, we provide the structural foundations that help artists, designers, and creative teams bring visionary concepts to life. Whether it’s a kinetic sculpture, a pop-up gallery, or a touring theatre show, we design, engineer, and install temporary structures that perform — without compromising the creative intent.

Our services include:

  • Custom scaffold frameworks for art installations and public sculpture

  • Set support and structural elements for theatre, film, and performance

  • Temporary stages, catwalks, and immersive exhibition platforms

  • Grandstand seating, viewing terraces, and public audience risers

  • Green rooms, backstage areas, and production support zones

  • Temporary roofs, bridges, and projection platforms

  • Scenic staircases, ramps, and balustrades

  • LED screen supports and AV towers

  • Integrated branding, hoardings, and creative facades

Carston Holier Scaffold Art Temporary Support Structure

Creative Installations & Public Art Support

Helping Artists Build the Impossible
From Scaffolding Brut at the V&A to Carsten Höller’s interactive slides at the Hayward Gallery, we’ve helped bring some of the most daring public artworks to life. Whether it’s reimagining scaffold joints in glazed porcelain or building towering projection rigs in Trafalgar Square, we work with artists, curators, and cultural institutions to create strong, safe structures that disappear into the art.

Scaffolding support for music event

Set Support for Theatre & Immersive Events

Temporary Builds That Enhance the Story
We supply structures for live performance, immersive theatre, and experimental shows — from sub-structures and tiered audience seating to backstage cabins and scenic support frames. If your team needs a structure to hold lighting, performers, scenery, or the audience itself, we’ll engineer it to blend seamlessly into the creative vision.

Pop-Ups, Galleries & Experiential Builds

Flexible Spaces That Adapt to Any Site
From sculptural retail displays like Comme des Garçons at Selfridges to architectural set pieces at Design Miami, we build modular, moveable frameworks that transform venues into experiences. Whether you’re taking over a museum atrium or building outdoors in a city square, our team designs structures that respond to your site, your audience, and your materials.

Festival Installations & Urban Interventions

Temporary Infrastructure for Cultural Programmes
We’ve supported large-scale cultural events like The Festival of Creative Urban Living with outdoor galleries, urban pavilions, and flexible exhibition platforms. Whether it’s a one-day installation or a multi-week cultural takeover, we provide temporary infrastructure that is safe, adaptable, and always creatively aligned.

From Idea to Installation

  • 1. Send us your drawings, concept, or site brief

  • 2. We design, engineer, and manage compliance

  • 3. We build quickly and collaborate closely with your team

  • 4. We remove everything efficiently and leave the site clear

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Can you help realise an artist’s concept?

Yes — we thrive on creative builds. We work closely with artists and designers to translate bold ideas into engineered structures. Whether it’s a sculptural frame, suspended element, or interactive space, we’ll help shape it safely and faithfully.

Do you build temporary stages and audience seating?

Absolutely. We provide modular and bespoke stages, catwalks, and grandstand seating for performances, exhibitions, and installations — indoors or outdoors, with full compliance and custom finishes.

Can your structures be used inside galleries or museums?

Yes — and we have. We’ve installed temporary structures inside the V&A, Hayward Gallery, Selfridges, and more. Our team knows how to work respectfully within historic, public, or high-traffic indoor venues.

What kind of finish can I get on the structure?

Anything from raw to refined. We offer a range of finishes including cladding, timber, netting, painted fascias, and custom-built hoarding. We can also coordinate with your scenic team for integrated dressing or branding.

Can you work to tight build and de-rig schedules?

Yes — we’re used to it. Whether it’s a festival slot, overnight install, or back-to-back gallery install/de-rig, we’ll plan our build schedule to match your timeline without cutting corners on safety.

Do you provide design support?

Yes — we offer full structural design and engineering. Our in-house team can turn your sketch or CAD file into compliant structural drawings and calculations, ready for approval, build, and sign-off.

Delivering Structure for Art, Theatre, and Live Performance

Sculptural, technical, immersive or experimental — if your creative project needs structure, we’re ready to build it with care, speed, and precision.

 

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