m-tec engineers 12m installation for Oman

Darwen-based m-tec has engineered and delivered a 12m tall water feature to stand in private gardens adjacent to the Royal Opera House in Muscat, Oman.

The Arches of Oman water feature was designed by artist Giles Rayner of GR Sculpture and brought to life over three years by the specialist architectural metalwork fabrication company.

The steel installation was fully fabricated and polished by m-tec’s team of skilled engineers at the company’s Lancashire headquarters.

The shape of the sculpture is highly complex and features graceful curves to represent the iconic Islamic arch symbol.

Tom Elliot at m-tec said: “This sculpture represents new standards in stainless steel public art, featuring cutting edge architectural metal fabrication techniques.

“Manufacturing this style of sculpture showcases the level of skill and craftsmanship that our engineers possess, enabling us to produce a truly stunning piece of public art for the elusive Middle East.”

The project is the latest in a number of high-profile architectural art and sculptures manufactured by m-tec, which stand as impressive pieces of public art in towns and cities across the world.

Recent work includes the manufacture of the Minaret inspired sculpture on Brick Lane, London, and the 5m World Globe Sculpture which stands on a prominent roundabout in Uyo, Nigeria. As part of the wider engineering and fabrication company WEC Group with 850+ staff, m-tec provides turnkey creative and project delivery solutions from design concept and technical calculations to fabrication, delivery and installation.