How we work
From Idea
to Artwork
to Place.
Structured, collaborative, creative.
We take public-art projects from the first brief through design, engineering, approvals, fabrication, installation, and aftercare—with one coordinated team throughout.
Our process
From Brief to Aftercare.
A single, coordinated journey. The programme and approval requirements are tailored to each project.
01
Brief & Site Review
We review your objectives, audience, architecture, scale, and setting before developing a creative direction.
02
Concept & Design
Sketches, visual studies, material cues, and scale studies shape a site-specific artwork for your review.
03
Engineering & Approvals
We refine the selected design, structural and material requirements, and coordinate the approvals needed before making and installation.
04
Fabrication
The approved artwork is made using the right process: metal fabrication or casting, stone or wood carving, composite work, or mural execution.
05
Installation
We coordinate transport, site preparation, positioning, and installation so the artwork fits its architectural environment.
06
Handover
Final checks cover the artwork, its finish, and its placement. Handover includes care guidance suited to the material and setting.
07
Maintenance & Aftercare
Scheduled cleaning, finish protection, inspections, and restoration help the artwork retain its appearance and performance.
Collaboration & quality
Creative Vision. Clear Checks.
Artists, designers, architects, clients, and fabrication teams work together to keep the artistic intent and practical requirements aligned.
Artwork is considered alongside architecture, landscape, movement, and light. Checks throughout the project focus on:
- Material: suitability for the environment and intended use.
- Form: the approved artistic idea and its spatial role.
- Finish: surface quality and close-up detail.
- Scale: proportions in relation to architecture and people.
- Placement: final positioning and installation quality.
FAQ
Common Process Questions.
How early should we involve PUBLICARTS.AE?
Early enough for the artwork to be considered alongside the space, the project requirements, and the wider experience you want to create.
Can you work from an existing concept?
Yes. An existing idea can be developed further so it responds more clearly to the project, the site, and the delivery requirements.
Can you help select the material?
Yes. Material selection depends on the artwork, the environment, the scale, and what the project requires physically and visually.
Do you handle installation?
Yes. Where installation is included in the project scope, we coordinate transport, site readiness, and final positioning as part of delivery.
Can you create custom artwork?
Yes. PUBLICARTS.AE develops custom artwork for the project rather than relying on off-the-shelf visual solutions.
Start a project
Let's Start With the Idea.
Tell us about your project, space, and vision.
