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Conservation and reuse Demountable structures Kinematic structuresPassivhaus and low energyTensile structuresTimber and sustainable materialsMomentum have worked on many differing forms of sculpture from simple railing systems to more elaborate installations. These projects can be free-standing commissions but are often associated with the buildings we design
Momentum
Momentum supported several projects for the 2023 fit-out of the Young V&A in Bethnal Green in London.
Working with AOC Architecture we assisted with the design and installation of a performance area along with the PLAY letters and benches and DESIGN letters.
© Nussli
Coca Cola Pavilion
Momentum was employed by Nussli to support Pernilla and Asif with the technical and structural development of this temporary installation.
It was designed as an experimental fusion of architecture, sport, music and technology at the London 2012 site.
© Flea Folly Architects
Hak Folly
In collaboration with Dutch wood flooring manufacturer Hakwood, Flea Folly Architects designed and built ‘HakFolly’, a 4.5m high temple of timber located within the historic St John’s Gate.
It was displayed as part of Clerkenwell Design Week.
© Unusual Rigging
La Princesse
A mechanical spider operated by a number of performers positioned within its frame. Brought to Liverpool by French performence art company La Machine for the celebrations of European Capital of Culture.
Working with specialist rigging contractors, Unusual Rigging, Momentum designed a system of pulleys, trusses and cranes to lift the animation up the front of an existing derelict building.
© David Churchill
O2 Dublin Brand Experience
This installation was in a Grade II converted industrial space.
The project included Blue Room, an exclusive bar with eight suspended polycarbonate spheres, and Concierge a dramatic new reception area with a LED Cable net.
©️ Momentum
O2 London Brand Experience
Momentum supported the design development of three sculptural installations within the O2’s indoor street area with Jordan Parnass Digital Architecture.
This included a LED-lit polycarbonate spheres suspended from the O2’s cable net, an 8m-high timber sculpture with a steelwork core and shallow below-ground foundations and an inflated structure fixed to a timber framed base. .
© Peter Podworski
Tree of Light
Designed by Block9 for the London 2012 events, Momentum provided structural engineering services to the 16m-high Tree of Light.
This consisted of cantilevered boxes suspended above the band with rigging arms and beams inserted into the box structures.