At Kelsen, we realise conservation projects, art installations and architectural construction with efficiency and sensitivity. We seek out projects that are unique in their nature, manner of making, design, concept, location and complexity.
Kelsen in collaboration with Scott Associates Sculpture and Design fabricated and installed a large scale steel sculpture by Phillip King at Kistefos Museum in Norway.
We were commissioned via Pidgin Perfect by Scottish Book Trust to produce Emma Ewan’s first public art installation.
Developed and implemented method for installing a 500kg sculpture in Trinity Apse, Edinburgh, as part of Edinburgh Art Festival 2015.
As a result of Network Rail operating constraints within Waverely Station, Kelsen technicians hand made a homogenous, hexagonal shaped, concrete plinth to receive a Charles Avery bronze sculpture.
Phases 1 and 2 in refurbishment of the Aspire Church, in Rutherglen, Glasgow for the Health N Happy Community Development Trust to convert the church hall into multi use spaces including recording and broadcast studios for community radio.
Fabrication of two large scale plywood painted structures for installation at two separate locations: Portree on the Isle of Skye and Lochmaddy on North Uist.
Fabrication and installation of external decorative timber superstructure to the Half Price Ticket Hut along with partial internal fit out.
A co-operative project in collaboration with Toby Paterson, Collective Architecture and Scott Associates Sculpture and Design.
Installation of a multi part sculpture on the external balcony of the new Reid Building by Steven Holl Architects at the Glasgow School of Art.
The Common Guild Glasgow – extensive structural alteration to reconfigure the ground floor layout to provide larger open spaces.
David Dale Gallery and Studios – Façade improvement works, new windows and sandstone cills
Construction of a below ground reinforced, waterproof concrete structure, some of which exceeded 3.50m depth.
Anish Kapoor – Curve 2010, Kensington Gardens, London
A 25 metre long mosaic mural, made from both polished and natural finished porcelain tiles
Nathan Coley – In Memory, Jupiter Artland, Edinburgh, 2010
Barbara Hepworth – Trevalgan, Stromness, Orkney
STONE Project and Milestone Carve, 2010 – Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney
Ian Hamilton Finlay – Gods of the Earth, Gods of the Sea, Rousay, Orkney
Felix Gonzalez-Torres – It’s just a matter of time, Kirkwall, Orkney
Cornelia Parker – Landscape with Gun and Tree, 2010
Anne Bevan – Source: The Constant Moment, The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney
Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney – Reiach and Hall Architects
Ross Sinclair- Grace
Construction of a pre-cast concrete retaining wall concealing soil nails at a private residence in Dalry
Conversion and renovation of a derelict water mill beside Harray Loch in Orkney
An award winning extension to and renovation of the St Magnus Centre in Kirkwall
Refurbishment of Scotland’s most northerly castle located on Shapinsay Island, Orkney
Sam MacDonald – The Plough. The Constant Moment. The Pier Arts Centre, Stromness, Orkney
Orkney Library and Archive – Architect: Orkney Islands Council
