It’s with a "heavy heart" that we announce the debut of our latest installment--quite literally! Our 400 pound galvanized steel “Heart of Downtown” sculpture will be unveiled on Valentine’s Day, the day on which Burlington was founded in 1893. When our beloved city began taking shape as a simple railroad town in the 1850s, iron and steel were the lifeblood of all business … [Read more...]
Copper Snowflakes!
These copper snowflake ornaments are ready for clear coating! Aren’t they beautiful? They're great for teacher gifts, stocking stuffers, or for your tree! … [Read more...]
9/11 Memorial Sculpture
On the fifteenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks, Alamance County will unveil a sculpture remembering those who lost their lives, and honoring the sacrifices that were made by so many on that day. The piece depicts a fireman, a policewoman, an emergency technician, and a 911 operator holding up a square piece of steel that came from the South Tower. The base of the … [Read more...]
Prayer Garden at Cook Children’s
Cook Children's Health Care System is committed to improving the overall health of children. Their hospital in Forth Worth Texas has a long tradition of providing quality medical care, as evidenced by their state of the art campuses and highly trained staff. But the fine folks at Cook Children's know that caring for the body alone isn't enough.That's why you'll find special … [Read more...]
Beechwood Pokémon Go Gym
We have just been told that we've received the ultimate endorsement...one of our sculptures is currently a Pokémon Go Gym at Burlington City Park! The word on the virtual street is that our famous inchworm is now controlled by Team Valor, although we know that is subject to change at any moment. Several other of our sculptures are Poké Stops. Beechwood has always been about … [Read more...]
We’ve Moved Uptown!
Longtime customers know that when we first started Beechwood Metalworks, our shop was in our backyard. We had already outgrown the small facility, when we had a fire that destroyed just about everything we had. We truly believe that all things work together for good, however, and what should have been a disaster turned into an opportunity to expand our business into a large … [Read more...]
A Whale of a Tale
The Lookout Terrace at UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is one of our most interactive installations to date. The theme of "North Carolina from Ocean to Mountains" allowed for some very large and fun pieces to come to life. In the Coastal Area, we made a wheel chair accessible Pirate Ship with steering wheel, telescope, binoculars, and seating. Swimming … [Read more...]
Monarch Caterpillar or Monarch Butterfly?
Do you want a Monarch Caterpillar or a Monarch Butterfly? We can make both! These are our 3ft diameter mushrooms topped with either a 3ft caterpillar or 3ft butterfly. All steel construction with Automotive Epoxy hand painted finish. Click on the image for a closer look! … [Read more...]
Cook Children’s Hospital, NICU Rooftop Garden
After a week on a rooftop in Fort Worth, TX, Casey brought back some photos of his adventure. This was a very cool install designed by Dunaway Associates and contracted by Linbeck Group LLC. The whole rooftop was covered in synthetic grass that was visually pleasing yet still allowed drainage. A small stream was constructed by using crushed glass and river rock. These elements … [Read more...]
The Journey of a Frog
Two frogs, Bouncy and Boingy, played a spirited game of leap frog through the shop this week. We were under a tight deadline to get these guys in a crate to Texas, so we had to move fast. Here's how they got from point A to point B. A frog sculpture starts its journey as a flat layout with paper templates and some CAD drawings cut out on the water jet. The flat sheet steel … [Read more...]
