Descendants
project impact
Descendants is a 12-part suspended public-art installation for Mirvac at Harbourside. I developed the detailed installation methodology for lifting, fixing and commissioning each artwork: coordinating façade brackets, catenary cables, temporary hoisting assemblies and electrical connections across the site.
technical scope
Installation methodology · lift planning · catenary cable coordination · façade bracket detailing · electrical coordination · commissioning
year
2026
my role
Installation Designer
client
Mirvac
status
In progress
project outcome
Client facing installation methodology document to coordinate installation timelines, requirements & other trades prior to site mobilisation.
My contribution: provide design critique on 70% design to optimise for fabrication & installation efficiency. Provide detailed documentation of intended installation methodology & timeline to client & stakeholders.
Delivery challenge: the artwork is mounted in a 12m wide thoroughfare between buildings with connecting bridges between the two. The installation design must contend with finished flooring, facades & maintain minimum distances for ongoing maintenance to the building.
