Exhibitions, installations and gallery refits require a unique combination of precision engineering, discreet integration and total respect for the creative vision. Whether handling priceless artefacts, monumental sculptures or immersive digital experiences, Unusual Rigging delivers bespoke structural and rigging solutions that ensure every element is installed safely, securely and exactly as curators intend. Our teams work across the UK and internationally, supporting world-class cultural institutions with behind-the-scenes engineering expertise — always delivered with a focus on conservation standards, Health and Safety, and visitor experience. At London’s Science Museum, we played a central role in delivering Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery — a new permanent exhibition exploring the future of energy, technology and climate change. Originally specified as a 1.5-tonne object, the sea turbine installation ultimately weighed in at 7.5 tonnes — presenting a significant logistical and engineering challenge. With no goods lift and no disassembly possible, the turbine had to be installed fully intact.
Unusual:
Spent eight months planning a complex, multi-phase lift Designed and built a bespoke gantry crane to hoist the turbine externally up the museum’s side Floated the piece through a glass atrium to the second floor Landed it on a custom-built truss-dolly Coordinated a 20-person manual move across the gallery floor Installed a secondary lifting frame to raise the turbine onto its final plinth Delivered the turbine fully assembled and pre-mounted on its frame Completed the entire operation over four nights with minimal site disruption Maintained safety and flexibility throughout. This flawless installation showcased precision engineering at its best, enabling the Science Museum’s bold vision to be fully realised.
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