Architectural Bronze Castings — Custom Metalwork for Buildings & Public Spaces
Durable bronze elements engineered for permanence — doors, facades, monuments & more
Who We Are
R.U.N. Art Foundry creates custom architectural bronze castings for buildings, public spaces, memorials, and landscape design. Our Miami foundry combines traditional lost-wax craftsmanship with modern engineering to produce durable, beautiful bronze elements that withstand decades of outdoor exposure.
We work with architects, landscape designers, art consultants, and municipalities from initial concept through final installation. Our team manages every phase — design consultation, prototyping, casting, patination, and on-site mounting.
What We Do
Building Facades & Entries
Custom bronze doors, plaques, lettering, decorative panels, and ornamental elements. Engineered for structural integration and lasting beauty.
Public Monuments & Memorials
Monumental bronze sculptures and commemorative installations for parks, plazas, government buildings, and civic spaces.
Landscape Elements
Bronze fountains, railings, bollards, garden sculptures, and site-specific installations designed for outdoor permanence.
Restoration & Conservation
Historic bronze repair, re-patination, and structural reinforcement. We restore architectural elements to their original grandeur.
Religious & Institutional Art
Altar pieces, ceremonial objects, campus sculptures, and liturgical bronze work crafted with reverence and precision.
Marine-Grade Finishes
Protective coatings and climate-engineered patinas formulated for coastal installations — salt air, humidity, and UV resistance.
Selected Works
A selection of bronze sculptures cast at our foundry:
Our Process — From Concept to Bronze
Consultation
We discuss your vision, timeline, and budget. Free initial consultations available in person or remotely.
Modeling and Mold Making
Precision mold creation using ceramic shell or silicone techniques, matched to your project requirements.
Wax Work and Gating
Wax replicas are chased to perfection and fitted with a gating system that ensures flawless bronze flow.
Bronze Pouring
Molten bronze is poured into ceramic shells. Temperature control and timing are critical at this stage.
Chasing and Finishing
Welding, grinding, and hand-chasing refine the raw casting into a seamless surface ready for patination.
Patination and Delivery
Custom patina application with protective wax sealing. Safe crating and delivery throughout the US and internationally.
Why Artists Choose R.U.N.
Internal armatures, mounting systems, and structural calculations for monumental-scale architectural bronze installations.
Formulated for Florida's subtropical heat, humidity, and salt air. Also available for cold-weather, coastal, and arid environments.
Tactile elements and accessible mounting for public installations. We ensure all work meets current accessibility standards.
Design consultation, maquettes, committee presentations, casting, and on-site mounting. One team, one vision, from start to finish.
Architectural bronze castings for municipalities, universities, churches, and commercial properties throughout the Eastern United States.
Our foundry brings decades of experience casting architectural elements that perform beautifully for generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of architectural bronze elements can you produce?
We cast doors, plaques, lettering, decorative panels, railings, bollards, fountains, memorial sculptures, facade elements, and custom ornamental metalwork in bronze.
How do you ensure architectural bronze lasts outdoors?
We use climate-engineered patinas, marine-grade protective coatings, and structural engineering designed for specific environmental conditions — subtropical, coastal, freeze-thaw, or arid climates.
Can you work from architectural drawings?
Yes. We regularly work from CAD drawings, blueprints, and 3D models. We also provide design consultation and can create scale maquettes for committee approval.
What is the process for a large architectural commission?
It starts with design consultation and feasibility review. We create scale prototypes, get approval, then move to full casting, patination, and installation. Typical timeline: 4-8 months depending on scale.
Do you handle installation of architectural bronze?
Yes. Our team manages professional crating, transport, and on-site mounting. For monumental pieces, we coordinate with structural engineers and general contractors.
Start Your Project — Free Consultation
Tell us about your vision. We will provide a detailed estimate and timeline for your project.
Prefer to call? (786) 762-2636