The Coral Throne

🛠️ Coral Throne Fabrication 
More than vision — the Coral Throne is ready to build. 

This isn’t just an idea. The Coral Throne has been fully designed with fabrication, installation, and long-term reef compatibility in mind. It’s engineered to meet the highest standards of public art, marine safety, and environmental durability. 

🔩 Built to Last
* Fabricated from clean, reef-safe steel, the Coral Throne uses only materials approved for artificial reef integration. 

 Edges are softened and sanded for diver safety and marine compatibility. 

* Structural supports are internally reinforced and tested for submersion at 100 feet. 

* Pick-points are pre-welded for controlled underwater placement via lift bags or crane rigging.

🤝 Built with the Best
The Coral Throne is designed in collaboration with highly respected fabricators, metal shops, and reef engineers. 

* Zimmerman Metals – Large-scale architectural and sculpture fabrication 

* JunoWorks – Custom art metalwork and marine sculpture specialists

* JM Construction & Engineering – Structural steel support and public art installation team 

Final welding and finishing can occur on-site or at studio level depending on timeline and budget.
You’ll be working with professionals who have delivered for major corporations, cities, and international art collectors. 

🧱 Fabrication Process Overview
* Modular design allows fabrication in multiple sections for easy transport and install. 

* Land Display: Initially installed onshore in Pompano Beach, allowing public interaction and media engagement. 

* Underwater Integration: After its time on land, the sculpture will be lowered to its permanent home on the Lady Luck at ~100 feet deep in Shipwreck Park.

Reef Transformation: 
Once submerged, the Coral Throne will begin its second life — transforming into a living reef as marine organisms begin to colonize the surface.

📐 Fabrication Specs at a Glance
* Material: Uncoated ferrous steel or clean mild steel, minimum ¼-inch thickness — fully reef-safe, free of contaminants, no oils or sealants 

* Finish: Raw steel finish to encourage marine growth — no coatings of any kind 

* Safety Surfaces: Marine-grade stainless steel seat and armrests to prevent coral growth and ensure diver comfort and safety 

* All contact points ground smooth and edge-softened for safe interaction 

* Weight: Approximately 500–700 lbs, based on modular build 

* Height: Approximately 6 feet, visually bold but well-balanced for underwater placement 

* Mounting: Internal frame with hidden marine-grade stainless tube for secure bolt-down to the Lady Luck deck 

* Construction Method: Modular sections for safe transport and precision underwater assembly 

* Add-ons: Designed to naturally support coral attachment over time — no artificial reef pods or concrete bases required

🌊 Made for the Ocean 
* Every part of the Coral Throne is designed to respect and enhance its marine environment: No contaminants, toxins, or sealed surfaces 

* No small entrapment points or diver hazards 

* Reef-safe shapes that allow coral, sponge, and anemone growth 

* Designed to remain stable and upright in ocean currents, storms, and seasonal movement

📸 Fabrication Insights 
We believe in focusing on the work — not turning every weld into a photoshoot. That said, updates may occasionally be shared to highlight key moments in the Coral Throne’s creation. 

If you're curious about the process, want to follow progress, or just like seeing sparks fly… 

👉 Follow along on Instagram: @thecoralthrone 

No pressure. Just updates when they’re worth sharing — and a finished sculpture that will speak for itself.