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.
* A Zahner Co. – Large-scale architectural and sculpture fabrication 
* 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:​ This sculpture was originally designed to debut on land as a public art installation near Pompano Beach, Florida, allowing public interaction and media engagement. Today, the Coral Throne is fully fabrication-ready and available for installation at dive sites, resorts, reefs, and waterfront destinations worldwide.
* Underwater Integration: After its time on land, the sculpture was to 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 7 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, 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.