Most people come to us for pontoons that do practical things — access platforms, inspection pontoons, temporary walkways, that sort of thing. But every now and then, a project lands on the desk that makes us stop, tilt our heads slightly and say, “Alright then… let’s figure it out.”
Here are a few of the more unusual installations we’ve built over the years — each one different, each one needing its own bit of problem-solving, and all of them proving the same point: floating pontoons can do far more than people expect.
A Giant Floating Disco Ball
This wasn’t just a light installation — it was a full-scale floating disco ball created by artist Aimee Grundell.
Our role was to build the pontoon base, hide the power and support systems, and keep the structure steady enough for long-exposure photography and public viewing.
Santa’s sleigh in the middle of a pond in Bedfordshire
A full illuminated sleigh-and-reindeer display installed on a pond for a night-time light event.
We built a stable, low-profile pontoon base with discreet anchoring, ensuring the sleigh stayed level and still so the lights could reflect cleanly across the water. Subtle engineering, bright result.
A D-Day landing craft for an obstacle race
A custom-built landing craft façade constructed on a pontoon footprint for an obstacle course race.
It needed to look convincing, handle participant traffic safely and tie into the course layout — all while maintaining proper buoyancy and stability.
A catwalk built over a swimming pool for London Fashion Week
This show needed a runway installed directly over a swimming pool — stable, perfectly level and visually unobtrusive.
We used a modular pontoon layout to create a solid platform the design team could finish to match the show’s aesthetic, giving models a seamless route across the water.
Challenge Us
Unusual ideas don’t put us off — they usually make for the most interesting work.
If you have something that needs to float, support, display, carry or simply exist on water in a way that isn’t entirely straightforward, we’re ready to take a look.
Bring us the brief, however unconventional.
