Steel Construction Vol 40 no 6 - International Steel Structures | Page 35

SAISC SOCIAL MEDIA

Steel Services
By Kevin Harris, Director – Steel Services (Images taken by Kevin Harris)

Structures that are designed for the mining
sector are usually one hundred percent
functional. Its not often that the aesthetic
characteristics of a structure are given any
attention by the designers.This however
doesn’t mean that there is an absence
of an artistic edge to the structures that
we build. If one looks a little deeper, or
from a different angle, one begins to see
that these structures have a softer side.
Through the Steel Services Instagram
account, I try to capture the beauty hidden
behind the harsh lines or find an angle that
introduces a fresh perspective on a shape
that, superficially, has no special interest.
The technology employed in our factory
also provides some great photographic
opportunities to showcase colour and
scale. Beyond all of that, there is also a
human element. It is only through human
intervention that these amazing designs see
the light of day. Steel is a magnificent and
versatile material and I invite you to join
me on this journey to document the beauty
of this often underappreciated aspect of
our industry.

“

Through the Steel Services
Instagram account, I try to
capture the beauty hidden
behind the harsh lines or find
an angle that introduces a
fresh perspective.

”

Follow @steel.services on Instagram

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