Bristol Waste Reuse Shops
Avonmouth and Hartcliffe Way. Electricals are PAT- and function-tested before sale; stock changes daily.
Bristol · Brazen · 9–13 November 2026
A modular physical home for FLOCK.
Aluminium-profile frame carrying reclaimed, upcycled computer monitor screens, Mac mini computers and visible infrastructure. Designed to retain a strong visual identity while allowing for variable configurations.
Frame Design
A stepped, L-shaped frame with screens facing three ways.
An irregular stepped base (about 1,300 × 500 mm) with eight 40×40 uprights of different heights, tied by top bridges and a low brace. Screens hang on short bars between uprights and can face the front, sides or back; only the bars move between layouts. Sizes in mm: uprights floor to top, screens floor to centre.
| Screen | Monitor | Faces | Centre height | Bottom – top edge | Mounted on | Driven by |
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| Part | Cut length | Qty | Notes |
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What each layout costs to build
Working estimates in GBP, including a 10% contingency. The total is only what you need to buy: the frame kit (profile and cutting, Light to standard profile, joints, fixings, levelling feet, VESA plates, ballast and delivery), the extra video cables and display adapters, and power. Screens and Mac minis are greyed out because you already have them (4 screens, 2 Mac minis, 3 cables); their buying prices are shown only for reference. Van hire and insurance are extra.
| Layout | Frame kit | Cables and adapters | Power, PAT, ties | Castors (option) | Total to buy | Screens (owned) | Mac minis (owned) |
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Reference and alternate Ideas
Installation References
| Route | Estimated cost | Best for | Main caution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred six reclaimed screens | £1,364–£2,141 frame only | A reusable touring sculpture | Freeze screen sizes before cuts and approve ballast |
| Buy/build P3 LED column | £1,016–£2,569 | A repeatable low-resolution luminous surface | High-current 5 V wiring needs proper fusing |
| One-day professional LED hire + owned frame | £1,018–£2,409 | Lower technical risk for one festival | Supplier configuration and technician costs |
| Steel mesh cylinder, 25–30 screens | £1,350–£3,400 | A dense networked installation | Device management, Wi-Fi and pooled cables |
Equipment already owned
| Already owned | Covers | Gap to check |
|---|---|---|
| 3 old computer monitors + 1 possible 32-inch TV | 4 screens | Check each input (VGA, DVI or HDMI) and whether the back has VESA screw holes |
| 2 Mac minis | 4 screens, 2 each | Confirm the model in Apple menu → About This Mac. M4 models can drive 3 screens each |
| 2 × HDMI-to-VGA cables, 1 × HDMI-to-HDMI cable | 3 connections | Each Mac has one HDMI port, so its second screen needs a USB-C or Mini DisplayPort adapter. One more cable is needed |
Adjustable working estimate
Test the screen, computer and frame choices.
This calculator estimates a general reclaimed-screen installation. The preferred stepped sculpture has its own more specific frame BOM below.
Computers remain the largest variable
M1 and M2 Mac minis drive two displays each, so six screens require three. M4 Mac minis support up to three displays each, making two machines possible. A USB-C hub does not increase the native display limit. The two Mac minis already owned cover four screens, so a six-screen build needs one more machine.
General installation calculator
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Valuframe Series 8
Six-screen starter BOM.
Use standard 40×40 profile for every screen-bearing member and Light/Eco only for unloaded visual extensions. Keep profile, structural connectors, T-nuts and castor plates within one Series 8 ecosystem.
£1,364–£2,141Frame kit with 10% contingency
20–24 mCombined standard and light profile
28Primary angle-bracket kits
| Item | Quantity | Estimate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 8 40×40 standard profile | 16–18 m | £442–£497 | Narrow base, main spine and three screen-bearing uprights |
| Series 8 40×40 Light/Eco profile | 4–6 m | £67–£104 | Unloaded towers and light braces only |
| Cutting charges | 25–30 cuts | £30–£42 | Order final lengths only after measuring the screens |
| 40×40 angle-bracket kits | 28 | £141–£168 | Complete M8 kits from the same system |
| M8 roll-in T-nuts, bolts and washers | 40 spare | £40–£90 | Keep a labelled touring spares box |
| 100 mm braked castors and plates | 4 | £95–£125 | For moving the base, not final exhibition stability |
| Levelling feet, outriggers and ballast trays | Set | £150–£300 | Final ballast depends on actual screen masses |
| VESA 75/100 profile mounts | 6 | £150–£300 | ITEM pivoting joints support screens up to roughly 11 kg |
| End caps, slot covers and labels | Set | £35–£80 | Number every member and approved connection node |
| Cable tray, hook-and-loop ties and power plate | Set | £60–£140 | Keep visible infrastructure deliberate and serviceable |
| Delivery | 1 | £30–£100 | Valuframe states next day to four working days normally |
| Subtotal | £1,240–£1,946 | ||
| 10% contingency | £124–£195 | ||
| Frame-kit total | £1,364–£2,141 | Excludes screens, Macs, PAT testing and structural review |
Indicative members to model before ordering
Base: two 1,000–1,200 mm sides and three 800 mm cross-members. Main spine: two 1,800 mm uprights and three 650–750 mm rails. Satellites: approximately 1,400, 1,800 and 2,200 mm uprights with short gusseted arms. Freeze the reclaimed screen set before finalising any cut.
Where to source
Start locally, then order one complete profile ecosystem.
Byteback
Bristol IT recycler. Ask for six working mismatched screens as a donation, loan or materials partnership.
Valuframe Series 8
Published UK pricing, cut-to-length service and matching connectors. Standard 40×40 is £23/m ex VAT.
ITEM Line 8
The exact premium reference system. Use the Engineeringtool to create a BOM and request a UK quote.
ITEM VESA joint
Pivoting Line 8 VESA 75/100 joint for monitors weighing up to approximately 11 kg.
UK VESA adapter
Fixed 40×40 to VESA 75/100 plate listed at £20.80 ex VAT. Confirm stock and display mass.
Root Refurb
Refurbished Lenovo Tiny PCs from around £157.70 if Macs are not required.
Back Market
Refurbished Mac mini M1 machines from roughly £320; each supports two displays natively.
Re-Production
Bristol LED-wall hire, with 500 × 500 mm cabinets listed from £50 each per day.