Category D
Interior Railings - Nonferrous, Nonforged

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D-0001

Neo-Deco Bronze Railing

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Ferrous and Nonferrous - Forged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 3136
Finish Type: Oil-rubbed, Sealed
Materials Used: Silicon Bronze
General Description: This Neo-Deco bronze railing is more than just a functional element; it’s a work of art that seamlessly integrates design, craftsmanship, and innovation. Aligning with the skylights above, natural light accentuates the 40 LF railing’s custom silicon bronze turned balusters, bronze tube escutcheon plates, silicon bronze turned spherical finials, and elaborate volute. The wishbone design is coped into the balusters creating a one-of-a-kind feature. Every intricate detail was brought to life through design, fabrication, rolling, casting, machining, and patination. The overall challenge was to match the railing to the existing stair. Extensive measuring and templating took place, and the railing fit perfectly. There were also hundreds of parts that were very similar. Templates were created to check sizes and install them in a systematized manner. Having no exposed fasteners or welds presented its own set of challenges. Welds were placed strategically, and pins were used with hidden connections at every baluster for a seamless finish to this artful railing.

D-0002

stately verdigris

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Ferrous and Nonferrous - Forged
Designed by: Designer
Total Labor Hours: 1072
Finish Type: Verdigris patina, lacquer and wax
Materials Used: Verdigris patina, lacquer and wax
General Description: This silicon bronze cast railing is the product of an artist and designer collaboration. The spindles, foliage and cap rail were all custom cast. Having the artist come to the shop to guide us on how he wanted the end product to look was key to getting it right.

D-0003

University 3D Academic Building

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Nonferrous, Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 1677
Finish Type: AESS-3 and Painted Stringers. Polished no.6 Stainless Railings. Clear, Low-Iron Glass.
Materials Used: A36 Steel Built-Up Plate Stringers, A500 Steel Tube Columns, 304 Stainless Steel Posts, 304 Stainless Steel Fittings, 304 Stainless Steel Rails, and Laminated Glass Infill Panels.
General Description: A university lobby's stair featuring steel plate stringers, stainless steel railings, and glass infill panels presents a contemporary and functional design. The steel plate stringers form the sturdy structural base, ensuring long-term durability in a high-traffic area. The sleek stainless-steel railings provide safety and exude modern elegance. The glass infill panels introduce transparency, allowing natural light to permeate and contribute to an open and inviting atmosphere. Together, these elements create a visually appealing and practical stairway, making it a perfect fit for a university lobby. This stair embodies a blend of durability, safety, and aesthetics, aligning with modern architectural preferences while offering a welcoming and efficient means of navigating the space.

D-0004

Cheaper by the Foot???

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Nonferrous, Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 2389
Finish Type: Powder coated and polished bronze finish
Materials Used: Steel railings with bronze caprail and rosettes
General Description: This project was a beautiful design developed by our client that demanded the best in design and craftsmanship. If you think about magnitude (344ft of railing), complexity, and detail demands, these railings had them all. The areas included the main, cat, wine room, bowling alley, closet, theater, kitchen, and serpentine stair areas. The different areas had various dimensions that ultimately changed the standard oval design. As the stairs turned, so did the ovals which required various height changes, curving the flat bar both vertically and horizontally, and staying symmetrical. Additionally, the architect wanted the design to have lefthand and righthand designs with custom volutes, custom extruded bronze caprail, and special-order rosettes. This project was set at a very tight deadline that was nearly impossible to meet, and the installation challenges that are present when fastening to non-structural marble columns and fragile marble flooring made it worse.

D-0005

Contemporary high contrast

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Nonferrous, Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator/Architect Jointly
Total Labor Hours: 320
Finish Type: Combination of matte black paint, mirror polished stainless steel, and high gloss white paint.
Materials Used: Mild steel round and flat bars. 304 stainless steel round and flat bars. Poplar.
General Description: A unique stair rail for a very unique home. The inspiration for the design came from the design of the front door which was already selected and ordered. The "posts" have a continuous stainless-steel post running through the center with a high gloss white poplar insert sitting in a polished stainless-steel frame. Surrounded by a matte black elliptical arch to complement the details of the entry door. The horizontal infill is a combination of a matte black steel flat bar and mirror polished stainless round bar. Combining the finishes with very crisp transitions and not damaging one while finishing the other was not an easy task and took quite a bit of time masking and touching up.

D-0006

Unique Balcony Railing

Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Interior Railings - Nonferrous, Nonforged
Designed by: Designer
Total Labor Hours: 136
Finish Type: Prime paint and finish flat black paint
Materials Used: 1/2" steel plate
General Description: CNC plasma-cut 1/2" plate. One railing needed to be heated and rolled to a fabricated jig. This curved rail was delivered and installed in one piece. The balcony on the opposite side of the room was made with the same design and material.