Category J
Gates/doors - Nonforged
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J-0001
Brass Shower and Water Closet Door Set
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 150
Finish Type: Brushed and Waxed
Materials Used: CA360 Brass Bar Stock
General Description: This set of doors was inspired by photos of brass doors provided by the customer and developed into a design by the fabricator. The installation was part of an overall home remodel on which the fabricator had gained the confidence of the client and architect with previous works. The greatest challenge on this project was overcoming a steep learning curve, as the fabricator had not undertaken a brass project of this magnitude previously. With the help of a lot of experimenting with joints and mechanical fastening and a lot of advice from NOMMA members with substantial experience fabricating brass doors, we were able to source the right material and detail the design to enable a finished product that thrilled the customer and has them sending referrals on a regular basis. The customer selected a brushed and waxed finish. The fabrication, finishing and installation took skilled craftsmen 150 hours.
J-0002
Bronze "Screen" Door
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 1220
Finish Type: Patina and lacquer
Materials Used: Primarily 385 Bronze
General Description: The architect presented a challenge - a 1" thick bronze "screen" door leading into an elevator gallery. The easy thing would have been to waterjet this but finding the material and the cost of the waterjet were obstacles. The shop did some tests and came up with a way to silver solder 1/4 x 1 bar stock, clean it and put on the final finish within the budgeted time! The frame and custom hardware finish it off.
J-0003
Checks Cleared
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 600
Finish Type: Oiled Brushed Brass
Materials Used: Brass, Stainless Steel, Structural Steel, Bullet-Proof Glass
General Description: Originally revolving doors on one of the oldest buildings along Wichita’s main street, we were hired to remove the old brass doors and install more secure and egress-compliant doors instead. Not wanting to change the style more than to make it functional for its needs, we made brass and glass doors that had to be fitted to the building’s original stone and cast-iron openings.
J-0004
Hand-fabricated Brass Office Doors
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 750
Finish Type: brushed and waxed live finish
Materials Used: brass and wood
General Description: Brass bi-fold office doors. Brushed and waxed 260 brass-clad Baltic Birch core. 100% hand-formed profiles and trim. Hand-made hinges, jamb, casings, plinth blocks, and handles. Doors are pinned at top and bottom of two inner doors-- as they are generally the only ones operational. Hinge barrels are silver brazed to plates. Hand-built and totally custom forms were built to achieve the brass moulding shapes. No hydraulics etc. The greatest challenge I found was achieving a machine-clean look with hand tools and hand-forming techniques.
J-0005
Bronze Door Dressings
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Architect
Total Labor Hours: 240
Finish Type: Satin finish, waxed
Materials Used: Doors - Architectural bronze bar and muntz sheet
Handrails - architectural bronze
General Description: After undertaking the restoration of this 1903 bank building the architects discovered original drawings of the building which included window and door grilles and trim which had been removed during a previous round of renovations in the 1970s. Working with the architect we developed new bronze grilles and hardware that respected the historic character of the building, and which were also compatible with the new, modern wooden doors and windows being installed. The resulting work is a balance of style, budget, and modern building code.
J-0006
Secret Garden Gate
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 125
Finish Type: Metallic epoxy paint
Materials Used: Steel and aluminum
General Description: A double gate with a 180-degree swing to provide a picturesque entry into a secret garden surrounded by stone walls. Since the gate can be opened 180 degrees, the panels serve as a decorative feature in front of the stone walls when opened, or as the entrance to the garden when closed. The materials used for the project were all prefabricated cast iron, forged, malleable iron, and cast aluminum components with beautiful detailing. The entire gate was zinc metallized and top-coated with two-part epoxy paint in gunmetal finish. The gate was installed onto a 2-inch square post mounted into stone steps with additional decorative brackets for support on the top. The greatest challenge was to design a beautiful gate that would combine these available components and would satisfy the clients.
J-0007
Stadium Entry Gates
Is this a joint venture: No
Category: Gates/doors - Nonforged
Designed by: Fabricator
Total Labor Hours: 120
Finish Type: 3-Part Exterior Powder Coat
Materials Used: Solid Steel Flat Bar
General Description: Design build gates that honored a 1932 original design for a major renovation to Cottingham Stadium. The HS stadium entry included a double leaf main gate, two new man gates, and the restoration of the original Class of 1936 donated entry gate.
