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An architect was designing an exceptional shore home and part of the design vision was these beautiful geometric grills, specified in solid bronze. Bronze is not an alloy that is easily welded. And because of the intricacy in design, to do mechanical fastening was virtually impossible. The other challenge was the install of these grills,…

In the early 1900’s, a Dupont heir built an exquisite estate outside of Wilmington DE. The original couple had past away and for the last few decades their heirs left it maintain itself. There was original ironwork on the back of the property installed into flagstone. The holes in the flagstone were not round as…

We celebrated another year and another great Client Dinner! This year we celebrated our 8th Annual Client Appreciation Dinner on June 16, 2017. It was a beautiful evening filled with demonstrations by the Compass team, the attendee’s ooooo’d and aaaaaa’d about the beautiful staircase in process. The power hammer got some accolades with it’s ability…

A couple was building a new contemporary home in Longport NJ. Rather than the traditional vertical pickets, the desire was for horizontal welded rods. Utilizing material with 100% recycled content and an eco-friendly powder-coat that can withstand harsh elements at the shore! The outcome was a beautiful home with exceptional railings.

A couple was building their dream shore home and needed access from their exterior pool terrace to the second-floor deck. They wanted a spiral stair, but desired a stair that would complement their architectural jewel. The cookie cutter stair visual was eliminated by wrapping the outside of treads with a beautiful stringer, complete with top…

An architect was designing an exceptional waterfront home and determined the classical character and elegance of Iron. With harsh elements at the shore, they selected a custom aluminum railing, with pre-treatment and powder-coat process durable enough to withstand the elements. All of the scroll work was hand hammered for character and authenticity, all the collars…

We created a beautiful railing for a client at their shore residence, but their primary residence had basic handrails that did not do justice to the ambiance of the property. In design, we pulled post details from the shore property and incorporated the look and feel of the primary residence. By building the railing to…

A successful executive who has a phenomenal property, where security was a significant concern, had Iron gates that were poorly constructed and improperly finished for a less than desirable look compared to the immaculate property. Through dialogue with the security company, the desire for the gates to be crash resistant, giving them the ultimate security.…

The client, architect and builder went through numerous design concepts looking for something that would fit the personality of their home. The client saw some design element from the Ralph Lauren Flagship Store and through a collaboration with Compass Ironwork’s, we’re able to incorporate a style that aligned with their design sensitivities. The objective was…

Each spring, the world’s foremost tastemakers and trendsetters in luxury living spaces descend upon New York City’s Pier 92 for the annual Architectural Digest Home and Design Show. The space—almost 600,000 sq. ft.—is transformed into a breathtaking showcase of the newest innovations, trends, and styles for inside and outside the home. Some 400 brands display…