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Classical Wrought Iron Railing
A builder that we did prior work for in VA was upgrading a terrace and stairs for the back of a clients property. The initial request was for a standard classical wrought iron railing design with 2-1/4” wide caprail, 1-1/2” x ½” bar channel, and 5/8” sq. pickets. After the client put some additional thought…
Read MoreBringing Back the Authentic
A homeowner at the New Jersey shore had a house that was originally built in the 1920s. This house had been the original model home for a subdivision back in the day. It was even referenced on a map of the island; further indicating how just much of a landmark this home was in the…
Read MorePractice makes Progress
Practice makes progress is a great motto to live by. Here at Compass, we always strive to better our customer experience and company efficiency as well as our impact on the environment. We aim to think outside the box, to see if there is a greener way of creating phenomenal projects such as gates, fences,…
Read MoreCustom Pergola
Picture this! A custom pergola as a modern architectural design statement adding comfort and beauty to YOUR home! In the past few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the way architects utilize a sun shade structure idea, they exceptionally create enhanced esthetic and functional value. Let me highlight some of our recent pergola…
Read MoreIntricate Juliet Balcony and Iron Gate
A homeowner in Lancaster, PA was doing a home renovation. As part of that renovation, he was doing an upgrade to a bedroom balcony. So they wanted to do a new iron balcony railing design. They also had a beautiful courtyard on the side of the house that had a need for an iron gate.…
Read MoreAwe-Inspiring Stair Railing
An entrepreneur had acquired a property at the entrance to Red Rocks Amphitheatre and saw the opportunity of turning it into an awe-inspiring wedding venue. The preexisting stair railings on the building were old and did not enhance the building’s aesthetics. It was not up to par with the vision the client had. He wanted…
Read MoreDesigner Helical Staircase
Builders constructed a beautiful custom home in Avalon, NJ. It was just missing one thing…A show stopper! So, the architect specified an exterior helical staircase to draw the eye. However, since this house was located at the shore this proved to be more challenging than expected. Due to the harsh elements at the shore, the…
Read MoreClassical Ironwork along the Skyline
We are seeing a resurgence of affluent residential high rises being designed and constructed in classical architecture. Here at Compass Ironworks we had the privilege of being involved firsthand by designing and creating exceptional ironwork railings for one of these affluent residences. VERANDA ARTICLE: To support this obvious resurgence, the Sept-Oct issue of Veranda wrote…
Read MoreDouble Helical Staircase
This client had a 3-story stair tower in a semi-completed home with no stairs. Our job was to create and install, not one, but two magnification double helical staircases within the tower! There were many challenges that we encountered with this project: changes in design, budgetary issues, lengthy wait times, etc. But the largest issue…
Read MoreMarina Stainless Cable Railings
A developer in Maryland was building an exceptional enclave of marina bay-front condominiums. They wanted contemporary balcony railings to accentuate the architecture of the residential complex. Original Plan: The original dialogue was about utilizing stainless-steel cable infill with a custom aluminum railing structure. The aluminum railing was proposed to be powder-coated a brilliant sparkle silver…
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