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Practice 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…
Read MoreSteel Stair Takes a Turn
A client was building a custom home on the top of a mountain in PA. They designed an overlook on top of the home to take advantage of its location and view the surrounding landscape from all angles. However, due to budget constraints, the original master stair idea had been abandoned. So, the floor plan…
Read MoreCompass Ironworks Colorado Install
For a beautiful wedding venue in Colorado, located at the entrance of gate 3 into Red Rocks Natural Amphitheater, our team created exceptional stair railings, front gates, and forged fences. In February of 2021, we measured the stair railing with our 3D laser . We designed the entranceway gate and forged aluminum fence in CAD…
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