Case Studies
There was not one single segment of this Moorestown, New Jersey security door that was not a challenge. Between the metallurgist husband and the designer wife, they asked for a sample of everything, including hinges and latch hardware, and then asked for improvements.
At the initial design meeting in Moorestown, New Jersey, the client stated she wanted a balcony railing design. Upon being shown standard designs, she wanted something that was more “feminine.” After a balcony railing design was selected, the initial design had some code issues. Design considerations had to be made in order to meet code and still be visually pleasing.
We were contacted by Van Dayne Builders of the New Jersey shore for custom railing for a beautiful shore home. We met with the interior designer, client, and builder. The client wanted a big 8” belly railing, yet the designer was aghast. He said, “A belly balcony railing design will look horrible with the architecture of the house. The railing needs to be straight.” We made a compromise and created a modified belly balcony design — an ever so slight 3” belly balcony railing. All parties were happy.
A banquet hall in New Jersey wanted to appeal to a more sophisticated client base. The design team determined a wrought iron railing would add elegance and beauty to each wedding or corporate event. There were some budgetary constraints, but the project was value engineered for maximum visual impact. A certain number of scrolls, leaves and flowers were hand forged and custom created, with some of the more tedious design elements, machine done. The result was a breathtaking ornamental railing.
A beautiful diner was adding another location in West Orange, New Jersey. As per local codes, they needed to add interior design railings for all protection from stairs, walkways and ramps. With the design being inspired by Biltmore mansion in North Carolina, they wanted a look of elegant craftsmanship. Pulling design elements from the beautiful “wrought iron” fence at the cliff, we incorporated 7/8” square pickets turned on the diamond. We tailored the design of the security fence posts to fit the stair railing requirements.
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