Posts Tagged ‘Modern’
Front Entryway Redo
A client in New Jersey contacted us to provide a front entryway redo. They wanted to put a new custom aluminum railing on the front steps and landing to their home. Also, they wanted to install a new posts for the front porch overhang. They also requested a new mailbox to be created in the…
Read MoreCustom Modern Railing
A client in the Philadelphia area was building a new luxury home. They wanted a custom modern railing to accentuate the interior décor of the new build. In the initial budget discussion, the clients shared a design inspo photo. It just so happened that we were completing a very similar project for another client at…
Read MoreCustom Modern Minimalistic Rail
A custom home builder in the greater Philadelphia area was renovating an old barn to turn it into a beautiful home. They decided to reuse as much as possible while they turn it into their rustic modern home. The builder reached out to us as they wanted a custom modern and minimalistic stair railing design.…
Read MoreRustic Modern Railing
A builder was creating a custom home in Maryland. He wanted a rustic modern iron railing for the from entrance, back entrance, and terrace railing. The architect had specified an iron railing design where all the pickets were drilled into the stone. To best promote the architects design vision we recommended using a 5/8” round…
Read MoreTop Job 2024
Compass Ironworks was presented a silver award from the 2024 NOMMA Top Job Competition for a complete residential stair entitled “Invisible Rigidity.” The Top Job 2024 competition is held annually. It is hosted by National Ornamental and Miscellaneous Metals Association (NOMMA). It is a competition where metal fabricators from across the country enter their best,…
Read MoreDesign Inspiration Scrapbook
For over a decade, we have been closely following interior design and architecture magazines to see what the hottest styles are. As soon as we see a photos of iron stair railings with a modern mono-stringer staircase design, we tear it out and add it to our inspiration folder. The wrought iron design inspiration folder…
Read MoreSpiral Loft Stair
A prominent architect was designing a house and horse barn attachment for a property in the Philadelphia region. The house had its separate area, as well as the horse barn, but the connector area had a mancave on its 2nd floor. The client wanted a custom spiral stair to be able to gain access from…
Read MoreBeachfront Double Helical Stair
A builder at the New Jersey shore was renovating a client’s house. As part of the renovation he was tasked to create access to the second-floor terrace. In order to remedy this problem the builder designed a beachfront double helical stair. We loved working on this project, but it did not come without its challenges.…
Read MoreUnique Yacht Inspired Railing
A builder was building an exceptional home on the New Jersey Shore. An architect and designer were involved in the railing design to enhance peace and harmony throughout the entire space. The vision was to emulate a yacht theme throughout the railing design and property. The design team came up with a unique yacht inspired…
Read MorePool Fence
A client was building an exceptional home in Delaware. Behind the house featured a sensational pool and outdoor living area. Code requires a fence around a pool for safety. They decided on a custom aluminum pool fence to match the exterior railing design. The design had ¾” sq. solid aircraft grade aluminum pickets, with a…
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