Bringing 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…

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Classical 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…

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Custom Iron Railing Foyer Design

A New Jersey architect was designing a beach front home in Delaware, and the homeowners desired to have a custom iron railing to enhance the entry foyer in their exceptional home. The main foyer, with its open layout, presented a curved stair that scaled two stories. Its prominent location in the home, in addition to…

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