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Gate 1 EXTERIOR GATES &
INTERIOR RAILINGS

External gates combine form and function in steel. Interior railings show a tapestry of handforging and cutting techniques to create a cohesive interplay of light on steel evocative of African heritage and artistry. Both driveway gate and African Screen are of forged and fabricated steel.

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Railing 1 CRUCIBLE RAILING

This hand-forged railing consists of over 350 feet of steel, running along 35 feet of stairs and walkways. The repeating interior freeform bent-rail design is a characteristic motif in Carla's work. The firescale surface is clear-coated for rust-resistance, and the smoothly dimpled surface on the grab rail reflects light, catches the eye and draws attention to this custom interior architecture.

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Railing 1 EXTERIOR RAILINGS & HANDRAILS

Ensuring safety and artistry, handrails dip, sway and caress the wall with elegance. Single-run handrails provide sturdy purchase for stair-goers. Whether lyrical or rigid, each handrail reveals a pristine eye to detail in the wall-mounts of forged and cut riveted steel.

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Window Grill 1 WINDOW GRILL

Custom decorative exterior window-grill. Hand-forged and constructed out of mild steel with rivets, collaring and finished with ball-peen hammered texture, grills add architectural interest and sculptural artistry to any window.

20" x 24"

 
 

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