Architectural Metalwork

Here is a selection of architectural work such as gates, balustrade and security grills etc.
Please select individual pictures for large image and further information.
And see "Public work" for more railings and gates.

All my work reflects my fine art training whilst allowing a suitably practical approach to the specific ergonomic requirements of a functional piece.
I am interested in creating pieces that allow a sculptural freeform quality to flow through the structure of the design.
I try to avoid using the traditional formulae of wrought iron work and re interpret it with a fresh perspective.
I believe that one can breakdown the format with which the structure of a design (for say railings) is composed.
Ideally the aesthetic quality of the design is integral with its structure rather than the process of embellishing a straightforward format with decorative elements.
There is an interesting balance created with trying to do this whilst acknowledging the fairly tight practical constraints imposed by the necessary function of the design and the need to comply with building regulations etc.