I designed and built this railing for a private residence. The house was being renovated into an arts and crafts style and needed a railing that would feel very fluid and counterpoint the straight lines of the post and beam, as well as maintain a very clean look. The posts and all wood-work is by HR Pacific.

This was a challenging project because the posts were already installed when I was fabricating the steel parts to fit between them. Also, I only have very basic equipment to bend 1" round bar with, but enough heat and one can do anything with steel

Careful measuring and fitting allowed all the pieces to slide almost effortlessly into place - no "encouragement" from a hammer required! The steel has been left bare, as the clients like it that way, though I would rather treat it a bit for a more even finish.

And yeah, I know it's not to code, (as lots of people who've seen it seem to need to point out), but that is one of the joys of working for a designer!

2007

photo by ~TheMadScribbler

This design is the property of Lesha Koop Hines and may not be reproduced in any form without my written permission.