Ornamental & Architectural Metals

Custom ornamental and architectural metal elements fabricated for highly visible, design-driven commercial and public environments.

  • Custom ornamental metal sculpture fabricated for the City of Portage.

    Architectural Steel Entry Feature fabricated for a commercial building

  • Custom fabricated City of Elkhart signage for the State Road 19 project.

    Architectural Steel Signage Fabricated as a Civic Entry Feature

  • Decorative metal and glass panels fabricated for the State Road 19 streetscape project.

    Decorative Architectural Steel Panels Integrated into masonry Landscape Features

  • Custom fabricated metal fencing and site elements at a public park in South Bend, Indiana.

    Custom Architectural Metal Fencing fabricated for a public space

  • Custom ornamental metal installation fabricated for a healthcare facility interior.

    Architectural Steel Sculpture Elements fabricated for a public interior

  • Custom fabricated outdoor metal fire pit.

    Custom Steel Fire Pit with Decorative Metal Infill Fabricated for a Public Outdoor Space

  • Structural steel pedestrian bridge connecting university campuses in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

    Architectural Pedestrian Bridge railing system fabricated for public infrastructure

  • Custom fabricated interior metal fire feature.

    Custom Glass-enclosed architectural fire feature fabricated for an interior public space

Typical Services

  • Architectural Metal Features and Focal Elements

  • Decorative Railings and Guardrails for Visible Applications

  • Custom Panels, Screens, and Architectural Feature Elements

  • Project-Specific Architectural Metal Components Fabricated to Design Intent

Custom weathering steel site sign fabricated for Flatwater Farms.
Wellfield Botanic Gardens Children's garden Gate.

Typical Clients

  • Architects and Designers

  • Commercial Builders

  • Cultural and Civic Institutions

  • Developers and Property Owners

  • Landscape Architects

  • Other Fabricators Seeking Specialty Fabrication Support or Additional Production Capacity

    • Morris Performing Arts Center

    • Marshall City Museum

    • Potawatomi Zoo

    • RV/MH Hall of Fame

    • Holy Cross College

    • St. Mary’s Library

    • Vineyard Community Church

    • Little Flower Catholic Church

    • Church of the Holy Spirit

    • Albright United Methodist Church

    • Bertrand Bible Church

    • First Presbyterian Church

    • Hebrew Congregation

    • Holy Cross Church

    • North Side Baptist Church

    • Pilgrim Lutheran Church

    • South Side Baptist Church

    • St. Paul’s Church

    • St. Jude’s Church

    • St. Paul’s Lutheran Church

Materials & Finishes

Materials and finishes are selected based on visibility, durability, environmental exposure, and design intent. Architectural metal elements are fabricated to meet both functional requirements and aesthetic goals, with close coordination to project specifications.

Architectural Metal Materials:

  • Best For - Many architectural features and decorative elements.
    Why It’s Used - Strong, versatile, and well‑suited for custom fabrication, welding, and forming.
    Common Applications - Panels, railings, feature elements, frames, and structural accents.
    Note - Typically finished with protective coatings for corrosion protection and appearance. Common Grades - ASTM A36, A500 (HSS)

  • Best For - Architectural elements requiring reduced weight and enhanced corrosion resistance.
    Why It’s Used - naturally corrosion resistant and suitable for exterior features and detailed architectural components.
    Common Applications - Panels, screens, decorative elements, and feature components where specified. Common Alloys - 6061-T6 and 6063-T5 when specified.

  • Best For - Highly visible architectural applications.
    Why It’s Used - Provides excellent corrosion resistance and a refined appearance for exposed elements.
    Common Applications - Railings, feature elements, cladding details, and interior or exterior architectural components. Common Grades - 304 / 304L and 316 / 316L when specified.

  • Best For - Architectural features requiring distinctive appearance or material character.
    Why It’s Used - Offers unique visual qualities for signature elements and specialty applications.
    Common Applications - Accents, signage, panels, trim, and specialty architectural features.

architectural elements & applications:

  • Custom‑fabricated panels and screens designed to provide visual interest, screening, shading, or site definition.

  • Decorative railing systems fabricated for highly visible applications while meeting functional and safety requirements.

  • Custom metal features fabricated to serve as focal points in public, commercial, and architectural environments.

  • Architectural metal signage, lettering, and identity elements fabricated for civic, commercial, and public spaces.

  • Best For - Architectural elements receiving field‑applied finishes.
    Applied after fabrication to provide temporary corrosion protection prior to final finishing. Important Note - Shop primer is intended to reduce rust during handling and shipping and is not a final finish unless specifically noted in project specifications.

  • Best For - Architectural elements requiring color, durability, and consistent finish quality.
    Commonly specified for exposed architectural metal features. Color Considerations - Powder coating colors are typically selected from RAL standard color ranges; specialty colors may be limited. Metallic powders often require a clear coat for consistency and durability.

  • Best For - Architectural elements requiring unique appearance or material character.
    Includes project‑specific finishes coordinated with design requirements, material selection, and environmental exposure.

Finish systems:

Fabrication & Coordination

Ornamental and architectural metal elements are fabricated in-house with attention to detail, fit, and finish. We coordinate with architects, designers, and contractors to support design intent, constructability, and installation requirements.

Fabricated metal components staged on worktable for State Road 19 project.
Custom fabricated signage components for the State Road 19 project in Elkhart, Indiana.

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