DECORATIVE UPGRADE

Nov 21

🌟 #HelloGorgeous 🌟 Our nickel bronze #MoonFa

🌟 #HelloGorgeous 🌟 Our nickel bronze #MoonFace grate shown here is a stunning “white gold” color when raw, before oxidization. The naturally protective patina that forms over time, ranging from a rich brown to a lovely verdigris depending on the conditions the metal is placed in, gives added depth and character.
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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
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#MaffeoSuttonPark #Nanaimo #VancouverIsland #MetalCasting #Patina #BronzeCasting #DesignInspiration #Hardscape #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA ...

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Nov 15

Here’s one of the most unique examples of using

Here’s one of the most unique examples of using decorative drainage as a design element we’ve seen yet!

Our Interlaken trench grates, cast in marine-grade aluminum, circle the midsummer pole, arc across the plaza, then continue their journey down the stairway in this visually compelling design by @The_West_Studio for Astoria Nordic Heritage Park in the coastal town of #AstoriaOregon.
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Nov 14

We have more than 20 standard #TreeGrate designs (

We have more than 20 standard #TreeGrate designs (all #MadeInUSA) and the ability to create completely #custom patterns. Our grates are also available in a wide variety of sizes, materials, and finishes, so no matter the look you are going for, we’ve got you covered.
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#ModernDesign #TraditionalDesign #CustomDesign #CastIron #BronzeCasting #CastAluminum #MetalCasting #TreeGrate #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainability ...

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Nov 8

We worked on a series of custom stormwater covers

We worked on a series of custom stormwater covers for #OldTownNorth, Alexandria, VA. Two of the six designs were from @ArtistMattLong, who graciously gave us permission to repost his photos and commentary from the installation celebration that took place over the weekend. We so appreciate working with such talented artists (which include @yoshikoratliff_art and @danascheurer) to turn something functional into beautiful public art.

Check it out!
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It was a great little Saturday down on the waterfront celebrating the installation and unveiling of the Old Town North Alexandria, VA Stormwater Covers project. Big thank you to the @alexandriaartscommission, @otnalliance, @ironagegrates and @alexandriavagov. Great teams to work with on a pretty cool permanent public art installation!
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These turned out awesome! It’s really neat to see how my design translated to cast iron along with their oxidation/patina process that has already begun (notice the varying bright rusty orange and copper colors). Each one is just a hair different given the variables of the molten metal and sand mold they use for casting. They will continue to age and brown.
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This project was both a public art project and a city branding initiative whose aim was to highlight some of the history, economy, and spirit of the city. I did a good bit of research, planning, and development in tandem with the team’s input to get the designs just right. Really enjoyed working on this one and adding some character to the area! #art #publicart #stormdrain #stormdraincovers #manhole #manholecovers #manholecoversoftheworld #illustration #artist #graphicdesign #branding #city #virginia
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Nov 2

#CleanLines. If that phrase speaks to you, check o

#CleanLines. If that phrase speaks to you, check out our Rain 💧 pattern! We love how perfectly these Rain tree and trench grates complement the contemporary design aesthetic @StarrWhitehouse created for Sven Park in #Queens, NY.
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📷 @signaturesitesllc
PRODUCT: Rain 4’ x 4’ #HeelProof Tree Grate and 6” x 24” Trench Grate
MATERIAL / FINISH: #CastIron with Baked-On-Oil Finish
INSTALLATION: @LetItGrow1986
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#ParkDesign #CityPark #LandscapeDesign #DrainCover #TreeGrate #MadeInUSA #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled ...

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Nov 1

This custom fence surrounding a children’s play

This custom fence surrounding a children’s play area adds the perfect touch of whimsy and color. Made in collaboration with @VerdeDesignInc, each piece was individually laser cut and powder coated, then mechanically fastened together.

Bring us your ideas! Iron Age has the expertise, creativity, and design know-how to help create one-of-a-kind solutions.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
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#WeDoCustom #CustomMetalWork #LaserCut #PowderCoat #DesignInspiration #Fence #FenceDesign #SteelFence #SteelArt #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability ...

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Oct 27

After a long day of meetings and educational sessi

After a long day of meetings and educational sessions at #ASLA2023, we thought you might want to kick back and relax. You’re invited to start your evening with a short stroll from the #Minneapolis Convention Center to @BritsPubMPLS and join your friends from #IronAgeDesigns for some beverages and light hors d’oeuvres! Meet us in the Long Room at 5:00 pm. See you there! ...

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Oct 27

Today’s the first day of the 2023 @NationalASLA

Today’s the first day of the 2023 @NationalASLA conference at the #Minneapolis Convention Center. We’re all set up on the EXPO floor and ready to share some design ideas and inspiration! Stop by Booth 821 to say “hi” and see what’s new. 🔥 Hot tip: Come early to score one of our limited-edition Iron Age t-shirts!
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Oct 24

The ability to add extra panels to many of our tre

The ability to add extra panels to many of our tree grate patterns makes a wide range of sizes and layouts possible. This flexibility allows designers to place and protect more trees while creating beautiful spaces for people and
nature to safely co-exist. Case in point, this lovely #patio with a shade tree (!) at @BobbiesAirwayGrill in #Dallas.
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#PatioDesign #RestaurantDesign #HardscapeDesign #MixedMaterials #LandscapeArchitecture #Architecture #TreeGrate #CastIron #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable ...

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Sep 21

Bringing Iron Age’s sales team together is alway

Bringing Iron Age’s sales team together is always a good time. Mostly it’s just connecting with and learning from each other via computer screen at our monthly Zoom meetings, but something magical happens when we can gather #IRL. This past weekend, we did just that in one of our favorite cities, #NewOrleans! ⚜️💜⚜️💛⚜️💚 We can’t thank our amazing sales representatives enough for bringing such valuable ideas, insights, and strategies to share and to the iconic @ThePontchartrain for hosting us all with such hospitality and charm. Throw in the incredible food, music, architecture, and history of #NOLA, and it couldn’t have been a better experience!
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@ParkPacificInc @SignatureSitesLLC @Iron_Age_Jon @IronAgeDesigns_Rich @CodyR628 @SonntagRec #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA ...

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Aug 2

Incorporating a complimentary mix of materials, co

Incorporating a complimentary mix of materials, colors, and textures, this entryway is a stunner! We’re biased, but we especially like the addition of our #castiron 24” x 48” Regular Joe grate as a #walkoffmat.
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#Entryway #EntrywayInspo #MixedMaterials #LandscapeDesign #ExteriorDesign #LandscapeContractor #LandscapeArchitecture #Architecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA ...

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Aug 1

Mixing materials and textures makes for more inter

Mixing materials and textures makes for more interesting and inviting landscaping, such as the repurposing of our #castiron Oblio drain grates into this beautiful transitional walkway between patio and garden.
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Jul 27

We’re all set up and looking forward to connecti

We’re all set up and looking forward to connecting with landscape architects from the @asla_florida
chapter. Stop by and say “hi”! 👋
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#ASLAFlorida #RiseAbove #LandscapeArchitect #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA ...

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Jul 26

✨ #WithAgeComesBeauty ✨ Fifteen years later th

✨ #WithAgeComesBeauty ✨
Fifteen years later these #castiron grates are looking even better than when they were first installed!
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📍 @CanlisRestaurant, #Seattle, WA
PRODUCT: Carbochon 5” x 20" #TrenchGrate
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#DrivewayGoals #MetalCasting #DrainCover #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeDesigner #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA ...

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Jul 25

You’re looking at the entryway of what’s being

You’re looking at the entryway of what’s being billed as the greenest building in #Connecticut, featuring our Rain grates arrayed as a walk-off mat. The clean lines complement the building’s modern aesthetic, while the cast aluminum construction meets the sustainable material imperatives of the project, which was designed around the #LivingBuildingChallenge by @McLennanDesign.
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📍 HMTX World HQ, #NorwalkCT
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Jul 11

The primary purpose of #DetectableWarningSurfaces

The primary purpose of #DetectableWarningSurfaces is to provide safety, guidance, and wayfinding assistance for pedestrians who are visually impaired, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be beautiful too. We collaborated on this custom #castiron version with @CMGsite, one of many artfully designed elements in their work as the Master #LandscapeArchitect for San Francisco’s Treasure Island redevelopment.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
📍 Treasure Island, #SanFrancisco
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Jul 6

MATERIAL SPOTLIGHT 🔦 #CastAluminum Cast aluminu

MATERIAL SPOTLIGHT 🔦 #CastAluminum
Cast aluminum is a nice material if you’re working with a cooler color vocabulary and want the look of stainless steel. Aluminum does not really change color much over time and is generally priced somewhere between bronze ($$$) and iron ($).

Castings made from 356 aluminum have great strength when heat treated to T6, but are very lightweight—an important consideration for grates that are oversized or that need to be moved periodically after installation.

Castings made from 535 aluminum (“Almag”) can be used around pools, fountains, salt water, and other marine areas. We recommend the application of a clear anodized finish for added protection.
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PHOTO 1: Oblio 9” Wide Radius Trench Grate
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PHOTO 2: Que 30” x 33” Trench Grate
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PHOTO 3: Interlaken 3” x 11” Trench Grate
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PHOTO 4: Custom Rain 6’ x 9’ Tree Grate
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Jun 28

This cast bronze plaque, designed for @PikeandRose

This cast bronze plaque, designed for @PikeandRose by our friends at Foreseer, is such a beautiful example of creating identity and enlivening public spaces. #streetart
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Jun 27