We are proud to showcase the work of many talented landscape architects, skilled contractors and savvy homeowners who have incorporated Iron Age decorative castings into their hardscape designs. Get inspired, then contact us about your next project.
On a recent visit to #Miami, we made sure to return to this beautifully designed courtyard by @UrbanRobotAssociates—an inviting space that blends landscape, architecture, and function at @Pastis_Miami. 🌿🌴
The sculpted, flowing lines of our #castiron Kelp tree grates and Minnione trench grates contribute to the space’s organic energy—showing how even the most functional site elements can elevate the design narrative.
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@StarrRestaurant #WynwoodMiami #PatioDesign #RestaurantDesign #HardscapeDesign #MixedMaterials #LandscapeArchitecture #Architecture #TreeGrate #CastIron #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable
💫✨ #RippleEffect ✨💫
Giralda Plaza in #CoralGables is a true testament to how thoughtful design can transform public spaces into immersive experiences. The plaza’s paving design celebrates the existing stand of trees as the centerpoints for a concentric paving pattern inspired by raindrops.
Complementing this motif are our Oblio trench grates, featuring a signature pattern that suggests ripples forming on the surface of water. This thoughtful pairing not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also underscores the plaza’s commitment to resilient infrastructure, effectively managing stormwater while delighting the senses.
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#MakingDrainageBeautiful #GiraldaPlaza #UrbanDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #PublicArt #DesignInspiration #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #DrainageSolutions #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled #MadeInUSA
Four years after installation. Still looks ✨ brand new! ✨
Our laser-cut stainless-steel Hopscotch embed stands the test of time. Unlike painted courts that weather quickly, our decorative embeds are built to stay beautiful through every season, with zero peeling, fading, or chipping.
📷 @signaturesitesllc
DESIGN: @NYCParks
📍 DiGillio Playground in #Brooklyn
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#Hopscotch #HopSkipJump #PlaygroundDesign #ParkDesign #HardscapeDesign #Hardscape #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeDesign #StainlessSteel #LaserCut #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled #MadeInUSA
↪️ Site furniture that moves with you ↩️
Our Swing Arm seating offers a clean, streamlined alternative to freestanding chairs. Fixed beneath bars, counters or tables, each seat pivots independently—ideal for tight footprints, high traffic areas, and design-forward public spaces.
📷 @iron_age_jon
📍 @TheUrbanTap #Pittsburgh, PA
PRODUCT: Swing Arm
MATERIAL: #CastIron arm with #PowderCoat Finish, @Richlite seat
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#SiteFurnishings #Stool #SeatingDesign #PublicSpaceDesign #RestaurantDesign #InteriorDesign #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
🌟 #MakingDrainageBeautiful 🌟
Our mission is to help you elevate your #drainage from functional necessity to decorative focal point. “Dynamo” is just one of 31 trench grate patterns we have available, many designed to fit other manufacturers’ drain bodies.
We want to make upgrading your drainage as easy and cost-effective as possible! Visit our website (link in bio) and use our product filter to search our grates by size, pattern and drain body you are using.
📷 @signaturesitesllc
DESIGN: @ColliersEng
PROJECT: #NewarkAve Pedestrian Mall
PRODUCT: Dynamo 8” x 20” Heavy-Duty Trench Grate
MATERIAL: Cast Ductile Iron
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#Drainspotting #Draincover #Gears #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #CastIron #Craftsmanship #JerseyCity #Recycled #Sustainable #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #MadeinUSA
Our Formato seating brings a splash of personality and pop of color 🔵 to the 20,000 sq. ft. children’s play area designed by @KimleyHorn at this open-air shopping center in #TulsaOK. Crafted from durable steel with a playful blue #powdercoat finish, Formato is a perfect fit for the location’s contemporary, family-friendly vibe.
Formato seating is available in 2 sizes (17” and 19”), 3 designs (Lines (as shown here), Bubble, and Solid), and your choice of powder coat color(s), allowing you to mix and match and create wonderfully out-of-the-ordinary seating arrangements.
📷 @CodyR628
PROJECT: @Tulsa_PO
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#Playground #PlayArea #Seating #DesignInspiration #LandscapeArchitecture #Tulsa #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
✨ #CurbAppeal ✨ Our decorative cast metal grates aren’t just for city streets—they bring elevated design and long-term function to residential spaces too. We have a wide variety of patterns and sizes available, many of which are designed to fit readily available, pre-formed drain bodies from major manufacturers.
📷: @SignatureSitesLLC
DESIGN: @Fusco_Landscape_Architect
PROJECT: Residence in #HewlettHarbor NY
PRODUCT: Rain 6” x 24” heel-proof trench grates
MATERIAL: #CastAluminum heat-treated to T6
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#DesignInspiration #ExteriorDesign #Driveway #DrivewayGoals #MetalCasting #DrainCover #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitect #LandscapeDesigner #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
Our Interlaken Tree Grate, seen here in a striking 5’ x 10’ format, proves that classic design never goes out of style—especially when scaled for today’s streetscapes.
This grate’s larger footprint not only accommodates healthy tree growth but also makes a bold visual statement in plazas, promenades, and other pedestrian-priority spaces.
📷: @EnvirotechOutdoor
DESIGN: @GiffelsWebster
PROJECT: Brighton Streetscape
PRODUCT: Interlaken 5’ Sq. Tree Grate arrayed with (4) 30” Sq. Grate Panels
MATERIAL: #CastIron with Baked-on Oil Finish
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #UrbanTrees #Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ProtectTrees #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
This 🌍 #EarthDay, we’re celebrating the small details that make a big difference—like durable cast metal grates made to last for generations, not seasons.
At Iron Age, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s built into every product. From recycled/recyclable ♻️ materials to designs that support stormwater 💧 management and healthy tree 🌳 growth, we’re proud to create beautiful infrastructure that respects the planet.
DESIGN: @BergerPartnership
PROJECT: Copper River (part of the @AlaskaAir campus)
PRODUCT: Custom #radius Rain #TrenchGrates with environmentally themed inlaid text
MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #SustainableDesign #GreenInfrastructure #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #StormwaterManagement #DrainCover #Bioswale #Drainage #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #MadeInUSA
The top photo shows our Oblio tree grate as it looked when first installed over 7 years ago. In the bottom photo, you’ll see what’s changed: the breakout rings have been removed to make room for the tree’s growth.
That’s the beauty of a well-designed tree grate—growth is built in. Our breakout rings are designed to be easy to cut on site when the time comes, helping maintain tree health without compromising the surrounding hardscape.
DESIGN: @SWTlivingDesign
PROJECT: @Cortex_STL
PRODUCT: Oblio 6’ Sq. Heel-Proof Tree Grate
MATERIAL: Raw #CastIron
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #BeforeAndAfter #UrbanTrees #TreeCare #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
Here’s a reminder from Iron Age president Mark Armstrong to maintain your tree grates! 🌳
Keeping an eye on root flare and making timely breakout ring removals supports long-term tree vitality—and ensures your #streetscape matures as beautifully as the trees themselves.
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #TreeCare #UrbanTrees #NatureInTheCity #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
📍 #PlaceMaking 📍
@SFPublicWorks specified this #custom planter fence for the #UpperHaight district in #SanFrancisco—and we’re loving how it’s holding up two years after installation!
The intricate, historic design reflects the neighborhood’s unique blend of French and Victorian influences, all wrapped in its iconic #counterculture vibe. A timeless piece for a timeless part of the city.
MATERIAL: #CastIron
FINISH: Black #PowderCoat
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #WeDoCustom #PlanterFence #Planter #UrbanDesign #SanFranciscoStyle #PublicArt #Haight #HaightAshbury #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInspiration #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
We went back and revisited this project three years after installation, and it looked so good, we couldn’t wait to show it off again in honor of World Landscape Architecture Month! 🌿
We collaborated with @PWPLA to create a series of five 10’ x 100’ #custom grate arrays for the pedestrian plaza at @SalesforceTower. In-ground LED fixtures create columns of light, offering a unique nighttime experience for visitors. The grates were designed to weigh less than 70 lbs. each for ease of removal during maintenance.
A great example of how thoughtful design can elevate public space—day ☀️ and night 💡.
PATTERN: Regular Joe
MATERIAL & FINISH: #CastIron with #BakedOnOilFinish
📍: #SanFrancisco
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@NationalASLA #WLAM2025 #ThisIsLandscapeArchitecture #PWPLandscapeArchitecture #SalesforceTower #Salesforce #LightDisplay #WeDoCustom #Hardscape #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #CleanLines #CustomDesign #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
This series of customized Rain tree grates features center holes tailored to fit the unique shapes of the 🌴 trunks they protect. Function meets form—because nature doesn’t follow templates.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
PRODUCT: Rain 4’x 4’ heel-proof #treegrate w/ custom-cut center holes
MATERIAL/FINISH: #CastIron with baked-on oil
PROJECT: 100 California Street
📍 #SanFranciscoCA
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#UrbanDesign #Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #DesignInspiration #WeDoCustom #DetailsMatter #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
The generously spaced, angular lines of these stylish custom grates not only provide ample drainage but also facilitate a nightly light show, allowing colorful LEDs 🔵🟢🔴 to shine up through the grates and illuminate the water wall above.
Cast in silicon bronze, these grates will never rust, making them ideal for this recirculating water feature.
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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
PRODUCT: Custom Angle Joe 23” x 20” Trench Grates
DESIGN: @J2DesignAZ
INSTALLATION: Pacific Aquascape International
PROJECT: #WaterTowerPlaza
📍 #GilbertAZ
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#WaterWall #Fountain #WaterFeature #Drainage #BronzeCasting #CastBronze #NoRust #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled #MadeInUSA
