At the water's edge

Evoking the spirit of a historical area within a contemporary context means getting the details right. The shape of a fence railing, the design of a balustrade these can have a significant effect on the overall look of a project as complex and multi-faceted as Glebe Harbour.

And while it may be one thing to draw an Edwardian or Victorian pattern on the page, it is quite another to render it in iron and steel.

At Australian Wrought Iron Design, every piece, even those for large commercial projects, are handcrafted, says director Paul Mirabito.

"We have several Italian crafts people who are trained in the art of shaping steel and iron into the complex patterns prescribed by architects."

Sydney's harbourside renaissance has meant heritage work is a recurrent feature of many developments. Mirabito says that with 13 years' experience, the company has a proven record of replicating intricate work on a large scale.

Iron and steel are crafted in a factory shared with Australian Structural Steel. The work is then transported and installed on site.

For information, contact Australian Wrought Iron Design, 36 Day Street, Silverwater, NSW 2128, phone (02) 9748 6730, fax (02) 9748 6736.

Story by: Trendsideas