The stair railing is powder coated steel that never needs painting and has been cut by a water jet to show all of the fine details. Standard and custom railing panels available. Pick from a variety of powder coat colors. Call our staff for ideas on your project today. Quotes are always free. www.NatureRails.com

The balcony railing is powder coated steel that never needs painting and has been cut by a water jet to show all of the fine details. Standard and custom railing panels available. Pick from a variety of powder coat colors. Call our staff for ideas on your project today. Quotes are always free. www.NatureRails.com

The balcony railing is powder coated steel that never needs painting and has been cut by a water jet to show all of the fine details. Standard and custom railing panels available. Pick from a variety of powder coat colors. Call our staff for ideas on your project today. Quotes are always free. www.NatureRails.com

The home’s modest proportions call for appropriate deck treatment. But discreet pops of color hint at an exciting interior. In the same way, the horizontal metal rail fades at distances but up close makes a statement.

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The Mazama house is located in the Methow Valley of Washington State, a secluded mountain valley on the eastern edge of the North Cascades, about 200 miles northeast of Seattle. The house has been carefully placed in a copse of trees at the easterly end of a large meadow. Two major building volumes indicate the house organization. A grounded 2-story bedroom wing anchors a raised living pavilion that is lifted off the ground by a series of exposed steel columns. Seen from the access road, the large meadow in front of the house continues right under the main living space, making the living pavilion into a kind of bridge structure spanning over the meadow grass, with the house touching the ground lightly on six steel columns. The raised floor level provides enhanced views as well as keeping the main living level well above the 3-4 feet of winter snow accumulation that is typical for the upper Methow Valley. To further emphasize the idea of lightness, the exposed wood structure of the living pavilion roof changes pitch along its length, so the roof warps upward at each end. The interior exposed wood beams appear like an unfolding fan as the roof pitch changes. The main interior bearing columns are steel with a tapered “V”-shape, recalling the lightness of a dancer. The house reflects the continuing FINNE investigation into the idea of crafted modernism, with cast bronze inserts at the front door, variegated laser-cut steel railing panels, a curvilinear cast-glass kitchen counter, waterjet-cut aluminum light fixtures, and many custom furniture pieces. The house interior has been designed to be completely integral with the exterior. The living pavilion contains more than twelve pieces of custom furniture and lighting, creating a totality of the designed environment that recalls the idea of Gesamtkunstverk, as seen in the work of Josef Hoffman and the Viennese Secessionist movement in the early 20th century. The house has been designed from the start as a sustainable structure, with 40% higher insulation values than required by code, radiant concrete slab heating, efficient natural ventilation, large amounts of natural lighting, water-conserving plumbing fixtures, and locally sourced materials. Windows have high-performance LowE insulated glazing and are equipped with concealed shades. A radiant hydronic heat system with exposed concrete floors allows lower operating temperatures and higher occupant comfort levels. The concrete slabs conserve heat and provide great warmth and comfort for the feet. Deep roof overhangs, built-in shades and high operating clerestory windows are used to reduce heat gain in summer months. During the winter, the lower sun angle is able to penetrate into living spaces and passively warm the exposed concrete floor. Low VOC paints and stains have been used throughout the house. The high level of craft evident in the house reflects another key principle of sustainable design: build it well and make it last for many years! Photo by Benjamin Benschneider

Craig Denis Photography
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CableRail infill in a stylish modern interior railing – DesignRail® aluminum railing systems in Margarita Green powder-coated finish. Other Express Yourself colors: Not a Mellow Yellow, Orange You Sassy, Red Hot Red, and Blazing Blue.

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This is a classic example of an elegant and modern wooden pool deck. The combination seamlessly ties together in this outdoor setting. Tall metal poles and glass panel railings allow nature and the pool to blend together making the small space feel larger.

Moose roam the forest in these matching stair and balcony railing panels. Custom made for a custom fit and style. Powder coated railing suitable for interior or exterior use. Create a unique and custom look for your interior or exterior stairs. No boring balusters or spindles in these railings. Add animals, family pets, birds, sea creatures, hobbies, etc. to your railing. Powder coated steel or aluminum railing suitable for indoors or outside on your deck. It will never need painting! We ship across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Call our friendly staff to discuss your project 1-888-743-2325.

Photographed by Dan Cutrona
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This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.

Custom iron stair rail in a geometric pattern is showcased against custom white floor to ceiling wainscoting along the stairwell. A custom brass table greets you as you enter. Photo: Stephen Allen

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We preserved and restored the front brick facade on this Worker Cottage renovation. A new roof slope was created with the existing dormers and new windows were added to the dormers to filter more natural light into the house. The existing rear exterior had zero connection to the backyard, so we removed the back porch, brought the first level down to grade, and designed an easy walkout connection to the yard. The new master suite now has a private balcony with roof overhangs to provide protection from sun and rain.

This project is a huge gable style patio cover with covered deck and aluminum railing with glass and cable on the stairs. The Patio cover is equipped with electric heaters, tv, ceiling fan, skylights, fire table, patio furniture, and sound system. The decking is a composite material from Timbertech and had hidden fasteners.

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