Houston Wrought Iron Fence : Lasting Trend Makes A Comeback

While Houston wrought iron works certainly cannot compete with the Spanish-cum-Creole

balconies and intricacies of New Orleans, the architectural style is making a comeback nationwide and the nations' fourth largest city is no exception. Details such as iron railings, iron staircases, iron fences and gates and iron balconies are cropping up and lending an air of Old World charm and beauty to our oil-built landscape.

This is due largely in part to the excellent custom iron workers and iron fence companies in our area. Using iron in gates and fencing ensures a lasting material, sure to endure the humidity and wetness of Houston's climate.

Of course, Houston wrought iron in architecture and even interior decor is not a new trend. Also known as "worked" iron, the metal itself has a long and distinguished history. There are wrought iron railings in Westminster Abbey from the thirteenth century that display all the characteristics known as 'ornamental iron-work.'

There is certainly no Houston ornamental iron work this old, but the look is on the rise in new construction. Traditionally, leaner economic times see an increase in design revival trends. A certain yearning for "better days" gives rise to the desire to fit one's surroundings with the trappings of "yesteryear."

Perhaps the most well known example of Houston ornamental iron architecture is the West Galleria-area restaurant and event space, The Courtyard on St James. A perfect example of Houston wrought iron, the building is styled after the French Quarter in New Orleans and attracts a steady stream of weddings and parties, all hoping to invoke the magic of that area.

Another more recent addition to the Houston wrought iron revival is the newish Midtown middies apartments, The Calais on Courtlandt. These luxury boutique apartments also boast an air of "Nawlins" with their iron railings and balconies surrounding lushly landscaped courtyards.

Additionally, new home builders are using ornamental iron in the interior design of their houses, adding beautiful custom architectural details from decorative and security window bars to sweeping bannisters with arching, graceful lines.

by: Curtis Gonatas

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