Sunday, August 29, 2010

Christian Lewis: Robert F. Kennedy Community Schools

Posing in front of the Etched Bronze Doors, that were seen on Channels 4,7 and 11 in stories regarding the over Half a Billion dollar price tag for construction of this amazing school.



The interior of the famous Cocoanut Grove Night Club, above is 3 of 6 removable Decorative Window Grilles, these grills were custom cast in aluminum (to reduce weight). Sculpting for the patterns were cut in house and then turned over to Palmquist Tooling for a full size mold.
I engineered them to be easily removed and re-assembled

At the final inspection of the installation of the "Ripple Wall" as it was dubbed by the architects.

This installation at the Robert F. Kennedy Inspiration Park is constructed of water jet cut cut #304 stainless steel, memorializing the words of the late Robert F. Kennedy. These type of stainless steel materials have a life up to 800 years and that's immersed in salt water!!!!

In the foreground is some of our custom stainless steel handrail, in the background is a steel wall with a gate that was built adjacent to a pinnacle that is one of the only remaining original structures left on the site.

Glad to have you as always and thanks for your support,
Christian Lewis

Los Angeles 818-540-5325 New York 646-226-9563

christiansgates@yahoo.com

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Sunday, August 22, 2010

Christian Lewis Productions: Old World



Here are a couple photos of some "Old World" style stair railings. These railings were done in collaboration with West Coast artist Juan Carlos Vargas who is a 2nd generation metal designer/fabricator. Both these stair railings have an exquisite combination of custom cast and hand wrought balusters with a hand rubbed antique bronze finish, they are the first thing that one sees when entering the home. We take great care and pride with our design and workmanship to enhance the architecture and personality in order to truly create a Grand Entrance.

Hope you enjoyed your visit to MetalGraphic and thanks for stopping by,
Christian Lewis

Los Angeles 818-540-5325 New York 646-226-9563

christiansgates@yahoo.com

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Christian Lewis Productions: Stainless Steel & Glass


This gate constructed of #316 stainless steel and an assortment of textured and cast glass, which was provided, cut and assembled by my good friend and sponsor Keith Elliot owner of the glass department at Coral Industries specializing in custom glass work and C&C''d metals and glass.
The frame work was finished with a #4 line finish.
We will be incorporating this type of design work and materials in our soon to be launched designer outdoor line of furniture, DeckSide International.

Thanks for stopping by!!!!!

Images and post by: Christian Lewis Productions

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Christian Lewis Productions: Hollywood Hills Modern




Here are some pictures of a project that I engineered and designed for Forthill Construction with Brain Woolf of Republic Fence Co., Inc., where I currently act as Designer/Engineer and Marketing Director. Republic has a history dating back to 1951 and is all about great service and high-end completions. If it's high quality fences, gates and railings you prefer, this is the place to go. I will personally handle your projects for you, my office number there is 818-341-5323.

The architectural railings here went at a modern style house nestled in the Hollywood Hills just above Sunset Blvd. We took great pains on this one in regards to waterproofing, the method of attachment required the coring of the concrete after which we inserted copper sleeves utilizing epoxy. The posts of the railings were then epoxied in and waterproofed over. The railing finish was galvanized, primed and finish coated. Also we manufactured all the stainless steel racks and utensils on the oven.

Thanks for visiting MetalGraphic please feel free to become a follower and your comments are always welcome.

Images and Post by: Christian Lewis Productions
Here are some pictures of a project that I engineered and designed for Forthill Construction with Brain Woolf of Republic Fence Co., Inc., where I currently act as Designer/Engineer and Marketing Director. Republic has a history dating back to 1951 and is all about great service and high-end completions. If it's high quality Fences, Gates and Railings you prefer this is the place to go. I will personally handle your projects for you, my office number there is 818-341-5323.

The architectural railings here went at a modern style house nestled in the Hollywood Hills just above Sunset Blvd. We took great pains on this one in regards to waterproofing, the method of attachment required the coring of the concrete after which we inserted copper sleeves utilizing epoxy. The posts of the railings were then epoxied in and waterproofed over. The railing finish was galvanized, primed and finish coated. Also we manufactured all the stainless steel racks and utensils on the oven.

Thanks for visiting MetalGraphic please feel free to become a follower and your comments are always welcome.

Images and Post by: Christian Lewis Productions

Monday, August 9, 2010

Christian Lewis: Spiral Stairs



This is a set of custom spiral stairs completed for a client in Beverly Park with interior designer Frank Pennino and Republic Fence Co., Inc. The powder coat color was custom mixed to match Batman's costume. The stairway led to a loft from a child's bedroom. The handrail was custom fabricated from brushed aluminum and and clear powder coated for durability, we used 3 coats on the diamond plate treads.

Images and post by: Christian Lewis Productions