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.
Iron Age can create custom trench grates in any design, on any radius you specify, like these castings made for @NYCParks Naples Playground.
Visit our website's ‘Radius Considerations’ section (🔗 in bio) to see if we already have an existing pattern that will work for you. If not, contact us and we will provide a quote for new custom grates in your specified width, radius, and arc length.
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📷 @signaturesitesllc
PRODUCT: Oblio 9” Radius #TrenchGrates
MATERIAL/FINISH: #CastIron with #BakedOnOilFinish
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#WeDoCustom #SplashPad #SprayPark #WaterFeature #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #RadiusGrates #StatenIsland #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #MadeinUSA
Designed by @HBBSeattle Landscape Architecture, these curved, cast bronze embeds separate different shades of sandblasted concrete, creating a beautifully unique #placemaking element reminiscent of Western Red Cedar boughs.
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📷 @ironagedesigns_rich
PROJECT: Lynnwood Link Extension – 145th St. Station (for @SoundTransit)
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#LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #CastBronze #InspiredByNature #ShorelineWA #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeinUSA
We have been proud to partner with @FieldOperations on several phases of Brooklyn’s acclaimed Domino campus, the most recent of which is their design for #DominoSquare. The modern simplicity of our Que tree grates, juxtaposed with the timeless appeal of their raw cast iron construction, makes them an ideal choice for the site’s #RefinedIndusrial aesthetic.
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📷 @signaturesitesllc
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#LandscapeArchitecture #UrbanParks #HardscapeDesign #CastIron #CleanLines #TwoTrees #Brooklyn #Williamsburg #DominoPark #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeinUSA
Decorative bollards go beyond function to enhance the built environment. @Land_Expressions chose our Spak #bollards for their beautiful renovation of Huntington Park on the #Spokane River, then took it up a notch by powder coating one of the inner loops red ⭕ to match other project design components. #DesignInspiration #StreetArt
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#HuntingtonParkSpokane #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #PlaceMaking #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Craftsmanship #PowderCoating #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
Large tree grate arrays are a forward-thinking solution to improve tree health, enhance urban design, and meet sustainability and climate-resilience goals, all while making cities more livable and beautiful.
Check out our latest article, “8 Key Benefits of Large Tree Grate Arrays” (🔗 in bio) to see examples of custom arrays designed by leading-edge landscape architects.
Let’s create beautiful streetscapes where people and nature can thrive together.
📷 @iron_age_jon
DESIGN: @FlouraTeeter
PROJECT: @LexingtonMarket
LOCATION: #Baltimore MD
PRODUCT: Rain 4’ x 4’ heel-proof #treegrate arrayed with 24” x 48” extension panels
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#Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ProtectTrees #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
We love the lush look of this outdoor garden and courtyard, designed by @UrbanRobotAssociates for al fresco dining at Parisian-style brasserie @Pastis_Miami. The sculpted, flowing lines of our #castiron Kelp tree grates add to the space’s organic energy while providing ADA-compliant tree protection.
By adding 🌴 trees and 🌿 greenery, landscape designers not only create a unique atmosphere that enhances the restaurant's brand and ambiance but also show a commitment to sustainability and the well-being of their guests.
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@StarrRestaurant #WynwoodMiami #PatioDesign #RestaurantDesign #HardscapeDesign #MixedMaterials #LandscapeArchitecture #Architecture #TreeGrate #CastIron #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable
⏳ #AgingGracefully ⏳ #CastIron grates with surface dimension become even more beautiful over time—especially when installed in areas with significant foot traffic. The high points of the pattern become “burnished”, providing a pleasing contrast to the more recessed areas of the grate.
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PRODUCT: Oblio 5” x 20” Trench Grate
MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw Cast Ductile Iron (shown aged 7 years)
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#Drainage #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #GrateLust #DrainSpotting #StormwaterManagement #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
Here’s a look at Dr. Maya Angelou Lane, the main street of San Francisco’s newly-developed #MissionRock waterfront community. This curb-less, pedestrian-priority shared public zone includes a one-way travel lane with #DetectableWarningSurfaces to indicate to pedestrians that they are crossing into a vehicular area. We collaborated on this custom #castiron version with @CMGsite, one of many elements both thoughtfully and artfully designed for this vibrant addition to the #MissionBay neighborhood.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
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#UrbanDesign #SanFrancisco #ADACompliant #Streetscape #Infrastructure #DesignInspiration #DetailsMatter #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
#OutdoorLiving this special deserves decorative drainage grates to match! We are grateful to work with talented landscape architects like @LandIdentity who know that when you’re designing luxury outdoor spaces, every detail matters.
PRODUCT: Argo 11” x 24” Heel-Proof #TrenchGrate
MATERIAL: #CastAluminum 356 Heat Treated to T6
📷 @signaturesitesllc
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#OutdoorLiving #PatioDesign #Patio #PoolGoals #LuxuryPool #PoolDesign #Drainage #DecorativeGrate #MakingDrainageBeautiful #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeDesign #ExteriorDesign #ColtsNeck #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Sustainability #Recycled #MadeInUSA
With a little 🟢 green 🟢 paint, our decorative Locust drain grates, and some outdoor seating, this underused alleyway is transformed into a lively, pedestrian-focused plaza.
This affordable, semi-permanent @LADOTPeopleSt project enhances neighborhood safety while creating vibrant, accessible public spaces for all to enjoy, and we are proud to be a part of it.
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📷 @ParkPacificInc
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PRODUCT: Locust 6" x 24" Heel Proof Trench Grate
MATERIAL/FINISH: Cast Ductile Iron with Baked-On Oil Finish
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#LADOT #NoHo #Plaza #UrbanPlanning #LandscapeArchitecture #Drainage #DrainCover #CastIron #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
💡 #LightEmUp 💡 Our decorative grates can do more than just upgrade your drainage! Landscape architect Jeffrey Gordon Smith also incorporated them into a unique lighting installation, custom designed for this stunning wine country residence.
📷 @jgsla
PRODUCT: Interlaken 3" x 18" Trench Grate
MATERIAL/FINISH: Cast Ductile Iron with Baked-On Oil Finish
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#LandscapeArchitecture #LandscapeLighting #PatioLights #HardscapeDesign #ExteriorDesign #PatioDesign #OutdoorLiving #PatioGoals #SpanishTiles #Drainage #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
🌳 #UrbanTrees 🌳 are essential for creating healthier, more sustainable, and more livable communities.
That’s why, on a recent site visit to Walmart’s 350-acre Home Office Campus (currently under construction in #Bentonville AR), we were excited to see so many street trees protected by our Rain tree grates as part of the “Big Nature” landscape master plan by @SWAgroup Los Angeles.
📷 Our AR sales rep @CodyR628 (left), with Neill Sloan from installer Frank Sharum Landscape & Design (middle), and Iron Age president, Mark Armstrong (right).
PRODUCT: Rain 5' x 10' Heel Proof #TreeGrate
MATERIAL/FINISH: #CastIron with #BakedOnOilFinish
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#Streetscape #LandscapeArchitecture #HardscapeDesign #ProtectTrees #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
✨ The homeowner who took these “before” and “after” images was so pleased once he installed his new grates that he found it “hard to believe for 29 years we lived with their plastic predecessors.”
✨ So why wait when it’s this easy and cost-effective to transform your drainage from an eyesore to a decorative focal point? Our cast metal grates are not only beautifully handcrafted, but they have also been engineered to fit the most widely available channels.
✨ There is a wide range of pattern options (including our Argo shown here) to complement your design efforts and the materials of the surrounding surfaces/landscape.
PRODUCT: Argo 6” x 24” #TrenchGrate
MATERIAL/FINISH: Raw #CastIron (shown day of installation)
FITS: NDS® Dura Slope®
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#ExteriorDesign #DIYHomeImprovement #Drainage #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #GrateLust #DrainSpotting #StormwaterManagement #IronAge #IronAgeDesigns #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainability #MadeInUSA
This mountain of scrap metal, one of many located in the yard of one of our partner foundries, is #sustainability personified!
♻️ Recycling and Reuse: Foundries extensively recycle scrap metal and defective castings. Metal can be melted down and reused repeatedly without losing its properties, reducing the need for new raw materials and minimizing waste.
🌎 Resource Efficiency: Foundries reduce the demand for virgin ores by using recycled metals. This helps conserve natural resources and reduces the environmental impact associated with mining and raw material extraction.
💲 Circular Economy: Foundries turn scrap metal and waste products back into valuable materials. This approach supports sustainability by creating a closed-loop system.
Iron Age is proud of our role in repurposing these materials, bringing beautiful, designer-cast metal grates and site furnishings to life.
Shout-out to our estimator, @Mr_DiegoZ, for providing a sense of scale to this massive mound of metal!
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#MetalRecycling #MetalCasting #CastIron #Foundry #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
On a recent trip to #SpokaneWA, even an unexpected downpour ☔ couldn’t stop our Senior PM, Alison, and her son from having fun and snapping some epic #IronAgeSighting pics! Trenton, you’re a star! 🌟
📷 #1 – Rain #TreeGrate, #CastIron
📷 #2 – Dynamo #TrenchGrate, Cast Iron
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#LookDown #DrainSpotting #CastIron #HardscapeDesign #LandscapeArchitecture #IronAgeDesigns #IronAge #IronAgeGrates #Recycled #Sustainable #MadeInUSA
