With the rise of modern architecture in design, the challenge for the artisan is to come up with designs that are compatible with contemporary architectural elements. While I have some of those elements are in my bag of tricks, I also have been drawn to the way that classic elements can enhance a modern interior. Fortunately, in this country, we have a long history of eclectic interior design. In these photos, I am trying to take a fairly large clean element and by adding a simple twist of 180 degrees give a gesture of the classic which would also fit well in a contemporary setting. The stock starts out as 2″ sq. solid steel and is forged out to a 6″ circle, then twisted. The rhythm the twists bring to an otherwise lineal railing attract the eye without overwhelming it.