While there are a lot of manufacturers who offer thousands of options for ready-made doors for both home and commercial use, sometimes, what you want just isn’t out there. With recent supply chain issues, many builders are finding themselves waiting months, even a year or more, for special orders to come in from these ready-made… Read More »
While many of our larger projects involve new construction or full property renovations where the majority of the work is driven by builders and architects, we have a growing demand for concept-driven projects from interior designers. Interior designers require a different set of skills and considerations that not necessarily all metal fabricators are comfortable with… Read More »
While railings are essentially a required safety feature in most instances, they’ve come a long way from being strictly utilitarian. And while some might think a railing is just that, we’ve created many in the past decade that challenge that notion. Here are some examples of railings that have gone way beyond functional to being… Read More »
If you asked what kind of projects we work on most frequently, staircases definitely come to mind, and over the past 10 years, we’ve created some beautiful, and sometimes deceptively complex, designs. Here are just a few of our favorites: One of our very first projects involved two very different staircases for this luxurious private… Read More »
It seems like only yesterday that we opened the doors of Modern Metal Solutions and now we are proud to be celebrating 10 years in business. We’ve been honored to work on some amazing projects, many of which have received prestigious industry awards and press mentions. Some of our favorites include: Rowdy Meadow – One… Read More »
After over 35 years in metal fabrication, one of the biggest things I’ve learned is the importance of good collaboration amongst the various contractors on a project, ideally all coordinated by the general contractor or construction manager. When everyone is working at their best, striving toward the common goal of producing the best end project,… Read More »
I see a lot of “after” photos online and while they look great, some of them even remarkable, I know from experience that what you see in a photo does not represent the whole of a project. With the right tools and photographer, it’s easy to take a great photo — the right lighting, great… Read More »
Located in Cambridge, MA, this modern and playful, 2-bedroom unit, was dubbed The Ultimate College Crash Pad by New England Home Magazine. Half of a traditional Harvard Square duplex, designer Kristin Paton completely gutted and reworked the structure to accommodate the dual needs of the owner’s two, college-aged students and their visiting parents. “This is… Read More »
Modern Metal Solutions was founded on the principles of foresight in planning, accuracy of details and clear communication. Now, more than ever, this foundation serves the needs of you, our client, in ways we could never have envisioned. As part of your project team, we are here to help you get your momentum back and… Read More »
Located on the rocky shores of Rockport, MA, the Gap Cove House is a relatively small, but highly functional, modern redesign of a 10-year old prefab home. The complete revisioning of the home includes elevating the entire structure onto concrete piers that not only protect the home from rising tides and storm surges, but create… Read More »
When a prominent art collector commissions a property, it becomes more than a home, it must be a work of art unto itself. The 16,0000 square foot modern design by Peter Pennoyer Architects, more than lives up to that task and is why it was recently featured in the prestigious Architectural Digest AD100 Issue. Dedicated… Read More »