Fence with a Greek Motif (BP248)
BP248 takes the Greek key as its leitmotif, running it along the top and bottom of an arched panel.
In the centre sits a forged lattice, but instead of plain rivets its crossings carry small gilded rosettes.
Glamour-style fences are ordered more and more often, and we can work any motif into a design.
Geometry with a touch of glamour
BP248 is built on regularity. A Greek key band runs along the bottom of each span and again under the arched top, and the field between them is a square lattice whose crossings carry small gilded rosettes instead of plain rivets. Above the upper key, a light arch of scrolls finishes the panel. The geometry gives order, the gold gives sparkle.
White brick pillars make a crisp background that brings out the black steel and the gold dots of the rosettes.
Why the Greek key never dates
The meander has decorated buildings since antiquity, and it still looks modern because it is pure geometry. On a fence it creates a strong horizontal rhythm that ties the spans together, so a long boundary reads as one composition. It suits classical facades as well as calm contemporary houses, and it combines easily with stone, brick and render.
Geometric patterns demand precision. Every turn of the key must be the same length and every square of the lattice the same size, otherwise the eye notices immediately. We set out each panel on a full-size drawing and check the pattern before welding.
Glamour-style fences made to order
Glamour-style ironwork, with black steel, gold accents and clear geometric patterns, is ordered more and more often. The motif of BP248 can be varied: the rosettes can become stars, small balls or squares, the gold can be replaced with silver or bronze, and the arch can be flattened for a more modern look.
Because the pattern is so regular, it also looks good on long side boundaries, where a lighter version without the upper arch can continue the line of the front fence.
A matching key band can also be repeated on the pillar caps or on a balcony, which ties the ironwork of the house together.
- front fences and full property boundaries,
- a matching driveway gate and pedestrian gate,
- balcony and terrace railings with the same key,
- a finish in black and gold or graphite and silver.
