While much of our design and production is standardized, our unique value lies in highly customizable products that balance historic and modern. Our goal is to create contemporary doors and windows that could have been made a 100 years ago and built to last for the next century. Our timeless designs will look just as good then as they do now.
In the pursuit of expressing the nature and process of everything we do, our products are sealed in a durable clear finish that exposes the inherent character of the materials and the skill of the craftspeople who made it.
Our precision welds remain visible and our textured patinas give each of our products the one-of-kind look that can only be found in true handmade products. Every piece is unique, but every piece is built to the same high standard.
An Expression of Care
Rick Cortez
Founder
An experienced craftsman and carpenter, founder Rick Cortez has dedicated his 40 plus years of experience as a designer and builder towards the pursuit of producing craft steel door and windows.
He maintains his general contractor license as well as membership with the Los Angeles branches of the AIA, Urban Land Institute and an LA River Advisory Committee.
Rick holds a Bachelors in Architecture from the Southern California School of Architecture (Sci-Arc).
