Architectural Metalwork – Boundaries
Gates, railings, doors, fences, screens.
Who Should Nominate
Companies producing gates, railings, doors, fences, screens and other boundary or entry solutions in steel.
Eligibility
Open to all Irish Steel members. You can nominate your own company or another member, and you can enter more than one category — just submit each entry separately.
Entries should be based on work that was completed or significantly progressed between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2026. A handful of categories don't specify a time window — when in doubt, get in touch.
What Judges Look For
Each entry is reviewed by our judging panel. For finished projects, judges weigh:
- Quality of the end result
- Innovation and technical execution
- Project complexity and scale
- Collaboration with suppliers and clients
- Uniqueness
Submission Requirements
Every submission needs:
- A short project summary (50 words)
- The story of the project (800–1,000 words) — what you built, how you solved problems, the materials and techniques, the operational excellence, innovation and technology involved
- A strong case for why it deserves to win (up to 500 words)
- At least two high-quality images (up to five allowed)
- Your company logo in PNG format
Optional but welcome: video links, drawings, and media features.
Shortlisted Projects
View the shortlisted entries in this category.
Evara Balcony Rails Portmarnock
Marcus P. Graham Ironworks Ltd
This project delivered high-precision, architectural balcony and terrace railings for a modern multi-unit residential development. Fabricated to strict CE standards (BS EN 1090-2 EXC2) with a hot-dip galvanized and powder coated finish, the sleek vertical-bar system flawlessly unifies structural robust integrity with a clean, striking aesthetic across continuous terrace elevations.
Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing
Delahan Welding Supplies Ltd T/A Delahan Steel Fabrications
Louvered Gates & Boundary Fencing.
Lucan Demense Park Entrance
Coughlan Engineering
Illuminated portal frame, illuminated signage with SDCC branding, cladding with integrated cantilevered bench to boundary wall and custom seating.ch
Student Accommodation - Parnell Street
Peter Martin Engineering Ltd
This renovation and new build are on the former St. Peter’s Bakery, the project integrates a protected structure dating back to c.1895, blending heritage conservation with contemporary design. The development delivers 276 student bed spaces across 249 bedrooms across five architecturally distinct blocks, complemented by an extensive range of amenities including study spaces, a gym, games room, common areas, landscaped courtyards, and roof gardens
Other Finished Project Awards
Constructional Steelwork – Buildings
Structural steel in buildings — industrial, residential, commercial, airports, agricultural.
Constructional Steelwork – Civil Works
Structural steel in roads, bridges, tunnels, ports, water treatment, waste management.
Constructional Steelwork – Sheds
Spread the word
Know a fabricator who should be involved? Share the awards with one click.