Architectural Metalwork - Special Projects
This is the definitive category for showcasing standout creativity, unparalleled skill in execution, and boundary-pushing mastery in bespoke architectural and artistic metalwork. It celebrates the fusion of artistic vision from designers and artists with the technical metalworking expertise of fabricators and engineers, resulting in unique and memorable pieces.
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Eligibility & Key Considerations
What The Judges Are Looking For
Submission Requirements
- Nomination Type
- Business Name
- Project Title (e.g., “[Name of Sculpture/Installation/Piece]”)
- Project Location (if applicable, or where it was commissioned for)
- Project Team (Essential where available): Details of the Artist/Designer, Lead Fabricator, Structural Engineer (if involved), commissioning client/body, and any other key craftspeople or specialists who contributed.
- Project Summary (max 50 words) – capturing the essence of the unique piece.
- Full Project Description (max 1,000 words) – Tell us the story of the project. Include details such as delving into the inspiration, design development, materials chosen, fabrication methods (e.g., forging, advanced welding, CNC cutting), challenges encountered, and the artistic or functional intent.
- Why Should It Win? – Emphasise its creativity, craftsmanship, and unique contribution.
- Project Images (min 2, max 5 high-quality, from multiple perspectives, including close-ups of details and the overall piece in its setting if installed)
- Logo of Primary Nominee (PNG)
- Optional: Artist’s statement, design sketches, videos of the fabrication process or installed piece.
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awards@irishsteel.ieShortlisted Projects
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Bike Shelter, Kilkenny
Graepel Perforators and Weavers Ltd
Let’s be clear — it’s a bike shelter, not a national scandal! Ours didn’t cost €336,000, to make, it didn’t need a review, and didn’t make the news. But may just win an award! Our bike shelter is just smart design, solid manufacturing, without drama. Other reasons... This project is a bespoke Picture-Perf design which showcases our capabilities and perforating techniques, transforming a functional piece into a contemporary work of urban art—a solid example of how metalwork can enhance public inf
Bridges, Cherrywood, Dublin
Graepel Perforators and Weavers Ltd
The Cherrywood Bridges project captures the essence of what the Irish Steel Awards aim to recognise: innovation, engineering excellence, environmental sensitivity, and collaborative craftsmanship. Graepels’ role extended beyond supply and manufacture—this was a creative partnership. Working with CME Industrial Specialists, MOLA Architects, and the broader Cherrywood team, we helped bring a biophilic design vision to life using precision-engineered Cor-Ten steel. Spanning between timber-clad pods
Grate Cooler ESP Inlet Wall Replacement, Co. Louth
Tusker Steelworks Limited
This project exemplifies engineering excellence, innovation, and quality. Tusker’s ability to deliver a complex, high-performance system entirely in-house, from design to installation, demonstrates unmatched capability and coordination. The use of specialist materials, custom lifting solutions, and seamless execution make this a benchmark project in industrial engineering. Tusker recently achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing our full external recertification audits for bot
New Children's Hospital, Concourse Stairs Balustrades
OMC Technologies
This project is a showcase of what’s possible when design intent, fabrication precision, and installation excellence are brought into perfect alignment. The Leaf Pattern Balustrade is not just a visual architectural feature—it is the result of an exceptional collaborative effort between design managers, fabricators, and installers. From the outset, the design demanded an uncompromising commitment to detail. The leaf pattern manually laid out and unique across every panel, required a rare level o
The Caragh Lakehouse project, Co. Kerry
BCD Civil Engineering Ltd
The Caragh Lakehouse project showcases the best of Irish steelwork—where craftsmanship, structural ingenuity, and architectural ambition come together. Set on a steep, remote site with limited access, the project pushed the boundaries of what steel can achieve in both function and form. BCD Civil Engineering Ltd. delivered a complex superstructure supporting cantilevered balconies, an intricate glazing system, and a bold extension—integrated seamlessly into its rugged environment. The result app
Warwick Terrace
Marcus P. Graham Ironworks Ltd
The Warwick Terrace extension is a masterclass in architectural vision and structural elegance. It is more than just an extension; it is a transformative piece of architecture that demonstrates how steel can be used to breathe new life into a historic home, creating a powerful and positive dialogue between old and new. This project deserves to win an Irish Steel Award for three key reasons: Excellence in Design: The project flawlessly executes a challenging architectural concept. The use of slen