Almost nothing in a Streeterville tower is a stock size. Balconies, terraces, and shared landings vary floor to floor, and a downtown high-rise has rules a walk-up never deals with. We measure and fabricate each railing to its exact opening, then install it on a schedule that works with your building. Here's how we approach the custom ironwork on a Streeterville job.

High-Rise Balcony Railings

Up on the higher floors, a balcony railing is the only thing between an open edge and a long drop, so it has to be anchored right and built to hold real force. We fabricate and install high-rise balcony railings that feel solid the second you put a hand on them, with anchors set properly into concrete or steel so there's no flex, no rattle, and no give.

Matched to Your Building's Look

A railing should fit the building it's going on, whether that's a sleek glass tower or an older mid-rise with more traditional detail. We match the style, finish, and profile so a new balcony or terrace railing reads as part of the building, not an afterthought bolted on later. That matters as much to a condo board as it does to the owner.

Built to Handle Wind Off the Lake

This is where downtown work really differs. Wind speeds climb the higher you go, and a balcony facing the lake near Navy Pier takes a steady beating that a ground-floor rail never sees. We account for that exposure in how the railing is built and anchored, and we prep and coat the metal so the constant moisture and wind off Lake Michigan don't chew through the finish.

Code-Ready and Association-Ready

Chicago has firm rules for guardrail height, spacing, and the load a railing has to carry, and downtown high-rises get inspected closely. On top of that, most Streeterville buildings have a condo association and management company that need to sign off. We build to current code from the first measurement and provide the documentation buildings ask for, so the job clears both the inspector and the board.