Jeff Schiff of Schiff Architectural Detail starts every custom project with a quiz to determine the clients’ needs and what style they are interested in. “Frequently we have to tell people when to stop, what they can or cannot have because of the limits of certain techniques,” says Schiff. But regardless of how simple or ornate a project, Schiff says his studio can produce it.
Working primarily in steel, but also in brass, bronze, aluminum, stainless steel, and even stone, wood, and glass, Schiff and his three full-time artisans produce stair railings, balconies, window grilles, fences, restorations, reproductions, fountains, lighting, gazebos, gates, and more. Schiff’s techniques are as varied as his end products. “We do everything from hot-work, cold-fab, castings, custom engraving, and embossing.”
“It’s always a challenge,” he says. “There is always an opportunity to use what we’ve learned the hard way. We like making things of beauty that are a joy for a long time.” 617.887.0202. www.schiffarchitectural.com.Circle 168
