One of Fusion Works first epic stair-case railings. All metal components are hand fabricated from various solid stocks of cold-rolled bar and lightly patinaed with a dark wash and clear-coated matte. The cap is cherry and all sections of the railing interlock flawlessly.
One of Canada's top fiction writers Douglas Copeland, often has Fusion Works create stimulating pieces such as this Star Wars lego x-wing cast in amber coloured resin. The idea here is that something futuristic and fictional was found in very old amber, preserved from harm.
This project demonstrates gyroscopic action through a series of gears and a weighted wheel. Parts are custom made and some are sourced from racing karts. When you wind up the wheel and turn it on a horizontal axis the base spins around turning the rider in that direction.
A cat-walk installed in a private residence in Vancouver. Constructed from grail and angle iron and suspended from the ceiling for a minimal look.
Stainless steel wall mounted table. All the organic shapes you see are assembled together in creative ways. This is one of those evelope-pushing jobs that amazes many.
Many commercial jobs have taken place during my employment history at Fusion Works including places of dining such as The Keg,NU Restaurant, C and others. These are NU pictures, a contemporary dining establishment where one can enjoy the decadent food fare on False creek.
The metal work in NU was extensive including interior railings, the bar (saucers and counter), floor details (cock-tail weiners), seat and table bases and the extra-ordinary stamped brass tile ceiling.
These surrounds are a stunning accent to any room in a living area.
The surface areas involved with these surrounds are a creative expression of finishes exclusive to those trained at Fusion Works.
I will not presume to say too much about my co-workers endeavours that hasn't been said a million times before except that I believe someday his work will reach far beyond Vancouver. Long live the attention to detail.
A precarious composition of geometry. Stainless boxes tig-welded into place, satin-buffed and topped with glass.
Copper-plated and patinaed mild steel table and drink coasters. This is a piece that is commisioned on behalf of a successful architechtural firm in Vancouver that praises Fusion Works to their clients.
A contempoary water feature displayed at one of the many transformed multi-million dollar Vancouver residences I have worked at. Water is pumped through the vertical supports filling the top cross member and overflowing back to the pond in which it stands.
An exquisite table design outdone only by its fabrication. Stainless steel laser cut-outs are formed into the shapes you see and fabricated at the elbows. You cannot see any sign of a seem which boggles most viewers.
Cold rolled mild sheet formed and cut, backed by ranger board and glued into place. Satin buff and matte clearcoat. The soft look of the metal is a pleasant contrast to the polished concrete walls and sandstone floor.
There was no drawing for this. I was given the length and the width of a room and the rest was for me to decide.
The finish on the slide is not unlike a custom autobody finish. Much bondo and filler were required before painting and wet-sanding multiple coats of clear coat.
As you can see, the slide is fairly large, and in this matter, the slide has one joint, which is mechanically fastened.
The installation of this project was not easy. A very small space was provided for the top half of the slide. It was hoisted into place with a system of pulleys.
Yes, it is indoors! The owners clock how fast their children ride with a speed radar mounted on the wall.
