





This is a custom project located in the Wicker Park neighborhood in Chicago. The original gate and fence was beyond repair but the client wanted to keep the design nonetheless. After a little experimentation and a whole lot of reverse engineering the tooling and muscle memory to make each twisted picket by hand was achieved! The gate was redesigned using the same design elements as the original but made to be taller and wider. The gate latch is self locking and operates very well. The gate is complimented by two cast iron newel posts made by the historic Stewart Iron Works foundry.
Hammerwell Metal
Hammerwell Metal is the result of Gavin Lupinski’s creative journey into the world of metal and love for fine craftsmanship. What started with an interest in traditional blacksmithing has married with modern metalworking techniques for endless possibilities.
Hammerwell is a full service shop capable of taking a concept through the stages of design, fabrication and installation making the end result extraordinary.