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Guardrail

The design includes a clever handrail extension, meeting ADA requirements.

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Hoi Polloi public artwork for the St. Louis Metrolink at Forsyth Station.

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Venetian Wall for the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, with Museum of Glass in the background.

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Photograph of the completed Denny’s Flagship Diner.

THE SMITHSONIAN National Museum of the American Indian.

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Custom guardrail systems are a critical component of providing a design which is both safe and friendly for unique architectural environments. Zahner works with designers to provide bespoke handrail and guardrail systems for their projects.

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Zahner offers a range of systems that can be used as part of a complete building envelope.

About Guardrail

Handrails and guardrails are often overlooked when designing a unique environment. Zahner can provide unique options for guardrail systems that will set spaces apart.

When every other aspect of a designed environment is carefully developed, a basic-looking guardrail will derail the desired aesthetic. Zahner engineers and fabricators are dedicated to developing custom systems to meet the designed intent. Working with both small and large budgets, designers can work with Zahner to develop custom details to define your architectural environment with a custom handrail or guardrail system.

Custom railing for Douglas Street Bridge
Rail and sculpture for Douglas Street Bridge
Custom rail and staircase.
Interior balcony rail system.
Smithsonian handrail made in copper cable and copper-alloy round stock.
Custom guardrail and sheet metal baluster stair system for Baron BMW.

Bridge Handrail Systems

Zahner provides handrail and guardrail systems for a number of applications. This includes railings developed for pedestrian bridges, vehicular bridges, decorative bridges and more.  These railing system benefits from Zahner’s dedication to the design intent, museum-quality edges, and a dedication to safety codes and regulations.

Developing a custom guardrail system starts with your concept. Zahner can provide a number of design options as well as full service design assist, engineering, manufacturing and installation services. To learn more about how Zahner can assist with your design, contact a member of the Zahner sales team and get started.

Featured Projects

In The Fold

In The Fold

Kieran Timberlake Office Stair

Kieran Timberlake Office Stair

The Smithsonian NMAI

The Smithsonian NMAI

Morphosis Exhibit

Morphosis Exhibit

Hoi Polloi

Hoi Polloi

Denny's Flagship

Denny’s Flagship

Chihuly Bridge of Glass

Chihuly Bridge of Glass
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Take your next project beyond ordinary.

Work with the Zahner Custom Solutions team to create a one-of-a-kind solution for your project.