These gates were commissioned for a couple having a contemporary new house built on the site of old barns, who asked sculptor, Melissa Cole to create a gate and two panels.

The design would link the new build to the remaining old barn. The new build has a spectacular curved roof made from zinc and this was the main focus for the design – linking the top line of the gates to the curve of the roof.  The finished gates feature rivet details and forged lines with smooth transitions of section change through to flared ends woven through the horizontal cross members. The gate posts have scooped tops to match the forged lines in the gates. The decision to finish the gates in the galvanized finish with no paint was intended to link with the use of zinc on the roof and to maintain a ‘farm gate’ feel while keeping a contemporary aspect to the entrance. The building project was featured on Channel Four ‘Grand Designs’ and in their accompanying magazine.