Designed first. Built precisely.
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Who we are
A studio, not just a shop

A custom architectural metalwork studio in Grand Rapids, combining creative design direction with precision fabrication.

  1. 01
    Design through installation
    One team from concept to final install
  2. 02
    3D design & renderings
    See the finished piece before we cut material
  3. 03
    Residential & commercial
    High-end homes to commercial spaces
  4. 04
    Metal + millwork
    Integrated design, fabrication and install
Commercial office
Mono stringer stair + railing
What we build
Services
  1. 01
    Railings & guardrails
    Interior and exterior systems — code-compliant, refined
  2. 02
    Stair systems
    Custom staircases, stringers, treads and components
  3. 03
    Custom features
    Decorative and functional metal elements, built to order
  4. 04
    Structural solutions
    Engineered steel for openings, spans and support
  5. 05
    Metal + millwork
    Metal and wood integrated, designed as one piece
HOW WE DELIVEROne studio,concept to installCORE SYSTEMS3D Modeling &Animation SoftwareHigh-Precision LaserTemplating EquipmentCNC-MachinedFabrication Fixtures01Concepting02Design03LaserTemplating04Engineering05PrecisionFabrication06Prefinishing07Installation
Behind the build
3D renderings before we build
Behind the build
Every view resolved up front
Behind the build
3D design – engineering
Behind the build
Shop drawings, every detail
Behind the build
Precision laser templating
Behind the build
3D design – engineering – animation
Fabrication
Plasma & 5-axis laser tube cutting
Fabrication
Precision fixturing for fabrication
Fabrication
MIG, TIG & laser welding
Fabrication
Custom features
Laser cut brass grille panels
Custom features
Hidden hinge, modeled in motion
Behind the build
Finishing
01
Powder coating
Durable, evenly coated finish — rust- and chip-resistant, maintenance free
02
Electrostatic painting
Excellent bond, long-lasting coverage
03
Custom finishes
Brushed, polished, hammered and other decorative finishes
Installation
Our crew, on site
Finished
Steel stringers, floating treads
Selected work
Commercial office stairway
Selected work
Aluminum sign frame
How we work
The DesignForm approach
01
Design-driven
Concepts, shop drawings and material selections resolved before fabrication begins
02
Precise execution
Every piece squared, deburred, finished and fit to the space
03
True partnership
Collaborative from concept to completion — architects, builders and owners at the table
Selected work
Designed, built and installed by DFM
Built for projects like yours
Your projects. Our specialty.

Stair and railing systems like these are what we design, build and install.

01
Michigan Software Labs
Ada — monument stair connecting three floors
02
West Michigan Community Bank
Grand Rapids — floating stairs, stainless-steel railings
03
Advantage Benefits Group
Grand Rapids — central stair with cable railing
Let’s build something that lasts.
Phone616-340-8333
Webdfmetalworksmi.com
Emailinfo@dfmetalworksmi.com
Studio237 Steele St, Suite C — Grand Rapids, MI
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