A beautiful architectural metal design can often stand on its own as a statement feature of a home or property. It’s possible, though, to take the design a step further using a paint or patina on all or one portion of the structure.

AIDI is fortunate to be a supplier of Goldfarben’s high-quality line of metallic paints, which just got a new addition. Goldfarben has offered

Over the summer, AIDI President Jay Shah took a trip to New Haven, Connecticut and was excited to visit Yale University’s historic grounds. His sister-in-law Dr. Dipti Shah, Research QA Specialist at Yale, drew his attention to the collection of intricate ironwork incorporated into the structures on campus, which led to a deeper dive into the history of Yale’s architecture.

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What are Cable Rails?

Cable railings are an alternative to traditional railing systems. They’re known for their sleek and modern look, but the thing that makes them most unique is that they offer unobstructed views, like from a deck.

When AIDI President Jay Shah was on vacation in Oregon in early May of 2025, he visited the historic Timberline Lodge for a dinner in the mountains. Having no knowledge of the lodge’s history before visiting, Jay was delighted by the metalwork on display throughout the lobby. From the outside, he couldn’t have imagined the artistry he would find inside. 

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By Lorin Wertheimer a freelance writer in Brooklyn, NY

      Jay Shah had a problem. He’d been entrusted with the files of P.A. Fiebiger, one of the Twentieth Century’s premiere ornamental metalwork fabrication companies. He knew the collection of architectural drawings, project photos, receipts and miscellaneous papers spanning generations was historically

30 years ago, the love of decorative ironwork, hard work and luck led to Allan Papp’s founding of Architectural Iron Designs, Inc. (AIDI).  

Papp’s passion for decorative ironwork was ignited by becoming aware of Samuel Yellin, who is arguably America’s most famous 20th Century’s blacksmith. Samuel Yellin is best described as what the