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Designing the Gates

Preparations Design Forging Installation Dedication
The design process began with the church committee who picked the messages for the panels and provided us with scriptural and visual references.  We  then shared ideas as rough sketches and concepts.  We faxed versions back and forth and augmented this with detailed phone conversations.  

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Some panels came together easily while others were more challenging.  The symbolism and nuances of each element of every panel needed to be researched and discussed.  Although it was at times trying, the synergy of the process always improve the design.  

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