I blend centuries-old traditional blacksmithing techniques with sub-millimeter CNC fabrication and structural engineering to create uncompromising architectural metalwork and kinetic sculptures.
View CommissionsMastery of high-tolerance TIG and MIG welding. Specialized in structural steel joining, non-ferrous aluminum extrusions, and localized heat-treating for kinetic stress points. Achieved 0% defect rate on load-bearing architectural features.
Translating complex geometries from CAD (Fusion 360, AutoCAD) to physical reality. Programmed and operated 5-axis CNC plasma cutters and waterjets, optimizing material yield by 22% and reducing prototyping time drastically.
Preserving the dying art of hand-forged joinery. Expert in upsetting, drawing out, and forge-welding high-carbon steel. Utilized ancient patination techniques combined with modern clear-coats to ensure 50-year environmental resistance.
A gravity-defying, cantilevered staircase designed for a tech headquarters lobby. Involved complex load-bearing calculations and concealing all structural welds inside polished steel geometric housings. Delivered ahead of schedule, passing rigorous seismic safety inspections.
Public art installation featuring 300 individual aluminum fins that adjust autonomously to track the sun. Engineered the passive thermal expansion joints and machined all mechanical linkages. The piece withstands category 2 hurricane wind loads without seizing.
Commissioned by an international law firm. The 20-foot table base was entirely hand-forged from solid brass ingots, requiring specialized high-heat furnaces. Developed a custom accelerated oxidation process to achieve a 'century-old' blackened finish that won't rub off on clothing.
Complete restoration of 1880s estate gates. Replaced modern, historically inaccurate arc welds with authentic hot-riveted connections. Sourced period-correct wrought iron (puddled iron) from salvage to ensure material compatibility and aesthetic continuity.
"Elias possesses a rare combination of raw mechanical intuition and refined design sensibilities. He doesn't just build what's on the blueprint; he anticipates structural flaws and engineers elegant solutions before the first cut is made."
"Managing a fabrication floor with heavy machinery requires intense safety protocols and leadership. Elias elevated our entire team's standard of work. His reject rate was practically zero, and his mentorship of junior welders was invaluable."
"When it comes to complex kinetic installations, Elias is the only fabricator I trust. He translated my abstract 3D renderings into functional, beautiful metal mechanics that exceeded the client's wildest expectations."
American Welding Society
Active CertificationOccupational Safety and Health Administration
Completed 2018Pacific Northwest College of Art
Graduated 2014 | Magna Cum LaudeArtist-Blacksmith's Association of North America
Inducted 2017Currently accepting commissions for architectural metalwork, kinetic sculpture, and freelance industrial fabrication consulting. Reach out to discuss timelines, material sourcing, and structural engineering requirements.