Behind the Metal: Scott Dow of Falcon Designs

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What does it take to create the custom metalwork found in some of Arizona’s most incredible modern homes?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with Scott Dow, owner of Falcon Designs, to go behind the scenes of architectural metal fabrication. Scott shares how he collaborates with architects, designers, builders, and homeowners to turn ambitious designs into beautifully crafted details.From custom staircases and railings to fireplaces, wine rooms, window details, and large-scale architectural statements, Scott explains the precision, problem-solving, technology, and craftsmanship that go into his work. He also shares stories from some of his favorite residential and commercial projects and why the best collaborations often push fabricators outside their comfort zone.Chapters (estimated)00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind01:23 Meet Scott Dow & Falcon Designs02:00 What Makes Metalwork Beautiful?03:47 The Importance of Collaboration05:00 Working With Steel & Other Metals08:23 Designing for Rust & Aging09:29 What Makes a Great Architect–Fabricator Collaboration?12:18 Behind the Scenes: Custom Residential Projects13:40 A Massive Two-Sided Fireplace15:00 The Details That Make Great Fabrication16:00 Precision Down to 1/16 of an Inch17:36 Why Architecture Is Always Evolving20:00 Working With Architects & Designers23:00 When Fabrication Pushes the Comfort Zone27:00 Creating One-of-a-Kind Architectural Pieces32:00 Favorite Residential Projects38:00 Commercial & Large-Scale Metalwork43:00 Building a 40-Foot Architectural Feature44:10 Lux Coffee Shop Project45:06 Scott's Rapid-Fire Questions45:42 Statement Pieces vs. Subtle Details46:13 The Reality of a Career in Fabrication46:51 Where to Find Falcon DesignsIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Modern Home Mastermind for more conversations with the architects, builders, designers, artists, and creative professionals shaping the future of modern living.🔗 Connect with Scott Dow📸 Instagram: @falcondesignsllc🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz

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