Commercial • Institutional • Historic
Olek Inc. delivers custom architectural woodwork, specialty metal and bronze fabrication, sculptural work, historic replication and architectural steel for demanding commercial and institutional projects. From detailing and shop drawings through fabrication, finishing and installation coordination, the work is managed from Olek’s New Jersey facility.
Built For Public & Professional Spaces
Our commercial fabrication services support architects, general contractors, designers and building owners from early detailing through field installation. We fabricate for historic renovations and contemporary interiors alike, with close attention to structural integrity, finish quality, constructability and the surrounding architecture.
Olek restored and rebuilt historic cast-iron train gates and destination cabinets for one of New York’s best-known transportation landmarks, demonstrating the documentation, metalworking and finish control required for public historic environments.
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For United Nations facilities, Olek has completed high-visibility work involving conference and lobby furnishings and architectural elements—projects where fit, finish, coordination and discreet execution are essential.
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Institutional projects such as Yale’s Beinecke Rare Book Library call for exacting architectural coordination, careful material matching and shop-level execution suitable for significant buildings and collections.
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Olek repaired and rebuilt monumental bronze entrance door leaves weighing approximately 8,000 pounds—an example of the scale, specialty metals capability and structural planning available for complex civic work.
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Work is fabricated in Olek’s owned New Jersey facilities, giving the team direct oversight of woodworking, metalwork, machining, welding, casting and finishing quality.
Olek develops shop drawings with full-size details, joinery and repair conditions so architects, contractors and fabricators can coordinate interfaces before production.
Traditional joinery and replication methods are paired with CNC, machining and modern fabrication processes to meet both preservation requirements and contemporary design intent.
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From architectural trim and panels to reception desks, wall units, staircases, casework and custom doors, Olek produces architectural millwork with durable joinery and refined finishes. Historic repairs, replacements and reproductions can be documented in detailed shop drawings for a single room or a building-wide scope. Related preservation scopes can be coordinated with Olek’s commercial restoration services .
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In-house metal capabilities include bronze, stainless steel, iron and aluminum for balustrades, custom hardware, signage, frames and architectural supports. Services include machining, brake forming, shearing, sand casting and investment lost-wax casting, with certified welding available where required. For dedicated door scopes, see Olek’s bronze, iron and steel door fabrication and restoration work.
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Olek reproduces missing or damaged architectural elements and fabricates sculptural work in wood, fiberglass and metal. Artists and design teams can provide AutoCAD or Rhino drawings, maquettes or developed concepts; Olek translates them into buildable assemblies while respecting confidential designs.
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For pergolas, small steel buildings, frames, supports and public installations, Olek fabricates architectural and light structural steel components in-house. Certified welders support scopes that require dependable structural execution alongside architectural coordination and finish-sensitive fabrication.
Why Olek
Complex fabrication succeeds when drawings, trades, materials and field conditions are resolved before they become installation problems. Olek combines long-established craft knowledge with in-house woodworking, metalworking, casting, machining and project coordination for historic and contemporary properties.
Craftsmanship since 1950
20,000 sq. ft. New Jersey workshop
Shop drawings, detailing, fabrication & installation
HUBZone Certified Small Business
Government & Institutional Procurement
Olek is a HUBZone Certified Small Business with experience supporting government, institutional and landmark-building work. The company maintains a 20,000 sq. ft. facility in Orange, New Jersey, employs more than 25 full-time craftsmen, and is open to government contracts and subcontracting opportunities. Procurement teams can review Olek’s Capabilities Statement for business data, NAICS codes, core competencies and references.
Materials & Methods
Cabinetmaking, casework, trim, panels, custom furniture and architectural millwork with traditional joinery, veneering, carving, CNC routing, milling, sanding and finishing.
Specialty metal fabrication, monumental hardware, frames, balustrades and supports using welding, machining, milling, brake forming, shearing, forging and finishing.
Sand casting, investment lost-wax casting, fiberglass fabrication, sculptural production and exact replication for missing or one-of-a-kind architectural elements.
1950
Founded
20,000
Sq. Ft. Workshop
25+
Full-Time Craftsmen
NJ
In-House Facility
Selected Institutional & Landmark Project Experience
Grand Central Terminal — Gates & Destination Sign Cabinets
Historic metalwork
New York, NY
United Nations Conference Room Furniture Restoration
Institutional interiors
New York, NY
Yale Beinecke Rare Book Library — Bronze & Teak Casework
Architectural preservation
New Haven, CT
Missouri State Capitol — 8,000 lb. Bronze Door Leaves
Monumental bronze
Jefferson City, MO
Collaboration From Design To Execution
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We review drawings, specifications, photos, field conditions and performance requirements with the architect, contractor, designer or owner.
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Olek develops fabrication drawings, full-size details and joinery while coordinating interfaces with work performed by other trades.
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Craftsmen, metalworkers, machinists and welders build and finish the work in Olek’s New Jersey facilities under direct quality control.
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The team coordinates delivery and installation, resolves field conditions and completes the project with finish and fit aligned to the approved design intent.
Yes. Send the drawing set, specifications, relevant schedules, project location and known bid or construction dates. Olek can review the fabrication scope, identify material and coordination requirements, and determine what additional field information or detailing is needed before pricing.
Yes. Olek develops in-house shop drawings and fabrication details, including joinery and project-specific conditions, and coordinates interfaces with architects, general contractors, designers and adjacent trades before production and installation.
Yes. Missing or damaged elements can be documented and reproduced in wood, metal, fiberglass or cast materials. The approach can incorporate historic profiles, joinery, finish requirements and existing surrounding conditions so the new work integrates with the original design intent.
Olek’s New Jersey facility supports architectural woodworking and millwork, bronze and specialty metalwork, casting, machining, welding, blacksmithing, CNC work and finishing. Project-specific processes can include brake forming, shearing, sand casting and investment lost-wax casting.
Yes. Olek has project experience with government entities, transportation facilities, universities, courthouses and landmark buildings, and is a HUBZone Certified Small Business open to government contracts and subcontracting opportunities. Procurement teams can review the Capabilities Statement linked above.
The most useful starting package includes photos, architectural drawings, specifications, dimensions, material and finish requirements, project location, your role on the project, current project stage and target schedule. Upload smaller files below; for large drawing sets, include a secure Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive or similar project-file link.
Start A Fabrication Inquiry
Tell us what you are building, your role, the project stage and where the work will be installed. Upload photos, drawings or specifications—or include a secure link to a larger drawing set—so the fabrication team can review scope and coordination needs efficiently.