10/06/2026
A clear view across the commons.
At Lansdowne High School in Baltimore County, HDI introduced Fortis™, pairing brushed stainless steel posts and handrails with custom laser-cut aluminum panels in a deep blue powder coat.
The open panel pattern provides the required guard while preserving views across the central commons and between levels, supporting both the visual connection of the space and staff visibility throughout the school.
At the upper-level walkways, the panels extend below the floor line to conceal the slab edge and create a continuous architectural band. At the main stair, concealed side-mount connections attach the guard directly to the stair structure.
With laser-cut panels, the pattern, color, and dimensions can be tailored to the architecture.
Engineered and built in Pennsylvania.