29 Meshing with design goals
Bringing bespoke creativity to life in applications from cladding, ceilings and roofs, to staircases and balustrades, metal mesh is being used to push design boundaries safely and sustainably. Anthony Millington of Amron Architectural explains further
rchitects and designers are always looking to provide inspiring and inviting interiors. We are seeing an increase in the use of metal meshes, both on the basis they are generally made from recycled material (in the case of aluminum and steel), but also their look, offering that ‘upcycled’ feel that many clients are looking for.
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Metal mesh is an extremely versatile product with its own unique functionality. It works well as a safety element on balustrade infill panels and radiator grilles, but also for decorative purposes like ceilings, wall coverings and partitions. It is also a great solution for smaller applications like cabinets, bars, and shop displays. Mesh is also being seen as an alternative to bulky, opaque materials in functional areas of restaurants, lobbies, and office spaces without making the space look smaller.
Colour is one of the main attractions when it comes to the finishing of metal mesh and in particular, how the mesh can be coloured without it corroding. Having researched a number of finish processes for the commonly used architectural meshes (woven, expanded, and perforated), powder coating is the most cost-effective way to apply an almost unlimited range of colours, applied evenly across all surfaces of the material. The powder-coating process sees the mesh go through an oven so that the powder adheres permanently to the mesh. After curing, the mesh has a durable coating that contributes in a big way to the desired aesthetic of the project.
Inspiration from above In the past, ceilings would not have necessarily been a core consideration within the design aesthetics of a commercial space. The importance of a ceiling’s look and style may often have been overlooked, but it’s now increasingly being considered as the ‘fifth wall’ in terms of aesthetics. Suspended ceilings with mineral fibre tiles are long established as a
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