30 Product Madness, London
Interiors were designed by Bowler James Brindley, while the amenities space was created by Patricia Urquiola. For the two lobbies, metal mesh was specified for custom-made chandeliers which dominate the high ceilings, and define the height of the contemporary spaces, whilst allowing light to pass through.
Colour is one of the main attractions, and in particular, how mesh can be coloured without it corroding
cheap, and relatively acoustically good solution. However, with the option to now use metal mesh in ceilings, a suspended ceiling with benefits including improved airflow, lighting, and vastly improved aesthetics can be achieved. Metal mesh ceilings fall into two categories; Rigid and Flexible. Within these there are multiple applications for the products, and understanding their suitability for each application is extremely important when specifying mesh in a project. Rigid mesh, such as pre-crimped woven mesh, expanded mesh and perforated sheet, is ideal for ceiling panels. Panels can be manufactured or fabricated into pre-designed shapes and sizes, and powder coated or anodised due to products’ stiffness.
Mesh ceilings can be either manufactured as modular tiles, or bespoke to a size or shape. The tiles are light and developed to be easy to install with no extra tensioning or bracing as it is often needed with flexible meshes. They are also incredibly hard wearing and can withstand impacts far better than fibreboard tile, and with minimal maintenance needed.
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Situated in a prime spot between the the City and Covent Garden, Lincoln Square comprises a 10-storey, luxurious residential building containing apartments, studios and penthouses designed by PLP Architects.
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Specified in a stainless steel and bronze configuration, the warmth of the mesh complements its surroundings including furnishings and flooring, and combined with the shape of the chandeliers create a reflective surface that projects a stunning visual statement. The chandeliers also act as a screen and a visual filter, giving privacy without segregating them from the rest of the space. Throughout the building other metal mesh features are used in the hallways, suites, and the library. When designing modern spaces, it is almost unanimously agreed that sustainability is key. With the use of recycled and ethically sourced products, we are seeing ceilings are now being designed to adhere to this approach. By contrast mineral fibre tiles, although very affordable, can crack, stain and mildew over time, necessitating replacement – not to mention the aesthetic impact a tired and dilapidated fibre tile has on a room.
Raft of playfulness Amron Architectural worked closely with the designers at Oktra to choose a creative mesh solution when asked to redesign and fit-out the new office space at Product Madness – a games developer based in London.
The brief centred around Product Madness’ manifesto – passion, creativity, collaboration – and their tagline: ‘Come and play in the Madness.’ Expanded mesh ceiling rafts were specified in bespoke sizes and finishes to match the corporate colours. Each raft was designed to have a simple installation method, utilising the existing ‘unistrut’ system, enabling a quick installation on site. The rafts were installed in the main breakout areas and each corridor to help hide the exposed services and provide a better ceiling height. Whether you choose to use metal mesh for its functional or decorative virtues, the material provides a variety of thicknesses, patterns, and shapes to inspire architects working on interior designs.
Anthony Millington is creative director at Amron Architectural
ADF OCTOBER 2021
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