Bronze mesh
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about bronze mesh
Project • By Banker Wire • Bars
Ace Porter – Omni San Diego Hotel
Ace Porter, Omni San Diego Hotel’s signature bar at the Ballpark, creates a striking first impression with its innovative use of Banker wire mesh as a central design element. Overlooking Petco Park, the bar’s architectural style mirrors the dynamic spirit of Southern California while seamlessly weaving a timeless connection to America’s pastime.
Banker Wire
The rounded bar serves as the heart of Ace Porter, where the environment includes stadium-inspired lighting and a wrap-around bottle display behind decorative bronze wire mesh panels. The Banker Wire L-441 woven wire mesh not only provides structural intrigue but delivers an industrial-chic elegance, drawing the eye to intricate textures that catch and play with a... More
Project • By GKD Metal Fabrics • Museums
Kunsthalle Mannheim Museum
The Kunsthalle Mannheim museum of modern and contemporary art was opened at the end of 2017 by Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. As Germany's largest new museum building, it is a prime example of both civic commitment and architectural skill. The private patrons initiative – with SAP founder Hans-Werner Hector alone donating EUR 50 million – was what made the bold design at Friedrichsplatz possible. Based on the concept developed by the architects von Gerkan, Marg and Partners, a city within the city was created here, which reinterprets classic museum architecture while honoring Mannheim's historical city layout. The composition of room-forming cubes is visually connected by a sophisticated façade made of bronze-... More
Project • By Tabanlioglu Architects • Parliaments
Tripoli Congress Centre
Presidential RepresentativeFollowing the economic revival, an intensive urban and architectural movement began in Libya; new innovative and prestigious buildings in Tripoli started to signify the development, power and contemporary style.Open to the world cultures and where diverse languages meet up, the Congress Center is a strong element of high representation and welcome presidents of the world in the texture of the natural environment and as a source of pride for the nation it represents.Corresponding contemporary needs and architectural values, the building is in harmony with its “place” in terms of natural resources and cultural heritage. The Center signifies the spirit of its homeland and claims to establish a physical relation... More
Project • By Elenberg Fraser • Apartments
Luna
It has inspired a dedicated fan web-site, generations of fancy-dress costumes and countless YouTube tribute videos, and now a building. That’s right, Luna, Elenberg Fraser’s new four storey residential project on Barkly St, St Kilda, is based on Princess Leia’s infamous ‘dancing girl’ gold bikini, featured in Star Wars, Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. While Luna’s curvaceous form echoes the draping lines of Leia’s usual white robes, the shimmering gold glass and metal mesh materials are matched perfectly with the colours and textures of the gold brassiere.
Callum says that 'the science of the building is the science of perception'. The metallic skin seems almost intangible, hovering between reality and fantasy – a comment on the tension be... More