Project Details
DesignerKelly Tormaschy - daVinci ProtoFabricatorKelly Tormaschy - daVinci ProtoApplicationsLocationGreenwood Village, CO, USCherryville Residence
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This project involved two applications within a common living space designed to match and complement one another: a custom hand rail and a modular, suspended chandelier. The appeal of the finished project comes from the simplicity of a three element design palette: Banker Wire's stainless steel architectural wire mesh screen M22-27, black patina carbon steel, and linear grain, clear satin quarter sawn white oak.
The wire mesh chandelier is an epitome of industrial design in the modern world. The design comes from a raw, unfinished style, possible to attain from materials such as metal and wood. The wire mesh used in the chandelier provides a transparent effect, making it light, and therefore, through diffusion, the light spreads throughout the space in an interesting and dynamic way. It plays with shadows and lights, which can completely change the atmosphere of any room.
The light fixture is six feet by six feet wide, and weighs 170 pounds. The M22-27 woven wire mesh pattern lends it's strength and rigidity, as well as subtle beauty to the large chandelier as well as the railing in this home. The first thing that will strike your attention when you look at the wire mesh chandelier is the minimalism embedded into the design. The cleanliness of the lines and the simplicity of the structure make this such a versatile piece, able to fit easily into styles that range from modern lofts to cozy living rooms.
Wire mesh infill in stair railings is an ultimate solution to today's modern design: it is functional and aesthetically appealing. Metal posts, metal handrails frame this wire mesh for a sleek industrial look that works great in contrast with the wooden steps and wooden handrails. This contrast of materials gives quite an interesting view to the staircase while making it last longer and stronger. Wire mesh is strong and resilient and hence is able to bear the application of considerable force, hence a variety appropriate for use in high-traffic areas such as staircases.
