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ArchitectStephen Perry Smith ArchitectsApplicationsRailingLocationBrookfield, WI, US

Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation

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Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation itself is a very famous name in the power tool industry, continuously pushing the boundaries in terms of innovation and quality. Their commitment to excellence speaks for itself at not only the level of tools but in terms of its infrastructure. It is an image of the headquarters of the company where design and functionality replicate in the building as it does in the products. This reflects in the railings, which are topped with a wire mesh that speaks much about their attention to detail and dedication towards a safe, sustainable, and aesthetically pleasing environment.

The Banker Wire L-64 woven wire mesh was installed in railing infills throughout, which were appropriate to provide adequate strength, durability, and appeal to the eye. This kind of wire mesh design lends a modern, industrial feel to the building architecture. It is very strong and hard-wearing; hence, very proper in high-traffic areas where safety is needed without giving up style. Each of these sleek infill panels blends well with the general outlook of the headquarters, showing quite seamlessly with the contemporary aesthetic.

This is one of the most prominent reasons wire mesh is so greatly applied to railings: it is versatile. Banker Wire mesh can be specially engineered to meet a myriad of design specifications, hence its popularity with architects and designers. In the case of the Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, the mesh serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose by beautifying the space. This weave is open in pattern and allows some degree of see-through and light transmission to create an expanded sense of interior space.

The choice of Banker Wire mesh also reflects Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation's commitment to sustainability. The wire mesh is a recyclable material, and its application in the design of the building coincides with the company's efforts toward reducing their environmental footprint. In this respect, Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation makes a statement in terms of responsible business practices and environmental stewardship by incorporating such sustainable materials into its infrastructure.

The use of Banker Wire mesh in railings at Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation's headquarters is the very definition of form meeting function. The mesh provides safety and strength, while it aestheticizes the structure with a feature of modernity. It simply mirrors the company's philosophy right through to a view of its thoughtfulness in design and construction to give high-quality, innovative solutions in every facet of business.