Banker Wire News
Introducing SJD-42 and SJD-43!
Banker Wire has just unveiled two new woven wire mesh configurations, SJD-42 and SJD-43! The sister patterns play with a vertical mixture of straight and helical wires, creating a cascading effect that gives the patterns an organic feel. SJD-42 features an equal number of straight and helical wires, forming an overall balanced appearance. When manufactured […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Adorns Expansive Ceiling Installation Anchoring Five-Story Atrium
MUKWONAGO, Wis., March 19, 2021—For the design of a new prominent corporate office headquarters located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Polk Stanley Wilcox Architects utilized Banker Wire’s SZ-4 wire mesh pattern—in a stainless steel and brass mixed alloy—to create a striking ceiling installation. Bridging two separate, glass-clad office spaces linked by a five-story, atrium-like structure, the […]
Continue readingBANKER WIRE MESH CREATES MONUMENTAL LOBBY STAIRCASE FEATURE WALL
MUKWONAGO, Wis., March 10, 2021—To provide a show-stopping lobby experience in commercial office building 4747 Bethesda, located in Bethesda, Maryland, ZGF Architects created a dramatic staircase feature wall utilizing Banker Wire mesh pattern SZ-4. Spanning three stories—from the lobby to the above two office floors—the wire mesh flanks the ceremonial staircase, creating a glamorous focal […]
Continue readingNew Project: Woodson YMCA
Seeking to create a modern and cohesive health and wellness space for the local Wausau community, the Woodson YMCA tapped Ghidorzi Design | Build | Develop to transform their 140,000 square foot downtown location into a more vibrant facility. Utilized to create an interior railing system across multiple applications within the facility, Banker Wire’s SJD-2 in stainless steel was […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Create Architectural Installation at El Paso Cat Adoption Center
MUKWONAGO, WI—January 12, 2021— In the recent renovation of the El Paso Cat Adoption Center, MNK Architects relied heavily on Banker Wire’s SJD-2 wire mesh pattern to create a key exterior architectural installation that was both functional and decorative. Allowing passersby to see the activity of the interior—the interactions between the cats and potential adoptees—SJD-2’s […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Unveils Design-Forward Architectural Catalog
Banker Wire, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications, is pleased to unveil its new architectural catalog—a design-forward handbook showcasing over 120 wire mesh products across more than 50 completed projects from around the world. The catalog exemplifies the versatility of the wire mesh through a variety […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Unveils Two New Helical Wire Mesh Patterns, M14Z-6 and M14Z-7
MUKWONAGO, WI—NOVEMBER 9, 2020—Banker Wire, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications, is pleased to announce the introduction of two new architectural wire mesh products—M14Z-6 and M14Z-7—to its library of over 8,000 unique patterns. Made in America, the two patterns share many similarities and some differences; both […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Brings a Refined, Industrial Aesthetic to Project Worldwide’s New York City Headquarters
MUKWONAGO, WI—In designing the New York City headquarters for creative agency Project Worldwide, STUDIOS Architecture sought industrial, yet refined materials to realize their pared-back, industrial chic design scheme. Banker Wire’s S-51 architectural woven wire mesh pattern is one such material used to achieve this aesthetic, providing an elegant mesh profile for both the kitchen bar […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Add Sparkling Effect to Key Architectural Features at HOB in Dalma Mall, Abu Dhabi
MUKWONAGO, WI — The design of HOB, a luxury shopping destination for perfumes, accessories and cosmetics in Dalma Mall — one of the largest shopping malls located in Abu Dhabi — called for custom, quality materials that could meet both functional and aesthetic purposes. One such material is Banker Wire’s M22-22 mid-fill woven pattern, which […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Hits All the Right Notes at Hamel Music Center
The 75,000-square-foot Hamel Music Center, housing the Mead Witter School of Music performances and recitals, exudes elegance and acoustic perfection, thanks to custom elements such as Banker Wire’s architectural woven wire mesh. The Collins Recital Hall, one of the state-of-the-art performance spaces within the Hamel Music Center, utilized Banker Wire to manufacture the ideal medium […]
Continue readingWire Mesh Transforms Custom Fireplace into Stunning Centerpiece
Exemplifying the versatility of Banker Wire’s architectural mesh in residential applications, designer and homeowner Jane Hope, incorporated an antique plated SZ-3 wire mesh within the design of her custom fireplace. Thoughtfully selected for its unique semi-transparent characteristics, the metal mesh compliments the honest, raw material design, creating a feature that is instantly recognized for its […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Serves as a Dramatic Focal Feature in Frost Tower
MUKWONAGO, WI — As the first new high-rise office building in San Antonio, Texas in 30 years, Frost Tower offers over 460,000 square feet of Class A+ office and retail space. The expansive ground-level lobby welcomes employees and guests with dramatic design elements including feature walls, creatively adorned with Banker Wire’s architectural woven wire mesh. […]
Continue readingBanker Wire’s COVID-19 Response
March 25, 2020 Dear Valued Customers, We’d like to take a moment to update you on the status of our operations and what we are doing to limit the risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Responses through the United States have been changing at a very rapid pace and we’ve been closely monitoring and adjusting […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Mesh Specified for Superior High School Renovation Project
MUKWONAGO, WI — Superior High School, located in Superior, Wisconsin, underwent an approximate $60-million renovation and expansion project, which included the addition of railing infill panels made by Banker Wire, a global manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications. LHB, Inc. provided architecture and engineering services for the project, with […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Adds Design and Functionality to the Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Conference Center
MUKWONAGO, WI — AUGUST 12, 2019 — Renaissance Nashville Hotel and Conference Center has been transformed into a contemporary hotel reflecting the spirit of Nashville, TN. The interior design, conceived by Nashville-based architecture and design firm Gresham Smith, embraces the refined visual language of the Renaissance brand while nodding to the city’s renowned music scene. […]
Continue readingBanker Wire Relocates to State-of-the-Art Facility in Wisconsin
MUKWONAGO, WI — July 30, 2019 — Banker Wire, the world’s leading manufacturer of woven and welded wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications, has moved its operations into a 182,000-square-foot headquarters. This state-of-the-art facility is located in the Bear Industrial Park in Mukwonago, Wisconsin—at the connection point between Milwaukee and Beloit along I-43 and […]
Continue readingAustin Public Library and Local Bridge
With more than 600,000 users, the Austin Public Library provides a wide range of information and services to enrich the lives of library cardholders and the greater Austin community. The Central Library, which opened in October 2017, has become a vibrant hub of cultural activity that is redefining the traditional library experience. Providing the entire […]
Continue readingSan Francisco Art Institute’s Pier 2 at Fort Mason Outfitted with Distinguished Infill Railings Made from Banker Wire’s Woven Wire Mesh
MUKWONAGO, WI — MARCH 14, 2019 — Situated at the edge of San Francisco Bay, the historic U.S. Army warehouse known as Pier 2 at Fort Mason has been transformed into a campus for arts education and public engagement for the San Francisco Art Institute (SFAI). The adaptive rehabilitation of SFAI’s Pier 2 at Fort Mason […]
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