Project Details
DesignerSteven Dona ArchitectureFabricatorCook Welding Services, Inc.ApplicationsRailingLocationMercer Island, WA, USMercer Island Residence
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Outdoor decor is an illustrative example of how modern design could work in unison with natural elements, like in Mercer Island. The landscape architecture at Mercer Island uses wire mesh panels that form a functional and sleek element of design. Using Banker Wire SZ-4 architectural wire mesh, the team at Steven Dona Architecture specified an elite solution to the age-old problem of how to provide a sense of protection from a deck railing without inhibiting the viewpoint. Glass railing seemed to be a leading contender, but to an Architect, glass panels lack mass when viewed at a distance, losing the detail of the overall design. The stainless steel hand rail was custom built for both security and detail around the copper/stainless mixed wire mesh, even up on the shoreline.
All these panels are highly decorative but at the same time meet the functional requirements of providing a perfect backdrop for all the lush greenery, creating a special atmosphere in the area, being durable, and low in maintenance.
Unique to the wire mesh panels is the feature of its versatility. It involves many applications, from fencing, partitions, decorative accent pieces, and trellises. At Mercer Island, the panels would have been so suitably set to just give out the sense of open space and continuity where light and air can go through. This not only adds to the aesthetic value but makes the outdoor setting a lot more comfortable and appealing. They have a metallic finish that is nicely sleek and really modern, therefore contrasting with nature.
The wire mesh panels are made from recyclable materials and require low maintenance, being eco-friendly and in line with sustainable design tenets. The integration of these panels at Mercer Island serves as evidence for a thoughtful design, an aesthetic and sustainability oriented approach. Used from private retreats and communal gathering spots, these wire mesh panels will be versatile, stylish solutions for the entire outdoor decor.
