TWG provided woven wire mesh for the jail cell sets on the HBO series “True Blood” after working with set design company, Fangbanger. This installation is one of several examples of our materials making an appearance in a movie or on television.
Sun shading can become an important aspect of building function as well as assist with LEED certification. Since we are a manufacturer we have the flexibility to create a custom shade for your requirements. Perforated metal is the most common and economical material used but woven wire lends itself to a unique look.
Railing infill panels can be both functional and beautiful. Welded wire or woven wire within a frame is the most common with perforated metal being a great choice to finish off that stairway or deck railing.
Architects, artists, and designers have used a wide range of architectural mesh and perforated plate products to successfully achieve their desired results on exterior and interior applications. From their ideas, to the drawing board or workshop, to the finished project; TWG can provide the professional assistance to bring dreams to reality.
Woven wire covers two massive entry doors Wieden + Kennedy office, located in the midst of Portland, Oregon’s Pearl District. Text graphics are painted onto the screen post-installation.
Mounted to the southeast facade of this parking structure are several installations that demonstrate not only the capabilities of tension screen as a cladding and sunshading system but also its possibilities as an eye-catching signage display. In this instance, the graphic images were applied by an artist whose spray booth size limitations forced screens to be manufactured in 10′ heights; typically tension screens may extend greater than 20′ in height […]
A major redesign of the Transit Mall in Portland, Oregon, features a modern, technology-centric look and feel at all transit shelters. TWG provided stainless steel woven wire wraps at each column which encase the LED lighting fixtures, the drainage system and structural supports.
An example of how woven wire can be used for retail installations, framed woven wire is the backing material for Safeway’s main entry signage. The solution provides a semi-transparent “canopy” in a convex form; the steel tube forms behind the screen were also provided by TWG.
The signage outside of this award-winning Willamette Valley winery displays an impressive vertical wall, known for centuries as a “gabion”. In this example, tons of local river rock are retained inside a cage of TWG’s welded wire and plate steel with dramatic effect.
A pedestrian bridge connecting a transit center to nearby neighborhoods, the design is an abstract “fish” that spans the Interstate 205 corridor. Special shapes of galvanized welded wire were created by TWG to fit the bridge’s unique configuration.
Landscaping has recently redefined the northbound entry onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Northeast Portland, Oregon; included in the design is a curvilinear and gently sloping screen wall made by TWG out of perforated corten steel. The weathered but warm appearance of the steel contrasts well with the lush green plantings surrounding it.
An open-air pavilion in the midst of a public park in Grand Prairie, this structure provides welcome shade from the hot Texas sun. A cable-supported design makes the concentric woven wire circles appear to float weightlessly; mesh weaves of two different densities create the illusion of lighter and darker rings.
Perforated panels line this feature fountain near the entrance to the Denver Tech Center. Large planes of stainless steel are perforated with round openings and form a gently curved wall, one that allows water to trickle and splash down its face from an upper pool. In the lower pool, triangular steel boxes seem to float on the surface and surround the jetted fountain heads from which columns of water erupt.
Woven wire covers a massive galvanized steel framework and creates a dramatic courtyard entry; screen shapes are cut and formed to a custom fit. This two-storied arch provides a sturdy structure for climbing vines and mimics the graceful form of the Fremont Bridge in the distance. Elsewhere around the building, perforated panels provide security at garage entry doors and allow for ventilation.
An organic artwork wall surrounding a private residential garden. Dichroic glass pieces are placed within a 4” x 4” x 3/8” wire grid. The kinetic glass squares are continually affected by the surrounding foliage, light and wind movement, creating a serene setting for meditation.
In creative hands, TWG’s woven wire takes on the appearance of stained glass infill at this retail art gallery in Sacramento, California. For window coverings and an arcing gateway, wire of varying weave patterns is crafted into shapes that match the organic forms conceived by the artist.
