Category: Perforated Metal
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10 Ways Retail Design Can Innovate with Expanded Mesh, Perforated Metal, and Laser Cut Panels
If you are designing for retail or restaurants, AMICO’s architectural metal products can provide distinctive design opportunities. Let’s look at a few application examples. Problem 1: Limited space ruins customer experiences Challenging lot sizes and demands for parking and drive-through elements can lead to an unsatisfying customer experience for outdoor seating. No one wants…
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Case Study: Owner Design Collaboration
Recently, we began some work with a client, and the building owner, during our collaboration meeting, posed an excellent question: “What will the expanded mesh or perforated metal look like from a distance?” With a prominent interstate-facing lot, the owner wanted his building to present well from a distance. The project calls for a long…
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Case Study: Biophilic Design with Perforated Metal
What do you do with an aging mid-rise office complex with struggling occupancy? Michael Maltzan Architecture decided to address the problem, starting outside first, with landscape design. Addressing an ample, underutilized, concrete space, they set upon a biophilic design journey to revitalize and bring value to tenants and owners. The design was straightforward and…
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What should an architect specify behind an expanded mesh facade?
An extremely common question we get asked at AMICO is… What should the architect specify behind the expanded mesh facade? Because all forms of expanded mesh are open to some degree, the surface behind the mesh needs to be water-tight to protect the insulation and prevent water from getting trapped behind the wall. The question…
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Q&A: Parking Garage Screen Design
Q1: Why is a parking garage screen important? Parking garage screens provide an opportunity to transform blank utilitarian structures into architectural assets. Metal cladding enhances aesthetics by offering a finished look that blends with the surrounding architecture and creates a more cohesive neighborhood feel while concealing unsightly structural elements, reducing the visual impact of vehicles…
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Designing for Light and Shadow in Architecture
In architecture, light can be more than illumination; it serves as a fundamental design material. Whether natural or artificial, light shapes our perception of space, texture, and atmosphere. Equally important is the interplay with shadow, which adds depth, emotion, and rhythm to architectural experiences. Material selection can partner with light, activating spaces through texture, transparency,…
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Utilizing Perforated Metal In Acoustically Complex Environments
Advantages of Perforated Metal Solutions in Acoustic Applications When considering designing with perforated metal for acoustically demanding situations, it can be used to either actively manage frequencies or be an acoustically transparent protective surface for another material. These solutions most frequently utilize aluminum or stainless steel for their lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. Acoustically Transparent Perforated…
