24th November 2023

Ceiling Systems – We Got You Covered!

Metal mesh is an extremely versatile product and has a functionality like no other. It works well as a safety element including balustrade infill panels and radiator grilles, but also for decorative purposes like ceilings. Jonathan Reed, Managing Director at Amron Architectural explains why metal mesh ceilings are being considered within design aesthetics of a commercial space.

 

Suspended ceilings were first introduced around 100 years ago, they were a novel idea to hide building infrastructure such as ducting and pipework and creating a space to allow access for maintenance – this is where the mineral fibre tile came in as the most cost-effective way of creating the suspended ceiling. They were cheap, and relatively good acoustically. However, now with the option to use metal mesh in ceilings, it allows a suspended ceiling, whilst offering benefits including improved airflow, lighting, and vastly improved aesthetics.

 

All Systems go!

Ideal for challenging projects, due to its decorative virtues and functionality, ceiling systems come in a series of bespoke mesh rafts to suspended grid systems. Everything is designed and manufactured to meet the design intent on a project. The frames are manufactured from mild steel or aluminium angle, and the mesh is welded into the frame. This ensures the mesh sits flat and provides extra strength for the overall raft.

Product in practice

The award-winning and ever popular Rasa Restaurant opens its doors to another authentic South Indian street food restaurant in London. The restaurant, which first opened its doors in 1994, has grown considerably and is now one of the most popular South Indian restaurants in the city. With several awards under their belts, Rasa has grown from strength to strength in the capital.

Restaurant owner Das Sreedharan had a vision of igniting customers’ tastebuds while injecting traditional South Indian cuisine into the heart of London. With that in mind, his food is full of authenticity and pays homage to his Keralan roots.

Ceilings can often dictate the mood and overall feeling of a space, which is why we were approached by Ravi and Hiral at Kotak Designs, who asked us to supply a ceiling system with open mesh panels that had space for plants to be hung. Our AC500, also known as a ‘cloud system’ was the most suitable ceiling system, and we used our expanded mesh tiles to achieve the desired look. Powder coated in Olive Green to give the plants a dark background, we achieved the vision that was desired to create a truly stunning open space full of colour and foliage.

Read the full article in Architects Project magazine.

Author

JONATHAN REED

Managing Director

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