Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University features bespoke red mesh cages using decorative welded mesh and a six-panel bespoke concertina gate system.
Sheila Bird Studio were appointed to design a bold, flexible student space at Edge Hill University. The project brief specified strong colours, clear zoning and secure yet visually open enclosures within an industrial setting.
At Amron, we were engaged to design and manufacture bespoke mesh enclosures that would form part of the space’s architectural identity.
Bespoke Milan WM5050 Decorative Welded Mesh Cages
Designing the Mesh Systems
Two key mesh elements were required for this project. A series of red mesh storage cages and a large pink concertina gate system. Both systems needed to work cohesively within the building’s industrial setting, providing security while maintaining a visually open and transparent appearance.
We designed both systems to deliver security and durability while supporting the bold colour strategy set by the designers. Acting as both functional and architectural elements, the mesh structures help define and organise the space without compromising its open, industrial character. We wanted to make sure that each installation that we designed suited the constraints of the existing building, guaranteeing structural integrity while maintaining the transparency and visual openness that mesh provides.
Red Mesh Cages
We designed and manufactured bespoke red mesh cages using Milan WM5050 decorative welded mesh.
The cages create secure storage and display areas while maintaining visibility and airflow. The mesh allows the contents to remain visually connected to the wider space, reinforcing the open industrial aesthetic established by the interior design team.
Pink Concertina Gate System
The second feature element was a bespoke six-panel concertina gate system, finished in pink to align with the project’s colour strategy.
For this installation, we supplied our Zircon RB35 expanded mesh.
Due to the panels’ scale, weight and their connection to existing structural beams, full engineering calculations were required. Structural loadings were assessed to ensure the beams could safely accommodate the gate system, particularly given the size and movement of the panels.
The gates provide flexibility to open or close off the space as required, supporting different modes of use while maintaining visual transparency when shut
The Finished Project
The completed installation provides clear spatial zoning without the need for solid partitions, allowing the space to remain open while still defining distinct areas. The mesh enclosures deliver the required security without adding visual heaviness, maintaining the transparency and industrial character central to the interior concept.
The bold red cages and pink concertina gates create a strong architectural feature that reinforces the colour strategy developed by Sheila Bird Studio. Fabricated using durable metal mesh systems, the installations are designed to withstand the demands of a high-traffic university environment.
The combination of Milan WM5050 woven mesh and Zircon RB35 expanded mesh allowed the design team to balance performance with bold colour and form. This project demonstrates how bespoke mesh systems can move beyond functional enclosures and become a defining architectural feature within an interior.
