Sports Facilities Applications

GKD CreativeWEAVE architectural wire mesh has been used in many world-famous Gyms, Health Clubs, Sports Halls and Stadiums. The application of Stainless Steel wire mesh has been used in balustrading, façade cladding, fire escape cladding. A beautiful unique look was achieved in these applications, using GKD's wire meshes, providing protection against wind, rain and falls. The use of multi-density mesh to create a differing and unique look. The availability of large panel sizes facilitates even the largest surfaces in an apparently seamless veil. GKD wire meshes are stable in the one direction and flexible in the other, making the meshes a fantastic architectural choice. The advantages of SS wire mesh include:- Durable Stable, yet formable Low-maintenance Recyclable High fire resistance Does not attract graffiti artists, as loss of paint is very high. Robust and flexible makes it difficult to vandalise. Please take a look in our International Projects section for an example of the many examples of projects completed by GKD - Worldwide, including: The Bernabeu Stadium (Madrid) Cladding with GKD Escale Mesh, façade installed at a 32º angle serves the double purpose of projection screen and balustrade. Ascot Racecourse External staircase cladding using Stainless Steel GKD Baltic' mesh, provide an elegant look to the front facade. Concealed fixings and long curved panels gives special character to the building. FIFA Headquarter building The Mesh panels are fixed in different angles and it floats like a foot ball net, yet it is robust. The main function is to provide better solar shading. Un-interrupted inside out view thanks large panels and minimum support structure. Formula One Race Course, Shanghai The cladding of Grandstand Arena in ‘Tigris' mesh acts as balustrade, rain and wind screen yet it is transparent. Fixed direct to the structure without any support framework, in order to save money and look better.

For more information on Sports Facilities Applications talk to GKD (UK) Ltd