Manhattan Beach, California
What was once the site of a flourishing Manhattan Beach ceramics fabricator known initially as Metlox Pottery is now a modern retail center with an underground parking garage.
Architects for the parking structure that now bears the company’s name chose ¼” Fabricoil attached to Cascade’s sturdy and reliable Secura Track for its functionality and appealing aesthetics.
Connected to what can be best described as a metal pergola above the garage escalators, Fabricoil plunges from the top level (which is in fact the street level) to the ground floor, serving as a decorative solar shading solution for pedestrians and drivers.
The drapery hangs freely – attached at its highest point only – and hovers just above the ground at its base. This manner of installation enables the metal mesh to gently sway in the wind, allows for airflow and ventilation for car fumes, and mitigates the bright California sunlight. Fabricoil’s mobility serves as a welcome contrast to the structure’s otherwise very rigid materials.
The Metlox Parking Garage also showcases Cascade Architectural’s versatility and its breadth of product offerings. Metlox displays the fabric in various widths and colors, including natural tones such as copper and silver along with pops of blue.
Leverage our experience by sharing your project details with Cascade's in-house team of technical experts and engineers before specifying a coiled wire fabric system. We collaborate with architects, designers, and contractors every day to bring their vision to life, and will partner with you throughout the lifespan of your project to help ensure optimal system specification, shorter lead times, lower costs, and reliable project delivery every time. We welcome you to schedule a meeting with a Cascade Architectural specialist today, or reach out by phone, email, or live chat to talk design details, material specs, finishes, attachment hardware, custom engineering, budget, shipping or installation considerations, and more.
The near limitless versatility of our innovative Fabricoil® coiled wire fabric systems make Fabricoil suitable for a wide range of decorative and functional applications. Your specified system's resulting technical properties, performance benefits, and budgetary considerations will vary based on the material attributes selected and complexity of pre-engineered or custom attachment system used, so don't hesitate to lean on our near 40 years experience developing innovative architectural mesh systems to ensure you’re meeting all your aesthetic, technical, performance, and budget requirements without straying from your design vision.
exteriorDecorative, Solar Shading
System: Secura TrackWeave: 1/4"Finish: Various
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Our coiled wire fabric systems are engineered and manufactured to specification with American-made craftsmanship quality supported by Cascade's experienced technical assistance and architectural mesh design experts from concept to completion ensuring successful project delivery every time.
We take pride in providing expert technical assistance to architects and designers like you to help ensure the success of your project at every stage, so whether you're researching design options, writing a specification, requesting samples, looking for budgetary pricing, or just looking for inspiration, our experienced staff can quickly assist you and your team in identifying the best weave size, material, gauge, finish, fullness, and pre-engineered or custom attachment system to meet your specific needs, and ultimately bring your vision to life. Get connected with one of technical product specialists today by calling 1-800-999-2645 or emailing inquires@cascade-architectural.com.
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