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Metal fabric can play a role in establishing the visual identity of a building or supporting a company’s brand through design features such as graphics, colors and lighting. Additionally, media facades can serve as a large format communication medium.

Etched Graphics

Etched Graphics

Etched metal fabric combines form and function in a unique and artistic alternative to traditional building façades. The etching process transfers graphic elements such as images, branding or logos onto metal fabric. Because the graphics are etched directly into the surface, it is weather-resistant, durable, and fade-resistant.

Mediamesh

Mediamesh

Through digital technology and the power of energy-efficient LEDs, everything from branding, graphics, video, live broadcast and conceptual art can be displayed on large format GKD Mediamesh. Transparent media facades consist of stainless steel mesh with interwoven LED lights. Installed over any building surface where transparency, scale, and long viewing distances are key specification factors, Mediamesh conforms to the structure’s unique shape, transforming it into a dynamic communication medium.

Etched Graphics

Etched metal fabric combines form and function in a unique and artistic alternative to traditional building façades. The etching process transfers graphic elements such as images, branding or logos onto metal fabric. Because the graphics are etched directly into the surface, it is weather-resistant, durable, and fade-resistant.

Etched Graphics Metal Fabric products

  • Square

    Open Area: 2%

    Basketweave pattern using flat ribbons of wire

  • Omega Divergence

    Open Area: Variable

    Contemporary take on Omega with ability to vary the opening

  • Omega 1530

    Open Area: 55%

    Flexible mesh with generous transparency details

  • Omega 1520

    Open Area: 50%

    Flexible mesh with generous open area between weft rods

Etched Graphics Attachment products

  • Woven-In-Bar with Hook Brackets & Springs

    This system incorporates round bars woven in the metal fabric in...

  • Woven-In-Bar Hook Brackets & Eyebolts

    In this attachment system, a round bar is woven into the...

  • Woven-In-Bar with Eyebolts Top & Bottom

    In this attachment system, a round bar is woven into the...

  • U-binding Frame

    Metal fabric is framed using a U-channel of 316 stainless steel....

Etched Graphics Projects

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Hayward Field at University of Oregon

The University, known as TrackTown USA for its longtime dedication to the sport, embraced the opportunity...

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Hayward Field at University of Oregon

Westhampton Parking Garage

The Westhampton Parking Garage in Richmond, VA exemplifies how parking can shine. Owner Thalhimer Reality Partners...

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Westhampton Parking Garage

University of Washington Behavioral Health

The University of Washington Behavioral Health Center is a fully integrated healing environment designed for individuals...

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University of Washington Behavioral Health

Marie Reed Community Center

With views toward the Washington Monument, the Marie Reed Community Learning Center is a four-story complex...

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Marie Reed Community Center

Care First Resource Center

Miami-based nonprofit Care Resource has a 40-year history of caring for the medically underserved at four...

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Care First Resource Center

Marquesa Figueroa

The GKD creative team was integral to the complex geometry of Hayward Field’s a-symmetrical stadium bowl. Through custom detailing and positive collaboration with SRG, Hoffman and other trades, GKD proved they are leaders in the metal mesh industry, further enhancing the iconic design of the stadium.

Project: University of Oregon, Hayward Field,
Michael D. Huff, JR. AIA

Our parking garage project at our Winstar World Casino property presented a perfect opportunity to use GKD’s Mediamesh product, as it allowed us to use the garage’s façade facing the adjacent interstate as a live-action billboard to advertise the resort.  It was the first time we have ever used this product, but GKD and their experts were with us every step of the design and construction process.

Project: Winstar World Casino,
Michael Yun

GKD worked hard to help us realize a complex vision for a unique interactive public art piece for the Bass Biology Building at Stanford University. Their level of dedication to the project and deep knowledge of the materials made me feel confident that we would be able to successfully address any challenges that might arise. I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to work together.

Project: Stanford University, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Biology Research Building,
Douglas Stokes
President, Stokes Construction Company, Inc.

I had never dealt with GKD nor had I installed a screen like the one we furnished at the Pfeiffer University Health Science building. I was almost sure we were in for a difficult process. I was really surprised when the whole relationship went smoothly. GKD was very helpful and professional. We could not have been more pleased with the outcome.

Project: Pfeiffer University Health Science building,
David Warda

Working with the GKD team was an excellent experience. GKD provided their metal fabric stainless steel panels to Alumawall, Inc on four projects in Sunnyvale, CA. Their project management made the entire process seamless and their metal fabric stainless steel panels were shipped right on time and in excellent condition with superb packaging. All parties involved with this project are very pleased with GKD’s performance and quality of their product.

Project: Pathline Park Phase 04 Parking Structures ,
Wil Stroman

It was a pleasure working with the GKD team. They were very helpful and informative about their product. Design and coordination were hassle free and smooth. During a recent project, another trade damaged a couple of mesh panels and the GKD team did an outstanding job getting the replacements to us in a very timely manner.

Project: University of Kansas Behavioral ,
Marquesa Figueroa

The GKD creative team was integral to the complex geometry of Hayward Field’s a-symmetrical stadium bowl. Through custom detailing and positive collaboration with SRG, Hoffman and other trades, GKD proved they are leaders in the metal mesh industry, further enhancing the iconic design of the stadium.

Project: University of Oregon, Hayward Field,
Michael D. Huff, JR. AIA

Our parking garage project at our Winstar World Casino property presented a perfect opportunity to use GKD’s Mediamesh product, as it allowed us to use the garage’s façade facing the adjacent interstate as a live-action billboard to advertise the resort.  It was the first time we have ever used this product, but GKD and their experts were with us every step of the design and construction process.

Project: Winstar World Casino,
Michael Yun

GKD worked hard to help us realize a complex vision for a unique interactive public art piece for the Bass Biology Building at Stanford University. Their level of dedication to the project and deep knowledge of the materials made me feel confident that we would be able to successfully address any challenges that might arise. I’m looking forward to the next opportunity to work together.

Project: Stanford University, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Biology Research Building,
Douglas Stokes
President, Stokes Construction Company, Inc.

I had never dealt with GKD nor had I installed a screen like the one we furnished at the Pfeiffer University Health Science building. I was almost sure we were in for a difficult process. I was really surprised when the whole relationship went smoothly. GKD was very helpful and professional. We could not have been more pleased with the outcome.

Project: Pfeiffer University Health Science building,
David Warda

Working with the GKD team was an excellent experience. GKD provided their metal fabric stainless steel panels to Alumawall, Inc on four projects in Sunnyvale, CA. Their project management made the entire process seamless and their metal fabric stainless steel panels were shipped right on time and in excellent condition with superb packaging. All parties involved with this project are very pleased with GKD’s performance and quality of their product.

Project: Pathline Park Phase 04 Parking Structures ,
Wil Stroman

It was a pleasure working with the GKD team. They were very helpful and informative about their product. Design and coordination were hassle free and smooth. During a recent project, another trade damaged a couple of mesh panels and the GKD team did an outstanding job getting the replacements to us in a very timely manner.

Project: University of Kansas Behavioral ,
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