LaceFence, a new fencing product which builds graphic design into woven steel has been introduced in Kings Cross,London for the first time.
Argent Property Development selected LaceFence from Structiv to provide decorative security and brand image at the Gasholders' sales gallery, which opened in February. LaceFence is available on a 16 week turnaround from Structiv.
Luka Vukotic, Project Manager at Argent, said, "We were looking to work with a company who understood Gasholder London's aesthetic of "˜industrial luxury', and one which could add to the striking canalside sales gallery development. Structiv's LaceFence meets these demands, putting design into the most utilitarian of products. We are very pleased to be the amongst the first in London to use it."
Simon Dexter-Jones, owner at Structiv, said: "LaceFence is a real "˜see it to believe it' product. I remember when I saw the prototypes thinking "˜chain link fencing will never be the same again'. You can literally replace any length of boring, intimidating "˜keep out' chain-link with a graphical system which is welcoming, underlines brand values, and yet provides the same level of security."
Structiv is a structural creativity consultancy, and is the exclusive UK agent for LaceFence.
"To understand LaceFence," said Dutch designer Joep Verhoeven who created the concept, just imagine all the objects you see everyday can change into something new and inspiring.
"Fence surrounds us in our daily life and its not just a functional object. It has an important impact on our wellbeing, it marks space and creates clear paths. There was no plant in the world that could produce this, so we set up a our own factory in India. LaceFence is in use worldwide and has already proven just how tough and resilient it is.
"As a designer, I see unlimited possibilities. It gives an extra level of identity to architecture and can be seen as an new way of personalising your space. From ceiling panel to balcony, from room divider to furniture, a new world of opportunities named LaceFence."
Simon Dexter-Jones said: "I'm always thrilled to show anyone LaceFence. My ambition is to see creativity built into our structures more and more. There are all kinds of ways that things which are useful can also be beautiful, without ever becoming less useful. I'm keen to work with any forward-looking designers, architects, planners, developers and commissioners with a similar outlook."
