Architecture encompasses both function and aesthetics. Designers achieve a sleek, modern look by incorporating decorative perforated sheet metal in their creations. While serving functional purposes—such as providing shade and sound control—decorative metal sheets simultaneously add elements of depth, texture, and color to a structure.
Perforated metal has countless applications in architecture, not the least of which is décor. Perforated metal panels can provide a missing layer of depth to any structure — and in architecture, attention to ornamental detail can make all the difference. Below, read about five impressive feats of modern architecture that creatively use perforated metal as decoration.
Not all metals are the same; some are better suited than others for indoor and outdoor applications. When deciding which type of metal to use, consider how it will be used — decorative or functional. Indoor or outdoor? Below, learn more about choosing the right perforated material options and the advantages of each type of material.