wiredinUSA December 2012

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MAKING THENEWS Wire mesh adds ambience An award-winning steakhouse, Carnevino, was looking to make an immediate impression for diners at its newest location in Hong Kong. throughout the restaurant as a background accent material for stone, metal and leather paneling.

“Creating a warm, inviting ambience is a top priority for Carnevino and plays a huge part in providing its guests with the ultimate dining experience,” said Cliff Lin, senior designer at New York-based architectural firm AvroKO, which oversaw the project. “We chose Banker Wire mesh due to its quality and reputation as a leading manufacturer of unique wire materials.” “The versatility of wire mesh makes it a perfect accent material,” said Harrison Horan, VP of Banker Wire. “By utilizing three different wire meshes at its new Hong Kong location, diners will enjoy a unique visual experience that will set Carnevino apart from other restaurants in the area.”

The goal was to create a high-end luxury steakhouse accented with details inspired from vintage racing motifs. To turn this vision into reality, Carnevino’s designers utilized wire mesh from Banker Wire, to provide the décor key metal finishes to fit perfectly with the race-inspired machine aesthetic. Banker Wire’s DS-1, SZ-4 and IPZ-25 mesh styles were chosen for this project and used

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