The façade is designed as a large, permeable cladding.
Pressed gratings were used for wall cladding and façade construction in the parking garage. The grating surfaces enclose the open parking levels and structure the building envelope along its entire length. This creates a functional cladding that clearly defines the parking levels on the outside.
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Durable industrial flooring made of steel and fiberglass-reinforced plastic (GRP): grating, profiled sheet metal grating, and innovative accessible solutions designed for safety, functionality, and durability.
Gratings are used as robust platform and walkway coverings in heavy industry, architecture, plant construction and logistics.
Thanks to the wide range of available materials and design options, press-locked gratings can be tailored precisely to the requirements of each application.
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At the Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics in Valley, open work and maintenance areas create clear walking zones in the technical area.
In the Pinakothek in Munich, gratings support safe inspection and service work as an accessible maintenance walkway in the roof area.
In the Vivantes archive, accessible walkways and floor areas were implemented to provide safe access between the shelving systems.
On the BAB30 northern bypass Bad Oeynhausen, open maintenance and inspection areas support safe operation along the bridge structure.
In the Lesumhafen project, MEISER GRP gratings are used as walk-on flooring on a jetty between the berths.
In the Munich sports hall, open ceiling surfaces support safe operation and integrate lighting and hall technology.
In the Kaufbeuren pedestrian zone, a grating was integrated into a seating and recreation area as a flush cover and drainage surface.
At the car jetty in the Rhine Park, open walking and recreational areas support the safe operation of the jetty along the bank.
At Gretsch-Unitas GmbH in Ditzingen, open maintenance and work areas support safe operations in the technical facility.
The Pfaffenhausen waste incineration plant combines industrial function with architectural aspirations. MEISER expanded metal characterizes central areas of the project and gives the plant a modern, structured appearance.
At Cents-Hamm station in Luxembourg, anti-slip tread pads were installed on a staircase to ensure a safe route.
At the Archaeological Showcase Aachen, open ceiling and cladding surfaces support the safe operation of the pavilion construction in public spaces.
In the Eli shopping center in Liezen, open ceiling and wall surfaces structure the upper mall gallery and enclose the area above the store fronts.
In the Fürstenwall Magdeburg project, walk-on surfaces for the bridge and staircase were realized with sheet metal profile grating.
At the Esplanade Biel parking lot entrance, open cladding surfaces support the safe operation of the entrance and clearly define the entrance area.
At the Nuremberg sewage treatment plant, maintenance routes were implemented on a round tank with accessible steps and railings.
At Terex, sheet metal profile gratings are used as walk-on steps and walkways on crane and steel structures.
In the Arvato logistics center, open wall and ceiling surfaces structure the reception area and enclose technical zones above the counter.
On the foot and cycle path bridge, a closed covering with a profiled surface ensures safe accessibility in all weathers.
At Inpotron Schaltnetzteile GmbH, a walkable catwalk runs along the facade, serving as a safe outdoor and maintenance route.
At Moselblick, gratings are used as a walkable surface on a raised viewing platform.
At Silicon Products Group, maintenance platforms and walkways in the industrial plant were equipped with walk-on grating surfaces.
At the music fountain in Bad Schlema, gratings were used as walkable walking and covering surfaces around the installation.
At Audi Ingolstadt, open walkways and work areas create a continuous routing in the large industrial hall.
At the pedestrian bridge on the Elzdamm Emmendingen, open walkway surfaces create a continuous route across the curved footbridge.
At the Timmendorfer Strand jetty, the walkway over the sea was fitted with a safe, easy-to-walk-on floor covering.
On the Fuerte car carrier in the Netherlands, open deck areas support safe operation on the car deck near the water.
In the automotive plant in France, safety catch guard elements secure a raised walkway and reliably separate it from the work area below.
Lattice elements were integrated into the glass façade of the Stahlwerke Bremen administration building as visible façade and construction elements.
At GSI Helmholzzentrum Darmstadt, open running and maintenance areas support safe operation in the technical room.
At Vogelweh station in Kaiserslautern, a straight walkway was installed along the track with accessible profiled sheet metal grating.
At Tiger & Turtle, MEISER gratings make the curved circular path with steps a safe area for visitors to walk on.
On the Eiderbrücke Friedrichsstadt bridge, the walkway was constructed with walkable grating for safe routing over the steel truss bridge.
At the wastewater treatment plant operated by Stadtentwässerung Dresden GmbH, open walkways and maintenance areas help ensure safe operations at the facility.
In the Ikea Vienna project, external levels and entrances were implemented on the open façade structure over several storeys.
In the BMW Dingolfing project, accessible walking and working areas along the production and conveyor technology were implemented in the production hall.
At the Spitzer Stein viewing tower, flights of steps and platforms were implemented over several levels with accessible step and platform surfaces.
In the De Walvis project in Amsterdam, façade and ceiling areas were implemented with lattice elements that characterize the architecture and incorporate the outdoor areas.
At the Montceau bridge, open walkways create a safe connection across the water towards the urban area.
In the industrial steel construction, gratings create safe maintenance and access areas over several levels.
At the Bechtle Freiburg office building, open façade surfaces support safe operation and provide sun and privacy protection in front of the ribbon windows.
In the European Court of Justice Luxembourg project, gratings are used as a walkable surface on outdoor areas and terraces.
At the Tissot Arena in Switzerland, large, permeable façade surfaces support the safe operation and ventilation of the areas behind.
In the Hamburg train formation facility, maintenance and walkways along the tracks were implemented with walk-on GRP surfaces.
At the Harz Tower, sheet metal profile gratings as step and platform coverings support visitor guidance over several levels.
At the Mainbrücke Haßloch bridge, open maintenance and access areas support safe operation along the track system in the outdoor area.
VP Venetian blind grilles were integrated into the façade design of the office building in Horw as upstream parapet and sun protection elements.
At the Bad Colberg clinic, open escape and maintenance areas create clear access points along the external staircase.
In the Sindelfingen multi-storey parking lot, open façade surfaces support safe operation and ensure a ventilated exterior view of the parking levels.
Accessible work and maintenance areas were implemented at the Audi plant in Neckarsulm to provide safe access to production and service areas.
At the pedestrian bridge on the Elzdamm Emmendingen, open walkway surfaces create a continuous route across the curved footbridge.
At the Schwaben Netz Kaufbeuren administration building, open façade surfaces support safe operation and enclose the circular building envelope as a protective level in front of it.
At the viewing platform on the Ochsenlacke in St. Jakob in Defereggen, a walk-on grating is used as a walking and resting surface.
At the Brandenburger Urstromquelle, open access and maintenance areas support safe operation along the technical zone in the hall area.
At Karsfeld elementary school, external walkways, landings and stairs with gratings are used as surfacing for safe outdoor paths.
At Atlantic Sail City, raised outdoor platforms with walk-on floor coverings were implemented and secured by railings and balustrades.
At the Imma-Mack secondary school in Eching, open façade and ceiling surfaces divide the interior and exterior areas with a permeable structure.
At the thyssenkrupp test tower in Rottweil, open maintenance areas create clear walking zones along the tower structure.
In the winery facility in Gau-Odernheim, open maintenance areas create clear walking zones between the tanks.
At Fraunhofer IPM, lattice elements in the outdoor area secure a technical system and at the same time support the necessary ventilation.
At the University of Twente, red lattice elements were used in the upper façade zone, creating a clear accent on the building envelope.
In the RTL Studio Berlin, open wall surfaces support safe operation in the studio and divide the area behind the grandstand.
At the Wolkenburg bridge, open walkway surfaces create a sure-footed connection along the rising bridge.
At Dresden Zoo, open protection and separation areas divide the areas of the covered elephant enclosure.
At the Ecole Privée Notre-Dame Sainte-Sophie in Luxembourg, an upstream façade structure with lattice elements was implemented as a second skin in front of the glass surfaces.
In the Dresden high-voltage test bay, open access and maintenance areas support safe operation in the test area of the system.
In the Plauen municipal swimming pool, pressed gratings were used as partial elements of the ceiling cladding and characterize the design of the indoor swimming pool.
At OneonOne House in Luxembourg, open façade surfaces support safe operation and structure the projecting levels on the building envelope.
At the Georgswerder energy mountain in Hamburg, open pavement surfaces support safe operation on the elevated circular path in the outdoor area.
At Art Deko Aviation, large, resilient floor surfaces for the operation and handling of aircraft were implemented in an aircraft hangar.
The façade of the Garden Curtain Wall is clad with expanded metal with a medium mesh width, giving the building a modern, light look.
For the "Vanda" seating set from Runge, gratings were used as robust seating and table surfaces for outdoor use.
In the Jade Weserport joint venture project in Wilhelmshaven, maintenance walkways in the technical area were implemented with GRP gratings as accessible walking zones.
At the geothermal power plant in Freiham, maintenance and operating platforms in the technical area were equipped with walk-on grating surfaces.
At the Porsche Center Lübeck, narrow grating strips were integrated into the interior as clear lines both in the floor area and as a ceiling solution.
At the Niederfinow boat lift, open maintenance and walkways support the safe operation of the exterior and interior areas of the facility.
At the Holcim cement plant, sheet metal profile gratings form accessible work and maintenance areas on a raised plant platform.
At KFZ Teile 24 Logistik in Berlin, open walkways and work surfaces support safe operation on intermediate levels and walkways in the hall.
At the Kohlbachweiher viewing platform in Göttelborn, gratings were used as an accessible walkway and platform covering for safe paths down to the water's edge.
On the Sylt car train, open driving and walking zones create a continuous route between the railings in the outdoor area.
At the day care center in Baden-Baden, external access areas were implemented with lattice elements as railing infill and walk-on flooring.
At the Munich secondary school, an open roof was installed in front of the building as weather protection using GRP gratings.
At the New Apostolic Church in Frankenthal, open façade surfaces structure the gable ends as a second, permeable building envelope.
At the Steigerwald treetop walk in Ebrach, gratings act as walk-on viewing windows to complement the path and recreation area and provide a view downwards.
In the bicycle parking garage of the Neue Bahnstadt Opladen, gratings are used as flooring for the walking and parking areas and as façade elements.
On the parking deck in Marburg, ramp areas and railing zones were designed with lattice elements that clearly structure the spiral-shaped construction.
At Morsum station, anti-slip platform surfaces divide the waiting and walking areas along the edge of the track.
In the National Museum Doha, open presentation areas divide the walking and standing zones around the exhibition vehicle.
In the Deutsches Hygiene-Museum, grid elements were integrated as permeable ceiling cladding above the stage and structure the event hall.
For the office building in Niederlosheim, a continuous ceiling cladding was realized throughout the entire complex and supplemented by solutions for floor areas and walkways.
In the Car Park System Düsseldorf, maintenance walkways were implemented as a continuous, accessible area within the facility.
At the Franz Marc Museum, walkable covering and path surfaces were realized with GRP gratings in the outdoor area.
At Kelterei Wiedemann, raised walkways and maintenance paths in the production hall were implemented with walk-on GRP surfaces.
At Hanse-Haus in Oberleichtersbach, gratings are used as accessible walking, working and maintenance surfaces in the hall and production area.
At the Ranshofen substation, sheet metal profile gratings are used as accessible maintenance and work surfaces in the technical equipment area.
At Paulaner, accessible walkways were implemented in the floor area with non-slip metal flooring.
At the BVG in Berlin, gratings are used as accessible walking and maintenance surfaces in a technical plant area.
In the Volkswerft project, GRP systems were implemented as accessible work and maintenance areas in a waste water tank.
At the BMW logistics center in Wallersdorf, open walkway surfaces create a continuous connection in the bright connecting corridor.
At Schwering+Hasse in Lügde, an internal steel platform with walk-on levels for walking and access areas was implemented in the hall.
In the Zetcon parking garage, gratings are used as façade and fall protection elements on the open parking levels.
At the bathing bridge to the Obereversand Dorum lighthouse, open walking surfaces support the safe operation of the footbridge over the mudflats.
In the Denzel Vienna tire warehouse, open walking and operating surfaces support safe operation between the racking systems.
At the GJ Tolkamer jetty, open jetty areas create a continuous walking zone up to the mooring platform above the water.
At the Riederalp suspension bridge, open walkway surfaces create a safe connection over the rocky terrain.
On the TreeTopWalk Edersee, open surfaces support safe operation on the viewing platform and along the treetop path.
At the Waldschlösschenbrücke Dresden, open maintenance and access areas support safe operation along the bridge structure.
At the Conerus School in Norden, open access areas support the safe operation of the external staircase on the building.
At the Helen Dowling Institute Bilthoven, open façade surfaces support safe operation on the curved glass façade.
In the Uelzen sewage treatment plant project, raised maintenance paths with GRP steps were implemented as accessible access and walking areas along the plant.
At the Gobelwarte observation tower in Grein, the platform and staircase were fitted with grating coverings for safe, accessible surfaces in the steel structure.
In the Zell am See Xpress valley station, gratings are used as anti-slip flooring in the entrance and exit areas and on staircases.
At the furniture store in Paderborn, an external escape and maintenance walkway with accessible grating decking and railings was installed.
In the St. Josef Regensburg multi-storey parking lot, VP louvre grilles characterize the building envelope as façade cladding and enclose the open parking levels.
In the Saarbrücken footbridges, gratings were used as a walkable surface for the footbridge over the water.
At the Kitschenrain observation tower, open stairways and platforms support the safe operation of the steel structure over several levels.
At the opera house in Vichy, open terrace areas support safe operation in the entrance area at the square in front.
In the Saarbahn GmbH workshop in Saarbrücken, walkable running and work platforms with grating were installed along the maintenance tracks.
At the Mainova ship unloader, external stairs and platform areas with walk-on grating were implemented for safe maintenance routes.
At Knorr Bremse Munich, open façade surfaces structure the building envelope and frame the window strips as an upstream level.
At the Bad Oeynhausen cycle bridge, open railing infills support the safe operation of the cycle and pedestrian path in the outdoor area.
At the Audi plant in Neckarsulm, open maintenance and work areas support safe operation in the production areas along the lines.
At the Villingen sewage treatment plant, walk-on covering and working surfaces in the outdoor area were realized with GRP gratings.
In the Keolis train wash, continuous maintenance and walking areas along the washing line were implemented with GRP grating as flooring.
In "The Cradle", gratings are used as walkable outdoor surfaces on balconies and arcades along the façade.
At the Bundeskunsthalle Bonn, walk-on surfaces with fine-mesh grating were installed in the outdoor area.
At the Presseck observation tower, open walkways and recreational areas divide the staggered platforms of the steel structure.
At Carl Spaeter, work areas on an automated system were equipped with walk-on and usable metal supports in the production environment.
At Stuttgart 21 station, large, permeable surfaces support the safe operation and ventilation of the parking levels.
In Berlin Palace, open maintenance and service areas support safe operation within the dome structure.
At Denios AG in Bad Oeynhausen, open walkways and shelving areas support safe operation in modular container systems.
At Leuna Harze, open service and maintenance areas create clear walking zones along the industrial plant.
The access core of the parking garage in Bietigheim-Bissingen was designed with a permeable grid cladding that clearly accentuates the façade.
At the Albertina Künstlerhaus, accessible roof and terrace areas were realized with grating covering and all-round fall protection.
At Heinsfeld Castle Museum, full gratings were integrated into the historic wall situation as walk-on flooring in front of the arched openings.
Architecture and function go hand in hand in public buildings. Expanded metal offers the ideal solution: It combines design quality with technical requirements and blends harmoniously into sophisticated facade designs.
In the Erftstadt bicycle parking garage, open façade and entrance areas support safe operation and characterize the entrance with a permeable shell.
In the Bosch multi-storey parking lot, walk-on surfaces in the parking area were covered with profiled sheet metal grating for permanent operation.
With the Dresden transformer cladding, open cladding surfaces support safe operation in the technical area and provide privacy while ensuring ventilation.
At Olenex in Brake, an accessible plant level with gratings was implemented as a walking and maintenance area for safe access to the containers.
At the pilot pier in Brunsbüttel harbor, gratings are used as walkway decking and railing infill for safe paths down to the water's edge.
In the Poststadion Berlin, grandstand areas were equipped with anti-slip tread and walking zones for safe paths between the rows of seats.
At the Irchenrieth curative education center, open steps and platforms divide the entrance and lead along the façade as a narrow outdoor walkway.
Accessible maintenance and access areas were implemented in the "Green IT Cube Darmstadt" in order to safely guide routes in the technical interior area.
At the Norisring Nuremberg, open stand and running zones support safe operation in the outdoor event and exhibition area.
At Biggeblick Attendorn, open walking and recreational areas support the safe operation of the viewing platform in an exposed location.
At the Birkenmeier green wall in Breisach, louvre grids were used as façade cladding for the modular greening.
In the Steinplatte Waidring project, gratings were used as walkable surfaces on a viewing platform on the rock.
In the Erfurt long-distance traffic treatment facility, open maintenance and work areas create a continuous zone along the tracks.
At Cube Bikes Marktredwitz, raised traffic and maintenance areas support safe operation in the production hall.
Accessible walkways with GRP gratings were installed along the tracks of the Dresden funicular for maintenance and operation.
At the Potsdam Technology Center, stairs and access areas in the outdoor area were covered with grating for safe paths.
At the Elbphilharmonie concert hall in Hamburg, open maintenance areas create clear walking zones in the roof area around the technical equipment.
In the Moritzburg Art Museum project, a recessed façade area was implemented with lattice elements to clearly accentuate the transition between the old and new buildings.
In the Dresden indoor swimming pool, open ceiling surfaces divide the hall space and frame the strip lighting above the pool area.
In the Klagenfurt ice rink, sheet metal profile gratings support visitor guidance in the grandstand areas as step and platform coverings.
At Speyer station, open stairways and access areas support safe operation in the track area up to the platforms.
In the Rügen Bridge in Stralsund, a continuous maintenance walkway was implemented in the interior of the structure with accessible grating surfaces.
In the Kaufbeuren ice stadium, open ceiling surfaces structure the hall construction and enclose technical zones above the playing field.
For the "First View" viewing platform on Grindelwald First, load-bearing and accessible surfaces were integrated into the striking steel structure at an altitude of around 2,200 meters.
On the Grevenkop phase shifter, large, accessible maintenance areas were implemented to ensure safe access to service points on the system.
At Kenzingen secondary school, a louvre and sun protection construction with metal profiles was implemented as a characteristic façade element.
Modern facades must do more than just look good. They combine design, functionality, and durability—qualities that expanded metal fulfills to a remarkable degree.
On the Thrill Walk Interlaken in Switzerland, open walking and viewing areas support safe operation along the rocky walkway.
At the Rheinau jetty, walkable dock areas along the berths are being fitted with MEISER GRP gratings as walkways.
At Ratsgymnasium Peine, an external walkway was installed along the façade with non-slip flooring for safe access to the doors.
At the Adorf observation tower, staircases and platforms were implemented over several levels with accessible grating surfaces and secured landings.
As a striking example of modern office architecture, the Wüstenrot Building Society headquarters on Alpenstraße in Salzburg has been a defining feature of the city’s southern district since its renovation.
In the Egyptian Museum in Munich, grid elements were integrated into the ceiling as linear bands and structure the space along the access route.
In the Institute of Science & Technology Austria project, a grating forms a clear boundary along the glass façade as a circumferential line.
In the National Library in Luxembourg, solid gratings were used as partial elements of the ceiling cladding to give the interior a clear structure.
In the Balluff multi-storey parking lot, a circumferential façade cladding with grid elements was implemented, which clearly structures the building and gives it an open appearance.
MEISER expanded metal gives the Bilbao Center in Spain a modern and filigree design on the façade, giving the building a lively surface and integrating it harmoniously into the urban environment.
In the Deggenau parking garage, circumferential façade surfaces support safe operation and enclose the ramp area as a ventilated building envelope.
At the Taunus Tower in Frankfurt am Main, open maintenance areas support the safe operation of the technical roof equipment.
At the museum in Buxtehude, an external escape and access staircase with accessible steps and landings made of gratings was implemented.
At the Institute of Inorganic Chemistry in Erlangen, open balconies and façade surfaces structure the corner of the building and frame the ribbon windows along the floors.
Safe walking and staircase areas for industrial operations were implemented at the Siemens Energy Testfield in Erlangen.
In the Serengeti Park, profiled metal gratings are used as walk-on flooring on a visitor path or panorama trail.
In the APCOA New Station Quarter multi-storey parking lot in Bielefeld, venetian blind grilles are used as large-scale façade cladding on the open parking levels and set colorful accents.
At Kartoffelhandel Weeze, a central walkway between the conveyor lines was implemented to provide safe access for operation and inspection.
At the Marie Curie School in Riedberg, open balustrades and safety surfaces support the safe operation of the perimeter arcade.
At Ammersee-Gymnasium in Dießen, outdoor areas and steel construction elements were finished with grating to give paths and façade areas a clear structure.
On the Rostock converter platform, open walkways and maintenance areas support safe operation on decks, platforms and stairs.
In the Ozeaneum Stralsund, pressed gratings were used as railing fillings to clearly define the ramp layout in the interior.
At the Illanz bridge, open driving and walking surfaces support safe operation on the outdoor crossing.
At CTLES Paris, open walkways and maintenance areas support safe operation in the technical interior areas between the archive modules.
At the Europaschule Rövershagen, external stairs and paths as well as areas around the building were designed with permanently safe, accessible surfaces.
At the Exzenterhaus Bochum, full gratings were used as walk-on surfaces and blend in with the surrounding design of the building envelope.
In the Stadtilm quarry, sheet metal profile gratings create safe walking and maintenance surfaces along an elevated conveyor and transition structure.
On the Mittenberg bridge, gratings provide a safe crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
A modern building envelope combines striking architecture with functional requirements. Expanded metal offers a wide range of design possibilities and creates facades that impress with their aesthetics and durability.
In the Oberding multi-storey parking lot, large, permeable façade surfaces support safe operation and natural ventilation of the parking levels.
At the DASA Arbeitswelt exhibition in Dortmund, a raised staircase and connecting structure was clad with mesh elements and designed as a safe route.
In the BMW parking garage in Munich, open façade surfaces support safe operation and ensure a ventilated building envelope.
At the Skywalk in Bernkastel-Kues, gratings are used as a walkable surface on the elevated viewing and walking structure.
At the Saint Etienne bridge, open walking surfaces support the safe operation of the pedestrian path through the green area.
In the Hegau Tower Hotel, pressed gratings were used as walk-on flooring in the maintenance area on the roof.
At the Eisenerz ski jump, open platform surfaces create a slip-resistant maintenance and work zone in the outdoor area.
At Leoben State Hospital, open walkways and maintenance areas support the safe operation of the rooftop helicopter platform in an exposed location.
At Märker Zement, the transition walkway and plant platform were equipped with walk-on surfaces made of gratings and paving slabs for safe paths along the technology.
At Van Volxem in Wiltingen, a flush-fitted grating surface was integrated into the courtyard design as a functional cover.
In the BMW parking garage Paris Vélizy, a circumferential MEISER grating façade forms the permeable outer skin of the parking levels.
At the Zollverein World Heritage Site, lattice elements were used as railing infills to safely enclose openings and entrances in the hall area.
At the Wiesbaden biomass cogeneration plant, open access and maintenance areas support safe operation along the external steel structure.
On the suspension bridge in the Stubai Valley, gratings are used as a continuous, walkable covering for the bridge structure.
At Witzig and Frank, a non-slip maintenance aisle along the system ensures safe routes for servicing and operation.
At the Clariant bioethanol plant in Straubing, stairs, landings and walkways were fitted with walk-on grating for safe maintenance routes.
On the office building in Cologne, façade elements were implemented as an upstream grid structure to functionally complement window areas and structure the design.
At Howald station in Luxembourg, steps with anti-slip treads were installed to ensure a safe route.
At the German Museum of Technology in Berlin, modular transition areas support safe operation in the outdoor track area.
At the bridge in Albstadt, open stairways create a safe connection between the overpass and the platform area.
