School Construction + McNICHOLS: 16 Campuses in a Class of Their Own

When Seattle's Roosevelt High School prepared to add a new auditorium as part of a major renovation, designers chose McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh for its flexibility, light diffusion, sound redistribution, and glittery good looks to hide can-lights, catwalks, and other equipment behind a metallic shimmer.

At a Northeastern University rooftop terrace, Aluminum I-Bar Grating was chosen for connector planking that could be easily detached and snapped back into place while complementing the garden plan.

At the entrance of The Science and Mathematics Building at Spokane Community College, Perforated Metal adds security and contemporary aesthetics to balcony and staircase railings.

At an Arizona State University locker room, Aluminum Perforated Metal was used as a ceiling panel focal point. The metal was fabricated into a circular disk, and the small-holed panel became the perfect location to affix a colorful graphic of "Sparky, the Sun Devil," the university's famous and beloved mascot!

McNICHOLS® Designer Mesh, TECHNA™ 3150 has been a very popular solution for infill panels of all types. Walsh University incorporated the mesh into their dormitory stairways and balconies as a safety feature for their student activity center.

Planners wanted Cleveland State University’s parking garage to stand out on its busy corner, yet remain safe for students. McNICHOLS® TECHNA™ 3155 Wire Mesh was chosen for the exterior, while Slotted Perforate Metal is utilized in the upper levels.

On this Early Learning campus, ECO-MESH® provides a picturesque security solution! The Awty International School in Houston uses these panels to create a lush exterior scenery, all while ensuring safety for the students within.

An assortment of Perforated Metal panels in three different hole sizes clad the exterior of this USF building. During the day, the Aluminum feature functions as sunshades. At night, LED lighting behind the panels shines through to illuminate downtown Tampa in a bright and unique display!

At the University of Maryland, Square Perforated Metal infill panels form guardrails along an impressive staircase! The panels, which feature a large percentage of Open Area, allow light from large windows to diffuse throughout the A. James Clark School of Engineering.

At Hastings College, Perforated Metal panels form a functional and artistic sculpture on the exterior of the Jackson Dinsdale Art Center. In addition to adding visual interest, the Metal acts as a sunshade for the building's windows that lead to studios and exhibits indoors.

A wall of Perforated Metal forms a façade at Full Sail University, located outside Orlando, Florida. As one of the main buildings on campus, the architectural feature is a striking focal point for visitors, faculty, and students alike!

At the School of the Woods, Perforated Metal disperses light and preserves an open, sunny design! The infill panels add a secure staircase railing to the Houston, Texas, building that houses high school classrooms and a gym.

On the University of Florida campus, McNICHOLS® Wire Mesh helps build an indoor habitat for hundreds of butterflies to thrive! This Hole Product provides an enclosed and ventilated environment that diffuses light to the "Butterfly Rainforest" at the Florida Museum of Natural History.

At Florida Atlantic University, a wall of ECO-MESH® embellishes the Boca Raton football stadium. With the help of this dynamic Hole Product, Owls fans are greeted by an expansive green wall as they enter the arena to cheer on their team!

At the University of Houston, the East parking garage stands out thanks to five sprawling levels of Perforated Metal infill panels! Installed as railing, the durable product adds safety and style to this Texas campus.

At Tampa Preparatory School, ECO-MESH® bridges the gap between outdoors and in! The trellis panels support a growing living wall that establishes a lush, green environment for students lounging at picnic tables.