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Contact: Melinda Maloney, LarsonO’Brien Marketing Group
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Date: January 12, 2015
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City Center Comes Together Under Banker Wire Mesh
Wire Mesh Structure Artfully Provides Shade in Greenville’s One City Plaza
MUKWONAGO, WI…Aggressive revitalization and community development projects have
transformed Greenville, S.C. into one of America’s best downtowns, according to Forbes
Magazine. A shade structure in its new ONE City Plaza, composed of Banker Wire mesh,
embodies the city’s identity and encourages passers-by to enjoy the public space.
ONE City Plaza, Greenville’s pedestrian-only city center, is the city’s newest mixed-use hub –
featuring retail, dining, university and office spaces. Located at Main and Coffee streets, it
aims to draw people to the city’s vibrant downtown. The public space offers ample shade,
seating and landscaping, which are enjoyed by both the city’s residents and visitors.
Reflecting a combination of Southern tradition and contemporary sensibility, the plaza’s
design embodies the characteristics that make Greenville unique.
Banker Wire mesh forms a shade structure that serves as the centerpiece for the plaza, and
meaningfully evokes Greenville’s history. Greenville was previously known as the “textile
center of the world,” and Civitas, designer of ONE City Plaza, wanted to pay homage to the
city’s past. That desire led them to consider metal fabric for the shade structure, and they
selected Banker Wire wire mesh based on the company’s combination of quality, costefficiency and design expertise. The Banker Wire S-12 pattern used has raised facets that
draw attention to its woven composition in a nod to the textile industry.
The 20-by-125 foot shade structure, formed by stainless steel wire mesh, provides a
beautiful and comfortable place for visitor’s to ONE City Plaza to relax. Banker Wire S-12 has
a low percent open area, which means it can provide shade without blocking light out
entirely. By day, it shields guests from the potentially harsh Southern sun, allowing them to
dine, lounge and stroll in comfort. By night, small LED lights mounted on the shade
structure’s frame illuminate the tables and walkway below. The woven wire mesh filters and
reflects the light, giving the plaza a soft glow.
“We worked directly with Banker Wire while detailing this design,” says Todd Mead, Principal
with Civitas, designer of ONE City Plaza. “They sent samples to us and to the lighting
designer. We tested them for their ability to provide shade, and the lighting designer ensured
that the light fixtures and mesh worked together correctly.”
R.F. Knox Company, Inc., a fabricator based in Smyrna, G.A., executed Civitas’ vision by
surrounding the woven wire mesh with U-edge frames. The U-edge provides the strength
needed to form the structure, without distracting from the woven wire mesh’s aesthetic. The
entire structure is mounted on columns and surrounded by greenery and seating.
ONE City Plaza was dedicated in Spring 2014. The project team included Civitas, 4240
Architects, R.F. Knox Company, Inc., and the City of Greenville.
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About Banker Wire: Banker Wire is the world’s leading manufacturer of woven and welded
wire mesh for architectural and industrial applications. With the most modern and productive
mill in the U.S., Banker Wire provides custom-weaved material for any aesthetic on any scale
– from intricate design highlights to expansive building facades. Banker Wire’s investment in
its people and equipment provides its customers with innovative and value-based products
that solve problems and exceed expectations. For more information, call 1-800-523-6772 or
visit www.bankerwire.com.
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