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Case Study: Gabion Cladding (Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub)

Limestone-filled gabion cladding along the entrance wall of Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, London
  • Project: Gabion Cladding at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub
  • Construction: 2020

About this project: This is a project by Enviromesh, our partner company. We share a gabion fabrication site in Burton-on-Trent, and this project uses the same BBA-certified welded gabions we supply. Photos: Enviromesh, used with permission.

Case Study Summary

This project showcases how gabion cladding can be used to create a durable and low-maintenance building facade. Constructed using 4mm welded mesh gabion baskets and filled with limestone, the cladding provides a robust exterior finish that is designed to withstand the elements while protecting the building. Gabion cladding is an excellent alternative to traditional wall finishes, offering natural drainage, excellent durability and minimal maintenance.

“The aligned basket layout is one of the standout features of this project. By matching the basket corners vertically and horizontally, the cladding achieves a consistent finish while making installation more straightforward and ensuring each panel connects securely with the next.”

Erno, Sales Support Specialist at Wire Fence

Close-up of limestone in the gabion cladding along a covered walkway, with a bench beside it
Corner of the gabion cladding beside a doorway, showing the basket joints lined up vertically

Final Result

The finished installation demonstrates how gabion cladding can create a distinctive architectural feature while providing a strong, long-lasting exterior finish.

Gabion cladding around the service doors on the side of Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub
Long run of gabion cladding below the green upper walls of Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, with planting in front
Gabion cladding under the entrance canopy at Gunnersbury Park Sports Hub, with bike racks in front

Products Used

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Timi Schmidt

Timi runs social responsibility campaigns for Wire Fence, helping to raise funds for different charities month by month. She also loves to do DIY projects using whatever's at hand and share the results with the world.

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