Sieur d’Arques

Brass Woven Wire Mesh Warms Up Wine Tasting Room Vibes

The Sieur d’Arques tasting space in Limoux, France, stands as a refined example of how brass woven wire mesh can transform a commercial interior into an immersive experience. This space has been reimagined into a contemporary wine boutique that prioritizes ambiance, movement, and environmental engagement. At the center of this transformation is a striking brass-metal mesh gantry over the bar, which serves as both a focal point and an architectural element, setting a new standard for hospitality design.

Following modern design trends, this project features a flowing canopy made from Banker M22-83 woven wire mesh that hovers above the bar area. Its curved, organic lines contrast beautifully with the industrial footprint of the space. Banker Wire’s representative in France, Maille Metal Design, recommended the flexibility of this brass woven mesh, which allows for these elegant forms, making it ideal for designers who want to introduce flow into otherwise rigid architectural layouts.

One of the defining features of this brass woven wire mesh installation is its ability to interact with light. The woven wire mesh captures both natural and artificial illumination, diffusing the light across the tasting space to help create a warm, golden glow reminiscent of the wine itself. This reflective quality elevates the atmosphere, making the space feel both intimate and luxurious.

Beyond its visual appeal, the brass woven mesh gantry serves a strategic focal point. It creates a sense of defined space above the bar while preserving openness throughout the room. This approach demonstrates how architectural wire mesh can define zones without adding walls or barriers, allowing designers to maintain airflow, sightlines, and a seamless customer experience. This results in a space that feels structured yet open, an essential balance in modern retail and hospitality environments.

This location for Sieur d’Arques also showcases the versatility of woven wire mesh as a space divider, welcoming customers to experience their tasting cellar. The brass wire mesh is also used throughout the space as wall cladding, furniture detailing, and subtle partitions, reinforcing a cohesive design element. This multi-application strategy not only strengthens the tasting room's visual identity but also demonstrates how metal mesh can unify diverse architectural elements under a single material concept.

Used as an open-opacity material throughout the location to define the customer experience, this project underscores the flexibility of brass woven wire mesh as both a decorative and functional solution. Whether used for ceilings, walls, or feature installations, the M22-83 brass wire mesh offers durability, flexibility, and unmatched visual warmth. In high-end commercial spaces, especially in the wine, hospitality, and retail design markets, it delivers an elevated aesthetic and is a powerful choice for forward-thinking interior design.

Architects : Émilie Barbé & Franck Duflo
Photography: Franck Oinne

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a space divider for a tasting room.

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a space divider for a tasting room.

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a ceiling gantry that forms a sculptural canopy above the bar.

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a ceiling gantry that forms a sculptural canopy above the bar.

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a space divider for a tasting room.

A contemporary wine tasting space features M22-83 brass woven wire mesh as a space divider for a tasting room.