GRAEPELS’ CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS
At Graepels, we turn your vision into reality. As specialists in perforated metal and woven wire mesh, we ensure each unique project is completed to the highest of architectural standards, and take pride in the premium and high-quality products we offer to our customers. Having operated within the perforated metal and woven wire mesh industry since 1959, we have extensive experience in creating innovative and bespoke solutions for a vast range of projects.
Dublin Airport Authority
PETER FITZSIMONS
“Feedback from your presentation was overwhelmingly positive – believe me its not a given that that is the case, at all. So, plaudits to yourself John, and your presenting partner on the day Gretta Murphy.”
HTA DESIGN, UK
Martin Jennings
“I approached Graepels on behalf of HTA to deliver fixed and sliding screens for a pavilion as part of HTA’s heritage lottery funded restoration of the Grade 2 registered Watergardens in Hemel Hempstead originally designed by landscape architect Geoffrey Jellicoe. My own internal brief was for a historically appropriate reference to 20th century modernism utilising geometry rather than imagery. The screens needed to be light, movable and thin enough to allow light to percolate. The final design was a complex pattern using varying hole sizes while avoiding finger traps and where neither the holes nor the spaces between would dominate in order to achieve the perception of changing patterns as you approached and moved about the building. Graepels were enthusiastic partners and helped us determine the material and technical considerations. There were a number of practical hurdles and Graepels found solutions to any problems that arose. It is always a pleasure to collaborate with manufacturers & specialist fabricators who are prepared to innovate and determined to deliver. I have rarely been as delighted to see a design completed and I do not know how I would have achieved it without Graepels.”
MÓLA ARCHITECTURE
KIERAN FITZGERALD
”The Dublin Port Diving Bell project provided an opportunity to revitalise a forgotten piece of Dublin’s urban history. The lettering was developed with Artist Vivienne Roche and Graepel fabricators, who worked collaboratively in the development of the font, the stroke of the lettering, the spacing of the letters and the size of perforations to provide the distinctive perforated lettering which now form part of the character of the re-interpreted bell. The effect of the perforated lettering is twofold, providing a subdued visual contrast during the daytime between the solid and perforated elements using only the contrast created by the perforation process, at night the effect of the lettering is heightened by the lighting system giving a additional drama to the bell at night-time; the technical expertise and advice of Graepel were beneficial in the development and realisation of the project . Graepels were involved with the project from concept through to realisation, this is apparent in the refined simplicity in the detail of the final product.”
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CLEARY-CONNOLLY
ANNE CLEARY & DENIS CONNOLLY
“Walk the Walk, the art project for Ballyjamesduff was completed within the timescale and launched on Monday of this week. Thank you all very much for help all the way along, looking forward to future opportunities to work together. Best wishes, Anne and Denis.”
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Garden & Landscape Designers Association
Ingrid Swan
”Graepel is a treasure trove of inspiration! On my first visit I was looking for a stair panel in a public space. I walked away with an idea for a water feature and a new way to use their steel ballast. Both ideas have featured in some of my show gardens. The staff are so helpful and supportive of new ideas. They are eager to show the process behind the making of their perforated panels with a view to helping you realise the potential and limitations of the product.’’
HUGO BUGG LANDSCAPES
HUGO BUGG
”Fred, I know how much time went into making the Corten walkway for Chelsea – and you made it absolutely beautifully! The perforations were perfect, they simply looked stunning and the whole walkway was precision perfect. I know time was getting short at the end, but you pulled it off and helped me achieve a gold medal! Thanks Fred. Graepels are a company I will definitely work with again, and I will also highly recommend to others.”
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CORK COUNTY COUNCIL
ORLA HIGGINS
“We worked recently with Graepels on a perforated Corten sculpture piece for the newly opened O’Donovan Rossa Park, Skibbereen. Gretta, Katie, Fred and their team worked diligently with us to meet our special requirements within a very tight timeframe. Their suggestions and experience on materials, installation and finishes were second to none. A pleasure to work with, we are delighted with the outcome and I would highly recommend them for any project.”
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Intel Ireland
STEPHEN MCROARY
“Intel Ireland commissioned Graepels to create four Picture-Perf designs as part of an office floor renovation during Q4 2013. Graepels were a good company to work with. Their product arrived on time and within the budget provided. They kept me informed of progress and were helpful in terms of installation and design process. The Picture Perf product has received positive comments from employees. Their products are innovative and I look forward to an opportunity to partner with them again in the future.”
