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Modern Trellises

Under the section 'wooden trellis impressions' we feature mainly historical trellises. But wooden trellises and modern architecture can be compatible-- for example, a wooden trellis can really 'lighten' up a large facade and make it friendlier or warmer, or just more interesting. Architects are increasingly recognizing this possibility and making use of it. Wooden trellises are also used on less spectacular modern structures like extensions and annex buildings. Here are some examples...

Modern grwing grid with virginia creeper, childrens hospital in Saxony
Modern grwing grid with virginia creeper, childrens hospital in Saxony

The ground floor zone of a facade is, of course, ideal for such designs. If the lower base zone is included, the trellis should begin only above the splash zone. Modern construction favours frame-shaped latticework without lath overhang, as the latter tends to give an 'historical' look.

Wooden lattice wall on a garage / garden house, Potsdam / Brandenburg
Modern architecture with lattice work, Potsdam / Brandenburg
Modern staircase addition, Dresden / Saxony
Green building with trellis wall, children's hospice Markkleeberg near Leipzig Saxony
Modern building with trellis, children's hospice Markkleeberg near Leipzig / Saxony
Wooden trellis on wood cladding
Modern building and wooden trellis with grapes
Individual, horizontal trellis laths with grapevine
Modern building with trellises to emphasise vertical axes, Dresden / Saxony