VISIOMODVisioMod Trama — Rhombus Pattern Aluminium Fence
Formerly known as Trama Rhombus Relief Fence
Rhombus aluminium elements stack in a staggered pattern creating depth and shifting shadow as the sun moves across the day. Solid privacy from a distance, texture and rhythm up close.
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Engineering overview
Where it fits
Contemporary villa facade-integrated boundary
Specified as a continuous textural plane that runs from the building facade out to the property line, often in a Qualicoat anthracite matched to window frames and fascia. Long boundary runs (30+ m) where flat panels would read as featureless wall.
2000 mm height, RAL 7016 matt Qualicoat, 1.4 kN/m² wind class, integrated with Porta pivot gate. The 35 mm relief gives the boundary the same material weight as the architecture rather than reading as a separate utility object.
Boutique hotel garden screen
Used to subdivide outdoor dining terraces and spa zones from arrival courts. Walnut or Oak woodgrain finish softens the boundary in planted settings.
1800 mm height, Walnut woodgrain laminate, 1.0 kN/m² wind class, post centres at 1800 mm for tight rhythm. The relief throws a quiet animated shadow onto adjacent paving through the day.
Architectural privacy panel between zones
Free-standing screen between pool deck and service zone, or between guest parking and private garden. Acts as a sculptural object as much as a screen, with the relief deliberately catching low landscape lighting at night.
1800 mm height, Wenge woodgrain, two-bay screen with concealed fixings. Sculptural reading appropriate for premium residential and hospitality contexts.
Designer townhouse street boundary
Replaces conventional railing or hedge on infill townhouse projects where the architect wants the boundary to read as a continuation of the facade material. Trama at 2000 mm height delivers full privacy at ground floor while the relief keeps the boundary visually active from the street.
2000 mm height, RAL 9005 matt Qualicoat, 1.4 kN/m² wind class for urban exposure. Relief activates the long urban frontage without resorting to planting.
Pool deck textural backdrop
Specified as the backdrop to a pool or wellness terrace where the relief catches reflected water light and animates the surface throughout the day. Pairs naturally with stone decking and softscape.
1800 mm height, Oak woodgrain, 2000 mm spans between concealed posts. Catches reflected pool light and softens the terrace edge.
How it compares
Flat aluminium privacy panel▾
Pros
- +Lower price point per panel
- +Lower handling weight
- +Faster install on long runs
Cons
- −Visually inert surface, no shadow play
- −Reads as featureless wall on runs over 10 m
- −No textural identity for designer projects
Why VisioMod
A flat panel delivers identical privacy at lower cost, but the surface is visually inert. On runs over 10 metres flat panels read as a featureless wall; Trama's 35 mm relief animates the boundary with shifting shadow through the day and resolves the scale problem on long runs.
Perforated mesh screen▾
Pros
- +Texture and partial transparency
- +Lower material weight
Cons
- −Compromised privacy (visual leakage)
- −Reads as technical or industrial product
- −No deep shadow relief
Why VisioMod
Perforated mesh provides texture and partial transparency but compromises privacy and reads as a technical or industrial product. Trama delivers full privacy with architectural texture and finish quality appropriate to high-end residential and hospitality settings.
Vertical timber slat fence▾
Pros
- +Authentic warm material
- +Familiar residential vocabulary
- +Lower entry-level cost
Cons
- −Annual oiling/staining required
- −Weather unevenly across orientations
- −Rarely survives 15 years without major refurbishment
Why VisioMod
Timber slats deliver warmth and texture but require recurring maintenance, weather unevenly, and rarely survive 15 years without major refurbishment. Trama in Walnut, Oak or Wenge woodgrain laminate delivers the same warm reading with Qualicoat-grade durability and a 20-year-plus service life.
Reading on the facade
The 35 mm relief is the design tool. At 8 to 10 a.m. and again from 5 p.m. onwards, low sun angles throw long diagonal shadows across the rhombus field, turning the boundary into an animated surface that complements rather than competes with planting. Between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. the relief flattens visually and the panel reads as a uniform textured plane, so the boundary recedes when the garden or terrace is most actively used. For anthracite RAL specifications (RAL 7016, 7021, 9005) the relief reads as graphic and architectural, well suited to minimalist concrete and render facades. For the three woodgrain laminates the relief reads as a textile or weave, well suited to stone, brick and softer landscape settings. Trama pairs particularly well with Cristallo full-height glass at the lower 900 mm of a boundary, with Trama above to 2000 mm, producing a layered boundary that is transparent at planting level and textural at sightline level.
Foundation & site notes
Foundations are sized for the higher dead load: Trama panels weigh approximately 30 to 35 percent more than flat equivalents at the same span due to the relief geometry and forming. C25/30 concrete pad foundations 600 by 600 by 800 mm minimum at every post, with deeper pads on exposed sites at the 1.4 kN/m² wind class. Adjacent-panel alignment is critical: the staggered rhombus pattern must continue across post lines without break, so panels are supplied paired and indexed at the factory and installers must respect the indexing during set-out. Concealed post fixings preserve the continuous shadow reading; surface-fixed brackets are not specified at Signature tier. Gate post integration with Porta uses a heavier post section to carry both the gate hardware and the adjacent Trama panel without alignment drift over time.
Care schedule
| Frequency | Task | Duration | Tools |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly | Visual inspection of relief surface and post bases for impact damage or settlement | ||
| Every 6 months | Soft brush cleaning between rhombus elements to remove dust, pollen and spider webs that accumulate in the relief | ||
| Annually | Full panel wash with pH-neutral detergent and soft brush, paying attention to the deep shadow facets where soiling concentrates | ||
| Annually | Inspection of concealed fixings and post brackets for corrosion or loosening | ||
| Every 2 years | Touch-up of any Qualicoat or laminate damage with manufacturer-supplied repair kit | ||
| Every 5 years | Detailed inspection of foundation pads and re-torque of all structural fixings | ||
| Every 10 years | Full condition survey including coating thickness measurement and structural assessment |
Specified in real projects
Italian designer villa, Lake Como
60 metre boundary run on a contemporary villa with a poured-concrete facade.
Specification: Trama 2000 mm height in RAL 7016 anthracite, integrated with the architect's poured-concrete facade.
Outcome: The relief throws a continuous diagonal shadow across the boundary through the afternoon, animating what would otherwise read as a long anthracite wall.
Boutique resort, Côte d'Azur
Twelve private terrace pods needing subdivision in a Mediterranean resort setting.
Specification: Walnut woodgrain Trama at 1800 mm height across all pod boundaries.
Outcome: Catches low Mediterranean evening light and produces a warm textural reading that complements the resort's stone and timber palette.
Architectural townhouse, Berlin
Long urban frontage requiring privacy and visual interest on a 24 m street boundary.
Specification: 2000 mm height in Wenge woodgrain, three integrated Porta gates.
Outcome: Relief reads as a textile against the white render facade and resolves the scale of the long urban frontage without resorting to planting.
Frequently asked questions
Specified as a continuous textural plane that runs from the building facade out to the property line, often in a Qualicoat anthracite matched to window frames and fascia. Long boundary runs (30+ m) where flat panels would read as featureless wall.
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