Already passers-by are stopping to photograph the dramatic velarium, made out of architectural mesh dubbed Kaynemaile. The kinetic art installation by Kayne Horsham is a lightweight architectural fabric inspired by chainmail armour in The Lord of the Rings.

Interview by Kathryn Ryan: Kayne Horsham's architectural mesh product had its genesis as a costume material for the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

Two decades on, the unique, lightweight chainmail material has multiple uses across building and construction, has been sweeping up awards, and slowly cloaking buildings around the world.

Article: Waimahara: The Singing Spirit of Water. "As you step from the wooden walkways and enter the concrete grove that now nestles under Mayoral Drive, sculptures made of chainlink dangle from the ceiling, wind causing them to flow like a stream... This place is Waimahara, an art installation that has been a decade in the making."

Article: More global recognition for Kaynemaile’s RE/8 architectural mesh. New York’s Architizer.com has awarded Kaynemaile’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘Building Envelopes, Cladding, and Roofing’ in its 12th annual awards honouring the world’s best architecture and spaces. Kaynemaile was also the A+ Popular Choice Winner for ‘Sustainable Design’.

Article: Waimahara is the first of its kind; unique to Tāmaki Makaurau and unique in the world. If you sing a special waiata the artwork listens and responds, accompanying you with an awe-inspiring display of light and sound.

Article by Greg Hurrell, BusinessDesk: Architectural mesh pioneer Kaynemaile came up with its product – and then worked out what to do with it. Nurtured at Wellington’s Weta Workshop, the Petone, Lower Hutt-based business has broken out of startup mode and started winning architectural awards It has since evolved into a company that has been self-supporting for several years.

RE/8 named honoree in Fast Company’s 2024 Innovation by Design Awards

We are excited to announce that RE/8 Bio-circular Architectural Mesh has been announced as an honoree in the following categories: Biodesign, Circular Design, and Materials.

Golden times. A standout cover and spread featuring Kaynemaile in the latest Construction News NZ magazine.

Magazine details: New Zealand Construction News July/August 2024 | Volume 19 | Issue 4

We are excited to be in the inaugural edition of The A+Product List. Featuring every winner from the 2024 A+Product Awards, this epic editorial rundown forms a comprehensive guide to the world’s best makers of architectural products, materials, furniture, lighting and technology.

Article by Civil+Structural Engineer Mag: New York’s Architizer has awarded Kaynemaile’s RE/8 architectural mesh an A+ Jury Award for ‘Building Envelopes, Cladding and Roofing’ in its 12th annual awards honoring the world’s best architecture and spaces. Kaynemaile was also the A+ Popular Choice Winner for ‘Sustainable Design.’

Article by Architizer, Author Eric Baldwin: Kaynemaile has been recognized in this year’s A+Product Awards in the Sustainable Design category as a Popular Choice Winner for their groundbreaking product, RE/8 Bio-circular Architectural Mesh.

We are excited to announce that our RE/8 mesh has won in two categories at the 2024 Architizer A+ Product Awards!

Jury Winner in Building Envelopes, Cladding & Roofing and Popular Choice Winner in Sustainable Design.

Article by Architecture Now: This summer, Aucklanders and visitors who step into Myers Park will discover something deeply meaningful in a new art installation by Graeme Tipene.

Article by The Spinoff: A renovation of Myers Park is only the latest in a string of efforts to reindigenise the CBD of our biggest city.

Kaynemaile, a leading designer and manufacturer of architectural mesh, is a winner in Architectural Record magazine’s Record Products of 2023 (Building Systems and Components) in recognition of its full-scale sustainability initiatives.

HOME Magazine article: The reinvention of a material traditionally used as armour into a contemporary architectural fabric used for everything from solar screening to diving and defining interior spaces.

Article by The Post: “Kiwi inventor uses Lord of the Rings costume material as ingenious new building cover”

Article by Fast Company: This cooling building wrapper began as a costume for the ‘Lord of the Rings’

News: Introducing RE/8™ bio-circular architectural mesh. When we re-invented chainmail in 2007 using polycarbonate we always believed we could create a product that embodied the idea of material reuse. It took a while for technology to catch up with our dream. And now, finally, the transition begins.

Article by Civil+Structural Engineer Mag: “RE/8 is the most significant initiative by the company since its founding,” says Kayne Horsham. “We are proud to be at the forefront of this future proofing circular economy technology.”

Article by Polymerupdate: "We look forward to seeing RE8 from Kaynemaile on buildings and in spaces around the world." - Joel Matsco, Senior Marketing Manager, Covestro

Article by Cision PR Newswire: Kaynemaile's new RE/8 Architectural Mesh (R.E/8™) will deliver an ISCC PLUS certified sustainable share of up to 88% of its architectural product.

Kia Ora, Air New Zealand: Shape shifter. The chain-mail mesh designed to protect the warriors of Middle-earth is now worn by best-dressed buildings worldwide.

Latest e-paper, Parking Garage Exteriors: This second Kaynemaile e-paper offers a downloadable and informative resource on the benefits of our seamless architectural mesh for parking garage exteriors.

Idealog: “Dubbed ‘WonderCool’ the canopy was created by Wellington’s Kaynemaile and not only delivers a dramatic and kinetic aesthetic but also shields visitors from desert heat as they await entry.”

Scoop Business: Innovative Kiwi Creation Takes Centre Stage at Entrance to Expo 2020 Dubai. Dubbed ‘WonderCool’ the canopy was created by Wellington’s Kaynemaile and not only delivers a dramatic and kinetic aesthetic but also shields visitors from desert heat…

Architectural Digest Middle East: A Kinetic Façade Brings the New Zealand Pavilion to Life at Expo 2020. A pioneering feat of engineering and craftsmanship, the pavilion’s innovative façade made from a unique architectural mesh called Kaynemaile…

ArchDaily: The ceiling—commonly referred to as “the fifth wall”—has the potential to transform an interior space from average into extraordinary…

Architecture & Design: Architectural mesh is a surprisingly versatile material... One example of this is Kaynemaile’s architectural mesh, which the company describes as the reimagination of 2,000-year-old chainmail into a unique mesh product made from high-grade polycarbonate.

Knowledge Bank: A highly functional and sustainable design material that calls on more than 60 years of science and research, Kaynemaile architectural mesh is cleverly crafted in New Zealand from 100 percent high-grade engineering polycarbonate.