Gabion Architecture Guide

Gabion Baskets – The History:  Gabions were originally used for protection for infantry and artillery. The portable Gabions were made and deployed in little time wherever the enemy placed his fire.  Although invented more than a century ago, Gabions are being rediscovered today for many infrastructure and architectural projects.

They are used to stabilise shorelines, stream banks or slopes against erosion. Other uses include retaining walls, temporary flood walls and silt filtration.

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Whilst they continue to be used for many of the same purposes, their appeal has grown, being used for their practicality and aesthetic beauty. As landscape schemes become more integrated with their surroundings, the use of Gabions for fencing, walls, planters and seating is becoming more common, providing contextual links between buildings and the environment, creating a seamless transition between structures and the landscape. Today, these cages can be seen in use as boundaries and privacy walls, acting as visual and acoustic dividers in outdoor spaces and being used to provide softer, less severe divisions between spaces.

Their use in landscape projects is not limited to walls. Shorter cages are often used to form unique planters, and cages of differing heights can effectively be used to create benches and outdoor seating areas. When a variety of Gabion based structures are introduced into landscape design schemes, this coordinated approach can create a stunning visual impact.

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Retaining Walls      Garden Divisions

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Steps      Planters      Benches

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Fire Pits      BBQ's     Art Installations 

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