The owner of this landed terrace house opted for a light-weight gate. 

And it provides good ventilation into the house.

The only drawback is that it afford less privacy, that's all.

Actually, most homes prior to the year 2000 favours well ventilated fencing similar to above. But not as cool as this modern mesh design.

Many today, opted for similar design as below. The gate does allow air ventilation plus provide added privacy:-

So 1950’s fencing.

Actually it was also used as floor boards to increase traction.

In World War 2, the British also hooked or clipped each sheet together and lay them (any size they want) on muddy ground for aircrafts to takeoff and land.

These metal sheets were also used to lay roads for trucks and vehicles which otherwise may gets stucked also on muddy grounds.

Hence did you see the side hooks on these fencing? See photo below. (What looks like “F” shaped hooks):-

The hooks of each metal piece clip together to become a bigger piece of corrugated metal sheet.

This modern home also opted for fine wire mesh.

Airy but at the same time provides some privacy.

Timeless but so “old school”

 

Modern