Renovation Design of a Five-Story Building in Shanghai: Draping a Stainless Steel

Expanded Mesh In Shanghai’s Hongkou district, a five-story building has undergone a transformation using a custom-designed stainless steel expanded mesh. The project aimed to revitalize the old structure while adhering to budget constraints, opting for locally fabricated mesh instead of the expensive German GKD woven mesh.The stainless steel mesh spans from the fifth to the second floor, covering nearly 20 meters. This design had to balance elasticity and structural integrity to ensure the mesh’s weight would not compromise the facade. The installation required a robust framework to support the mesh’s weight and maintain its form.The mesh gave the building a sleek, modern appearance, resembling a delicate veil. At night, interior lights filtered through, creating dynamic patterns and adding a multi-dimensional effect, turning the building into a captivating visual spectacle.This renovation has made the building a standout landmark in the bustling Hongkou district, enhancing the urban landscape with its modern aesthetic. The project showcases how innovative design can overcome budget constraints while delivering architectural excellence.

在上海虹口區，一棟五層建築通過使用定制設計的不鏽鋼擴張網進行了改造。該項目旨在復興舊建築，同時遵守預算限制，選擇了本地 製造的網狀材料，而非昂貴的德國GKD編織網。不鏽鋼網從五樓延伸至二樓，覆蓋近20米的高度。設計需平衡彈性和結構完整性，以確 保網狀材料的重量不會影響外牆。安裝過程需要一個堅固的框架來支撐網狀材料的重量並保持其形狀。這層網狀材料為建築賦予了簡潔 現代的外觀，宛如一層精緻的面紗。夜晚時，室內燈光透過網狀結構，創造出動態圖案，增添了多維效果。