Taichung Green Museumbrary | Expanded Metal Shapes Green Building Design

Central, Taichung Taiwan

Case Name: Taichung Green Museumbrary

Models: SKA

Category: Public Facilities

A New World-Class Landmark In Taichung — Shang Kai Steel's SKA Series Expanded Metal Joins The Design

Located In The Shuinan Smart City Of Taichung, The New Cultural Landmark “Taichung Green Museumbrary” Is Taiwan’s First Building Combining A Library And Art Museum. It Was Co-Designed By SANAA, Led By Pritzker Prize Winners Kazuyo Sejima And Ryue Nishizawa, Together With Taiwanese Architect Kris Yao. Construction Began In 2019 And Is Expected To Open In 2025.

This Globally Designed Building Not Only Features Forward-Looking Architectural Concepts But Also Adopts Innovative Materials, Including Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Series Expanded Metal. We Are Honored To Be Part Of This Project, Enhancing The Building’s Lightweight And Transparent Metallic Appearance While Improving Thermal Insulation, Reducing Indoor Temperatures, And Balancing Sunlight And Ventilation.

Pritzker Architecture Laureate Kazuyo Sejima × Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Series Expanded Metal — A Light And Transparent Aesthetic

Kazuyo Sejima Received The Pritzker Prize For The 21st Century Museum Of Contemporary Art In Kanazawa. For The Taichung Green Museumbrary, The Design Includes Eight White Box-Shaped Volumes Ranging From 12 To 48 Meters In Height, Interconnected Throughout. Known For Expressing The Dialogue Between People And The Environment, Sejima Incorporated Large Areas Of Glass And Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Series Expanded Metal Into The Building’s Façade. From A Distance, It Resembles A Silver Translucent Veil That Not Only Enhances Transparency But Also Blocks Direct Sunlight, Transforming The Interior Into A Soft, Flowing, And Comfortable Space.

The SKA Series Expanded Metal By Shang Kai Steel Offers Four Key Advantages When Used As A Façade System:

1. Enhances Thermal Insulation While Providing Sun Shading And Visual Transparency

Shang Kai Steel Can Customize The Mesh Size, Angle, And Arrangement Of The SKA Series Expanded Metal To Block Direct Sunlight And Reduce Radiant Heat Absorption. Field Tests Show That Indoor Temperatures Can Drop By 4–6°C, And Energy Efficiency Can Improve By 24–36%. This Makes It Ideal For Public Spaces, Transportation Hubs, Or Commercial Buildings Requiring Significant Energy For Thermal Comfort.

2. Lightweight Yet Strong — Ideal For Large-Scale Facade Applications With Long-Term Durability

The SKA Series Expanded Metal By Shang Kai Steel Uses High-Grade Aluminum From CSC And Is Manufactured With A Dimensional Tolerance Of ±3mm. Its Lightweight Yet Strong Properties Reduce Structural Load While Enabling Large-Scale Coverage Of Building Exteriors. It Is Visually Appealing, Functionally Effective, And Has A Lifespan Exceeding 60 Years, Lowering Maintenance And Replacement Costs.

3. High Design Flexibility To Achieve Creative And Aesthetic Architecture

Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Series Expanded Metal Can Be Cut And Bent To Follow Curves Or Contours, Creating Architectural Depth. With Techniques Like Surface Treatment, Folding, Cutting, Splicing, And Framing, The Mesh Becomes Part Of The Architectural Language. Surface Finishing Changes Color And Adds Protection, While Splicing And Framing Introduce Form Variability And Boundary Contrast.

4. Certified Material With A Full Lifecycle Carbon Assessment, Supporting ESG And Sustainability

Shang Kai Steel’s SKA Series Expanded Metal Fully Complies With The 3Rs Of Environmental Responsibility. It Generates No Manufacturing Waste, Is Highly Durable (Reduce), And Can Be Reused Or Recycled After Deconstruction. The Product Has Been Certified By The Taiwan Architecture And Building Center For New Green Building Technology And By The Low Carbon Building Alliance For Low-Carbon Construction Methods.

It Also Includes A Complete Carbon Assessment Covering Raw Materials, Production, Logistics, Installation, And Recycling. Shang Kai Steel Provides Full Documentation To Support Architects And Developers In Applying For Green Building Labels, Government Subsidies, And ESG Procurement.