The Ding Cheng

SKA Expanded Metal, Aluminum Mesh, Facade, Old House Renovation, Specialized Construction Method, Low-carbon Building Material, Green Building Material, Lightweight Combination

Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Case Name: The Ding Cheng

Client: T.S.Lin & P.Y.Lin Architects & Associate

Type: SKA 20-07

Year: 2020

Category: Residential and Leisure

The Ding Cheng Residential Building nestles quietly in a corner of the city, like a sheltering umbrella offering a touch of coolness to the urban landscape. Its pristine white facade, featuring ShangKai Steel's SKA20-07 expanded metal, displays a minimalist yet refined aesthetic. The design effectively reduces direct sunlight exposure and decreases heat absorption on the building's surface, creating a more comfortable living environment.

The building's exterior showcases an alternating arrangement of black and white blocks, creating a distinctive visual rhythm and depth. Like a minimalist artwork, this composition endows the structure with a striking personality and contemporary appeal, making it a notable highlight in the urban landscape.

This building stands adjacent to the Normal University, nestled among lush greenery in a cultural hub rich with scholarly atmosphere. Here, the essence of culture and nature intertwine harmoniously, infusing the structure with vitality. It stands as one of the city's most captivating and meaningful landmarks.

The expanded metal conceals exposed piping while maintaining a clean and unified facade, combining aesthetics with practicality. This design not only enhances the building's overall visual appeal, but its attention to functional details also brings a higher quality of design to modern architecture.