PRANCE metalwork is a leading manufacturer of metal ceiling and facade systems.
Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District WKCD Project
The Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District project is Hong Kong's largest cultural endeavor to date, covering 40 hectares and including 17 core arts and cultural venues and arts education spaces. The project aims to establish a world-class arts and cultural center that integrates arts, education, and leisure spaces, creating a vibrant cultural district for Hong Kong.
Project Overview And Architectural Profile:
The Hong Kong West Kowloon Cultural District is a significant cultural development project aimed at creating a new cultural landmark for Hong Kong. In November 2020, the PRANCE team participated in this project, supplying hyperbolic aluminum panels and other materials for interior and exterior decoration. Despite the challenges, the team gained client recognition through meticulous design and precise construction.
Project Timeline/Project Address:
November 2020, / HongKong, China
Products We Offer:
Curved Metal Panels/ Suspended Keel
Application Scope:
External Framework / Interior Ceiling
Services We Offer:
Planning product drawings, demonstrating 3D models, cross-referencing product information multiple times, material selection, processing, and production of the product, as well as providing technical guidance and support during construction.
| Challenge
The main challenge of the project lies in the precision processing and installation of the hyperbolic panels. These panels, with two or more curved surfaces, require special materials and processing methods to ensure precise dimensions and shapes while avoiding damage to sharp corners.
During installation, the requirement to maintain extremely small joints presents a high-precision challenge for processing and installation techniques. Additionally, to prevent damage to un-folded edge panels during transportation, quality control, packaging, and transportation must also be very careful.
Rendering
| Solution
To address the challenges of the West Kowloon Cultural District project, the PRANCE team implemented a meticulous and iterative approach. To ensure quality and effectiveness, PRANCE's technicians visited the site to engage in deep communication with the client, understanding their expectations and making product improvements accordingly.
The PRANCE team conducted two rounds of production and three trial installations in the factory, using special processing methods to ensure the dimensional and shape accuracy of the hyperbolic aluminum panels while continuously optimizing installation techniques to meet design requirements.
During the spraying and packaging processes, additional quality control measures were taken, and wooden crates were used to ensure the integrity of the panels before transportation and installation. Through these efforts, PRANCE successfully ensured client satisfaction and delivered a flawless project outcome.
| Installation Drawings
| Production Process Diagram
■ First production (prototype)
■ First fitting
■ Second production
■ Second fitting
| Product Packaging
| Partial Renderings
