Dapeng Town Industrial Park, Tongshan District, Xuzhou City, Jiangsu Province, China
In modern architecture, the performance of aluminum panels has gained widespread recognition within the construction industry. Their exceptional decorative appeal, durability, and strength have earned them the favor of designers and property owners alike, securing a significant position within the sector. Mirror-finish aluminum panels, in particular, are increasingly favored by the industry for their outstanding flatness.
Mirror-finish aluminum sheets are decorative materials made from aluminum plates as the base material, achieving a mirror-like surface through processes such as rolling, polishing, or anodizing. Typically produced via rolling into coils or sheets, the mirror reflectivity of untreated sheets diminishes over time. Anodized surfaces maintain their mirror effect more effectively and for longer periods. Available in thicknesses ranging from 0.05 to 50mm, mirror-finished aluminum sheets find extensive applications in: – Reflective panels and decorative elements for lighting fixtures – Reflective materials for solar thermal collectors – Interior architectural finishes – Exterior wall cladding – Appliance panels – Electronic product enclosures – Kitchen and furniture surfaces – Automotive interior and exterior trim – Signage and labeling – Luggage and luggage accessories – Jewelry boxes
Material Performance Characteristics
Lightweight and weather-resistant: Utilizing fluorocarbon resin paint or epoxy resin paint, it withstands intense UV exposure, maintains long-lasting color stability, and offers extended service life.
Highly decorative: The mirror-like surface reflection integrates surrounding environments, creating a striking visual impact.
Self-cleaning, stain-resistant, and eco-friendly: The uniform coating repels oil and water, preventing contamination; contains no harmful substances.
Excellent flatness: Offers superior planar stability, enabling fabrication into complex shapes—ideal for curved and irregular products.
Quick and easy installation: Low maintenance costs with simple upkeep.
Architectural Application Case Studies
In designing Raffles City Hangzhou, Ben van Berkel, Principal Architect at UNStudio, drew inspiration from the globally renowned natural phenomenon of the Qiantang River tidal bore. He envisioned the elegant curves and layered natural forms of the surging tide, employing modern aesthetic techniques to create an architectural form that resonates with its surroundings.
The podium facade features a monumental curtain wall composed of shimmering silver aluminum composite panels formed into overlapping scales. This dynamic surface transforms under varying light conditions, creating an artistic silhouette that filters the surrounding landscape with boundless vitality. Together, these elements articulate a superlative aesthetic presence for Raffles City Hangzhou—one that radiates consistent beauty from within and without.
The school building in Neustadt an der Waldnau is an impressive, raw concrete structure. After decades of weathering, the concrete facade had become severely deteriorated, prompting architects from BBA to undertake a comprehensive renovation.
The new façade material is striking: vertically arranged mirrored aluminum composite panels whose surfaces reflect the surrounding environment like mirrors. The architects used it to create a contrast with the rough concrete façade, making the forest and sky, light and shadow, and the passage of time and seasons all part of the façade.
