Application of weathering steel in large structures
Weathering steel, also known as Corten Steel, is a special alloy steel. After long-term exposure to the outdoors, a dense layer of rust gradually forms on the surface of this steel. This layer of rust protects the weathering steel very well, thus reducing the need for painting. It is worth mentioning that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's National Pavilion at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo used this weathering steel. The main building of the pavilion has an overall rust color, thanks to the natural protective layer of this special steel, which allows it to maintain a service life of more than 80 years in the natural environment without painting.
Design image of rusted steel
In the early 20th century, some avant-garde artists abroad began to try to introduce steel into sculpture creation. They found that the rust of steel, as a natural state, just met the authenticity requirements of artistic expression. As time went by, steel gradually became one of the indispensable materials in modern landscape art design. Rusted steel symbolizes the industrial age in modern design, reflects the passage of time, and is highly favored in memorial garden design.
Application of weathering steel in artistic creation
As time goes by, steel has gradually become one of the indispensable materials in modern landscape art design. In various design scenes, rusted steel is often given rich design images such as "a symbol of the industrial age", "a visual interpretation of the passage of time", and "a symbol of the integration of technology and cultural creativity", and is therefore widely adopted.
Monumentality and industrial aesthetics
Rusty steel, a mark of the industrial age, is often cleverly used by designers to highlight its unique industrial aesthetics and cultural connotations. The mottled rust on its surface seems to tell the vicissitudes of history, making the abstract concept of "time" visually presented, so it occupies a place in the design of memorial gardens. At the same time, the simple form of modern materials such as glass and metal complements the technology and artistic creativity contained in rusty steel, making it an indispensable element in fashion or office environments.
FAQ
1. Q: What is another name for weathering steel mentioned here?
A: It is also called Corten Steel.
2. Q: Which structure used weathering steel at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo?
A: The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg's National Pavilion used it.
3. Q: Why is rusted steel favored in memorial garden design?
A: It symbolizes the industrial age and reflects the passage of time.
4. Q: How does weathering steel's rust layer benefit its use?
A: The dense rust layer protects the steel and reduces the need for painting.
5. Q: What materials often complement rusted steel in modern design?
A: Glass and metal complement it to highlight industrial aesthetics.
