# Metal Sheet-Facade Book Stores Wutopia Labs Designs the Shanghai Book City with a Dynamic Facade By Amy Duong | Published 2024-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-book-city References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/01/16/wutopia-lab-shanghai-book-city/) & [wutopialab](http://www.wutopialab.com/)  Local design studio [Wutopia Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-blockhouse) designs the Shanghai [Book City](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/book-bar-toronto), which is a renovated bookstore in Shanghai, China. It is defined by its dynamic facade that is formed of perforated metal sheets that have overcome a renovation from what was once a more traditional bookshop. Now, it is more of a cultural hub and a space for the public. Project architect Chen Lin speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-des-mesarchitecture) about the facade, stating, "The perforated aluminium facade pattern is based on a bird's eye view of Shanghai at night, including the Huangpu district, the Bund, the Huangpu River and the Pudong district. "The perforated aluminium facade pattern is based on a bird's eye view of Shanghai at night, including the Huangpu district, the Bund, the Huangpu River and the Pudong district." Image Credit: CreatAR Images ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dynamic Facade Design:** The use of perforated metal sheets in the Shanghai Book City's facade creates a dynamic and visually striking design. - **Renovated Bookstores:** The transformation of traditional bookshops into cultural hubs like the Shanghai Book City presents opportunities for revitalizing the retail book industry. - **Public Space Transformation:** The renovated Shanghai Book City not only serves as a cultural hub but also offers a public space for people to gather and engage with literature. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The dynamic facade design of the Shanghai Book City demonstrates innovation opportunities for architects to reimagine building exteriors. - **Retail:** The transformation of traditional bookshops into cultural hubs, like Shanghai Book City, opens up opportunities for retailers to tap into the growing demand for unique and immersive bookstore experiences. - **Urban Planning:** The conversion of the Shanghai Book City into a public space highlights opportunities for urban planners to create vibrant and community-focused spaces in urban areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Wetland Bookstore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xixi-goldmye-bookstore.md) - [Recycled Glass Retail Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulgari-shanghai.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Perforated Shadow-Casting Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mariams-library.md) - [Copper Shell-Enclosed Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-blockhouse.md) - [Historic Academy Spatial Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weishan-chongzheng-academy-bookstore.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Shanghai Scented Bookstores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-bookstore.md) - [Glass-Walled Shanghai Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mei-yuan-cafe.md)