CANOPY STRUCTURE REINSTATE PROCESS
According to Mr. Wong Chung Wan, professional director at MAEK Consulting, the fabric consultant who has been providing advice on the restoration project, the entire process was not simple.
The recovery project staff spent nearly a year researching possible solutions.
One of the biggest challenges is the sheer size of the canopy itself, according to Mr. Wong, because it is so heavy ( and ) enormous.
He added that in order to avoid causing damage to the construction, the crew had to be cautious about how far the canopy should be cut.
The Shanghai clay was extremely filthy and stains-filled for a long time, which is another problem. We had to clear them. Cleaning needs to be handled with great care because normally, you may cause more erosion and destruction to Shanghai clay,” he said. Shanghai clay refers to the end of the structure, which is a type of ornamental concrete.
Remaining the unique appearance was another problem.
Number one is the color, and number two is the structure, which is “very, quite difficult to match.” Any fresh ones we create will appear quite fresh and tidy. Therefore, it must be struck a balance in order to find a great match,” he said.