Jan. 31, 2023
Nippon Steel Corporation
The high-design steel sheet FeLuceTM (hairline finished electroplated steel sheet) of Nippon
Steel Corporation (hereafter "Nippon Steel") has been adopted as an interior material (elevator
peripheral panels) for the Maebashi City Council Building (New Council Building) in Maebashi City, Gunma
Prefecture.
FeLuceTM is a novel type of steel sheet created using a groundbreaking production method that
adds designs to plating layers applied to achieve corrosion resistance. Instead of the conventional method
that paints and films the surface of sheets, we adopted a simple production method that compliments the
natural steel texture to preserve steel's natural beauty while achieving a high level of functionality. We
also made sure that the final product would be lean and eco-friendly, which earned us the Good Design
Award 2020.
The construction of the Maebashi City Council Building (New Council Building) was planned for the purpose
of relocating part of the city hall function, in addition to relocating the old, aging council building,
and accommodating the function of the disaster response headquarters. Construction began in September
2020, was completed in September 2022, and the new building opened in January 2023.
For this project, Nippon Steel's FeLuceTM Black was used for the panels for the elevator
peripherals on each floor (floors 1–7). FeLuceTM, which features the natural beauty and
high quality texture of steel, helps create a high-quality space with a simple design that enhances its
beauty.
[Property overview]
Nippon Steel is in constant pursuit of the world's best technologies and manufacturing
capabilities. We continuously contribute to social development while staying compliant with the
Sustainable Development Goals, or the SDGs (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure) adopted by the United
Nations.
