Hong Kong buildings are often draped in brightly colored nylon mesh that prevents construction debris falling to the ground.
"Four Blue Cocoons, Hong Kong" (2009) —
Hong Kong buildings are often draped in brightly colored nylon mesh that prevents construction debris falling to the ground.
Peter Steinhauer
American photographer Peter Steinhauer has been documenting the phenomenon for more than 20 years.
"Cocoon and Cranes, Hong Kong" (2008) —
American photographer Peter Steinhauer has been documenting the phenomenon for more than 20 years.
Peter Steinhauer
Bamboo scaffolding is also widely used in Hong Kong.
'Quarry Bay Cocoon, Hong Kong" (2013) —
Bamboo scaffolding is also widely used in Hong Kong.
Peter Steinhauer
Advertising still visible through sheets of translucent nylon.
"Calvin Klein Caged, Hong Kong" (2008) —
Advertising still visible through sheets of translucent nylon.
Peter Steinhauer
"I like to get in close and find the graphic elements, Steinhauer said in a phone interview. "If you look at the bamboo as it's going up, there's a pattern and design to it."
"Aqua Cocoon Cage #2, Hong Kong," (2012) —
"I like to get in close and find the graphic elements, Steinhauer said in a phone interview. "If you look at the bamboo as it's going up, there's a pattern and design to it."
Peter Steinhauer
It's a true art form to me -- one that is really only practiced in Hong Kong, on this scale especially," Steinhauer said. "It's a remarkable process."
"White Cocoon and Lights, Hong Kong" (2011) —
It's a true art form to me -- one that is really only practiced in Hong Kong, on this scale especially," Steinhauer said. "It's a remarkable process."
Peter Steinhauer
One hundred of Steinhauer's images will feature in an upcoming book, "Cocoons."
"Yellow Cocoon #2, Hong Kong" (2011) —
One hundred of Steinhauer's images will feature in an upcoming book, "Cocoons."
Peter Steinhauer
The temporary facades come in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow and white. Steinhauer said that green is the most commonly used.
"T5-T6 Cocoon, Hong Kong" (2011) —
The temporary facades come in a variety of colors, including blue, yellow and white. Steinhauer said that green is the most commonly used.
Peter Steinhauer
Steinhauer refers to the buildings as as "cocoons," alluding to the metamorphosis they undergo while enclosed.
Steinhauer refers to the buildings as as "cocoons," alluding to the metamorphosis they undergo while enclosed.
Peter Steinhauer
An image captured by Steinhauer just after a thunderstorm.
"Cherry Street Cocoon, Hong Kong" (2009) —
An image captured by Steinhauer just after a thunderstorm.
Peter Steinhauer
A close-up shot shows the nylon sheets supported by bamboo scaffolding.
"Green - Orange Cocoon, Hong Kong" (2013) —
A close-up shot shows the nylon sheets supported by bamboo scaffolding.
Peter Steinhauer
Steinhauer ofter shoots at night to give his shots what he called a "sci-fi feeling."
"Orange Cocoon #2, Hong Kong" (2009) —
Steinhauer ofter shoots at night to give his shots what he called a "sci-fi feeling."
Peter Steinhauer