Lightning protection

At least that’s what I think it is? Shanghai by the way.

More likely to keep pigeons or seagull.off I would say

That image looks photoshopped to me.

The mesh or netting if actually installed at tower block roof level, would appear to have a mesh size of several meters. (by comparison of number of meshes with estimated building dimensions)

broadgage: 
 

That image looks photoshopped to me.

The mesh or netting if actually installed at tower block roof level, would appear to have a mesh size of several meters. (by comparison of number of meshes with estimated building dimensions)

Absolutely not broadgage. Genuine photo taken by my daughter. I have no idea what the covering is for despite the title of my post. 

An Architect who is a devotee of modern art? A cosmic ray enhancer?

It may be sculptural, or possibly to provide a measure of shade.

In the initial photograph, it looked like flexible fishing net or bird control netting, out of proportion to the building dimensions, hence my suspicions re photoshoping.

However we now have a statement that it is NOT photoshopped, AND a more detailed view.

This looks like a rigid structure not netting. Perhaps to reduce solar gain and save energy on air conditioning ?  possibly also for rainwater capture ?

Or for government mind control rays ?

Looks a bit like the street canopy at Bristol Cabot Circus… so rain cover for pedestrians between the buildings?

The city of weird designs………click on me……..