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Kingdee Cloud Tower / HENN

Hadir Al Koshta — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The Cloud Tower completes the existing Kingdee software park in Shenzhen's Nanshan neighborhood, which is an emerging tech district. Located on the edge of a green strip, the 211-meter-high tower provides space for offices, conferences, and a restaurant for Kingdee, a leading provider of enterprise management cloud services globally.

The Opened “White Box” Art Museum, OCAT-B10 / MENG YAN | URBANUS

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The OCT Contemporary Art Terminal (referred to as OCAT) is a forerunner contemporary art institution in China. It was established in 2005 and has been committed to the exhibition and theoretical research of contemporary art. In 2003, Uranus transformed a furniture warehouse in the Eastern Industrial Zone of Shenzhen OCT into the OCT Contemporary Art Center, while initiating the overall planning and design for the transformation of the industrial zone into a creative cultural park (referred to as OCT Loft). The first OCAT was completed in 2005 and served as the starting point for the subsequent OCAT series throughout China. In 2022, the two-floor factory building B10, originally designed for disk production in the center of northern area of OCT Loft, was renovated into a new art museum-OCT Contemporary Art Terminal B10, known as OCAT-B10.

Renovation of Shenzhen Longgang District Longling School / Yijing Architectural Design

Valeria Silva — Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Longling School, located in the heart of Buji Subdistrict, Longgang District, Shenzhen, is a state-affiliated private school providing nine-year compulsory education. Originally established in August 1988 as Longling Primary School, the institution underwent a transformative "renovation and expansion project" in 2021 after 33 years of operation, aiming to create a better learning environment. The project expanded the campus from its original 18,173.71 sqm to 68,237.47 sqm, now accommodating 72 classes in a combined primary and secondary school format.

DJI Flagship Store / Various Associates

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 02:00:00 +0000

DJI has opened its largest flagship store in the world at OCT Harbour on the shores of Shenzhen Bay. Three years ago, Various Associates was entrusted to renew the space to reflect DJI's unique sense in technology, commitment to quality, and meticulous research spirit.

Pavilion of Pastel Shadows at the Shiyaling Park / Studio 10

韩爽 — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Nestled at the base of Shiyaling Mountain and neighboring the artistic hub of Dafen Oil Painting Village to the south, the Pavilion of Pastel Shadows is strategically designed to serve park visitors engaging in sports and mountain climbing activities. It transcends its primary function as a public restroom, evolving into a serene rest stop for athletes and climbers alike.

Fucheng Experimental School / The Institute of Architectural Design & Research ShenZhen University(Z&Z STUDIO)

Valeria Silva — Sat, 04 May 2024 23:00:00 +0000

With the rapid development of Shenzhen, the urban population increased rapidly. It was up to 17.56 million in 2021. At the same time, there is a huge gap of places. The gap of places in Grade 1 of elementary schools in the whole city was 49,500 and that in the first year of junior high school was 10,600 in 2020. The highly intensive urban construction land has also led to a lack of land for the construction of elementary and secondary schools. There is a sharp contradiction between the gap of places and the lack of land for the construction of schools.

Daya Bay Nuclear Power Science and Technology Museum / E+UV Architecture + Huayi Design

Pilar Caballero — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:00:00 +0000

Historic Memory
The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant is where large-scale commercial nuclear power generation began in China. Over the past forty years, six nuclear power units have been built, progressing from technology introduction to independent development. This has led to the creation of a significant domestic nuclear power milestone. The Daya Bay Nuclear Power Plant was constructed in the 1980s on top of the granite geological bedrock at Ma Ling Kok. The construction involved cutting mountains, digging rocks, and reclaiming land. The project is situated on one of the pits left by the quarrying. The mountainous landscape bears witness to the historical development of the nuclear power base, which has been restored and remodeled to create the Daya Bay Nuclear Science and Technology Museum. The landforms serve as a reminder of the changes that have taken place over time.

In-between Pavilion / TAO (Trace Architecture Office)

Andreas Luco — Wed, 10 Jan 2024 07:00:00 +0000

“In-between Pavilion” is TAO's second urban renewal project completed in Nantou Ancient Town, Shenzhen. It is also one of the exhibition galleries of the Diverse Homology Museum complex, narrating the mutual influence between political power and geography of the Pearl River Delta region, centered around Nantou. It was originally a place of high density with two adjacent residential buildings on the site, and public spaces were intensely compressed. Under the interaction of constant renewal, a symbiotic relationship between spaces of different natures and eras is formed. This state of natural symbiosis gives the project a unique aesthetics of chaos and vitality in the Nantou Ancient Town. The site is located on the north side of Nantou Ancient Town in Shenzhen, comprising three different property plots. The autonomous and spontaneous construction in the urban village has resulted in a confined spatial layout and visual occlusion. It will become an important node connecting surrounding public spaces as the site transforms from private residences to a public domain. This shift in identity will prompt the design to respond proactively.

A Tale of Two Buildings in Nantou / fabersociety

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 20:00:00 +0000

NT46 and NT88 are self-built houses by villagers. The main brick-concrete structure of the building no longer meets safety regulations and requires overall structural reinforcement. Usually hidden or irrelevant, this seemingly inconspicuous "standard process" actually has extremely symbolic meaning in our eyes: an urban village may not be "high-end", but its bottom line should be safety and dignity that translate into care and respect for locals. Only above this bottom line can we have the mood and necessity to continue the discussion. Nantou is evolving from temporary to permanent, marginal to normative, vague to clear, and a new urban identity and historical mission are being implanted. Therefore, we developed a consistent expression in both projects: turning structural reinforcement into visible exteriorization, leaving behind recognizable new layers that form a new logic and ethics. The design strategy of strictly inheriting the existing structural system, and reinforcing areas only where there are deficiencies through calculation, is a standard practice. However, making system-level adjustments to the structure and avoiding large-area component reinforcement is another kind of specificness. The idea of avoiding reinforcement of large-area components to preserve the original appearance of the existing building not only meets the minimum intervention requirements but also respects those who are emotionally bound to the building in a sense.

KUDDO Coffee / Xushi Design

Andreas Luco — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

The unmodified concrete and naturally falling walls are treasures left by the rough and unrestrained factory area, and the core concept of their processing is to continue and protect them. On the premise of preserving the original walls, the use of metal and cement-style materials and retro lighting fixtures has improved the integration of modern furniture and the site. Local military green is naturally embellished, strengthening the recognition of brand elements. The industrial pipelines remaining on the site only need to be slightly utilized to become excellent lighting devices.

Jiuxiangling Kindergarten / SUIADR SML Design Studio

Valeria Silva — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

In this 100-school renovation activity, we are responsible for the design of the project Jiuxiangling Kindergarten, which is located in Xili Primary School in Jiuxiangling Village, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. Jiuxiangling Kindergarten was rebuilt from an old factory in the gap between the urban Village and Xili Primary School. It was built in the 1990s. Due to its relatively distant construction period, it is not close to the municipal road and is surrounded by factory buildings and residential buildings in the urban village. The kindergarten consists of a 3-story framed teaching building and a 2-story brick-concrete office building. The building in the park is 30 years old, and the structural appraisal report shows that there are a certain degree of safety problems, the water and electricity pipe network, fire protection system, and air conditioning are also very old, the exterior wall is falling off, the bungalow on the south side of the two buildings is stacked with a lot of teaching aids and sundries, the public space of the whole kindergarten is very small, and the children can not get the place for open outdoor activities.

A Hamlet within The Urban Village / TAO - Trace Architecture Office

July Shao — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0000

"A Hamlet within the urban village" is TAO’s first urban renewal project in Nantou Ancient Town, Shenzhen. This is an urban cluster that originally consisted of multiple buildings with different property rights of the land. Part of it was preserved and partly demolished and renovated to form a new composite urban community. It is both a building and a miniature urban village. An open-ended concrete structure integrates all the old and new elements of the site, making it a stage for the lively and ever-changing life here.

Four-Roof Pavilion / Found Projects + Schneider & Luescher

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Inspired by the landscape design concept of “Forest School”, the Four-Roof Pavilion is intended to be embedded and merged into the park. Much like the greenhouse typology, the Four-Roof Pavilion is a building of the park.

Shuran Wellness Space+ Shuran Skincare / E Studio

Collin Chen — Mon, 09 May 2022 20:00:00 +0000

The modern busy world is full of vague encounters and anxiety, city life makes people impatient and restless. But people need to keep a pure mind to find inner peace. The journey begins with the first step, but our spirit is weak. Health therapy and foot massage can help the body and mind to relax, and free the spirit. Perhaps only by feeling content with “Fan Qiu” can one truly gain inner freedom. This is an attempt to explore the clash between traditional industry and exploration. We have always been contemplating depth and uniqueness.

NanFang University Technology Park and B1 Tower Building / Saltans Architects

Paula Pintos — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:00:00 +0000

Located within Shenzhen’s burgeoning NanShan Dashahe Innovation Corridor, the NanFang University Technology Park provides an enhanced environment and platform for technological innovation and discovery. Bordering Shenzhen University’s new campus, the 628,000 sm project comprises IT incubator space, R&D office, medical instruments development, and entrepreneurship services on a 15.2-hectare site. Architecture and planning strategies promote enhanced environments for technological innovation and discovery, creating incubator and educational platforms for entrepreneurs, researchers, and start-ups.

Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Paula Pintos — Tue, 04 Jan 2022 07:00:00 +0000

The headquarters for Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank, a 158-meter-tall, 33-story tower located on the edge of a public park at the center of one of Shenzhen’s key business districts, responds to the region’s tropical climate through a series of biophilic and sustainable design solutions.

Announcement on the International Tendering for Schematic Design and Whole-process Design Consulting Service of Qianhai Shenzhen - Hong Kong Plaza

Milly Mo — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 10:15:00 +0000

Qianhai Shenzhen – Hong Kong Plaza is the new benchmark for the planning and construction of Shenzhen as the pilot demonstrative area of socialism with Chinese characteristics, integrating the programs of creativity, industry, humanity and leisure of Shenzhen – Hong Kong, converging the cultural elements of Shenzhen – Hong Kong, building the urban showroom, and forming the urban new landmark that is most vigorous, frontier, humanistic and integrated.

Call for Entries: International Competition for Schematic Design of Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall

Milly Mo — Sun, 11 Oct 2020 09:15:00 +0000

Shenzhen Reform and Opening-up Exhibition Hall is now open for pre-qualification application. Design teams from home and abroad are welcomed to participate in this competition.