{"id":16891,"date":"2016-07-06T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/architizer.wpengine.com\/shenzhen\/"},"modified":"2022-05-31T08:41:33","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T12:41:33","slug":"shenzhen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/architizer.com\/blog\/inspiration\/collections\/shenzhen\/","title":{"rendered":"Icons of Design: Shenzhen\u2019s Monumental Building Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"

Few cities have undergone radical urban transformation like Shenzhen. Designated as China\u2019s first Special Economic Zone in 1980, this market town of 30,000 people experienced an explosive population increase to 10,000,000 inhabitants over the last 30 years. Shenzhen\u2019s powerful economic status drove massive building projects across the city; new architecture seemingly emerged overnight, continuously reshaping the city\u2019s identity. Today, Shenzhen stands as one of the fastest growing cities in history, as well as a global financial and trade hub that holds one of the world\u2019s busiest container ports.<\/p>\n

The following collection draws together some of Shenzhen\u2019s monumental building projects completed within the last few decades. Reflecting the city\u2019s radical morphological shifts, these large projects showcase how scale can impact formal and spatial experience. Designed by renowned architects from throughout China and across the world, the projects explore the inherent connections between economy, architecture and monumentality.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Shenzhen Bao\u2019an International Airport, Terminal 3<\/b><\/a> by Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

Building off of an established floor plan structure and building organization, the Bao\u2019an airport design proposes a freely shaped terminal dominated by a honeycomb-like fa\u00e7ade. The double-layer skin permits indirect light into the building while promoting changing lighting effects throughout the day. A diamond-shaped steel structure and spring-loaded bearing bolts were but a few of the design\u2019s unconventional technical solutions.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 OMA<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 OMA<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Shenzhen Stock Exchange<\/b><\/a> by OMA<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

OMA\u2019s Stock Exchange was built to represent the speculation inherent within the stock market through a floating base. The raised platform allows space for a covered urban plaza underneath, as well as commercial facilities.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 gmp \u00b7 Architects von Gerkan, Marg und Partner<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 gmp \u00b7 Architects von Gerkan, Marg und Partner<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Universiade 2011 Sports Center<\/b><\/a> by gmp von Gerkan, Marg and Partners Architects<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

The Universiade 2011 Sports Center includes a stadium, a multifunctional hall and a swimming pool. Inspired by Chinese horticulture, philosophy and the surrounding undulating landscape, the steel prismatic building shell rises above an artificial lake and raised promenade.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Steven Holl Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Steven Holl Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Horizontal Skyscraper \/ Vanke Center<\/b><\/a> by Steven Holl Architects<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

Steven Holl\u2019s Vanke Center was conceived as a \u2018horizontal skyscraper\u2019 hybrid that includes offices, apartments and hotel space. Built above a tropical landscape, the skyscraper generates the largest possible green space open to the public on the ground level.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 leeMundwiler<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 leeMundwiler<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Dapeng Geology Museum and Research Center<\/b><\/a> by leeMundwiler<\/a>, Longgang, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

Sited on the Dapeng Peninsula across from Hong Kong Bay, this geology museum appears as a large rock formation that unfolds to visitors. The fa\u00e7ade was designed to be covered in plant growth, while the structure was made to resemble strewn rock.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Studio Zhu Pei<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Studio Zhu Pei<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

OCT Design Museum<\/b><\/a> by Studio Pei-Zhu<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

Created as a surreal space for design exhibitions, this design museum focuses on product design, fashion shows and conceptual automotive events. As a background for the objects and events within, the museum explores the idea of limitless and continuous space.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Tim Griffith<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Tim Griffith<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

China Merchants Tower & Woods Park Master Plan<\/b><\/a> by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill LLP ( SOM )<\/a>, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

SOM\u2019s China Merchants Tower project centers on a tapered and chamfered skyscraper. A system of horizontal glass fins were used to reduce solar gain and give the fa\u00e7ade a fine-grain texture that balances the tower\u2019s verticality.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Steffian Bradley Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

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\u00a9 Steffian Bradley Architects<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n\n

Jinshan 9<\/b><\/a> by Steffian Bradley Architects<\/a>, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China<\/p>\n

Overlooking wild forested mountains and the open seascapes near the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, Jinshan 9 combines diverse environments to suit multiple lifestyles. Built as a technologically advanced living community, the residential development was formed with a system of interconnected terraces, gardens and pathways to connect pedestrians to the surrounding environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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