Shenzhen Architecture
Architecture and urban design projects in Shenzhen, from public platforms and schools to community buildings in dense neighborhoods.
Symbiosis: A Hong Kong Tower That Hangs a Rainforest Between Its Three Wings
Three concrete housing arms meet at one core, and the scalloped terraces between them carry soil, stone and subtropical planting up the full height of the
CM Design Docks a Corrugated Steel Box beside a Vernacular Brick House in a Dongguan Village
In Dafeng Village, Dongguan, a 109 m² renovation pairs rammed earth rooms and family memory with a metal annex, spiral stair and shared courtyard.
KPF Wraps a One-Kilometer Landscape Ribbon Around TP-LINK's Three-Tower Shenzhen Campus
In Shenzhen, KPF turns circulation into habitable ground, lifting gardens, terraces and courts from lobby to crown across three linked towers.
A Place for Fashion and Culture: Adaptive Retail Conversion in Shanghai
Historic Shanghai buildings transformed into sustainable fashion retail and cultural hub, blending restored heritage architecture with contemporary elegance and landscape.
Verse Design Gives an Aranya Neighborhood in Qinhuangdao a Timber-Roofed Community Canteen Beneath Its Towers
In Qinhuangdao, Verse Design's Canteen No. 11 sets a low glulam pavilion among apartment towers, with trees and skylights inside the dining hall.
COLORFULL YUJING DESIGN Stacks a Jinjiang Tea House, Shoe Market and Sky Garden into a Five-Level Brand Showroom
In Quanzhou's Jinjiang, a 275 m² retail building wraps local footwear, tea and souvenirs in terracotta, mesh and glass beneath a giant red mascot.
Xianlin School by Yanfei Architects: Redefining the Modern General School in Nanjing
Xianlin School by Yanfei Architects in Nanjing redefines general school design, combining large-scale functionality, student well-being, sustainable materials, and flexible learning spaces.
CSWADI Wraps a Chengdu Fusion Research Center Around a Funnel-Shaped Sichuan Light Well
In Chengdu's Tianfu New Area, a 38,000 m² ring of louvred offices for fusion scientists gathers around a funnel skylight and planted atrium.
Yinyuan Studio Stacks an Eleven-Room Earthen Guesthouse Against the Cliffs of Linzhou, Henan
In Gailouquan Village, Linzhou, a 1,395 m² homestay stacks eleven rooms over a water-lit dining hall, using earthen walls and voids to frame cliffs.
SKY BOWL: An Inclusive Rooftop Amphitheater Redefining Commercial Architecture in Qingdao
Inclusive rooftop amphitheater atop Hisense Mall transforms commercial space into a cultural platform, reconnecting city, waterfront, and public life.
Lakeside Retail Pavilion Integrating Public Space and Sustainable Design in Chengdu
A compact lakeside retail pavilion blending public space, lightweight materials, and adaptive sustainability to connect commerce, nature, and community.
The Nomadic 5.0: Lotta Cangsong Store Renovation by Ruhaus Studio
The article details Ruhaus Studio's innovative renovation of Lotta Cangsong Store, transforming a compact 10 m² coffee shop in Shenzhen.
Shenzhen Meishajian Viewing Platform by line+ studio
A low-impact mountain platform blending concrete and landscape, offering panoramic views while minimizing environmental disturbance atop Shenzhen’s rugged Meishajian peak.
Cuizhu Foreign Language School Shenzhen Architecture by Studio Link-Arc
Cuizhu Foreign Language School in Shenzhen redefines urban educational architecture with terraced massing, courtyards, and lush rooftop gardens.
Avant-Garde Retail Architecture: MASONPRINCE Flagship Store by TOMO DESIGN
An avant-garde flagship store blending minimalism, retro sports, and workplace aesthetics to redefine retail architecture in Shenzhen.
Atelier FCJZ Weaves a Brick Neighborhood Center into the Dense Fabric of Shenzhen's Nantou Old Town
A community building shaped by courtyards, perforated brick screens, and winding staircases negotiates centuries of urban layering in Nantou.
Chen Donghua Architects Weave a Campus of Lightweight Canopies into a Dense Nanhai Neighborhood
A primary school renovation in Foshan, China replaces rigid boundaries with tensile membranes, perforated screens, and open-air learning landscapes.
Xushi Design Carves a Coffee Sanctuary from Raw Concrete Beneath a Chinese High-Rise Podium
KUDDO Coffee in China transforms an underused concrete undercroft into a moody, duct-canopied café that celebrates material honesty.
Modern Coastal Architecture: The Itree Mankekeli Homestay by Wildurban Architects
The article explores the design of Itree Mankekeli Homestay, a modern coastal architecture project blending natural materials and community space.
Energy-Efficient School Renovation: The Liu Lian Primary School Retrofit by FORWARD STUDIO
The article highlights the energy-saving retrofit of Liu Lian Primary School, transforming it into Shenzhen's first near-zero-energy campus.
