Mecanoo designed the winning competition entry for a new 83,500 m2
cultural complex with a public art museum, science museum, youth centre
and a bookshop, public square and parking in the Shenzhen district. The
new cultural and commercial complex will provide the district with its
own landmark and destination and transform the existing Longcheng park
into a lively destination point. It will form a dynamic link between the
commercial business district, a formal park and gardens and one of the
district’s main thoroughfares. The new museum complex will unify the
evolving urban fabric and generate a vibrant downtown.
urban connector
Connecting the cultural complex with the surrounding areas and new
residential development was the key consideration for the design.
The
linearity of the existing urban masterplan created a barrier between the
western development area and Longcheng park, further cutting up the
area and contributing to its lack of urban vitality. Longcheng park will
become a lively square which will further strengthen the quarter’s
identity and provide residents and visitors with a much needed sense of
place.
arches
Four building volumes emerge from the ground to create a series of
arches and sheltered public event spaces which frame the central square.
Rounded shapes respect the natural flow of pedestrians through the
site. These open arches serve as filters, attractors and reference
points and allow the building programmes to expand outside while
formally symbolising openness and connection. Different programmes
strategically located on the ground floor open outwards into the
exterior public space including the city in the exhibition. From within
the building interior, two bridges will link to the commercial plinths
of the new residential area. Cultural and commercial programmes are
linked to contribute to an urban symbiosis.
programme
Cultural complex of 83,500 m2 with public art museum, science museum,
youth centre and a bookshop and 22,500 m2 of underground parking and a
new public square totalling 7 hectares. Invited design competition, 1st
place.
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