Modern Architecture – Longgang City Center: Shenzhen, China


Shenzhen is one of the fastest growing cities in China. In the last 20 years, it has grown from a fishing village, to the richest city in the country with a population of 14 million. Together with Hong Kong, this area is slowly but surely transforming into a world metropolis in terms of economy and population and will soon be among the top-5 in the world. Due to the shortage of construction sites in Shenzhen, Longgang has become the fastest growing district adjacent to the city.

Dutch architects Mecanoo have unveiled their masterplan for a new business center in the Longgang district of Shenzhen, China. The development will include 8,000 residences and over 4.3 million square feet (400,000 m2) of commercial space including a hotel, shopping mall, offices and small businesses, linked by boulevards, promenades and squares.

The entrances to the business center will be marked by a number of commercial landmark ensembles. The most prominent is a 1 million square foot (100,000 m2) horizontal building on four legs containing a shopping mall, a skating rink, a cinema, offices, hotel, hotel apartments and loft apartments. The apartment buildings have collective courtyard gardens and shared facilities including two schools and daycare.


Mecanoo Architect website
via dezeen

Eugene Kim

Eugene Kim is the Editor-in-Chief of My Modern Met. In May, 2008, he co-founded the website to create one big city that celebrates creative ideas. His mission is to promote a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.
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