Overview
MAD Architects has unveiled the Shenzhen Bay Culture Square, a design museum located in Shenzhen, China. This architectural project integrates stone-like volumes within an undulating green roof structure. The museum is positioned in the Houhai area of Shenzhen's Nanshan District.
Research Context
The design by MAD Architects for the Shenzhen Bay Culture Square establishes the facility as a central point for design and culture. Concurrently, the project is intended to function as a public space along the coast, accessible for use by residents of the city.
Approach
MAD Architects' approach involved the creation of a design museum characterized by specific formal elements. These elements include stone-like volumes, which are described as being "scattered" across the site. These volumes are supported by or integrated into an undulating green roof.
Findings
- The Shenzhen Bay Culture Square features a design museum with galleries conceived as boulder-like structures.
- These gallery structures are situated on top of an undulating green roof.
- The museum is located in Houhai, within Shenzhen's Nanshan District.
- The design intent is for the museum to serve as a hub for design and culture.
- The project also aims to function as a coastal public space for city residents.