Overview
MAD Architects has completed the Tengyun Center, a 72,000-square-meter complex situated within Tencent's 80-hectare headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The project integrates three interconnected curved volumes, referred to as "cloud buildings," with two office towers. The complex is intended to provide office and event spaces for the technology company Tencent.
Approach
The design by MAD Architects for the Tengyun Center incorporates three glazed volumes with curved forms, which are linked by steel-truss structures. These three volumes are described as "cloud buildings." The complex also includes two office towers. The overall architectural scheme comprises five distinct structures: three curved volumes and two towers. The construction features glazed exteriors for the curved volumes, contributing to their aesthetic and functional integration within the larger headquarters campus.
The Tengyun Center is part of a larger 80-hectare headquarters campus for Tencent, spanning the Qianhai and Da Chan Bay areas of Shenzhen. The complex functions as a multi-purpose facility, accommodating both office environments and spaces for events. The interconnected nature of the curved volumes aims to facilitate movement and interaction within the complex, while the integration of office towers provides additional functional areas.
Why This Matters
The completion of the Tengyun Center adds specific architectural structures to Tencent's headquarters in Shenzhen, expanding the company's operational infrastructure. The project contributes to the urban landscape of Qianhai and Da Chan Bay in Shenzhen. It represents a large-scale architectural development for a major technology company, integrating office and event facilities.