Overview
The Shenzhen Natural History Museum, a 100,000-square-metre structure, has been completed and is now officially open in the Pingshan District of Shenzhen, China. The design, which features a sinuous form intended to emulate 'a piece of landscape,' was a collaborative effort by architecture studios 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design. The building is characterized by its fluid form, which appears to rise from the ground, and its exterior cladding of granite.
Research Context
The museum was planned with the intention of establishing a new cultural landmark within Shenzhen. Its design aimed to distinguish it through a fluid architectural form that integrates with the surrounding environment, specifically described as emulating a piece of landscape.
Approach
The architectural approach involved the creation of a large-scale public building (100,000 square meters) with a distinctive sinuous shape. The exterior material choice for this form was granite, contributing to its aesthetic and structural presentation. The design process was a collaboration between three distinct architectural firms: 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design.
Findings
- The Shenzhen Natural History Museum occupies an area of 100,000 square meters.
- Its architectural form is described as fluid and sinuous, rising from the ground.
- The building's exterior is clad in granite.
- The design concept aimed to emulate 'a piece of landscape.'
- The museum is situated in the Pingshan District of Shenzhen, China.
- The project was a collaborative effort by 3XN, B+H Architects, and Zhubo Design.