sou fujimoto designs shenzhen exhibition hall with delicate and luminous facade

japanese architect sou fujimoto presents the proposed design of his ‘shenzhen reform and opening-up exhibition hall.’ the project will introduce a world-class, large-scale, and modernized exhibition complex which celebrates the forward-thinking characteristics of the chinese city. defined by its luminous and translucent facade, the work will become a ‘window’ displaying and publicizing the achievement of reform and opening-up, a site welcoming significant guests, an institution collecting evidence and research materials, a landmark presenting an innovative and international modernization of the city, and a carrier showcasing the public culture and urban civilization of shenzhen. the news marks the completion of sou fujimoto’s scheme for an international competition to design the shenzhen exhibition hall. 

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sou fujimoto‘s exhibition hall will be located in shenzhen’s futian district, the designated ‘urban core’ of the city. the structure is situated in the middle of xiangmihu area on the north side of shennan avenue, sitting right along the ecological axis. seeking to express a natural elegance, the design team emphasizes the harmonious relationship between the landscape and its surrounding context, which creates a humble appearance with a village-like interior organization. the entire building can be understood as ‘gardens within a box,’ while its openness and transparency also echoes the theme of reform and opening-up. the multilayered façade system provides a variety of spatial expressions with constantly changing light conditions. 

project info:

project title: shenzhen reform and opening-up exhibition hall

architecture: sou fujimoto

location: shenzhen, china