Shekou Cultural and Sports Park / Tanghua Architects

Curated by 韩爽 - HAN Shuang

Architects: Tanghua Architects
Area: 21547 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs:Chao Zhang
Lead Architect: Tang Hua

Category: Cultural Center
Design Team: Liu Huawei, Tang Meng Chan, Chen Wenfeng, Deng Fang, Liu Xin, Dai Qiong, Zhang Guanghong, Zhao Jia, Zeng Jie, Zhen Xin, Lu Jing, Zhang Wentao, Yuan Danlong
Project Leads（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Sun Xun, Luo Weilang
Architecture（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Yang Jiayi, Xu Hai, Liang Jiajia
Structure（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Zhang Wei, Cai Yong, Liu Yan
Plumbing（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Zhou Linsen, Zhong Jun
Heating（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Liu Dedao, Zhang Sutian
Electric（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Zhao Zhen, Lian Yijing
Bim（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Li Xiangdong, Xue Sina
Sustainability（Aoyee Architectural Engineering Design Co, Ltd,）: Si Zonggen
Interior Design Team: Deng Fang, Tang Meng Chan, Chen Wenfeng, Yan Peiqi, Wang Tianhao
Interior Collaboration Design Team: Shenzhen Turen Design Co., Ltd：Zhou Ji, Zhuo Zhengfeng, Liu Li, Tang Li, Chen Hailang, Long Wei, Chen Jinyu, Chen Liang
Interior Engineering Design Institute: Shenzhen Huayuan Architecture Engineering Design Inc：Li Hongli（Heating），Chen Yunhui（Plumbing），Sun Qiaocai（Structure）
Pag Curtain Wall: Pengge Curtain Wall：Zhu Deping, Yang Hai
Landscape Collaboration Design Firm: Shenzhen Jilu Landscape：Qi Ying
Construction: Guangdong Lianfu Construction Limted
Construction Site Investigation: Shenzhen Geotechnical Investigation & Surveying Institute
Government Supervision Work Unit: Shenzhen Nanshan Construction Engineering Quality Supervision and Inspection Station
Construction Supervision Firm: Shenzhen Zhongxing Construction Supervision Limited Company
Construction Documentation Review: Shenzhen Diyuan Engineering Consulting
Clients: Bureau of Public Works Of Nanshan District, Culture, Media, Tourism and Sports Bureau of Nanshan District, Kaisa Group (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
Building Operation Firm: Western Shenzhen Human Resources Co., Ltd
City: Shenzhen
Country: China

Text description provided by the architects. In the past, sports and cultural facilities in China were often designed with iconic, exaggerated forms. However, recent trends have shifted towards focusing on the experience of the site and its connection to the surrounding urban environment. The Shekou Cultural and Sports Park proposal responds to this human-centered era, emphasizing public engagement, accessibility, and a blend of indoor and outdoor spaces, while maintaining a strong sense of place. The site is a medium-sized public park on reclaimed land, surrounded by high-density residential communities. We aimed to preserve the park's character by dividing the site into two equal parts: the park and the main building. The park features winding pathways, undulating lawns, and sheltered public squares of various sizes, creating a welcoming, versatile space for different activities and providing a public area open to all.