Competition Call: International Competition for the Conceptual Planning and Design of the Shenzhen Bay Avenue East Extension Now Open!
As a key node in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and an international gateway for innovation, the Houhai Central District is poised to fulfill vital central functions and serve as a showcase for the Nanshan District, ultimately becoming a world-class, high-standard urban financial headquarters hub. The "three horizontal and one vertical" public space framework of the Houhai Central District is a critical open-space pattern, as essential as the district's compact urban block scale, high road network density, and vibrant, human-centric streets. It is a priority area for urban design and collaborative planning. The elevated system of the Shenzhen Bay Avenue East Extension represents the most significant structural public space and a convergence point for public functions in terms of spatial scale and influence. Its design and construction quality will undoubtedly determine and influence the overall public image, the quality of the social environment, and the value of the Houhai Central District. This international competition seeks to solicit the most creative planning concepts and implementable design schemes from both domestic and international participants. Adhering to the principles of "international standards, Shenzhen characteristics, and high-level positioning," the competition aims to create a world-class landmark. The goal is to transform the Shenzhen Bay Avenue East Extension elevated system into a powerful, creative linear public space—a multi-dimensional, composite experiential venue and a psychological landmark for public interaction—thereby further stimulating new vitality in the Houhai Central District and Shenzhen’s urban development.
I. Project Overview
