Restoring Shenzhen’s Bao’an district to its former high level of livability, the OCT Bao'an OH BAY Master Plan for a Waterfront Park brings new energy and life to China’s first economic zone.
The opening of the 128-acre Park is a vital part of Bao'an’s growth, joining the new Shenzhen International Airport, new government headquarters, and world-class cultural facilities. Undulating pedestrian paths, broad waterscapes, and wandering promenades connect a retail village, an urban business center, a cultural heritage center, and a book market.
With 1.5 million square feet of mixed-use expansion in the heart of Bao’an, the Central District Park sets a precedent for development in Shenzhen. Redefining the notion of “park,” the project fluidly integrates the natural habitat into the city with cutting-edge green tech systems and public spaces such as plazas, promenades, bosques, and verdant lawns.
Facts + Figures
Location
Shenzhen, China
Area
43 hectares
Scope
Master Plan, Architectural Design
Collaborators
SWA Group (Landscape Consultant)
Client
OCT Group
Status
Opened 2021
Program
Retail Village, Urban Business Center, Cultural Heritage Center, Book Market