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Shenzhen International Economic Trade Center

Competition/Completion 1992/1997

Shenzhen Special Economic Zonę, Guangdong Province, China Sinotrans Shenzhen Development Co.

3,500,000 square feet

Structural Steel frame

Metal, stone, and glass cladding

The Shenzhen International Economic Trade Center is a trade exposition complex organized along a riverfront site, containing large- and small-scale exhibition halls; a hotel, office, and residential tower; two mid-rise residential towers; and a large retail center.

The project is the first large commercial development outside of the central district. As the gateway to a new area, the complex is a landmark and is completely self-sufficient as a destination point. While the 88-story tower dominates the skyline, the street-level retail center is immediately visible from the arrival road. Amenities such as a public garden and “floating” riverfront restaurant make the development a destination for the region.

SOM associated with Shenzhen University Institute of Architectural Design for the design competition, which it won unanimously.

Ground level plan View of exhibition hall View of office/hotel tower

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