Bao’an 1990

PrizeHonorable Mention in Architectural Design / Cultural Architecture
Firm LocationShenzhen, China
CompanyX-URBAN ARCHITECTS
Lead ArchitectFei Xiaohua
Design TeamWang Guijun, Xu Zhonghua, GAN Chengpeng, Shu Jiao, Liu Sijing, LI Yanling, Jiang Long, Huang An
ClientBao'an District Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau

Bao’an 1990 involves renovating and expanding the original Bao’an Library, Cultural Center and Theater in Shenzhen, with a total construction area of 62,601㎡. The design focus on the concept of “new sprouts on an old tree”. It emphasizes the importance of preserving original architectural form, while harmoniously integrating with new transparent volumes above ground and hidden extension underground. The project has become a pioneering example of renovating and expanding a cultural complex dating back to the 1990s.