Shenzhen Catic City

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Shenzhen Catic City

Location Shenzhen, China Client Shenzhen Caticcity Development Co.Ltd. SWA Scope Concept Design, Schematic Design Design Development, Construction Documents and Observation Size 15.5 hectares (38.3 acres) Architect RTKL Architects

SWA provided concept and schematic design and construction observation for this 15.5-hectare development that integrates existing and new mixeduse towers. The landscape area of approximately 6.5 hectares includes streetscapes, eight podiums, green roofs, and a green buffer. Streetscape design invites pedestrian activity while capturing storm water for irrigation. The design creates unique district identities highlighting each street’s character based on their adjacent building programs. The primary open space accommodates events of all sizes, while green buffer of

office, and entertainment spaces, with open spaces

preserved mature trees along the west side provides

relating directly to retail stores interspersed with lush

a setting for original sculptures. The upper terraces

green roofs to create a cascading urban oasis in this

accommodate various levels of retail, hotel, commercial,

highly energized city environment.

SWA Group: www.swagroup.com