Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga by Made Make Architects

Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga by Made Make Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze in Imitungo Itimukanwa Competition Category.

BuronzeImitungo Itimukanwa· 2026

Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga

by Made Make Architects

Client: Made Make Shenzhen Architectural Design and Consultant Co.Ltd

Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze Winner in Imitungo Itimukanwa Category

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The Design

About Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga

Shenzhen Vocational ni parike y'uburezi yubatswe ahantu h'imisozi mu mujyi wa Shenzhen, mu Bushinwa. Amashuri atatu yahurijwe hamwe mu kigo kimwe kandi asangira ibikorwa remezo by'ingenzi binyuze mu manyanga ahuza amazu no mu nzira zo munsi y'ubutaka. Amazu yubakiye ku miterere y'ubutaka mu buryo bw'ibyiciro bikurikirana, ibyo bikagabanya gucukura ubutaka kandi bikarinda ibidukikije nyaburanga. Ibisenge bitoshye, uburyo bwo gutera ibimera mu buryo buhagaze, ibitambaro by'ubutaka byinjiza amazi hamwe n'imiyoboro karemano y'amazi bicunga amazi y'imvura. Inkuta z'ibirahure zibyara amashanyarazi akomoka ku mirasire y'izuba hamwe n'uburyo bwo gukonjesha bukoresha amazi y'ikigega bigabanya ikoreshwa ry'ingufu. Imiterere y'ikigo ishyigikira kwigira hamwe n'uburinganire bw'ibidukikije.

The Recognition

About the Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze

Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga ni uwegukanye Igihembo cya A' Design Award cya Buronze, ishimwe ry'agaciro gakomeye ritangwa ku bishushanyo by'indashyikirwa birangwa no guhanga, ubwenge n'ubushishozi. Abegukanye Buronze ni ibihangano bifite ubuhanga bwinshi kandi bihanga cyane, bishimangira uburambe, ubwenge n'ubushobozi bw'ababihanze. Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga biteganyijwe ko izaba ikintu cyubahwa, gishimwa kandi gikundwa, gifite ubunyamwuga n'udushya. Iki gishushanyo cyegukanye Buronze gikoresha uburyo bwiza mu buhanzi, ubumenyi, ubushushanyo n'ikoranabuhanga kandi kirarenze mu gutaha ku tuntu duto. Shenzhen Vocational Ikigo cy'Amashuri y'Imyuga ishimisha ibyo dukeneye, ikora ku byifuzo byacu, itwara amarangamutima yacu kandi ikurura amatsiko yacu.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The project integrates architecture with topography, forming a three dimensional "mountain valley water" layout that cascades along the terrain, reducing excavation and preserving the natural environment. Three schools share core facilities through corridors and underground links, promoting efficient resource use. Inspired by Eastern philosophy, the design mimics water carved valleys with green roofs, achieving ecological harmony and cultural expression.
Dimensions & Packaging: The layout follows natural valleys, maintaining an earthwork balance rate above 85%. Over 60% of hardscaping uses permeable materials, while rooftops offer 30% green coverage via vertical and modular systems. Photovoltaic panels and rainwater systems support on site energy and water cycles. Smart systems regulate building climate, enabling an eco campus that responds to both terrain and weather in a subtropical region.
Tags: Green Island College, Local Culture, Natural Symbiosis, Hyperchain Community, Multiple Compound, Habitat Mode
Production Technology: Eco friendly materials such as recycled stone, weathering steel, and vertical greening systems reduce environmental impact. Photovoltaic glass curtain walls and reservoir fed cooling systems improve energy efficiency. Elevated pile foundations and prefabricated steel structures adapt to the hilly site, while permeable pavements and bioswales create a sponge city campus that integrates sustainability and terrain adaptability.
Design Challenge: Key challenges included complex terrain, ecological sensitivity, and multi stakeholder coordination. Terraced building forms resolved topographic issues, while micropile foundations and radar monitoring addressed slope stability. Open maker spaces and shared facilities encouraged social interaction and vocational innovation. Strict ecological limits near the reservoir guided material choices and building height, balancing architectural ambition with environmental stewardship.
Research: This research driven design explored how to build a sustainable vocational campus within mountainous terrain. Methods included GIS analysis, field surveys, and cross disciplinary planning. Participants included education experts, ecologists, and engineers. Results show that shared infrastructure, low impact construction, and industry linked training hubs improve both environmental and operational performance. It sets a benchmark for future green vocational campuses in China and beyond.
Inspiration: Drawing from the wisdom of Lingnan traditional architecture, such as covered corridors, elevated floors, and courtyard spaces that adapt to Shenzhen's hot and humid climate by "conforming to the terrain and promoting ventilation and shading." Incorporating lessons from Nanyang Technological University's "Green Heart" in Singapore and ETH Zurich's "mountain campus" in Switzerland, blending ecology with technology.
Project Duration: The project started in January 2024 in Shenzhen, China and finished in March 2025.
Operation Flow: The project emphasizes accuracy and coordination from concept to execution. Early collaboration with consultants ensured technical feasibility, while mid stage facade manuals clarified materials and construction logic. Late stage execution involved rigorous sample reviews and frequent site checks to ensure implementation quality. This structured workflow guaranteed that the campus achieved both technical precision and emotional resonance in its built form.
Team Members: Designer: Chai Sheng
Designer: Tan Wei
Designer: Teng Jiayi
Designer: Wang Pengfei
Designer: Li Weihao
Designer: LAN Changwei
Designer: Liang Liguo
Designer: Zuo Xiaodong
Designer: Liu Liang
Designer: Jing Hua
Designer: Wu Qi
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Mademake, Shenzhen Vocational Education Park, 2025.
Image #2: Photographer Mademake, Shenzhen Vocational Education Park, 2025.
Image #3: Photographer Mademake, Shenzhen Vocational Education Park, 2025.
Image #4: Photographer Mademake, Shenzhen Vocational Education Park, 2025.
Image #5: Photographer Mademake, Shenzhen Vocational Education Park, 2025.