Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed by Made Make Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award in Naqshadeynta Dhismaha iyo Mashruucyada Hantida Dhaqanka Competition Category.
NaxaasHantida Dhaqanka· 2026
Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed
Client: Made Make Shenzhen Architectural Design and Consultant Co.Ltd
Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award Winner in Hantida Dhaqanka Category
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The Design
About Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed
Shenzhen Vocational waa beer waxbarasho oo laga dhisay goob buuraley ah oo ku taal Shenzhen, Shiinaha. Saddex dugsi ayaa lagu daray hal kambas, waxayna wadaagaan tas-hiilaadka aasaasiga ah iyagoo isticmaalaya marinnada isku xira iyo isku-xirmooyinka dhulka hoostiisa maraya. Dhismayaashu waxay raacaan qaabka dhulka iyagoo ah heerar (terraces), taasoo yaraysa qodista dhulka una ilaalisa deegaanka dabiiciga ah. Saqafyada cagaaran, nidaamyada beeraha toosan, dhagxaanta dusha ah ee biyaha gudbiya iyo marinnada biyaha dabiiciga ah ayaa maareeya biyaha roobka. Derbiyada muraayadaha ah ee tamarta qorraxda soo saara (photovoltaic) iyo nidaamyada qaboojinta ee laga quudiyo kaydka biyaha ayaa hoos u dhigaya isticmaalka tamarta. Qaab-dhismeedku wuxuu taageeraa waxbarasho la wadaago iyo dheelitirka deegaanka.
The Recognition
About the Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award
Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf sare leh oo la siiyo naqshado aan caadi ahayn oo lagu garto hal-abuur, hal-abuur cusub iyo caqli. Guuleystayaasha Naxaasta waa shaqooyin xirfad buuxda leh iyo hal-abuur yaab leh oo xaqiijiya khibrad weyn, male-awaal iyo kartida naqshadeeyayaashooda. Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed waa walax la filayo inay noqoto mid aad loo tixgeliyo, la ixtiraamo oo la jecel yahay, xirfad cad leh oo hal-abuur cusub leh. Naqshadahan ku guuleystay Abaalmarinta Naxaasta ah ee A' Design Award wuxuu ku darsadaa hab-dhaqanno ugu wanaagsan farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada wuxuuna ku fiican yahay dhawrista tafaasiisha. Shenzhen Vocational Kambaska Waxbarashada Xirfadeed si fiican ayay u buuxisaa baahiyaha, taabataa rabitaannada, soo jiidataa dareenka kicinayaanna xiisaha aqoonta.
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.
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