Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono by Made Make Architects

Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono by Made Make Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award in Izakhiwo Competition Category.

IbhulonziIzakhiwo· 2026

Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono

by Made Make Architects

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

Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award Winner in Izakhiwo Category

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The Design

About Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono

I-Shenzhen Vocational iyipaki yezemfundo eyakhiwe endaweni enamagquma e-Shenzhen, eChina. Izikole ezintathu zihlanganiswe zaba yikhampasi eyodwa futhi zabelana ngezinsiza ezisemqoka ngokusebenzisa amaphaseji nezixhumanisi ezingaphansi komhlaba. Izakhiwo zilandela isimo somhlaba ngamathala, okunciphisa ukumbiwa komhlaba futhi kuvikele indawo yemvelo. Ophahla oluluhlaza, izinhlelo zokutshala ezimile, ukugandaywa okungenisa amanzi kanye nemisele yemvelo (bioswales) kulawula amanzi emvula. Izindonga zengilazi ezikhiqiza ugesi welanga (photovoltaic) kanye nezinhlelo zokupholisa ezondliwa yidamu kwehlisa ukusetshenziswa kwamandla. Ukuhlelwa kwendawo kusekela ukufunda okwabiwe kanye nokulingana kwemvelo.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award

Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono iwinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile kakhulu okunikezwa imiklamo ephawulekayo eyehlukaniswa ukudala, ubuhlakani nobukhali bengqondo. Abawinile beBhulonzi yimisebenzi enobuchule obukhulu nedala ngokumangalisayo eqinisekisa isipiliyoni esibanzi, umcabango nobuhlakani babaklami babo. Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo, enobungcweti obuphawulekayo nezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Webhulonzi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu ebuciko, esayensi, ekuklameni nasebuchwepheshe futhi uhamba phambili ngenxa yokunaka kwawo imininingwane. Shenzhen Vocational Ikhampasi Yezemfundo Yamakhono iyanelisa izidingo ngokumangalisayo, ithinta izifiso, iheha imizwa futhi ikhanga ukufuna ukwazi.

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.