Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區 by Made Make Architects

Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區 by Made Make Architects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 銅獎 in 房地產設計 Competition Category.

銅房地產· 2026

Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區

by Made Make Architects

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

A' Design Award 銅獎 Winner in 房地產 Category

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The Design

About Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區

深圳職業教育園區係一個喺中國深圳山地上興建嘅教育園區。三間學校合併成一個校園，透過連廊同地下通道共享核心設施。建築物順應地形以梯級式排列，減少開挖並保護自然環境。綠化天台、垂直綠化系統、透水鋪裝同生態草溝共同管理雨水。光伏玻璃幕牆同水庫供水嘅冷卻系統降低能源消耗。整體佈局支持共享學習同生態平衡。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 銅獎

Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區是 A' Design Award 銅獎得主，這是授予以創造力、獨創性和敏銳見長的傑出設計的極具聲望的認可。銅獎得主是技藝嫻熟、創意驚人的作品，印證了其設計師豐富的經驗、想像力與機智。預計Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區將成為一件備受推崇、令人欽佩且被珍愛的物品，兼具顯著的專業性與創新性。這件贏得 A' Design Award 銅獎的設計融入藝術、科學、設計和技術領域的最佳實踐，並因注重細節而出類拔萃。Shenzhen Vocational 職業教育園區出色地滿足需求，觸動渴望，迷住情感，並吸引好奇心。

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.