The highly anticipated Shenzhen Bay Culture Square — another multi-dimensional cultural landmark in the city — is set to begin trial operations on Nov. 1. Positioned as a flagship cultural facility, the venue aims to become a globally influential design and cultural complex.
A computer-generated bird's-eye view of the Shenzhen Bay Culture Square. Photos courtesy of the square
The square will serve as an international platform for design and cultural exchange, showcasing Chinese design innovation to a global audience. Its exhibition zone features nine specialized halls dedicated to permanent collections, thematic displays, and international exhibitions.
A computer-generated image of the One Gallery. Photos from Shenzhen Bay Culture Square
Visitors can explore Shenzhen's evolution as a UNESCO "City of Design" through historical archives, design case studies, and personal narratives. The space also highlights contemporary Chinese design innovations and traditional craftsmanship.
A computer-generated image of a library.
The complex's creative ecosystem is further enhanced with a Future Design Workshop and Design Practice Exhibition Zone, bridging the gap between concept and product while fostering industry-academia-research collaboration. Additional unique features include the Design Material Library — the first in China to focus on material aesthetics — and the country's inaugural INNO100 technology retail space.
A computer-generated image of INNO100.
For social and leisure experiences, the square offers a 720-seat theater, a 330-seat design hall, cultural retail outlets, and sea-view restaurants, creating an integrated social destination.
A computer-generated image of a 720-seat theater.
A computer-generated image of a 330-seat lecture hall.
To celebrate its opening, the square will run a free "Experience Officer" program from Nov. 1 to 22, providing select visitors with full access to exhibitions and opportunities to interact with renowned designers. Registration is available through the official mini-program.
Scan the QR code to register for the free "Experience Officer" program
