The overall program of the complex is expected to reach 95,000 square-meters. The terraces of the buildings are composed of a series of pebble-like formed volumes that are integrated with the landscape and act as part of the landscape itself. 

The project is designed with sustainability as a focus, the completed project will form the core of the thriving university neighbourhood, acting as a new three-dimensional urban living room, as highlights MVRDV. 
MVRDV’s Shenzhen Terraces aims to bring vitality and innovation to the area through a seamless integration of landscape, leisure, commerce, and culture. 


Located in the heart of the Longgang district at the meeting point of high-rise housing, commercial complexes, and sports and educational facilities, the site is ideally located to serve as a defining public space within the region.

"The central concept of Shenzhen Terraces is to merge the existing landscape with the new development by using stacked plateaus for its various buildings," said MVRDV. 
The predominantly horizontal lines of the terraces contrast with the vertical lines of the surrounding high-rises to bring about a sense of tranquillity through their slow curving shapes.

Combining a pedestrian-friendly landscape with a mixture of functions and public transport, Shenzhen Terraces is poised to become a sustainable hub for the surrounding area. 
The abundant planting and water features reduce the local temperature and provide habitat for urban wildlife, while gardens and rainwater collection generate food and water resources. 
The concrete used in the buildings themselves will be made using recycled concrete as the aggregate, and photovoltaic panels will adorn extensive portions of the rooftops.

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If #architecture has a contribution during pandemics, then what does WHO recommend #architects do? What are spaces of #quarantine, #isolation and #treatment in spatial terms?

Here is a 1 hour long insightful free online training from the World Health Organization.

#Covid19 #Ethiopia #PandemicPreparedness #AEA

https://openwho.org/courses/SARI-facilities

A friend of mine ( @Firaa2nd ) built an amazing tiny low cost house (the one we did in model making classes) on his own using mud 👏.

He is still a student at unity university architecture department.

Here are some photos of his house 👌!!

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Exterior ⬇️

Interior ⬇️

Loft

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