Arup designers and engineers were involved in much of Shenzhen's changing urban landscape leading up to the Universiade 2011, being part of the force to drive urban regeneration and sustainable development in the fast growing city.
Through its experience in preparing Beijing for the Olympic Games 2008 and Shanghai for the World Expo 2010 as well as involvement in Xi'an International Horticultural Expo 2011, Arup has been playing a major part in setting stages for world events in China while ensuring they leave a lasting legacy for people and communities.
“"We are proud to have played a part in transforming Shenzhen in advance of the Universiade. The world-class projects and 'legacy' vision will bring Shenzhen not a summer’s glory, but a new dimension of urban development and further dynamism of the community."
Kang Man, Arup's Shenzhen office leader
From transport networks to landmark buildings, Arup has combined engineering expertise with aesthetic design to ensure the safety, operability and sustainability of the projects that bring much-needed infrastructure and reshape an identity for Shenzhen in the global map.
In preparing Shenzhen for the Universiade, Arup has had major involvement in the following projects:
Arup was the multi-disciplinary engineer for Kingkey 100, the tallest building in Shenzhen at 441.8m tall. The tower has a structural height to base aspect ratio to 9.5:1, making it one of the slenderest skyscrapers in the world. Its profile is gently curved towards the top, giving slight dimensional difference between different floors.
Arup design engineered Shenzhen Stock Exchange Square, an 'image project' for the Universiade. The unconventional structural design compasses a three-storey cantilevered podium that includes a trading floor and clearing houses. The building is also highly efficient in energy and water saving, and aims for China’s highest green building label.
Shenzhen Metro Line 4 (Longhua Line) Phase 2 comprises a 6km underground section with two stations, a 10km elevated section with eight stations and a 30ha maintenance and stabling depot with provision for topside property development. Arup provided services for all aspects of the extension – the underground section, elevated section, train depot, trackwork and railway systems.
Arup provided holistic sustainable design and performance-based fire engineering consultancy for Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport Terminal 3, a new iconic gateway to China. The building incorporates various sustainable concepts and technologies. These will save up to 25% a year on energy costs and make the building the first National Green Building Star Label (2-Star) certified airport terminal.
Arup’s fire engineers were involved in a number of transport projects, helping to ensure safe and efficient urban mobility. These include Futian Transport Hub, an interchange station for Metro Lines 2, 3 and 11; Shenzhen North Railway Station Transport Hub for high-speed trains from Shenzhen to Xiamen; and Futian Railway Station, the first underground railway station on a long distance line in China upon completion.
Arup also provided structural option studies, value engineering and construction method review for Shenzhen Bay Sports Center (also known as the 'Spring Cocoon'), the venue for the opening ceremony of the Universiade; and conducted design review for the crystal Universiade Center, the main venue for the sports event.