Arup’s Qianwan Park design earns prestigious industry accolades

Located in west Shekou Peninsula in Shenzhen, Qianwan Park spans 32.4 hectares and serves as a vital part of the Pearl River Delta’s economic landscape. The park connects Qianhai Bay to the west and the Dananshan mountains to the southeast, embodying a harmonious blend of urban life and natural beauty. Focusing on water as its central theme, Qianwan Park features a 3km riverfront with diverse elements and two landscape footbridges that enhance connectivity. With 71% green coverage, the park offers facilities for art, culture and dining, along with a 15,000m² underground parking space. 

Leveraging Arup’s multidisciplinary expertise, the design seamlessly integrates traditional cultural elements with modern amenities, prioritising sustainability and ecological harmony. The overarching design theme – ‘dynamic water, vibrant scenery and embracing diversity’ – is reflected through our nature-based, species-focused approach aiming to safeguard biodiversity and enhance ecological value. The project is set to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, with sustainability principles and nature-positive design guidelines embodied in its signature Nature+ Centre, while the concept of symbiosis underpins the park’s ecological enhancement strategies.