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Guangming Hub TOD

By FOSTER + PARTNERS
In Shenzhen, China

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contemporary urban centre with an integrated and sustainable transport hub at its heart.High-speed rail station is centrally located, oriented in the north-south direction.
A sunken green spine runs east-west, cutting across the site and through the high-speed rail station at ground level.
New metro station is situated to the west of the high-speed rail station, straddling the green spine.
Intercity link station is located further west, near the site’s edge, connecting the Guangming Hub to the city.
Easy wayfinding, minimum walking distances, and shaded walkways.
Subways and bridges connect neighboring plots, offering convenience for pedestrians, cyclists, and autonomous vehicles.

Large retail podium located atop the underground metro and intercity link stations.
Stepped green terraces from the retail podium integrate with the surrounding forest and offer views of the green spine.
Office towers are positioned at cardinal points across the site, inspired by traditional Chinese gateways.
Tower openings at the ground level provide access to the central high-speed rail station.

A new transport museum is situated on a bridge over the high-speed rail station, connecting the eastern and western halves of the site.
Futuristic transport museum features immersive exhibition displays using VR, AR, and projection mapping technologies.
Panoramic views of the high-speed rail station enhance the museum experience.
Landscape areas, public amenities, and pedestrian-friendly designs contribute to an enjoyable outdoor experience.

The project incorporates controlled wind and solar access.
Maximisation of landscape areas and public spaces.
Design follows the city's Sponge City programme.
Use of permeable pavement and bio-retention water features ensures effective water management.

The area is planned as a forested gateway into Shenzhen, with a landscape design that complements the natural surroundings in and around the site.
A green spine crosses the site from East to West, intersecting with the North-South high-speed railway station.

The plan is future-ready, anticipating upcoming innovations in transport, such as autonomous vehicles, while ensuring that wayfinding and minimum walking distances prioritize human mobility.

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