1.Project Context

The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB) is a biennial cultural event collaboratively established by Shenzhen and Hong Kong. It serves as a vital platform for showcasing global cities and represents pioneering practices of urban space rejuvenation. The 10th UABB(Shenzhen) will feature a sub-venue at Huaqiangbei, set to open in December 2025.

Huaqiangbei, known globally as "China's No. 1 Electronic Street", will host exhibitions themed on "Future City x Technology x Art" during the 10th UABB, exploring how technology can empower urban spaces in the future. For this purpose, we are inviting creative ideas and proposals from individuals and organizations worldwide to energize the spatial innovation of Huaqiangbei.

2.Scope of Work

The design area encompasses the main street of Huaqiangbei, stretching approximately 1 kilometer from Shennan Avenue in the south to Hongli Road in the north. The research area extends westward to Huafu Road and eastward to Yannan Road. Participants are encouraged to conduct comprehensive research in terms of transportation, space, industry, and culture, and select several nodes to proceed with the creative work based on their areas of expertise and interest.

3.Design Content

Participants may focus their design efforts on the following aspects:

(1) Enhancement of street landscaping (including but not limited to metro entrance/exit spaces, flower bed greening, advertising screens, etc.);

(2) Proposals for event planning (including but not limited to exhibitions, forums, operations, etc.);

(3）Design of artistic installations.

4.Design Principles

（1）Design creativity: We encourage proposals for futuristic architectural, spatial, or installation designs that challenge conventional renovation models. Innovative experimental representations using non-architectural mediums are also welcomed, provided they are accompanied by practical construction strategies.

（2）Composite spatial functions: Proposals should facilitate transitions between various scenes, such as exhibitions, social gatherings, product promotions, and cultural dissemination.

（3）Sustainability: We encourage the use of cost-effective, movable, and prefabricated construction technologies.

（4）Urban memory: Proposals should integrate the historical and cultural heritage of Huaqiangbei with new narratives of the contemporary era, balancing tradition and innovation.

（5）Public space system: Proposals should aim to optimize and enhance the public space system along the main street of Huaqiangbei.

5.Rules

（1）Level of detail: to be detailed to conceptual level with focus on the representation of core ideas.

（2）Registration requirements: The competition is open to teams and individuals worldwide in the fields of planning, architecture, landscape, technology, art, and planning, as well as to the general public.  lt encourages cross-disciplinary collaborative teams to contribute wisdom and effort for the future of Huagiangbei.

（3）Submission deadline: Proposals should be submitted by mid-May 2025 (tentative).

6.Pre-Registration for Participation

The official announcement is anticipated in April. Interested teams and individuals are welcome to pre-register and prepare for participation. To register your interest, please scan the QR code below and complete the pre-registration form.

7.Important Reminder

The pre-registration form does not constitute an official registration for the competition. All information related to this pre-announcement will be subject to the final details provided in the upcoming official announcement.

8.Organizational and Contact Information

Host: The People's Government of Futian District, Shenzhen Municipality

Organizers: Futian Administration, Planning and Natural Resources Bureau of Shenzhen Municipality

Contacts: Ms. Liu, Mr. He

TEL：0755-83139129

Email：hqbuabb@163.com

Stay tuned for the official announcement!