Zaha Hadid Architects’ Yidan Center in Shenzhen Tops Out as a New Global Hub for Education

Yidan Center in Shenzhen Tops Out as a New Global Hub for Education

Discover the Yidan Center by Zaha Hadid Architects, a new Shenzhen landmark promoting education and innovation in a new cultural quarter.

Construction of Zaha Hadid Architects' Yidan Center in Shenzhen, China, has reached full height. The new landmark will serve as the headquarters of the Chen Yidan Foundation and the Yidan Prize, organizations dedicated to promoting lifelong learning and innovation in education.

The center will host facilities for academic research, cultural events, and exhibitions, supporting the foundation's mission to advance global education. Located adjacent to the Qianhai Museum, the Yidan Center helps define a new cultural quarter in China's third-most-populous city.

Inspired by the surrounding mountainous landscapes, historically crossed by trade and communication routes, the building is conceived as a place of convergence and collaboration, reflecting Shenzhen's dynamic character.

Author summary: New education hub in Shenzhen.

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ArchDaily ArchDaily — 2025-11-05

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