Shenzhen Longyuan
Longyuan is a nine year school designed for 3,360 students in 72 classes, mainly serving nearby residents. The campus has an L shaped layout on a narrow site with a plot ratio of 1.24. Primary and middle school teaching buildings have separate entrances and are linked by steps, ramps, lanes, corridors and courtyards. Specialized classrooms are placed between the two levels for shared use. A social corridor divides the teaching and sports areas and holds five colored volumes for group activities. Wood, aluminum sheet and fabric are used indoors, with planting added for a green atmosphere.
Shenzhen Longyuan School by Kevin Hu was highlighted as an exceptional illustration of architectural design by the A' Design Award. Shenzhen Longyuan School received the Silver A' Design Award in Interior Space and Exhibition Design in 2020. The A' Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design Award is an international, meritocratic, just and fair design recognition program that honors superior design of residential interiors, restaurants, hotels, offices, galleries, retail stores, showrooms, exhibition spaces and more.
