Mecanoo has unveiled their design for the Qianhai Data Center in Shenzhen, China, from which they received second prize in an international design competition. The 63,000-square-meter scheme, imagined as an urban beacon, consists of an opaque tower atop an open plinth with offices and support spaces. The 113-meter-tall "digital lighthouse" is to be located within the 15-square-kilometer Qianhai Free Development Zone, where it will mark the arrival to the district and symbolize its innovative ambition. >>>

The buildings include: The Youth Activity Center provides a space for excitement and creativity for the younger generations. The Library gives visitors a sense of home with its public spaces that overlook the water and form the "living room" of the building. The Music Performance Center is the smoothest and polished gem of the masterplan. >>>