The site of the Phoenix Primary School is located in the Guangming New District of Shenzhen, with a history spanning 47 years. The site is situated north of Guangqiao Road, west of No. 33 Road, and just north of Chufeng Mountain, covering a total area of 38,441.05 square meters. The elevation varies, with a difference of about 4 meters compared to the adjoining urban roads on the east, south, and west sides, and approximately 10 meters difference relative to other surrounding areas.
1. The site faces north-south, with Chufeng Mountain to the north. The east and south sides are surrounded by municipal green belts. The design incorporates gently rolling green corridors that run from south to north, linking the greenery along this axis and introducing “urban green veins” from the southeast into the site. All buildings—including the teaching, comprehensive, and dormitory facilities—feature north-south oriented slab-style external corridors. The first floor includes a large, continuous elevated platform that follows the terrain, enhancing ventilation, natural lighting, and adapting to the southern climate.
2. The green corridor connects seamlessly with the mountain landscape. Each building is designed to follow the slope, divided into two platforms—higher on the north side and lower on the south. The central green corridor on the second floor links all buildings, rising progressively from south to north and extending eastward to the sports hall and cafeteria. This design offers clear vistas and fosters a harmonious dialogue with the surrounding mountain scenery.
3. The site features five open courtyards and one sunken courtyard, designed to follow the natural terrain. The undulating green corridor extends from south to north and from lower to higher elevations, reaching Chufeng Mountain and forming the main spatial axis. This corridor connects the courtyards, creating a dynamic and rich spatial experience. The earthwork is balanced, intersecting with the sports field on the eastern side to form key spatial nodes and secondary axes.
4. The “Lehe Axis” is a versatile, shared space design that creates multiple learning environments across campus—challenging the idea that learning can only happen at specific times or places. Within a vertical range of 6 meters above and 4 meters below the ±0.000 elevation, combined with elevated and folded green corridors and undulating green axes on the second floor, a series of open, multifunctional, and adaptable “Lehe spaces” are arranged. These spaces offer opportunities for communication, sharing, activities, teaching, and performing arts, enriching campus life with a joyful atmosphere and encouraging interaction between teachers and students.
5. The building design features a square box with folded plate structures that stretch horizontally. Emphasizing the square box form, the folded plate frame and horizontal lines extend the building’s shape, reflecting the low-density “courtyard-style” campus character. This approach creates a green, low-carbon, and minimalist campus environment.
Project Drawings
△ Location Map
△ General Layout Plan
△ First Floor Plan
△ Second Floor Plan
△ Third Floor Plan
△ Section Diagram
Green Corridor System Analysis
Urban Green Veins Analysis
△ Landscape Orientation Analysis Diagram
△ Lehuo Spindle
△ Fifth and Sixth Courtyards
Project Information
Architectural Design: “Zhongzhong + Zhong Botao” Studio, Shenzhen University Architectural Design and Research Institute
Site Area: 43,705 m²
Project Year: 2020
Photography: Weizhong Chen
Lead Architect: Zhong Zhong
Design Team: Zhong Zhong, Zhong Botao, Liu Shuya, Wang Jiachuan, Zhou Zhengwen, Deng Rixing, Wang Min, Zhong Haihuan, Jiang Yunxiang, Zhou Yuxi, Sun Jiayi
General Drafting: Liu Mu
Structural Team: Zhang Zhengguo, Zeng Chunkai, Tang Citizen
Water Supply and Drainage Team: Xie Rong, Lai Meirong, Xiong Feng, Qu Yaqin
Electrical Team: He Xiaoming, Gan Shui, Wang Wei
HVAC Team: Korea Garden, Ye Zhien
Landscape Design: Li Benchi, Gao Yijun
Editors: Zuo Lilin, Qi Yongkun
Client: Construction and Engineering Bureau of Guangming District, Shenzhen
Location: Shenzhen, China
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