Creative 'boxes' unveiled at SZ Bay

Creative “boxes” have opened along the Shenzhen Bay shoreline, offering a new model for urban public space that blends nature, art and light commerce. The “Shenzhen Bay ● Park BOX” project unfolds along a 2.7-kilometer coastal promenade on the park’s eastern stretch, linking Haiyun Garden, Zhongwan Yuehai Plaza, and Mangrove Coastal Ecological Park.

Conceived as a low-impact, experimental exhibition, the project will ultimately include 12 non-permanent, recyclable BOX structures; nine are already welcoming visitors.

Curated under the theme “Coexistence — Park Life Vision,” the project emphasizes harmony between people and the natural world, and between fast-paced city life and fragile urban ecosystems. The visual identity, inspired by migratory birds, references Shenzhen Bay’s role as a vital stopover for species such as the black-faced spoonbill and speaks to Shenzhen’s migrant and dynamic character.

Each BOX is an architectural artwork and a functional micro-hub — housing cafes, tea studios, imaging concept stores and light retail, while hosting community activities like cycling, frisbee, yoga and bird-watching. The interventions prioritize recycled and local materials and lightweight construction to minimize ecological disturbance.

Xuefeng Garden x Yeah Gelato

A semi-open light-steel pavilion by WAU Design and artist Xue Feng uses reclaimed local stone and concrete waste. Sit on the lawn, order a classic ice cream and feel sea breeze and sunlight mingle.

CARI+ x vivo

Vivo’s South China imaging concept store occupies a modular, reconfigurable timber structure that protects the grass while offering immersive displays.

Bird Pavilion x Molly Tea

Bird Pavilion x Molly Tea structures along the Shenzhen Bay shoreline.  Photos from WeChat account “美丽深圳”

Inspired by the black-faced spoonbill, this E+UV-designed pavilion features mechanically opening “wings,” creating a semi-outdoor lounge that folds into a white sculpture. Visitors receive limited “Deep Bird” merchandise with purchases.

Nesting Bird Forest x CHAGEE

Liu Xiaodu Studio’s near-invisible structure sits within trees; a rooftop terrace is a premier sunset lookout with tea in hand.

Floating Wharf x Hun Juice

Floating Wharf x Hun Juice structures along the Shenzhen Bay shoreline.

Built on an old dock scale, the platform gently rocks like a boat — perfect for golden-hour photos.

Chimney Cottage x Decameron Coffee

A Nordic-inspired snug by PILLS with chimney and warm windows; colorful bubbles float occasionally for a fairytale vibe.

Spin Pavilion x E+ Canon Quantity

A hexagonal “dopamine” space by Atelier Z+ with foldable doors and grass-friendly grating — an energy station for quick refreshments.

Boat House x gaga

Boat House x gaga structures along the Shenzhen Bay shoreline. 

Another PILLS design echoing a fishing boat roof; charcoal boards and long skylights create a contemplative brunch spot.

Nest x U3 Park

Chen Haoru’s bamboo-centric “nest,” featuring woven interiors and elevated platforms, offers workshops, light exercise and quiet coffee moments.

Metro: Line 9 to Shenzhen Bay Park Station (深圳湾公园站), Exit D2