Hello Shenzhen — AzuKo

Reimagining the Forgotten Buildings of Xinguang Village

We invited submissions to a new design competition. We were looking for a range of innovative ideas and fresh thinking to imagine a new life for the abandoned buildings of Xinguang, and a vision for progress in rural China.

32 designers and innovators, from 12 countries, submitted proposals. A shortlist of 15 were exhibited in a local ancestral hall within the village, and presented to the community, interested parties and local authority.

An international jury consisting of Ms. Katrine Hesseldahl (Industrial Designer, RCA), Mr. Jason Hilgefort (Architect / Academic Director, Future+), Mr. Lai (Vice-Director, HZZK) and Ms. Chen Zhu (Vice-Chairperson, Shenzhen Architects Association) awarded a winner and three honourable mentions. The general public also voted for their 'people's choice' award.