2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

Qianhai Super Coastline

Entrant

AECOM

Category

Landscape Design - Public Landscape

Client's Name

Shenzhen Qianhai Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Lt ; Shenzhen OCT Hotel Development

Country / Region

Hong Kong SAR

About The Entry

Qianhai Super Coastline redefines 1.5 kilometers of Shenzhen’s western shoreline, transforming forgotten mudflats into the "City Living Room" of the Greater Bay Area in China, becoming the central axis of Shenzhen’s “mountain-sea-city” ecological landscape. Inspired by the vision of "One Bay, Six Shores," the project establishes a harmonious relationship between high-density urbanism and the natural tidal zone, creating a resilient "Super Coastline" that serves as the region’s premier ecological and cultural gateway.

Moving beyond static flood control, the design employs three dynamic revetment typologies: mangrove, vertical, and beach systems. These "breathing" infrastructures adapt to hydrological patterns—high tides create emerald waves against resilient seawalls, while low tides reveal golden beaches and restored mangrove sanctuaries. This approach actively restores intertidal biodiversity, absorbs carbon, and manages storm surges, all while providing a scenic backdrop for urban life.

The waterfront acts as a "living theater" where the city meets the sea and is anchored by iconic landmarks such as the Qianhai Surge building and the Starry Sky Lawn. Key interventions include a monumental 180-meter "Central Grand Staircase," a 3,600-square-meter urban sand pool, and extensive seawall terraces that can accommodate thousands of visitors. By weaving together a 640-meter coastal promenade with diverse leisure spaces, ranging from intimate sunset plazas to expansive festival lawns, the project successfully establishes Qianhai as the international "Sea Cover of the Bay Area." This proves that resilient infrastructure can also serve as a vibrant stage for public life.

Credits

Vice President/ Landscape in Charge/ AECOM
Shirley Chen
Director, Strategy & Growth, Greater Bay Area/ AECOM
Queenie Chen
Director, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Lukasz Podlewski
Creative Director, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Joshua Mapano Bigcas
Associate Director, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Ben Luo
Associate Director, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Roykey Luo
Associate Director, Urban Design/ AECOM
Shu Dongdong
Associate, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Dimbber Tobeo Ondo
Associate, Landscape Architecture/ AECOM
Charuwan Phuengnai
Senior Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Charlie Esteban Mingoa
Senior Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Ruixian Liu
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Yuling Liu
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Kaihong Zheng
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Eva Hu
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Meijuan Wu
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Josh Saengwanloy
Project Landscape Designer/ AECOM
Terri Tan
Shenzhen Qianhai Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Wei Wei
Shenzhen Qianhai Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Fu Xian
Shenzhen Qianhai Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Shen Ziming
Shenzhen Qianhai Construction and Investment Holding Group Co., Ltd.
Chen Yuanting
Shenzhen OCT Hotel Development Co., Ltd
Guo Zhiwei
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