This project is a 72‑class senior high school located in the heart of Shipai Town, adjacent to the Modern Agricultural Park to the east, the Binjiang Sports Center to the west, a high‑end residential area to the south, and the Dongjiang River to the north. It covers a total area of 66,688 m², with a gross floor area of 99,079 m² (FAR-counted area: 88,349 m²; non-FAR area: 10,730 m²), a plot ratio of 1.49, and 231 parking spaces.
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Schematic Design for Dongguan Shipai Senior High School
Educational Architecture (Concept)
Firm
THE INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN & RESEARCH, SHENZHEN UNIVERSITY, CO., LTD.
Architect/Designer
Zhong Zhong
Design Team
Zhong Zhong, Zhong Botao, Zheng Huarong, Zhang Shuyue, Liu Chang, Lu Yufeng, Fang Xuran, Li Yifan
Location
Central Area of Shipai Town, Dongguan City, China
Country
China
Photographer/Copyright
©Silkroad Visual Technology Co., Ltd.
The design draws inspiration from Dongguan’s cultural heritage, referencing the spatial strategies of the historic Keyuan Garden and integrating regional elements to create a campus environment that blends regional identity with contemporary educational functions. The design is anchored in four key concepts: Layered Terraces, Verdant Landscapes; Cross-Axis Masterplan, Clear Separation of Active and Quiet Zones; Proximity of Teaching and Living Areas, Lingnan-style Academy; Red Bridge Connectivity, Open and Shared Spaces.
The masterplan is organized with a cross-axis framework, enabling a clear separation of active and quiet areas. A system of “red bridges” connects various functional areas, enhancing spatial continuity. The design also embraces a philosophy of openness and shared use, thoughtfully balancing daily campus operations with public access. Traffic circulation is carefully organized, with independent routes for school buses, student pick-up and drop-off, teacher and visitor parking, and freight logistics, complemented by dedicated freight turnaround areas, emergency fire lanes, and fire-engine turnaround spaces, ensuring smooth mobility and unobstructed emergency access. In addition, an underground pick-up and drop-off zone and 231 underground parking spaces further optimize the campus traffic environment.