KPF wraps Shenzhen tech campus in one-kilometer landscape ribbon

KPF, an architecture firm, has finalized the TP-Link LXD tech campus in Shenzhen, China. This expansive 124,600-square-meter development features three interconnected towers, connected by a one-kilometer-long series of terraces and planted staircases. The innovative "landscape ribbon" integrates circulation, meeting spaces, greenery, and sports courts, promoting interaction across different levels and structures. Marianne Kwok, a principal at KPF, described the user experience as a series of spaces that alternately expand and contract. The ribbon widens to accommodate meeting terraces, dining, and recreational areas, including basketball courts, while narrowing for climbing and rest. The design includes two large office towers and a smaller residential one, with full-height glazing and perforated metal panels, complemented by a textured stone cladding. KPF collaborated with engineer Arup to ensure structural integrity, employing steel beams and concrete slabs supported by offset cores. The landscape transitions from dense greenery at the base to alpine plants at higher elevations. Photography credits go to Justin Szeremeta.