Shenzhen

Say what you like about Zaha Hadid Architects' evolution in style since its founder passed, but you can't accuse the studio of being boring. Case in point, the Shenzhen Science & Technology Museum, which is defined by its extraordinary futuristic form.

Some of Zaha Hadid Architects' most eye-catching work has involved skyscrapers, and the firm continues this trend with a remarkable futuristic sculpted tower that's currently under construction in Shenzhen, China.

Büro Ole Scheeren has revealed plans for an extraordinary new project named the Tencent Helix. Taking the form of four connected twisting towers, it will serve as the new global headquarters of tech giant Tencent in Shenzhen, China.

Lighter colors are cooler than darker ones, which can limit the practical palette choices for your clothes, car or house. A new material, inspired by butterfly wings, can produce vibrant colors while reflecting 100% of light to keep them cooler.

Influential architecture firm the Bjarke Ingels Group has revealed a pair of eye-catching skyscrapers slated for Shenzhen, China. The buildings will feature shimmering prismatic forms that are broken up by lush greenery and taper as they rise.

Foster + Partners has created a new headquarters for drone manufacturer DJI. The ambitious project consists of two adjacent skyscrapers that incorporate dramatically cantilevering sections and host offices, research areas, and drone test areas.

Described by architect SOM as a "breathing" building, the naturally ventilated Rural Commercial Bank Headquarters rises to a height of 158 m in Shenzhen, China, and is defined by an eye-catching exterior, which is used for support and shade.

Shenzhen has rapidly grown from a fishing village to a megacity home to around 17 million. To help add a little greenery to the concrete megalopolis, Crossboundaries has turned a metro station roof into a large elevated park measuring 1.2 km long.

For its latest project, MVRDV turned a tired old factory in Shenzhen, China, into a bustling modern office. The building has been extended and modernized, and features a staircase running through it, offering access to a rooftop park.

As 3D-printed construction becomes more common, it's being used for everything from housing to schools and bridges. Advanced Intelligent Construction Technology offers another use for the tech with what it says is the world's first 3D-printed park.

Shenzhen isn't exactly lacking in eye-catching buildings, but a new performance center slated for the Chinese megacity is sure to make an impression thanks to its two performance spaces that look like a giant goose has laid golden eggs on the roof.

Rising to a height of 359.8 m, the Hanking Center stands out even in the skyscraper-packed Shenzhen, China, thanks to its extraordinary form. The asymmetrical tower is defined by a detached core that allows for greater flexibility inside.