The designers for China's new cultural center located in the heart of the city of Shenzhen, southern China, have been selected and will form part of the city's Crystal Island project.

The Office for Metropolitan Architecture, in partnership with Shenzhen-based architects Urbanus, were awarded first place in the design competition and will now push forward with their creation of the Shenzhen Creative Center. The centre will be situated within 20-hectare of landscaped parks and gardens, populated with clusters of pavilions and small buildings to encourage public activity and an urban walkway joining multiple infrastructures.

Below the centre will be a transport hub comprising a network of subway stations and will provide access to buses, taxis, shopping areas and the creative centre.