en.Wedoany.com Reported - Huasen Company, a subsidiary of China Construction Science and Technology Group, recently completed the renovation of an old building in Shenzhen's Dapeng New District, transforming the long-abandoned former Shenzhen State Tax Bureau Longgang Education Base into a Hong Kong-Macao Cultural and Educational Exchange Center. The project covers an area of 53,000 square meters, with a total construction area of approximately 28,500 square meters, aiming to provide cultural momentum for the construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
The design team faced three major challenges: the building was aged and original drawings were missing, making some concealed works difficult to trace; current design codes had been significantly updated, requiring comprehensive upgrades to planning, fire protection, energy efficiency, accessibility, and other systems; and the site, located in a seaside resort area, needed to integrate with the natural environment while meeting long-term sustainable operational needs. Through systematic on-site surveys and mapping, the team reconstructed complete as-built drawings and conducted comprehensive inspections and assessments of structural safety, equipment aging, and exterior finishes.
In terms of overall layout, the team fully preserved the main structures of 17 buildings and the original courtyard layout, while reorganizing vehicular, parking, and pedestrian systems. Large trees in good condition were retained in their original locations. The exterior renovation adopted a "classified treatment, darning and restoration" strategy, systematically repairing exterior wall waterproofing and refreshing colors. Outdoor stairs and elevators were added according to functional and fire safety requirements, and damaged window frames and decorative moldings were replaced. The exterior window system was fully upgraded to dark gray thermal break aluminum alloy frames with double-layer hollow glass to enhance energy efficiency.
The interior spaces were reconfigured to meet the functional requirements of transforming from an education base to a national-level Hong Kong-Macao cultural exchange platform. In the complex building, the team optimized functional layouts and reshaped traffic flow by partially opening floor slabs, reorganizing staircases, and merging or dividing spaces to accommodate composite needs such as training, meetings, receptions, and cultural exhibitions. To address challenges posed by updated codes, the team conducted multiple specialized technical assessments: planning-wise, illegal additions were reasonably demolished; fire protection measures met current codes while preserving the original layout; structurally, advanced technologies such as carbon fiber reinforcement and steel structure underpinning were adopted. After a comprehensive survey of mechanical and electrical systems, reasonable reuse and efficient upgrades were implemented, enhancing smart control and energy-saving operations.
The project is located near Jiaochangwei Beach in Shenzhen's Dapeng New District. The original building, constructed over twenty years ago, had been abandoned for some time. The renovated Hong Kong-Macao Cultural and Educational Exchange Center will serve cultural exchanges between Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland.
The renovation project, designed by Huasen Company, coincides with the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China, and the building is seen as a microcosm of the collaborative development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
