A border crossing infrastructure proposal integrating transport, public space and urban connectivity between Shenzhen and Hong Kong
| Project Location | Huanggang, Shenzhen, China |
| Project Type | Border crossing infrastructure, transport hub, public space, urban connectivity, Greater Bay Area infrastructure |
| Project Description | A border crossing infrastructure project in Shenzhen addressing one of the major crossings between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, integrating transport infrastructure, public space and urban connectivity at a key Greater Bay Area node. |
| Architect | UFO Architecture |
| Project Status | To be confirmed |
| Project Year | To be confirmed |
| Project Scope | To be confirmed |
| Programme | Border crossing facilities, passenger movement, transport interchange, public concourse, customs and immigration interface, pedestrian connections, urban public space and supporting infrastructure |
| Design Focus | Border crossing infrastructure, transport integration, public space, Shenzhen-Hong Kong connectivity, passenger experience, urban legibility and Greater Bay Area mobility |
| Urban Strategy | The project treats Huanggang Port as a major urban threshold between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, connecting border infrastructure with the surrounding city fabric and wider Greater Bay Area mobility network. |
| Transport Strategy | The proposal addresses the complex flows of passengers, vehicles, transit systems, security processes and service infrastructure, aiming to create a clearer and more legible transport environment. |
| Public Realm Strategy | The design explores how border infrastructure can also operate as civic public space, integrating concourses, pedestrian routes, waiting areas and urban connections rather than functioning only as a technical checkpoint. |
| Environmental Strategy | The project investigates climate-responsive infrastructure through shaded pedestrian areas, efficient circulation, compact organisation, landscape integration and improved comfort within a high-intensity transport setting. |
Huanggang Port is a border crossing infrastructure project in Shenzhen, addressing one of the major crossings between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Developed by UFO Architecture, the project explores how transport infrastructure, public space and urban connectivity can be integrated at a key node within the Greater Bay Area.
The project responds to the complex role of Huanggang Port as both a transport interchange and an urban threshold. Border crossings are often treated as purely technical systems, but in Shenzhen they also operate as major civic and metropolitan interfaces, shaping the experience of movement between cities, economies and territories.
The proposal brings together passenger movement, customs and immigration processes, transport connections, service infrastructure and public circulation within a coherent architectural and urban framework. The aim is to make the crossing more legible, efficient and humane while supporting the intensity of movement between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Public space is central to the design strategy. The project explores how a border facility can move beyond the model of a closed checkpoint by incorporating concourses, waiting areas, pedestrian connections and civic thresholds. These spaces help transform infrastructure into a more accessible and understandable part of the city.
The design also addresses the wider urban condition of the Greater Bay Area, where transport infrastructure plays a strategic role in connecting dense metropolitan centres. Huanggang Port is therefore conceived not only as a point of crossing, but as part of a larger network of mobility, exchange and urban development.
Environmental performance is considered through the organisation of shaded public routes, efficient movement, compact planning and improved comfort for passengers. In a subtropical climate and high-use transport environment, shade, ventilation, orientation and clear circulation become essential parts of the architectural strategy.
Huanggang Port reflects UFO Architecture’s interest in civic infrastructure, urban connectivity and the integration of transport systems with public space. The project proposes a border crossing that works operationally, urbanistically and experientially, turning a complex infrastructure node into a clearer and more generous metropolitan gateway.
