Located in the Luohu district of Shenzhen Special Economic Zone, the 11,600-square-metre site contains a series of old industrial structures that have been stitched together with modern extensions and aerial walkways.
The series of revamped buildings, described by Urbanus as an "industrial relic", are those that remained after a substantial part of Kingway Brewery's former campus was demolished.
Guided by an approach of "space as exhibition", the studio looked to reveal and highlight the industrial character of these structures, updating some areas for modern uses but leaving others as-found.
Entering from the south, the first intervention is a large viewing tower that replaces a demolished water tower, providing views out across the city and the rest of the industrial site.
At the centre of the site, a former wastewater pool and aeration tank have been stripped back to reveal their concrete frames. They are topped by exhibition spaces finished in metal and terracotta-coloured ceramic tiles.
In December 2022, the site hosted the ninth edition of the Shenzhen-Hong Biennale.
