As one of the 10 most influential public facilities in Shenzhen, China, the innovation of its pragmatic planning and the geometric challanges mark its distinct role among all the public buildings in Shenzhen. Together with two other Civic Centers that form the large public square, it defines the most prominent spaces in the center of the city. Additionally, when approaching from Shennan Blvd, the metallic rhombus geometries offer a sense of speed and futurism which resonates with Shenzhen’s identity of science and technology advancement.

Swooding Architects has two funding partners: Xiaolin Ji and Qiang Ding. Regardless of the small firm size, their design portfolio has stressed the ability to take on large scale public projects such as airports, cultural facilities, and transit hubs. Located in Shenzhen, a city that celebrates and supports entrepreneurship better than any other city in China, they were able to excute their talent and diligence in projects like the Financial Culture Center.