ARCHITECTURE

A LANDMARK BY RENZO PIANO

“The design of our school is a square, and its centre is
inspired by an Italian piazza. The piazza is a magical place
where people come together - where differences fade and
are truly valued. It’s like a miniature town.”

—Renzo Piano

Renzo Piano, a Pritzker Prize-winning architect, designed Huitong Shenzhen’s campus brilliantly to integrate our educational values into the architecture of the space itself. Compared with the standardised design of most schools, Huitong’s campus is exceptionally open, transparent and rich in connotations, reflecting the interdisciplinary interaction between science, technology, the humanities, and the arts.

Open and Integrated
Design

Inspired by the “Italian piazza,” the campus features vast, bright common areas that encourage free communication between teachers and students in natural light, reflecting interdisciplinary interaction between science and the humanities.

An All-Ages Friendly
Learning Environment

Catering for learners from 2-year-olds to senior grade students, the campus provides a space where deep thinkers and outgoing creators can feel secure to grow and realise their potential.

Action-Centred
Design

Supporting from students' learning behaviour - such as creating, collaborating, presenting - the design uses flexible and versatile spaces to support diverse teaching methods and interactive experiences.

Multi-Functional
Community Hub

The campus serves as a learning haven for students, a workplace for faculty and staﬀ, and a community centre for families to connect, building a vibrant educational ecosystem.

Atrium

Design Concept

Renzo Piano's signature piazza-style community space

Natural Lighting

High ceilings and interconnecting staircases under skylights create a sun-filled atriums

The Cafeteria

Community Hub

First-floor cafe serving as the school's “living room" for social interaction

Conversation Space

Bright, inviting space for parent-advisor meetings and personalised growth palnning

Hui Museum

Living Museum

An ever-evolving museum where students co-create exhibitons with global research partners like BGI and the Design Society

Creative Incubator

Blank spaces that spark boundless imagination, enabling young curators to master exhibition design

Global Classroom

Serving as the school's dynamic centre for interdisciplinary exploration

Makerspace

Makers' Campus

A dedicated second-floor innovation zone where concepts become reality

Hands-On Creation

Features woodworking and metalworking labs, smart lab, imaging room, biotechnology laboratory, and 3D printing studio

Library

Reading Community

A culture where every member keeps at least one book “on the go”

Diverse Collections

Thousands of English and Chinese titles spanning fiction, non-fiction and academic subjects

Extended Resources

Professional development materials and Shenzhen Library digital database access

Science Laboratories

Cutting-Edge Facilities

Feature university-level equipment including high-molecular microscopes, supercomputers and an astronomical telescope

Internationally Certified

Customised lab tables and instruments with dual domestic and international certifications

Classrooms

Small-Class Teaching

Approximately 20 students per class (fewer in senior years) ensure individualised engagement and tailored support

Dynamic Classroom Ecology

Flexible classroom configurations allow teachers to adapt environments to variety pedagogies

Creative Arts and Design

Visible Creativity

Every common space itself functions as a living gallery celebrating student creativity and artistic growth

Professional Studios

Fully-equipped spaces for CAD, photography, ceramics, and printmaking support diverse artistic exploration

Multimedia Mastery

Comprehensive programmes in architecture, pottery, sculpture, and digital media nurture each student's unique passion

Performing Arts Centre

Performance Hall

300-seat venue with professional sound, lighting, and acoustic “box within a box" design for optimal performance quality

Acoustic Excellence

Innovative architectural design ensures superior sound quality for both rehearsals and performances

Versatile Venue

Adaptable space suitable for concerts, dramas, rehearse choirs and school gatherings

Student Canteen

Diverse Meal Options

Provides nutritionally balanced Chinese, Western and Vegetarian meals daily

Flexible Social Spaces

Combines indoor dining with outdoor terraces and walking areas designed for meals, socialising and relaxation between classes

Outdoor Space & Sports Facilities

Comprehensive Sports Facilities

Over 8,000 square metres of multi-functional indoor space including stadium, fitness centre, climbing gym and training rooms complemented by a outdoor playground and skytrack