Over a century of history echoes here at the Fishery Harbor Boardwalk. This boardwalk is in Shekou. Shekou’s fishing harbor has witnessed Shenzhen’s dramatic transformation. Shenzhen changed from a simple fishing village to a booming economic power.
The harbor once served as a natural deep-water port. Hundreds of fishing boats still use it. It functions as a seafood storage and wholesale center. The dynamic fishing production scene radiates life energy.
Now, envision a transformation. Land parcels around the harbor are converting to a mixed-use complex. It’s called “Fisherman’s Wharf.” The Fishery Harbor Boardwalk is upgrading to serve multiple functions. It balances production and leisure. The goal is attracting people. They come to enjoy harbor views. They experience an authentic fishing culture.
The fishing park proposal includes an elevated harbor plaza. It separates leisure and production space through elevation. Big seating steps connect them. The high ground park offers open views of the fishing harbor. Green slopes and terraces define social activity rooms. Jogging paths wind through lush planting. Plenty of shade is provided. The design respects the fishing harbor. It also preserves its old lifestyle.
Notice the fishing culture pavilion. It stands atop the high ground park’s ridge line. It provides shade. This small educational building tells the harbor’s history. Its form is inspired by cargo containers and fish barrels. The architecture reflects strong contextual impressions.
This harbor’s adjacency to Hong Kong and Macao is key. It makes it a vibrant international cultural port. The project balances historic industry. It intertwines nature with new experiences. Urban gestures heavily influence the site’s past. This strategy is called “Urban Biophilia.”
Observe how the site composes two sides of a harbor. A new bridge connects them. The east shore features a new fishing port. Recreational boat docks are also here. The south shore complements three high-rise towers. These are currently under construction. A perimeter experience creates a layered waterfront. Urban tide pools capture the tide. A new retail promenade invites exploration. A ramped urban cliff edge rises above.
Now, consider the west shore. It houses a new Fishery museum. The museum integrates into an expansive tidal marsh. The museum submerges partially during rising tides. Viewers glimpse below the water’s surface.
The boardwalk you are standing on is more than one-directional. It is multi-layered. Three distinct pedestrian paths intertwine. They create a rich cultural experience. They connect to the natural harbor edge. The boardwalk provides access to a two-sided retail corridor. An elevated green walk offers harbor views. It connects users to the new pedestrian bridge.
Shenzhen’s proximity to Hong Kong is a national checkpoint. This harbor sees many national and international water vessels. The floating docks organize boat berthing zones. The docks function as marine biological stations. They can be used for oyster harvesting. This rejuvenates the local marine ecology. It cleans the harbor for future recreational use.
Remember the vision for Fisherman’s Wharf. It is a mixed-use development. It faces Shenzhen Bay. It has a unique outlook. It offers a 270-degree sea view. The design incorporates the idea of a tide. It re-invokes the memory of the old fishing port, Shekou.
As you stroll along the Fishery Harbor Boardwalk, remember its rich past. It continues to evolve. It balances industry, culture, and nature. It offers a unique experience in Shenzhen.