Design Society
设计互联（海上世界文化艺术中心）
A building beside Sea World in Shekou, designed by Fumihiko Maki. It is a design venue run in partnership with the UK's V&A, and its rooftop terrace overlooks Shenzhen Bay and Hong Kong.
Design Society is located in the Sea World Culture and Art Center in Shekou. The building was designed by Japanese architect Fumihiko Maki and opened in 2017. It is a design-themed cultural institution developed in partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in the UK. The building houses the V&A galleries, design exhibition halls and several special exhibition spaces, and it hosts design, architecture and technology exhibitions throughout the year. The large outdoor staircase and rooftop terrace offer views of Shenzhen Bay, Shekou Port and the Yuen Long direction in Hong Kong, making them a great place for sea views and sunsets. Some exhibitions charge admission, while public areas are free. The venue is closed on Mondays. It is about a 10-minute walk from Sea World Station on Metro and can be combined with Sea World and Shekou Old Street.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 10:00–18:00 (closed Mondays)
Nearby sights
- Sea World, Shekou
- Dananshan Park
- Chiwan Left Fort & Tin Hau Temple
- Shenzhen Talent Park
- China Resources Headquarters (Spring Bamboo)
- Qianhai Stone Park
- Nanshan Museum
- Bay Glory