Dafen Art Museum

Contemporary art museum in Shenzhen, China.

Overview

Designed by Urbanus, completed in 2007, using concrete.

Design Features

Features light wells and open galleries.

Architectural Connections

• East Asian: Chinese context.
• Cultural: Museums.
• Contemporary: 21st century.

Influence and Legacy

Influenced by Chinese modernism, shaping Shanghai Museum.

Related Architects & Works

Wang Shu (related architect), Shanghai Museum (related building), Light Well (element), Contemporary (period)