Waterfront · Commercial Space · Plaza · 360° Video · 2011

OCT Harbour

A waterfront public realm linking leisure spaces and a wetland preserve

Main Plaza — Splash Fountain
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Shenzhen OCT Harbour / Main Plaza Splash Fountain | 360° VR | 0402-01

Main Plaza — Splash FountainAn immersive 360° VR experience in the main plaza at OCT Harbour, Shenzhen. Children and families play among the splash fountain jets, with red shade structures, palm trees and shops around the plaza. Filmed during summer 2025.

Space type · Plaza · Water Feature · Play · Canopy

Part of LENS, a VR digital archive of contemporary urban public spaces for landscape architecture education and research. Explore the archive →

About this space

OCT Harbour, also known as OCT Bay, is a waterfront leisure district in Shenzhen. SWA provided master planning and landscape architecture for the wider site, combining urban development with a wetland and nature preserve. Palm-lined promenades, stepped lake edges and decks provide public spaces along the water. The approximately 125-hectare area refers to the overall development and nature preserve.

Details
Designer
SWA Group
Location
Shenzhen, China
Year completed
2011
Type
Waterfront · Commercial Space · Plaza
Site area
125 ha (overall development and nature preserve)
Captured
Summer 2025
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