ArchDaily published a project profile of the OCAT-B10 art museum in Shenzhen, China, designed by Meng Yan of URBANUS. Completed in 2022, the 6,109-square-meter museum is conceived as an "opened white box," featuring a flexible, minimalist gallery space. The project team includes principle architect Meng Yan, project architect Rao Enchen, and numerous collaborators across architecture and landscape design. The client is Shenzhen OCT Properties Co., Ltd.
The project matters because it represents a significant addition to Shenzhen's cultural infrastructure, specifically as part of the OCAT (OCT Contemporary Art Terminal) network, which is a key platform for contemporary art in China. The design philosophy of an "opened white box" reflects ongoing debates in museum architecture about accessibility, flexibility, and the relationship between exhibition spaces and the urban environment. The detailed publication of the project team also highlights the collaborative nature of contemporary architectural practice.