In January 2020, The Government of Shenzhen, announced an International Architecture Design Competition for the Shenzhen Opera House. QUAD studio participated via Open Call and submitted a design proposal called Unité signifying a holistic narrative that stitches together the functions of the Opera House, it extends to the adjacent surroundings creating multi-dimensional web of connectivity to above and below grade functional and public spaces. 

Explored the design, possible national and cultural icons, a Chinese Knot called Round Brocade Knot is used to encapsulate the essence of the Shenzhen Bay Opera House. The knot forms six petals that perfectly relates with the six elements in the project. These six petals, formed by one single thread and intertwined with each other also symbolize spirit of cooperation, sense of unity and courage of innovation. The thread also forms multi levels thoroughfares connecting the public the functions in the Opera House Complex and Beyond.