DJI Sky City

The headquarters of DJI, the global leader in innovative imaging technology, was created in collaboration between Foster + Partners and DJI itself, and is named DJI Sky City. Located in the Xiliulidong area of Nanshan District, Shenzhen, the building took six years to construct and officially opened in September 2022, adding a significant landmark to the skyline of Shenzhen, a city at the forefront of Chinese innovation. Drone technology represents cutting-edge innovation and is transforming the way we interact with the world. I have long admired DJI's products and am delighted to have collaborated with them on their new headquarters in Shenzhen, where I believe even more creative ideas will be born, said Lord Norman Foster, Founder and Executive Chairman of Foster + Partners. DJI Sky City underwent hundreds of design iterations before gradually arriving at the asymmetric cantilever design. The building mass hovers above the ground, with facade blocks staggered in arrangement, and a series of orderly glass volumes appear to float in mid-air. The clean, industrial structure creates an illusion of lightness and levitation, demonstrating Foster + Partners' high-tech aesthetic. The tower consists of two supertall towers, east and west, connected by a sky bridge spanning between them. The west tower houses research and development facilities, while the east tower accommodates office space. The design reflects DJI's identity as a pioneer in drone technology, with cantilevered volumes that evoke the feeling of hovering flight and a structural boldness that mirrors the company's innovative spirit.