The winning schematic design for a community library by Shanghai-based y.ad studio has completed construction. The library is in building 12 of the rental housing complex on the west side of the collective land of Baigezhuang Village, Daxingzhuang Town, Pinggu District, Beijing. By defeating five well-known Chinese design firms, y.ad studio won the...
Project name
Capital Heyuan · Pinggu Rental Housing Community Library
Architecture firm
y.ad studio
Principal architect
Yan Yang, Wu Kejia
Collaborators
Architectural design collaborator: Hangzhou Zhongya Architectural Design Co., Ltd.; Development organization: Beijing Lanhai Chuangying Urban Construction and Development Co., Ltd.; Client's project and design management team: Zhong Tingting, Zhang Hanfei.
Design year
December 2020 – June 2021
Completion year
September 2021 - June 2023
Structural engineer
Huo Zhenzhong
Material
terrazzo, wood veneer, aluminum plate, paint
Inspired by the intricate street patterns of Kyoto's alleyways as a reference, the space designer completed the spatial layout. The overall design connects different dining scenes, ranging from open to intimate, similar to the flow of traffic space. This creates a rhythmic ebb and flow, sometimes light and lively, and at other times relaxing and st...
Project name
Aumann Japanese Cuisine
Architecture firm
FUNUN LAB
Location
1st Floor, Building B, IFC International Financial Center, Jianguomen
Principal architect
Fan Jie
Design team
Du Xiaobo, Guan Qijia, Wang Nong
Construction
Huazhuang Brothers (Beijing) Decoration Engineering Co., LTD
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Beijing Bio² Innovation Center is initiated by BIO2 Biopharmaceutical Technology Industry Operations Limited Company. Located in the Zhongguancun Life Science Park，With a total construction area of 12,845 ㎡, THAD x Jinhe Design Agency was responsible for the spatial experience planning and interior design for it.
Project name
Beijing Bio² Innovation Center
Architecture firm
THAD x Jinhe Design Agency
Principal architect
Cui Yue
Design team
Concept Design: Chu Hongji, Xu Yingjie, Wang Baoyu, Liu Yanshuang, Zhang Chongjie, Yang Peng, Sun Mo
Collaborators
Copywriting: NARJEELING; Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Completion year
July 2021
Interior design
Yang Yang, Zhu Jiaying, Yang Wenlei
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical and Electrical Consultants: Tsinghua University Architectural Design Research Institute, Division 6
Client
Beijing New Nest Biomedical Technology Industry Operation Co., Ltd.
Typology
Office Building › Innovation Center
The project is in the west district of Beijing and is a duplex apartment. The owner lives here with her family of four. In addition, the elders often visit and stay for a while. The different interests, preferences, and living habits of family members determine this 300 square meter duplex apartment, which needs to accommodate diverse lifestyles, a...
Architecture firm
KiKi ARCHi
Principal architect
Yoshihiko Seki
Design team
Saika Akiyoshi, Tianping Wang
Typology
Residential › House
The project site is a lower part space of a duplex villa residence, owned by a young couple. As a film producer, Mr. Cui hopes this house is not just a cosy living place but also an experimental field - like his own "Life studio" to accommodate his unrestrained imagination.
Project name
The Transition: House of a Filmmaker
Architecture firm
FON Studio
Location
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Design team
Luo Shuanghua, Li Hongzhen, Jin Boan, Song Yuanyaun
Typology
Residential › House
YI+MU's renovations of the Blue Lake-Lakeside Teahouse spanned the tumultuous pandemic from 2021 to 2023 and is now finally unveiled to the public as one of the best teahouses ranked on social media. After thorough research, YI+MU came up with a way to marry both old and new when it came to teahouse renovation: injecting simplicity and liberality i...
Project name
Blue Lake-Lakeside Teahouse
Interior design
YI+MU Design Office
Photography
YI+MU Design Office
Principal designer
Yi Chen, Muchen Zhang
Design team
Wujie Li, Zhiqiang Yang, Yi Xiao, Yanrong Yang, Xu Zhang, Wei Zeng
Built area
Indoor 340 m². Outdoor170 m²
Completion year
March 2023
Collaborators
Copywriting: Narjeeling. Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Architecture firm
Luca Nichetto
Material
White Oak, White Oak Flooring, Wood Grille, Bamboo Wood Flooring, Texture Paint, Black Steel, Grey Tile, Grey Slate, Grey Gravel
Contractor
Beijing Huitengjiansheng Decoration Engineering Co. ,Ltd
Client
Beijing Blue Lake Catering Management Company
Typology
Hospitality › Teahouse
By creating a distinctive spatial environment that embodies a "powerful impact," the regional brand breaks through the fog of obscurity that has shrouded it for the past twenty years. Through in-depth exploration of the target audience, the establishment of memorable spatial elements, and the cultivation of emotional value, a series of methods are...
Project name
WANG BBQ Hepingli Flagship Store
Interior design
Beijing IN•X Design Co., Ltd.
Photography
Boris Shiu; Videography: Xiao Shiming
Principal designer
Wu Wei
Design team
Liu Chenyang, Jia Qifeng, Zhang Shun
Collaborators
Interior Furnishing: Ying Zheguang, Song Jiangli; Lighting Design: Uniimport; Visual Output: Fayoung Design; Copywriting and Planning: NARJEELING; Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) marks a significant milestone, celebrating their 15- year journey in China with The New World exhibition of their work and research at the Guardian Art Centre, Beijing.
Category
Architecture, Interior Design
Eligibility
Open to public
Register
http://www.cguardianart.com
Organizer
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Venue
The Guardian Art Center No. 1 Wangfujing Street, Beijing, China
