The object of the renovation is the "Wanmicang" warehouse on the southside of the Shanghai Zhangjiang Cement Factory. MAD's renovation envisions a three-dimensional hierarchy of time and physical dimensions through the juxtaposition of old and new structures. Like a rising ark, the transformed building will bring new life to the decaying industrial...
Project name
The Ark | Shanghai Cement Factory Warehouse Renovation
Architecture firm
MAD Architects
Principal architect
Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, Yosuke Hayano
Design team
Zheng Chengwen, Zhang Tong, Zhou Rui, Shiko Foo
Interior design
MAD Architects
Collaborators
Associate Partner in Charge: Fu Changrui; Executive Architects: Tongji Architectural Design (Group) Co., Ltd.; Façade Consultant: Shanghai CIMA Engineering Consulting Co. Ltd.
Built area
15,312 m²; Building height: 24 metres
Structural engineer
Archi-Neering-Design/AND Office
Landscape
Design Land Collaborative Ltd.
Lighting
TS Shanghai Tunsten Lighting Design Co., Ltd.
Client
Shanghai Quan Cheng Development & Construction Co., Ltd.
Typology
Factory › Industrial, Renovation
Haixin Bridge is the first pedestrian landscape bridge across the Pearl River in Guangzhou. It is located in the core area of the CBD, connected to Ersha Island Art Park in the north and Guangzhou Tower in the south. The upstream is about 300m away from Guangzhou Bridge, and the downstream is about 1600m away from Liede Bridge.
Project name
Guangzhou Haixin Bridge
Architecture firm
Architectural Design & Research Institute of SCUT Co., Ltd.
Location
Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China
Principal architect
He Jingtang, Qiu Jianfa, Bao Ying
Design team
Pei Zejun, Bao Huanhui, Cheng Xiaofei, Jiang Yaohui, He Jian, Chen Muqi, Huang Xueying, Li Kaixin, Su Hao, Guo Yuanxiang, Shen Xuelong, Zheng Yang, He Zhongsen, Lin Xianyong, Luo Huiling, Li Jiawen, Zhong Yingtao, Wei Ling, Liu Jing, Cen Hongjin, Guan Baoling, Cen Xiaoyun
Collaborators
Floodlighting Design: Beijing Tongheng Heming Lighting and Acoustics Institute Co., Ltd.
Structural engineer
Guangzhou Municipal Engineering Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd.
Construction
China Railway Guangzhou Engineering Bureau Group Co., Ltd.
Photography
Yao Li, Zhan Changheng, Du Hualin, Pei Zejun, Ma Minghua
Client
Guangzhou Construction Investment and Development Co., Ltd.
As one of the milestones of China’s first economic reform, Dacheng Flour Factory was established in 1979, marking itself as a one of the most impressive landmark of the area with an iconic cylindrical silo. It has witnessed the prosperity of Shenzhen’s industrial era which ceased due to economic reform, leading to its eventual closure.
Project name
CIMC Prince Bay Dacheng Plaza
Principal architect
Kevin Wang, Global Design Principal
Client
China International Marine Containers (Group) Co., Ltd.
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use Development
During the summer of 2021, Fon Studio made our initial visit to a riverside construction situated in the valley, seven kilometers upstream of Beijing's Yanqi Lake. The three-story farmhouse was skillfully integrated into its surroundings, displaying an impeccable symmetry and precise layout.
Project name
Wander Hotel Renovation Design
Architecture firm
Fon Studio
Location
Shentangyu, Huairou District, Beijing, China
Design team
Li Hongzhen, Jin Boan, Luo Shuanghua, Li Yeying
Design year
2021.07-2022.05
Material
Birch multilayer board, Cement paint, Terezzo, Stainless Steel. Main Brand: Xiaozuo Wood, Art master painting, Lingsheng Stone Lt,d
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
In 2022, a thriving cluster emerged in Xingtai, led by Huawei's Big Data Industrial Park and Yuesheng·Yanyuan, representing the region's industrial prowess. Adjacent to the Xingtai East Station, a pivotal junction in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei corridor, these entities rapidly interconnect information, human capital, and resources, weaving a robust s...
Project name
Yuesheng·Yanyuan Brand Experience Center
Architecture firm
JINDESIGN
Photography
Zheng Yan. Videography: Li Yingjie, Hanmer
Principal architect
Cui Yue
Design team
Chu Hongji, Xu Yingjie, Yang Tong, Liu Yanshuang, Zhang Chongjie
Completion year
July 2022
Collaborators
Soft Furnishing Design: Yang Yang, Zhu Jiaying, Yang Wenlei. Copywriting and Planning: NARJEELING. Project Planning: Le Brand Strategy Agency
Typology
Commercial › Showroom, Exhibition Center
In the heart of Dongguan, a city once synonymous with factories, a groundbreaking transformation has occurred. Dongguan has evolved into 'China's Capital of Trendy Toys,' where innovation and youth converge. With an average age of 33.4 years, the city pulsates with the energy of the 'Z generation,' driving its fearless spirit of experimentation and...
Organizer
AIM International Design Competition
Category
Architecture & Design
Eligibility
Open to all designers, architects and artists globally
Register
http://cityplayer.aim-competition.com/cityplayer?l=
Awards & Prizes
(The prize money is all pre-tax.): Track 1: China-Chic Toy IP Design Track First Prize 50,000RMB: 1 Winner; Second Prize 30,000RMB: 2 Winners; Third Prize 10,000RMB: 3 Winners. Track 2: Local Cultural Product Design Category: First Prize 50,000RMB: 1 Winner; Second Prize 30,000RMB: 2 Winners; Third Prize 10,000RMB: 3 Winners. Popularity Award 5,000RMB: 1 Winner
Entries deadline
November 25, 2023 08:00 PM
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
