The project is a response to CR Land’s vision of creating new-style property scale centers that highlight both community commerce and living experience. Delving into the local cultural context, community experience and dwelling spaces of Huizhou, Informal Design activated a community space in this second-tire city by breaking away from conventional...
Architecture firm
Informal Design
Location
Huizhou, Guangdong, China
Photography
Chao Zhang, Tong Xia. Video: 25 hours
Collaborators
Spatial design: Sheng Wang, Shubin Lin, Jie Wang, Hongtao Shen. Graphic design: Jing Zheng, Yanhong Liu, Jing Fu. Brand planning: Sumi Huang, Wenqi Huang
Design year
March - May 2023
Completion year
July 2023
Construction
Shenzhen Jushen Construction Co., Ltd.
Client
CR Land Park View Mansion
Typology
Dining, Retail, Exhibition
Every chef knows remarkable food is a result of the near impossible to explain, a richly nuanced experience that EHB chef Esben Holmboe Bang knows better than most. In developing this project, we sought to emphasize this alchemy, China’s historical heritage of botanic medicine melding science and nature, as well as the unique culinary skill of such...
Architecture firm
Chris Shao Studio LLC
Principal architect
Chris Shao
Interior design
Chris Shao Studio
Collaborators
Artists: Natalia Landowska, Gil Melott, Sophie Lou Jacobsen, Pelle Designs (Jean & Oliver Pelle), Yves Mohy. Other consultants: Morris, Jebara & Co.
Material
Wood, Paint, Stoned, Metal, Tile, Leather, Wallpaper, Resin. Furnishing brands: Objective Gallery (OBJ +), Finn Juhl, BD Barcelona Design, Fogia
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The Bar & Restaurant "Above" is located in the Yubei district of Chongqing, a bustling metropolis in southwestern China. Nestled atop a three-story shopping mall, the venue offers a retreat from the urban buzz with stunning views over the city and the surrounding mountains. The design sought to create a space that was both modern and welcoming whil...
Project name
Above Bar & Restaurant
Architecture firm
+A- (PArchM)
Location
Chongqing, China
Design team
David Derksen, Mohammed Rahmoun
Interior design
+A- (PArchM)
Built area
910 m² (9795 ft²)
Site area
950 m² (10225 ft²)
Material
Glass, Terrazzo Tiles, Plaster, Steel, Stone
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Rhinoceros 3D, Vray, Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant & Bar
Our project is nestled in the heart of GaoZhuang, the birthplace of the Dai ethnic culture in Xishuangbanna. This land has nurtured a wealth of cultural traditions and the marvels of nature. The two structures are divided by a central promenade, with distinct businesses occupying either side. On the left-hand side, there is a spa center, while on t...
Architecture firm
Funs Design
Location
Gaozhuang, Xishuangbanna, China
Photography
Yu Photography
Principal architect
Luo Bin
Collaborators
Copywriting: Zhang Hongming, Zhou Zengni
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
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 Aurora Zenith Residence reimagines the possibilities of architectural design by embracing a futuristic aesthetic. Its form is a symphony of sleek lines, bold angles, and avant-garde materials that challenge conventional norms. This futuristic aesthetic resonates with the forward-thinking spirit of its era while maintaining a respectful dialogue...
Project name
Aurora Zenith Residence
Architecture firm
Niyaresh Studio Design
Location
Rainbow mountains, Zhangye Danxia, China
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi, Niyaresh Studio Design
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Niyaresh Studio Design
Typology
Residential › Villa
Situated on the southern tip of Hainan Island, China’s most southerly province with its tropical forests, mountain parks and white sand beaches welcoming over 80 million tourists each year, Sanya has grown to a city of over a million residents.
Project name
Sanya Cultural District
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Sanya City, China
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
ZHA Competition Team: Shajay Bhooshan, Joshua Anderson, Vishu Bhooshan, Daniel Boran, Chun-Yen Chen, Hung-Da Chien, Nils Fischer, Matthew Gabe, Charles Harris, Jinqi Huang, Yen-Fen Huang, Ivan Hewitt, Jakub Klaska, Hannah Kopeliovitch Simmons, Henry Louth, Sonia Magdziarz, Patrik Schumacher, Svenja Siever, Tul Srisompun, Yaobin Wang, Yutong Xia, Simon Yu, Lei Zheng, Han Hsun Hsieh
Visualization
Brick Visual, Negativ, Plomp. Animation by Atchain
Client
People’s Government of Sanya City
Typology
Cultural Architecture
The city of Taizhou is situated in an impressive landscape within Zhejiang province in China, and embodies the local motto “Seven mountains, one river, and two fields”. It is home to Tengda Center, a landmark high-rise building, whose architectural language was inspired by the structure of the osmanthus flower.
Project name
Tengda Center Roof Garden
Location
34th floor, Tengda Center, Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, China
Principal architect
Lingli Gao
Collaborators
Design Consultants: Yangchuan Construction; Quantity Surveyor: Tengda Construction Group; Selected Subcontractors: Shenzhen Yiniweizhu Home Design Co., Ltd.
Built area
Indoor area: 1132 ㎡
Interior design
TALES Creative
Environmental & MEP
Tengda Construction Group
Lighting
Zhongshan Artemis House&co.es
Material
Ceramic tile, microcement, terrazzo, paint, stained glass
Construction
Tengda Construction Group Co., Ltd.
Client
Taizhou Tengda Construction Group
Typology
Exhibition Hall › Mixed Use Develpment
