Opened in 798 Art Zone, Beijing in 2009, PIFO GALLERY is one of the earliest major art intuitions in China dedicated to advancing the research and development of abstract art. After more than a decade of operation, the owner of the gallery invited ARCHSTUDIO to renovate the space, to improve its functions and adapt to future development demands.
Project name
PIFO GALLERY
Architecture firm
ARCHSTUDIO
Location
798 Art Zone, Beijing, China
Principal architect
Han Wenqiang, Li Xiaoming
Collaborators
Image editing: Wang Tonghui
Design year
October 2020 - January 2021
Completion year
February 2022
Structural engineer
Zhu Changan
Environmental & MEP
Zheng Baowei, Li Dongjie, Li Zhongjuan
Construction
Guo Shunxi, etc.
Material
Concrete, Micro cement, U-shaped glass
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Gallery
Located in the financial industry belt adjacent to Hongling North Road, the project includes a high-rise office and apartment tower, along with a retail podium. Inspired by Chinese thoughts, the design integrates the natural elements. The design divides the tower crown into four jagged quadrants. The shape is drawn from the conceit of the Pinwheel...
Project name
Bagualing Industrial Park Urban Renewal Design
Location
Baguashi Street, Shenzhen, China
Principal architect
Kelvin Hu, Executive Director; Keith Griffiths, Chairman & Global Design Principal
Built area
Approximately 140,000 m²
Typology
Commercial › Mixed-use development
A Collaborative Design by Chen Lin and Cui Sh. Beauty is always hidden in a large environment, exists in life, and appears in all things. In such a space, the elements of wind, fire, water, and soil change and move, where the stripes are deep and brilliant, the lights are clear and independent, the water rhythm is light, and the ink brush is vigoro...
Project name
Techsize Living Aesthetic Exhibition Hall
Architecture firm
MMC Design, Design Lin, CUN Design
Location
The Sixth Space Building Materials Museum, Binjiang, Hangzhou, China
Photography
Pan Jie, WM STUDIO, Si You. Video Production: Yun Dawei
Principal architect
Chen Lin, Cui Shu, Chen Linping
Design team
Kong Weiqing, Li Hui, Na Mula
Collaborators
Calligrapher: Wang Dongling. Multimedia Installation: Ruan Yuelai, Zhang Haoguang. LED Screen: Shenzhen Juhe Guangcai Display Technology Co., Ltd. Intelligent System: Morgan Smart System. Fragrance: EnjoyScent. Logo light box: Hangzhou Wanlin Advertising Co., Ltd. Stainless Steel Metal: Castle Metal Aesthetics. Ancient Furniture: Xingyue Culture and Art. Kitchen Appliances: SMEG. Revolving Frame: Zuofan Smart.
Interior design
Kong Weiqing, Li Hui, Na Mula
Landscape
Xinzizhu Gardening Design Co., Ltd., Hangzhou Wushe Gardening Co., Ltd.
Lighting
Beijing Benzhi Lighting Design Co., Ltd., An Sheng
Construction
Hangzhou Taoyi Building Decoration Engineering Co., Ltd
Material
Superimposed metal plates
Client
Techsize Global Flagship Store
Typology
Commercial › Store
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) has been named winner of the competition to design the Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre.
Project name
Jinghe New City Culture & Art Centre
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects
Location
Jinghe, Xi’an, China
Principal architect
Patrik Schumacher
Design team
Sanxing Zhao, Lianyuan Ye, Shaofei Zhang, Qiyue Li, Shuchen Dong, Yuan Feng, Congyue Wang, Yuling Ma, Yanran Lu
Collaborators
容柏生建筑结构设计事务所 RBS, 中联西北工程设计研究院有限公司 China United Northwest Institute for Engineering Design & Research Co
Status
Competition winner
Typology
Commercial › Art Center
LuxeRivers is a new mixed-use development in Chongqing, a large city in southwest China, on a steep site at the confluence of the Yangtze and the Jialing Rivers. It comprises several blocks of luxury apartments, residential villas and commercial elements woven together with extensive infrastructure, including bridges and tunnels, landscaping, paths...
Architecture firm
SAOTA (Concept Design)
Location
Chongqing, China
Principal architect
Lead Architects: 5+design (Design Development)
Design team
SAOTA Project Team: Greg Truen, Adrian Monger, Lean Fouche, Kier Bothwell, Darren Rodgers
Collaborators
Project Manager: Mingyi, Li
Structural engineer
Chongqing Bojian Architectural and Planning Design Institute Co. Ltd & Chongqing ChangSha Xiaan Architectural Design Institute Co. Ltd.
Landscape
Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM), Chongqing Riqing Urban Landscape Design Co. Ltd
Construction
Chongqing Education Construction (Group) Co., Ltd
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Shunchang Museum is located in a county that features a unique location. As approaching the project, the architects studied the internal connection between the site and the city
Project name
Shunchang Museum
Architecture firm
The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University Co., Ltd. (UAD)
Location
Tashan Road, Shunchang County, Nanping City, Fujian Province, China
Principal architect
Dong Danshen, Wu Zhenling
Design team
Zhao Bo, Zhang Jiachen, Yan Hui, Zhao Lichen
Collaborators
Water supply & drainage design: Wang Yibei, Zhang Nan HVAC design: Ning Taigang, Zhang Weilin, Chen Haijun Electrical design: Yang Wenzheng, Yu Kan Smart design: Ma Jian, Jiang Bing, Ni Gaojun Curtain wall design: Shi Jiongjiong, Wang Jieneng, Wang Jianzhong
Built area
10,138.2 m2 (above ground: 9,938.4 m2; underground: 199.8 m2)
Completion year
March 2021
Interior design
Li Jingyuan, Hu Xu, Lu Xiaoling, Fang Yu
Landscape
Wu Weiling, Xu Conghua, Zhang Chi, He Ying
Structural engineer
Zhou Jianlu, Nan Jingjing, Pan Jiafu, Hu Bo
Contractor
CSCEC Strait Construction and Development Co., Ltd.
Client
Shunchang Urban Investment and Construction Development Co., Ltd.
Designed by T.K. Chu Design Group, the four-story villa named Greencore is located among hills, woods, and lakes. With angled cornices and floor-to-ceiling windows, it shows an integration of traditional Chinese garden and modern building, which combines people, nature, and architecture perfectly, and gives off a vague animist aura.
Project name
The Villa Greencore
Architecture firm
T.K. Chu Design Group
Location
Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
Photography
Di Zhu Video: Peihua Li(Director), Yujia Zheng(Editor) and T.K. Chu Design(Producer)
Principal architect
T.K. Chu
Design team
Chiung-wen Liu,Huei-chun Chen, Chuen-shiuan Lin, Yu-jie Chang, Shu-han Chang, Shin-yu Tsai, Shu-yun Bai, Ma-ru Chiang, Ming Zhao and Yinan Zhu
Design year
October 2020-March 2021
Completion year
September 2021-December 2021
Collaborators
Project tyle: Residential interior design
Interior design
Decoration: Robert KUO, Kim Syberet, Tom Dixon, Gardeco, Gilles Caffier and Georg Jensen
Material
Special stone, wood veneer, stoving varnish, special wallpaper and stainless-steel Furniture and Lamp: T.K HOME, B&B, Reflex and Molteni & C
Typology
Residential › House
“Design delves into the essence of things as deeply as possible to provide us with a different perspective of the world. First-rate designers cultivate balance and moderation. Subtle yet well-thought design elements brighten up our homes, as only an emotional atmosphere can make a space worth living in it.”
Project name
Home of Finance-Elites
Architecture firm
Rui Design
Location
Zhenmiaofu, Beijing, China
Photography
Gan Yuan, Mu Ye
Principal architect
Wang Rui
Interior design
Rui Design
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential/ Appartment
