curved concrete roofs root atelier alter architects' museum into chinese mountain foothills
the building mirrors the terrain with three interlocking, curved roof forms that rise from the ground.
7 stories
atelier alter architects
atelier alter architects is a beijing-based architectural firm founded in new york in 2009. known for its socially engaged public architecture the firm's portfolio spans museums, stadiums, and cultural centers.
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The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 
2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 
2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 
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WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 
Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 
Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 all competitions
The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027 2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026 2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027 2026 NY Product Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027 WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026 Architectural competition for the design and supervision of the construction of the project “Limassol Arts Centre” $ 29,800.00 USD deadline: march 22nd, 2027 Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027 Wonder Global Design Awards 2026 Season 2 deadline: january 31st, 2027 Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026 
