architecture in china (864 articles)
architecture in china encompasses a wide range of contemporary styles, often including dramatic feats of complex engineering.
GEOM design stacks red bricks to build the façade of JPG coffee in china
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the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
the 'take-out-only' cafe is designed to cater for the fast-paced urban context of zhujiang new town.
atelier tree brings life to beijing storefront with golden heart installation
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the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
the golden heart is the hutong’s shining jewel from afar, but when seen up close, the exhibited accessories shine through.
elto consultancy redefines shanghai kindergarten as a life-sized toy
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the designer made the entire space into a huge toy, with a curved slide in the center of the reception and a climbing net in the mezzanine.
the designer made the entire space into a huge toy, with a curved slide in the center of the reception and a climbing net in the mezzanine.
continuation studio renovates chinese mountain resort into a luxe getaway
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as an idyllic hideaway, continuation studio transformed a boutique hotel nestled amidst the tianmu mountains.
as an idyllic hideaway, continuation studio transformed a boutique hotel nestled amidst the tianmu mountains.
stufish wraps chimelong theater in a colorful undulating façade in china
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clad in bright colors, the exterior also lights up at night, announcing itself as a beacon for entertainment.
clad in bright colors, the exterior also lights up at night, announcing itself as a beacon for entertainment.
public plazas permeate through shenzhen's yuehai community center by URBANUS
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beijing-based architecture studio URBANUS follows a new method for urban organization with the yuehai community culture and sports center.
beijing-based architecture studio URBANUS follows a new method for urban organization with the yuehai community culture and sports center.
napp studio abstracts traditional chinese temple for flower market entrance
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napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
napp studio symbolically infused the ‘temple’ typology into the market environment by creating a golden lattice structure.
penda china designs pink caves of beauty for narcisse salons in beijing
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to create a sense of belonging and safety for guests, penda china's design was originally inspired by caves – the earliest shelter for human beings.
to create a sense of belonging and safety for guests, penda china's design was originally inspired by caves – the earliest shelter for human beings.
x+living adorns children's restaurant in beijing with theatrical furniture
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with furniture that seems to be taken from castles and curtains that enclose stages for children, x+living's dramatic interiors appeal to anyone.
with furniture that seems to be taken from castles and curtains that enclose stages for children, x+living's dramatic interiors appeal to anyone.
UNStudio's raffles city hosts new conrad hangzhou luxury hotel
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forming part of the mixed-use development, the conrad hangzhou opens its 50+ story hotel with panoramic views from every guest room.
forming part of the mixed-use development, the conrad hangzhou opens its 50+ story hotel with panoramic views from every guest room.
pulsa by Aedas reflects the sea with undulating curves of shimmering glass
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the expressive new residential development is anchored into the forested hillside overlooking hong kong's repulse bay.
the expressive new residential development is anchored into the forested hillside overlooking hong kong's repulse bay.
human vs city by kris provoost portrays humanity amid the density of chongqing, china
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the photo-essay shows the scale of a megalopolis inhabited by over 30 million people.
the photo-essay shows the scale of a megalopolis inhabited by over 30 million people.
KCA composes yakafu DIY bakery in china with geometric terrazzo blocks + graphic elements
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its exterior is clad in a façade of back-lit blue, perforated metal surfaces.
its exterior is clad in a façade of back-lit blue, perforated metal surfaces.
lacime designs nanjing galaxy kindergarten in china as a miniature world for children
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the building includes a tree house and an outdoor park to allow the children's imagination to thrive.
the building includes a tree house and an outdoor park to allow the children's imagination to thrive.
lakeside plugin tower by beijing-based PAO reimagines affordable housing in china
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over time, entire sections of each level can be extended or taken away as needed, without affecting the rest of the building.
over time, entire sections of each level can be extended or taken away as needed, without affecting the rest of the building.
concrete waffle beams bring natural light into vector architects' restaurant in china
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utilizing exposed concrete and a number of external courtyards, the design provides a relaxing place for dining.
utilizing exposed concrete and a number of external courtyards, the design provides a relaxing place for dining.
archstudio references traditional chinese urban dwelling in modern courtyard villa
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inspired by traditional 'siheyuan', the house imitates the inward-facing structure, with volumes arranged around a central courtyard.
inspired by traditional 'siheyuan', the house imitates the inward-facing structure, with volumes arranged around a central courtyard.
readers radar: discover how architecture in china is shaped by books
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in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
in this edition of readers radar, designboom explores the great importance of books in the design of reading spaces throughout china.
HMA forms M.I. bookstore around a massive circular bookcase in china
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designed as a center for the local community, the space provides the perfect place to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
designed as a center for the local community, the space provides the perfect place to enjoy the pleasure of reading.
JADE+QA & stylus studio combine organic forms in the joe lalli narada resort hotel in china
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the resort's form and materials reflect the surrounding mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
the resort's form and materials reflect the surrounding mountains, lakes, and waterfalls.
gonverge interior design adds extensive book walls to bookstore-themed shopping mall in china
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the 240m-long book walls are constructed with steel and transparent glass, providing visibility and light from the atrium to come in.
the 240m-long book walls are constructed with steel and transparent glass, providing visibility and light from the atrium to come in.
drawing architecture studio transforms apartment balcony into japanese teahouse
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the tea house adopts a curved roof with an eave that has been extended to meet a narrow opening above the original breast board of the balcony.
the tea house adopts a curved roof with an eave that has been extended to meet a narrow opening above the original breast board of the balcony.
mecanoo wins competition to design futian civic culture center in shenzhen
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designed as 'a building that breathes', the winning scheme boasts sky gardens and a lush garden lobby.
designed as 'a building that breathes', the winning scheme boasts sky gardens and a lush garden lobby.
bloomdesign's modern tea shop in china references traditional paintings
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bloomdesign found connections between traditional tea culture and the impression of xiamen, providing an urban zen space in the city.
bloomdesign found connections between traditional tea culture and the impression of xiamen, providing an urban zen space in the city.
idyllic timber boat rooms are designed to 'float' on the fuchun river in china
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positioned to recline amongst the trees, the timber volumes are inspired by the local custom and ancient water tribes.
positioned to recline amongst the trees, the timber volumes are inspired by the local custom and ancient water tribes.
hangzhou sembo resort peers above tea gardens and pine tree canopy in chinese landscape
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the hotel, by china academy of art's design institute of landscape and architecture, features a textured roofscape that blends into nature.
the hotel, by china academy of art's design institute of landscape and architecture, features a textured roofscape that blends into nature.
archunits softens renovated shanghai office building by adding a sculptural staircase
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by removing existing elements in the interiors, archunits opened up the building's core into an atrium featuring spatial staircase.
by removing existing elements in the interiors, archunits opened up the building's core into an atrium featuring spatial staircase.
hotpot restaurant by MUDA-architects weaves its way through a eucalyptus forest
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taking advantage of the region's climate, and in order to immerse diners within the natural landscape, the restaurant has no walls.
taking advantage of the region's climate, and in order to immerse diners within the natural landscape, the restaurant has no walls.
