vector architects (16 articles)
vector architects is a chinese architecture practice based in beijing. the firm was founded in 2008 by its founding partner, gong dong. the studio has completed a number of eye-catching projects in its home country.
vector architects completes multifunctional haibing center at china's nankai university
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the architects began the project by exploring how their intervention could respond to the site's two bodies of water as well as a previously existing brick dining hall.
the architects began the project by exploring how their intervention could respond to the site's two bodies of water as well as a previously existing brick dining hall.
changjiang art museum by vector architects is an oasis amid rapid urban development
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the museum's galleries are articulated around a large lightwell measuring 5.7 meters (19ft) in diameter and 16.4 meters (54ft) in height.
the museum's galleries are articulated around a large lightwell measuring 5.7 meters (19ft) in diameter and 16.4 meters (54ft) in height.
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.
vector architects restores a beijing courtyard to include a gallery and café
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the site was originally a dormitory constructed in the 1960s, with a cluster of other structures surrounding an irregularly shaped courtyard.
the site was originally a dormitory constructed in the 1960s, with a cluster of other structures surrounding an irregularly shaped courtyard.
vector architects turns traditional chinese courtyard into multi-functional community library
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the setting had been frequently modified over the years, and the architects were keen to preserve the building's 'precious traces of time'.
the setting had been frequently modified over the years, and the architects were keen to preserve the building's 'precious traces of time'.
vector architects transforms sugar mill into hotel complex in southern china
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named 'alila yangshuo', the hotel’s existing structures – the mill and an industrial truss – are flanked by larger buildings used for guest accommodation.
named 'alila yangshuo', the hotel’s existing structures – the mill and an industrial truss – are flanked by larger buildings used for guest accommodation.
vector architects adds vaulted roof to captain's house in coastal china
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overlooking the huangqi peninsula, the three-leveled property has been overhauled to stand the test of time on its rocky hillside location.
overlooking the huangqi peninsula, the three-leveled property has been overhauled to stand the test of time on its rocky hillside location.
vector architects finishes the suzhou cultural heritage museum in china
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surrounded by water on three sides, the different volumes of the museum are connected through courtyards and outdoor corridors.
surrounded by water on three sides, the different volumes of the museum are connected through courtyards and outdoor corridors.
vector architects adds iron mesh curtain to façade of M WOODS 798 in beijing
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draped across the façade and used on the surrounding public areas, a layer of translucency created by galvanized iron wire mesh has been utilized to unify the museum space.
draped across the façade and used on the surrounding public areas, a layer of translucency created by galvanized iron wire mesh has been utilized to unify the museum space.
vector architects' seashore chapel in china is a space for peaceful reflection
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the elevated structure purposely welcomes the tide. meanwhile, the intimate interior is softly illuminated by limited openings which also frame uninterrupted views of the ocean.
the elevated structure purposely welcomes the tide. meanwhile, the intimate interior is softly illuminated by limited openings which also frame uninterrupted views of the ocean.
vector architects completes green-covered chongqing taoyuanju community center
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three buildings connected by outdoor walkways are covered by a green roof, making them disappear into their surrounding mountainous landscape.
three buildings connected by outdoor walkways are covered by a green roof, making them disappear into their surrounding mountainous landscape.
vector architects casts seashore library at water's edge, china
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the concrete-cast library features a range of spaces defined by light and air suited to provide tranquil views and a variety of relationships to the nearby ocean.
the concrete-cast library features a range of spaces defined by light and air suited to provide tranquil views and a variety of relationships to the nearby ocean.
vector architects presents renovated courtyard scheme for beijing design week
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conceived as a catalytic urban intervention, the carefully delineated space contains secluded areas alongside communal recreational programs.
conceived as a catalytic urban intervention, the carefully delineated space contains secluded areas alongside communal recreational programs.
vector architects conceive vanke centre as an ocean-viewing platform
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acting as a large tool used to view the nearby ocean, the exhibition space consolidates private and public space at strategic points to further the company's brand and community »
acting as a large tool used to view the nearby ocean, the exhibition space consolidates private and public space at strategic points to further the company's brand and community presence.
vector architects: riverside park pavilion, china
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a glazed skin thickened with aluminum louvers encloses a mixed use pavilion complex connected by pathways and sunken gardens.
a glazed skin thickened with aluminum louvers encloses a mixed use pavilion complex connected by pathways and sunken gardens.
vector architects: harvest pavilion
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responding to the vast tracts of land encompassing the site, this structure's horizontal roof and deep eaves parallel the flat landscape.
responding to the vast tracts of land encompassing the site, this structure's horizontal roof and deep eaves parallel the flat landscape.
