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Project • By Atelier Ma_BIAD • Exhibition Centres
Midea Science Exhibition Center
Arch-Exist
Humanities, Science, Technology, Art and Nature
As the central building of Midea Group's new headquarters, the Midea Science Center uses the space, materials, quality, and precision of the building to create a unique space that blends technology and art, conveying the philosophy of “perfection in technology, beauty in life.”
Arch-Exist
The location of Midea Science Center is highly significant, situated at the core of Midea Group's office complex and adjacent to the He Art Museum, forming a convergence point between scientific innovation and humanistic art. In terms of layout, the Midea Science Center aligns with the main circular building axis of the Midea headquarters and the He A... More
News • News • 10 Feb 2025
UNStudio’s new Chongqing development balances demand for high-rise living with health and well-being of residents
International architecture and design practice UNStudio has completed 18T Mansion, a high-rise residential development in the city of Chongqing, China. The development addresses the demand for high-rise living in a densely populated urban center while emphasizing a commitment to the health and well-being of its residents. A clear focus on improving living, communal, and recreational spaces resulted in 18T Mansion achieving a WELL Platinum Certification, the first for a residential project in Southwestern China.
Kris Provoost
Kris Provoost
Ben van Berkel, Founder / Principal Architect, UNStudio, describes 18T Mansion as representing a “transformative urban revitalization initiative in the heart of Chongqing that is d... More
News • News • 27 Sep 2024
Neri&Hu completes intricate interior design of Shanghai-based Performing Arts Center
Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, a Shanghai-based interdisciplinary architectural design practice, features in Archello’s 25 best architecture firms in China. This article highlights a recently completed project in Shanghai undertaken by Neri&Hu.
New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center
Pedro Pegenaute
Neri&Hu Design and Research Office has completed the intricate interior design of the New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center. The center is located in Qiantan, a recently developed business and cultural hub in Shanghai that is also known as The New Bund. Situated on the banks of the Huangpu River and surrounded by shiny high-rise developments, the New Bund 31 Performing Arts Center houses a grand theater and blac... More
News • News • 31 Aug 2024
25 best architecture firms in China
Chinese civilization, one of the oldest in the world, spans thousands of years, and its rich heritage remains evident today. With its vast and diverse landscapes—ranging from mountains and deserts to forests, lowlands, and seas—Chinese architecture has long reflected a deep connection to nature. Traditional elements like curved rooflines, hierarchical spatial layouts, and principles of harmony, balance, and order continue to shape modern architecture.
In recent decades, China’s rapid economic growth has driven dramatic urban transformation, resulting in some of the world's most forward-thinking and striking architectural projects. While international firms like Zaha Hadid Architects and OMA have made their mark, local Chi... More
News • News • 24 May 2023
The confluence of two rivers informs the design of a new exhibition center in Chongqing
A new Planning Exhibition Center by Tanghua Architect & Associates has been built on a hill in a picturesque part of Chongqing, in central China. The light grey, concrete structure is both imposing and enchanting, its circular form a beacon of architectural innovation and prosperity.
MMCM Studio
Rudy Dong
Liangjiang Collaborative Innovation Zone spans a 6.8-square-kilometer site in Chongqing. Specifically chosen by the Chinese government, it is officially known as “Liangjiang New Area” and will encompass a number of developments. Located in the south of the Innovation Zone, the Planning Exhibition Center sits on a hillock in a natural setting, and offers faded views of the folkloric Longxing Ancient Town.... More
Xingfu Village Pan-Museum
The concept of the Xingfu Village Pan-Museum in China was created in a consortium with the Chinese bureau DA! as part of an international competition. The project took the first place out of 377 teams that submitted 131 applications for consideration.The museum is located in Sichuan province near the historic village of Xingfu, founded more than a thousand years ago and recognized as one of the most beautiful and tourist-friendly places in China. The village and nature around with rare tree species have survived to this day almost in its original form. Working with the Chinese bureau has allowed us to bring to the project the authenticity of Chinese culture and a deep understanding of values of the country and its nation.
The museum is a c... More
Project • By line+ • Swimming Pools
Jiunvfeng Bubble Pool on Mount Tai
“Leaning on the edge of the cliff, overlooking in all directions, enjoying the heavenly leisure.” In Li Bai’s verses, Mount Tai, the chief of the Five Sacred Mountains, breathed the air of the world and accommodated the most beautiful scenery of all. Faced with the ancient strata that have undergone 3 billion years of evolution, human beings are as small as a drop in the ocean, and how buildings, the habitat of human beings, will be integrated into the natural order?
Project Background
Jiunvfeng Bubble Pool is located in Dongximen Village, Tai’an, Shandong, a typical mountain village in northern China, occupying the natural beauty of the surrounding area of Mount Tai. However, due to the loss of nat... More
News • News • 18 Sep 2020
OMA unveil their latest: the multi-tiered Prince Plaza project
OMA’s latest project in China is complete. Prince Plaza is a 200-metre mixed-use podium tower housing offices and retail space. The building is located in the ‘Sea World’ area of Shenzhen’s bustling Shekou district.
Credit: Seth Powers, Courtesy of OMA
The site offers a diverse and rich range of reference points which have informed the design process. Framed by the backdrop of the undulating Nanshan mountains and facing picturesque Shenzhen Bay, land and sea enclose a cluster of recently built skyscrapers, themselves an extension of the ongoing industrialization of the area. Formerly a largely pastoral area, the city borders Hong Kong and was designated a special economic zone and prioritized... More