A 1930’s house gets transformed into a multi-residence apartment building in the historic Tianzifang area in Shanghai, China. Designed by the award-winning architecture studio Neri&Hu, the minimalist house is a celebration of old and new, tradition and functionality. From Neri & Hu: The magical lane houses, which were once the dominant fabric that made urban Shanghai… [Read More]
Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by Neri&Hu Design
Neri&Hu Design has designed the Xi’an Westin Museum Hotel by paying homage to Chinese heritage in one of the country’s oldest cities. The design team reinterprets Chinese cultural references in a contemporary and fresh approach. Rising like a modern-day fortress within the city, the architecture combines past and present in a journey of symbolic references…. [Read More]
The Temple House by Make Architects
The Temple House is Make’s second project with Swire Hotels, following the successful launch of the Montpellier Chapter Hotel in Cheltenham, and the third hotel in Swire’s portfolio, following The Upper House in Hong Kong and The Opposite House in Beijing. Located in the heart of Chengdu, one of China’s key centres of finance and commerce, the… [Read More]
Hengqin International Financial Center by Aedas
Hengqin International Financial Center is the kick-off project of Shizimen CBD, which will be the milestone for development of the whole region. Designed by Aedas, this mixed-use high-rise includes office spaces, supporting conference and exhibition facilities, apartments, service facilities and retails. The project is located in Plot 8 of offshore financial island in Hengqin Block,… [Read More]
A Gem on the Pearl River: Langham Place, Guangzhou by Aedas International
Located on Pazhou, Langham Place, Guangzhou together with Guangzhou Commercial Showcase Complex form the Nanfung Commercial, Hospitality and Exhibition Complex. The 500-room five-star hotel has a dramatic, animated appearance, with horizontal elements accentuated through small and large shifts to maximize the dialogue between the buildings, providing a dynamic, unified and powerful expression for the exhibition complex. Situated opposite from the government funded… [Read More]
Xintiandi Penthouse by Joyce Wang Studio
Joyce Wang Studio designed a three-storey penthouse set in the heart of Shanghai’s Xintiandi district that offers some of the best lake and skyline views Shanghai has to offer. The entire interior design revolves around a cantilever staircase that winds around the double-height atrium offering a stunning view over the entire apartment. The project won… [Read More]
Camper Office and Showroom by Neri&Hu Design and Research Office
Chinese architectural design practice Neri&Hu Design and Research Office has created the new Camper Office and Showroom in Shanghai. The design of the space was inspired by “nong-tang”, a traditional narrow alley typical of Shanghai. The architects have inserted their interpretation of a brick and reclaimed wood house within the shell of an old industrial… [Read More]
Sales & Exhibition Centre of ZhongShan by Mission & Associates
Mission & Associates Limited were commissioned to design a unique and iconic sales and exhibition hall for a scenic property development in ZhongShan, a southern city in China. The space was developed in front of a golf course, which inspired the designers to introduce the picturesque greeneries indoors. The requirements of the design was to… [Read More]
The Changchun Longjia International Airport terminal by HASSELL
HASSELL has developed a design for the Changchun Longjia International Airport terminal that uses elements drawn from the area’s natural landscape. The master plan proposed by HASSELL uses the form of the China Rose, native to Changchun area, in shaping a harmonious passenger experience, and creating an easy flow within the terminal’s spaces. The design merges… [Read More]
schmidt hammer lassen designs Ningo Cultural Home
schmidt hammer lassen architects has completely the design for a new cultural home for the city Labour Union in Ningbo, China. Known as the Home of Staff, the 100,000 m² project was the winner entry in an international competition in 2013. The proposed project features an eclectic mix of functions, split across two separate buildings…. [Read More]
