Qishe Courtyard House in Beijing by ARCHSTUDIO.ARCHSTUDIO has renovated a dilapidated hutong in Beijing, introducing a series of contemporary architectural insertions. A central curved veranda — a basic element of traditional Chinese architecture, is embedded into the old Siheyuan to...
Cheng Dong – A Coherent City in Xi’an, China by Sangu Design.Set within Qujiang New District in Xi’an, China, the site of this urban renewal project was formerly a semi-abandoned urban square with a two-story parking lot surrounded by office buildings and residential communities. Sangu Design...
Capsule Hotel & Library in Zhejiang Province, China by Atelier Tao+C.An old rammed earth building in the middle of the Chinese village of Qinglongwu has been converted by Atelier Tao+C into a boutique hotel and library. Surrounded by verdant mountains, the picturesque structure accommodates 20 guests, with...
Changjiang Art Museum in Taiyuan, China by Vector Architects.Vector Architects have completed the Changjiang Art Museum, located in its namesake village built in 2016 to cater to rapid urban development. The museum serves as a cultural link between the residential community and culture of the city,...
Basic Coffee in Beijing by Office AIO.Basic Coffee by Office AIO plays on light and obscurity, establishing framed and orchestrated views through which patrons experience the café interior. A concentric sequence revolves around a concealed coffee making area, wrapped by a...
Meet The Flintstones: Contemporary Cave-like Interiors.In an overly sleek high-tech world, a few tough edges can refresh the soul. Welcome to the new Stone Age where cave-like interiors and objects reign supreme. My daily existence is saturated with slick technology. Pristine, perfectly...
Geijoeng Concept Store in Shenzhen by Studio 10.Translucent materials are layered throughout the Geijoeng's store in Shenzen, combined with mottled green elements such as marble plinths and a velour curtain made from textile designed by Raf Simons for Kvadrat. The display window and...
Voisin Organique Restaurant & Lounge in Shenzhen, China by Various Associates.A towering bronze façade shields diners from glaring sunlight within Voisin Organique restaurant in Shenzhen, while a row of portal windows triggers the curiosity of passersby. The light that filters through the portals makes the dark...
Zhuyeqing Greentea Flagship Store in Chengdu, China by X+LIVING.X+LIVING designed the Zhuyeqing Greentea Flagship with a mind to diversify away from a traditional store based on products and services to one that offers unique elements and visual interaction. Set in Chengdu, China where the tea is...
