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Architects: Diagonal Architectural Design
- Area: 1260 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: Guangdong Boer Si New Building Materials Co., Ltd., Songxia Brand , Yile Brand Coatings
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Xin'an Haibei Kindergarten Renovation / Diagonal Architectural Design
Nantou Hybrid Building / URBANUS
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Architects: URBANUS
- Area: 1090 m²
- Year: 2023
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Professionals: Pag Facade Systems Co., Limited, GD-Lighting Design
Qianhai’s Guiwan Park / Field Operations
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Architects: Field Operations
- Area: 452700 m²
- Year: 2022
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Professionals: Shenzhen Chengxinhang Engineering Consulting
Building Energy Saving Retrofit in Liu Lian Primary School / FORWARD STUDIO
MVRDV’s Explores Low-Carbon and Child-Friendly Solutions at the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre
“ReviveR,” a new exhibition by MVRDV opened at the Shenzhen Women & Children’s Centre, focused on the different narratives surrounding its hosting building, from the role of play and social interaction, to the importance of fun environments for people of all ages, along with the need to reduce carbon emissions by applying principles of circularity. The exhibition is on display in the building’s 5th-floor auditorium from December 6, 2023, until February 28, 2024.
Büro Ole Scheeren Wins Competition to Design New Swirling Headquarters for Tencent in Shenzhen
Büro Ole Scheeren has won the international competition for the design of Tencent’s new global headquarters in Shenzhen, China. The new structure, occupying a 14-hectare site, will become part of a new urban development along Qianhai Bay. Envisioned as a centerpiece within the future technology and financial district, Büro Ole Scheeren’s Tencent Helix will become the center of the multinational company’s expanding ecosystem.
Itree Mankekeli Homestay / Wildurban Architects
Kindergarten of Museum Forest / Atelier Apeiron - SZAD
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Architects: Atelier Apeiron - SZAD
- Area: 4515 m²
- Year: 2021
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Professionals: GD Lighting
Nantou Neighborhood Center / Atelier FCJZ
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Architects: Atelier FCJZ
- Area: 2894 m²
- Year: 2023
FUTURE CITY Exhibition Center / Various Associates
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Architects: Various Associates
- Area: 536 m²
- Year: 2023
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Manufacturers: DONCHAMP 汤臣科技, YPG 艺品高, YSHX 永盛鸿星
Exploring Ma Yansong's 'Landscapes in Motion': MAD Architects' Retrospective Exhibition in Shenzhen
The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning in China (MoCAUP) has recently opened an exhibition titled “Ma Yansong: Landscapes in Motion.” This retrospective showcases the work of MAD Architects, led by Ma Yansong, Dang Qun, and Yosuke Hayano, spanning nearly two decades and 52 projects. Running until December 17, the display is envisioned as a platform for imaginative exploration of future urban life.
2023's Public Architecture in China: Exploring Emerging Hubs and Established Urban Centers
In the dynamic landscape of contemporary urban development, public architecture is an essential force in reshaping cities. In fact, this element of urban regeneration can revitalize economies and reactivate surrounding commercial schemes. In this transformative era, cities across China have evolved into financial hubs, attracting world-renowned firms and architects who are redefining these skylines. In turn, these metropolises become embodiments of future innovation and lifestyle.
China's cities have become centers of modernity as a result of its explosive prominence in the world economy. These cities have become magnets for architectural marvels that go beyond simple functionality, from Shanghai's ceaseless reinvention to Beijing's cultural renaissance and Shenzhen's undeniable emergence as a global center in technology, research, manufacturing, business, economics, finance, tourism, and transportation, complete with the Port of Shenzhen, the world's fourth busiest container port. Overall, these cities are a crucial gateway in understanding the developing dynamics in metropolitan environments.
5 Iconic Architectural Projects Completed in 2023, Featuring MVRDV, OMA, Snøhetta, Studio Gang, and Zaha Hadid Architects
As we reflect on the unfolding of 2023, it has been a remarkable chapter in the world of architecture and design. This year saw the fruition of numerous groundbreaking projects that have left a mark on our collective built environment. This narrative takes place around a year of significance, with a renewed commitment to combat climate change, with dialogue initiated around world-renowned events such as the UIA World Congress of Architecture in Copenhagen or the 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice – La Biennale di Venezia.
This curated list includes projects that opened to the public in 2023. Each of them was designed and long-awaited to be completed. The featured architects include MVRDV, Zaha Hadid Architects, Snøhetta, Studio Gang, and OMA in collaboration with Shohei Shigematsu. Each of these firms is a unique design studio with its specific architectural style; while all these listed built projects are public and commercial.
Essence Financial Securities / Rocco Design Architects Associates
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Architects: Rocco Design Architects Associates
- Area: 70000 m²
- Year: 2022
Shenzhen Women & Children’s Center / MVRDV
Floating Pavilion / Daxing Jizi Design
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Architects: Daxing Jizi Design
- Area: 400 m²
- Year: 2023
"Liminality" by Neri&Hu Explores the Zone Between Theory and Practice at La Biennale di Venezia 2023
Neri&Hu presented “Liminality”, a multimedia exhibition selected by Lesley Lokko, at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. The exhibition took place in the Dangerous Liaisons section of La Biennale di Venezia at the Arsenale. In response to Lokko’s curatorial statement, Neri&Hu’s display explored the concept of liminality, the “zone” between design practice and theoretical exploration. The display consisted of three adaptive reuse projects that represent the practice’s research in “Reflective Nostalgia, Recasting Vernacular, and Ruinophilia/Future Artifact.”