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ArchDaily China's 2026 Building of the Year Awards are Now Open for Nominations

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:37:00 +0000

ArchDaily China is 11 years old this year. The design based on Chinese culture and site has become an important part of the global architectural design exchange, and has become a highly topical part of the global architectural and design development wave. ArchDaily China brings global architecture and design consulting and information to Chinese readers. Moreover, it showcases Chinese architecture and design to the world. We stick to our original intention and become an open platform that benefits the public, making the architecture and design industry more inclusive and equal.

This year, we once again extend an invitation to Chinese readers, hoping that everyone can participate in the selection of the 2026 China Annual Architecture Award. Through an unbiased and non-geographical voting method, everyone is a member of the jury, selecting the most representative Chinese architecture and design projects for everyone.In the next three weeks, the whole process of the selection will be divided into two stages: In the first stage, you will vote on 455 projects released in the past year, and the top 15 with the highest nominations will enter the second stage finalist list; In the second stage, the 15 outstanding projects will be voted again to determine the best champion, runner-up and third place of the year.

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Meet the 15 Finalists in ArchDaily China's 2026 Building of the Year Awards

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0000

Following two exciting weeks of nominations, ArchDaily's readers have evaluated 455 projects and selected 15 finalists for the Building of the Year Award China. Architects and enthusiasts participated in the nomination process, choosing projects that exemplify what it means to push architecture forward. These finalists are the buildings that have inspired ArchDaily readers the most, which also reveal the growing trend of Chinese architecture.

Last Days for Nominations in the ArchDaily China's 2026 Building of the Year Awards

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0000

We invite you to participate in the ArchDaily China's 2026 Building of the Year Awards. We ask you to recognize and reward the projects that you feel are creating the largest impact in the built environment, that ArchDaily China has published on our projects database in 2025. By nominating and voting, you form part of an interdependent, impartial, distributed network of jurors and peers that has consistently helped us celebrate architecture of every scale, purpose, and condition, from countries large and small, and architects of all descriptions. Over the coming weeks, your votes will result in 455 projects being filtered down to just 15 projects. The 15 projects with the most nominations will move on to the voting round.

Winners of the ArchDaily China Building of the Year 2026 Awards

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 18:06:00 +0000

Another year, another successful ArchDaily China Building of the Year Awards! Once more, the award has proved to be the largest architecture prize centered around people's opinion. Crowdsourced, the most relevant projects of the year were nominated and selected by our readers.

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Call for Entries: Huizhou “Twelve Shichen (Two-hour Segments) amid Mountains & Seas” Themed Coastal Stations

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 05 May 2026 23:16:00 +0000

Have you ever traveled along such a coastline—where the mountains are low, yet cascade gently toward the sea; where the ocean is never far, yet unfolds anew with every turn? Have you ever noticed the villages scattered between bays and tidal flats, sustaining a slow and steady rhythm shaped by tides and monsoons?Have you ever truly seen the night sky— when artificial lights recede, and the sea and the sky nearly merge as one? Have you ever imagined, along this coastal road, a small station called "Zi · Pillowing the Stars"— and, stepping inside, what kind of encounter might unfold?

From Rapidity to Specificity: Multiple Dimensions of Shenzhen's Architectural Development

韩爽 — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Shenzhen is China's first Special Economic Zone（SEZ), serving as a window for China's Reform and Opening-up and an emerging immigrant city. It has evolved into an influential, modern, and international metropolis, creating the world-renowned "Shenzhen Speed" and earning the reputation of the "City of Design." Architectural design stands as the most intuitive expression of Shenzhen's spirit of integration and innovation. Over the past decade (2015-2025), the development of urban architecture in Shenzhen has closely integrated with its open and inclusive urban character, ecological advantages of being nestled between mountains and the sea, and the local spirit of blending traditional culture with innovative technology, showcasing Shenzhen's unique charm and robust vitality across multiple dimensions.

"To Emerge Naturally from the Site": Zhang Pengju on His Aga Khan Award-Winning West Wusutu Village

韩爽 — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 06:30:00 +0000

The 2025 Aga Khan Award for Architecture, one of the most prestigious honors in the field, celebrates projects that not only exhibit architectural excellence but also profoundly improve the quality of life for their communities. Among this year's winners is the West Wusutu Village Community Centre, a project in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, by Chinese architect Zhang Pengju. In an era when rural areas often face social fragmentation and a loss of identity, this community center offers a powerful counter-narrative.

From Expansion to Enhancement: Shanghai's Urban Development Framework

韩爽 — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Amidst global economic adjustments and a domestic focus on high-quality development, Shanghai has implemented a strategic shift in its urban development approach—moving from 'incremental expansion' to 'connotative enhancement.' Guided by the concept of a "people-oriented city", Shanghai has elevated urban construction from mere physical space aggregation to a comprehensive endeavor aimed at optimizing functional quality, revitalizing spatial vitality, and boosting residential resilience through urban renewal initiatives. This transformation is framed not merely as a response to resource constraints but also as an intentional approach to urban development principles. Its core proposition lies in: under the policy framework of strictly controlling incremental land use, how to unleash development potential through the "reproduction" of existing spaces.

The 10th UABB Huaqiangbei Sub-Venue International Call for Creative Ideas & Archival Documents

韩爽 — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 01:30:00 +0000

The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB) is a biennial cultural event collaboratively established by Shenzhen and Hong Kong. The 10^th UABB will feature a sub-venue at Huaqiangbei, set to open in December 2025. Huaqiangbei, known globally as "China's No. 1 Electronic Street", will host exhibitions themed on "Future City x Technology x Art" during the 10^th UABB. For this purpose, we are inviting creative ideas and proposals from individuals and organizations worldwide to energize the spatial innovation of Huaqiangbei. This call for submissions is divided into two main categories: "Creative Renovation Proposals" and "Archival Documents" submissions.

Winners of the ArchDaily China Building of the Year 2025 Awards

韩爽 — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 19:05:00 +0000

Meet the 15 Finalists in ArchDaily China's 2025 Building of the Year Awards

韩爽 — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 19:30:00 +0000

Following two exciting weeks of nominations, ArchDaily's readers have evaluated over 500 projects and selected 15 finalists for the Building of the Year Award China. Architects and enthusiasts participated in the nomination process, choosing projects that exemplify what it means to push architecture forward. These finalists are the buildings that have inspired ArchDaily readers the most, which also reveal the growing trend of Chinese architecture.

Shanghai Architecture City Guide: 30 Projects Showcasing the City's Diverse Contemporary Architecture

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

Shanghai, as one of China's most representative global cities, features an architectural vocabulary that seamlessly blends its distinctive "Haipai" (Shanghai style) urban character with an international perspective. The city boasts a rich spatial hierarchy, ranging from the micro-level of alleyways and neighborhoods to the macro-scale of urban planning. From the Suzhou Creek to the Huangpu River, every architectural landmark embodies Shanghai's unique history, culture, and vision for the future.

Announcement: Feasibility Study and Schematic Design for the Linhai Qianwan River Bridge (No. 1 Landscape Bridge) Project

韩爽 — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 10:09:00 +0000

Project name: Feasibility Study and Schematic Design for the Linhai Qianwan River Bridge (No. 1 Landscape Bridge) Project

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Beijing Architecture City Guide: 28 Projects to Understand Contemporary Architecture in a 3,000-Year-Old City

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:00 +0000

Beijing, as the cultural and political center of China, embodies a rich architectural language that bridges history and modernity, tradition and innovation, showcasing the city's profound depth and diversity. From monumental landmarks like CITIC Tower and Daxing International Airport to the hidden courtyard renovations nestled within the city's historic hutongs; from the dramatic revitalization of the Shougang industrial site to the refined transformations of Baiziwan and Baitasi, Beijing's architectural achievements continue to captivate and inspire. Every space tells a unique story of the city, blending heritage with contemporary vibrancy.

The Evolution of Scenery: How MIX Architecture Redefines Contemporary Spaces in China

韩爽 — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Selected as one of ArchDaily's Best New Practices for 2024, Mix Architecture bases in Nanjing, China, took their approaches honed from rural China to the city, dealing with projects across different scales that stay true to the identity of the communities they work in, but with a contemporary character that is dealing with projects across different scales that stay true to the identity of the communities they work in, but with a contemporary character that is setting the bar for Chinese architecture. They responded sincerely to the site, to the construction, to the functional needs, and to the expression of sociality. From the name of their studio, one can observe that they are an inclusive design studio.