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Qinghe INNNG International Talent Community / Zhu Xiaodi Architects + BIAD

韩爽 — Sun, 24 May 2026 02:00:00 +0000

On the urban landscape, architecture is never an isolated entity, but rather a spatial vehicle that engages in a profound dialogue with its site, its people, and the spirit of the city. It has long transcended its physical functions to become a vessel containing the city's soul. Located in Qinghe Town, Haidian District, Beijing, the INNNG International Talent Community is a vivid embodiment of this philosophy. The design of its architecture stems precisely from the unique characteristics of the INNNG project site in Haidian, Beijing—a uniqueness born from comprehensively addressing various boundary factors. This multifaceted residential project for young people not only confronts the challenges posed by the special terrain and complex urban environment but also, through an architectural form that "embraces and coexists," creates a vibrant landmark that stimulates innovation, fosters interaction, and integrates into the city.

Maiji Mountain Visitor Center / ZXD ARCHITECTS + BIAD

Andreas Luco — Fri, 02 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

To explore the significance of Maiji Mountain culture and art, we must first consider the influence of Buddhism, and design begins from here. Circumambulatory structures are the most common and primitive form of space used for ceremonial and commemorative purposes after the awakening of human consciousness, corresponding to the Buddhist concept of reincarnation. All living things, if they do not seek 'liberation', will forever be in the cycle of life and death in the 'Six Paths', with no end. Of course, these concepts and annotations have undergone changes through cultural integration in the long river of history, especially in the process of communication and integration with the native culture of the Han ethnic group, and even in the process of modernization. They have surpassed the original meaning of Buddhism and have a more contemporary interpretation, which will foreshadow the realistic power of sustainable development and affect our life experience.

Ya’an Panda Performance Center / ZXD Architects

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 18 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The architects design two "cradle" like shapes for this proejct, one large and one small. The large volume is located at the center of the land, accommodating the main function of the performance, while the small volume is on the right side of the main building, arranging actor dormitories, rehearsal halls, and auxiliary functions. Both volumes adopt a sloping section to present the roof in front of the audience. With local plants all over the sloping roof, taking advantage of the abundant rainfall in the area, it reduces manual management costs. The two volumes are connected together, and this charmingly naive shape reminds people of Panda mother and son.

Soft Square in Changshou Village / ZXD Architects

Valeria Silva — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Preface. China's rural revitalization initiative emphasizes leveraging urban resources to support rural development. A key strategy involves developing tourism to attract capital and industries, foster cultural engagement, promote population retention, and facilitate the settlement of new residents in rural areas. Integrating cultural projects into rural settings is a new attempt in this regard. In Changshou Village, located in the Pingshan District of Shenzhen, the esteemed Chinese performing art studio, Longma Studio, has embarked on an experimental endeavor to establish a theater commune. This commune is intended to serve as a hub for regular rural art performances, encompassing the entire process from creation and rehearsal to staging dramas. To support this endeavor and accommodate the increasing number of audiences and tourists, architect Zhu Xiaodi was commissioned to steer the village's overall planning and the design of key areas.

Window of Kaizhou Museum / BIAD + ZXD Architects

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:00:00 +0000

Window of Kaizhou - The Kaizhou New Town Planning Exhibition Hall - The Kaizhou New Town Planning Exhibition Hall (Window of Kaizhou) is located within the start-up zone of the Kaizhou new town, adjacent to the intersection of the two axes of the new town. The horizontal axis is the People’s Canal Park, which is the core landscape belt of the start-up zone. The vertical axis is the Zhongjiang – Jintang expressway, which is the belt connecting the new urban agglomerations. Being located in the leading development zone of the new town means that the exhibition hall is not only an important public space of the new town but also the most direct display window of the new town to the outside world.