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Modum Atelier Nanjing Office / Modum Atelier

Andreas Luco — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 02:00:00 +0000

The new office of Modum Atelir is located in the middle part of the rows of bungalows in National Leading Talents Pioneer Park, which used to be the General Bureau of Silver Dollar Minting in Jiangnan during the late Qing Dynasty. It is separated by a stone tunnel and adjacent to the Ming City Wall site. The original floor height of the interior was five meters, and the floor plan was evenly divided into two parts by a structural wall. The height of the floor and the insulation of the wall result in a passive energy-saving disadvantage of the house, and the structural wall in the center also brings difficulties in spatial integration. The townhouse where the studio is located is in a low-lying part of the park. In the summer, when rainfall is abundant, rainwater may back up into the house.

Kangsheng Road Education Complex / SEU-ARCH + ZRADI + UA GROUP

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 01:00:00 +0000

The complex consists of a 24-class junior high school, a 30-class primary school, and a 24-class kindergarten, arranged sequentially from south to north, with integrated basements. The three principal architects in charge of the design engaged in an interesting "design dialogue," balancing division of labor and collaboration. Given their close relationship, the junior high and primary schools agreed on a coordinated master plan. Both structures adopt a "sandwich"-like layout. First, the dimensions of the connecting body at critical junctions are strictly controlled. Then, each is free to develop its own expression. The junior high and primary school buildings are divided longitudinally into three functional spaces. Arranged from west to east are auxiliary teaching space, main teaching space, and extracurricular interest space.

Seventeen TeaHouse / Modum Atelier

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Sun, 25 Jan 2026 03:00:00 +0000

The Seventeen Teahouse is located on the second floor of a street corner in Nanjing's Caozhi Alley, situated between the bustling Xinjiekou commercial district and an old residential area, with no direct street-level interface. The design responds to its condition of being "present yet unseen," while creating a tea space suited for contemporary socialization, balancing privacy and shared experience.

Library of the High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University, Xiaozhuang Campus / Atelier FCJZ

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Creating a Vertical High-Density Campus - The Xiaozhuang Campus of the High School Affiliated to Nanjing Normal University (NSFZ) occupies a 66,700 sq.m site, with a total building area of approximately 95,000 sq.m. A further 17,000 sq.m of semi-outdoor space is not counted toward the floor area ratio. The campus is designed to accommodate 42 classes, forming a high-density, compact campus due to the limited land availability. At the center of the site, a heritage structure—the former Second Communication Station of the Republic of China Air Force is preserved, along with a high-rise dormitory built in recent years that awaits renovation.

Renovation of NJU Kindergarten / Atelier Jian-Jia

Andreas Luco — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Kindergarten of Nanjing University is a public kindergarten open to the general public. Founded in 1953, the kindergarten has been enlarged and expanded in several phases. Because each expansion proceeded without an overall master plan, the campus now suffers from spatial disorganization and functional inefficiencies. Moreover, structural inspections have shown that portions of the existing buildings no longer meet current safety standards. The current renovation therefore must both restructure and integrate the site's spatial layout and strengthen or reconstruct the buildings themselves.

Ancillary Facilities in the Tangshan Ape-man Cave Scenic Area / AESEU Architectural Technology and Art studio

Andreas Luco — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

An adaptive renewal project at the urban-rural junction — The Tangshan Ancient Ape-man Cave Scenic Area, nestled in a valley to the east of Nanjing city, is celebrated for the discovery of ancient ape-man relics and has long been a renowned tourist attraction on the outskirts of Nanjing. Situated at the rural-urban fringe, this area has historically served as a vital transportation corridor, with an east-west road traversing the valley. The close proximity and confined space between the mountain and the road, along with the existence of a drainage ditch, have led to mutual constraints in land use for the scenic area, parking facilities, and community public spaces. Consequently, the Tangshan Ancient Ape-man Cave Scenic Area has been persistently troubled by issues such as traffic congestion, a lack of distinctive features, and insufficient service amenities.

Yixing Study Space / Atelier d'More

韩爽 — Sat, 30 Aug 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Suspended high above in an office tower in Nanjing's Xinjiekou district, a spiritual vessel engages in quiet dialogue with the city. The moment you push open the glass door, the city's roar is instantly stripped away, revealing an organic system woven from birch wood, fabric, and light. Atelier d'More reconstructs the learning space of the contemporary urbanite through an architectural lens, composing a symphony of spatial narrative and bodily perception in the sky, over a hundred meters above ground.

Public Restroom of Nanjing Sifang Art Lake District / WUWU Atelier, ADINJU

韩爽 — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Cloud on Trees
Nestled in the pine grove beside the parking lot, the structure sits on a gently sloping terrain with a 2-3 meter elevation difference from the pavement. Irregular concrete panels with natural textures float like clouds among the pines, supported by columns matching the trees' diameter to harmonize with the surroundings. The elevated restroom offers visitors an unusual perspective—gazing directly at the treetops.

Villagers' Activity Center in Lijiashan Village / AESEU Architectural Technology and Art studio

Valeria Silva — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Village Activity Center
Table tennis room, chess room, drama room, newspaper room, library room, children's room... These are the names of rooms that have been frequently seen in the village activity center recently.Village activity centers are public service facilities set up in villages to enrich and enhance the cultural and recreational lives of villagers.This approach of referring to the centralized setting of spaces and venues in urban communities is usually based on village collective assets, sometimes a compound, sometimes an office building. Although it may not be attractive in appearance, it can often be used to allocate the functional uses of rooms according to external environmental requirements and village collective needs, making it quite practical.

Youjia'ao Community Center / UA GROUP

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 14 May 2025 02:00:00 +0000

Overview - Nanjing Compressor Factory, established in the 1950s, is categorized as a Class II industrial heritage site in the "Nanjing Industrial Heritage Protection Plan". Four factory buildings within the site have been repurposed into a community center, providing services to surrounding residents.

Jinshang OCC Restaurant at the Nanjing Drum Tower / BUZZ/ Büro Ziyu Zhuang

Pilar Caballero — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 02:00:00 +0000

The Jinshang OCC restaurant in Nanjing is located next to the Drum Tower, adjacent to cultural landmarks such as Nanjing University and Southeast University, bearing rich historical memories and urban emotions. The design team aims to redefine a comprehensive dining space through this project, combining the cultural depth of the site with contemporary lifestyles, making it a new landmark for the gathering of Nanjing's humanities.

Li Eaves, a Flower and Plants Shop / Raw Architecure Studio

韩爽 — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Li Eaves: The ancients built a pavilion shaped like a bamboo hat on a rural road every ten miles that shelter pedestrians from wind and rain, and shade from cold and hot. So "Li" reminds people of its function of providing shelter from rain and sun. Eave is the main architectural construction style for this design. "Li Eaves" was named by our friend Zhou Bo for this project. We have been invited by our friend Yuan Hua who has newly taken over a Flower and plant shop. The storefront left by the previous owner already possesses a certain visual quality. The main demand for a new storefront is to provide shade for the flowers and plants placed outside, protecting them from the intense direct sunlight in summer. At the same time, it is also hoped that a small corner for rest can be created under the enclosure wall next to the shop.

Moment Boutique Store / Modum Atelier

韩爽 — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:00:00 +0000

Moment boutique store is located in Cinnalane, Nanjing, where surrounded by a historic architectural complex, with the famous Ganxi Mansion nearby. The entire area features a uniform ancient style, which brings several challenges to the store's renovation. Situated on the second floor, the space is narrow, and the key design challenge was to integrate with the historic environment while creating a unique brand identity.

The 25 Tallest Buildings in the World

Nicolás Valencia — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Humanity has become obsessed with breaking its limits, creating new records only to break them again and again. In fact, our cities’ skylines have always been defined by those in power during every period in history. At one point churches left their mark, followed by public institutions and in the last few decades, it's commercial skyscrapers that continue to stretch taller and taller.

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.

Among the Clouds Art Center / Yuan Architects

Hana Abdel — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:00 +0000

Located next to the Nanjing Tiebei City Park, the building serves as an art center. Its design attempts to subvert the impression of rigidity commonly associated with buildings with a vibrant organic form reminiscent of a sea of clouds, reflecting a natural harmony.

Red Box Exhibition Center / Mix Architecture

Pilar Caballero — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000

The Red Box is located at the foot of Red mountain, Naning, which is also in the Hongchuang park designed by Mix architecture. With the forest surrounding Red mountain, the sculptural volume of the Red Box makes it unique. The Red Box is made up of red concrete. "Red" responds to the environment, which has three different meanings. First, the Red Box responds to the "red" of chronological memory. Hongchuang PARK, which is formerly known as Nanjing Combat Machinery Factory. Nanjing Combat Machinery Factory was founded in the 1950s and has experienced vigorous development since the founding of New China. The "red" memory has accompanied the growth of several generations. Secondly, in response to the "red" of the original red brick building of the Hongchuang PARK factory area, Mix Architecture decided to make the Red Box a unique building with the same rhythm as the factory.

Da Yu Art Museum / Yuan Architects

Hana Abdel — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Da Yu Art Museum has a very peaceful and graceful atmosphere, set on the bank of a beautiful small lake near a suburban area in Nanjing City. It is a private museum owned by a group company and used for hosting art exhibitions, cultural events, and receptions.

“The landscape, art, humanity, and culture between the horizon.”