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Twin Pavilions / Atelier LuxNox + Found Projects

韩爽 - HAN Shuang — Sun, 15 Mar 2026 21:00:00 +0000

A pair of steel-structured pavilions located in a valley overlooking the ocean in Ningbo, Zhejiang, China. The brief called for the revitalization and expansion of an underutilized viewing deck. Responding to both programmatic needs and the existing typology, the design deconstructs the original gable-roof form into two distinct single-pitch volumes.

Down in the Clouds / Practice on Earth + Increments Studio

韩爽 — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Dun'ao Village in Xiangshan, Ningbo, sits inland among low hills and rice fields. The project began with a desire to reflect the calm, poetic atmosphere of this secluded landscape. Instead of rigid architectural frameworks, we initiated the design with sketches and poems, aiming for lightness, openness, and play. We revitalized three abandoned utility structures using a combination of steel containers and inflatable forms. These prefabricated systems enabled rapid installation and allowed us to craft flexible, playful spatial experiences across three sites:

Xiaye Zhang Residence / Studio MOR

韩爽 — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Nestled in Xiaye Village, Zhejiang Province, the Xiaye Zhang Residence represents a sophisticated architectural intervention that reinterprets rural living through a contemporary lens. Designed by STUDIO MOR for a design-literate client, this 474 m² residence transforms a formerly congested family plot into a harmonious composition of built form and landscape.

OURIO Coffee / NDB DESIGN

韩爽 — Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The project is located in a tech office park, with a sports park just across the road. Stopping is a step toward a better departure. With "stopping" as our central theme, we integrate elements of travel from Eastern culture into the space. The rest pavilions nestled in nature and the scholar's essential traveling trunk, the book box, become the primary elements in the evolution of our spatial design. A pavilion, an ancient structure for rest and relaxation. We have reinterpreted this seemingly ordinary form through modern simplification and incorporated it into the space as the main structure of the coffee bar. It carries the meaning of "staying" and also serves as a focal point, drawing people in and gathering attention within the space.

BREEZZE Market / Dispacement Architectural Design

Pilar Caballero — Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Located in the Jiaochuan Subdistrict community of Zhenhai District, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, the project addresses the challenges faced by podium commercial spaces under the impact of shifting consumer patterns and the rise of online commerce. Struggling to survive, these commercial spaces have seen stagnant utilization and maintenance, with their original business formats nearly eroded. The key to revitalizing this area lies in understanding the demographics and genuine needs of nearby residents. With a population dominated by elderly individuals and relocated residents, daily shopping and leisure activities are their primary demands. To address this, we introduced a fresh market and small-scale public spaces—pocket parks—into the neighborhood, using lifestyle-driven strategies to breathe new life into the area.

Columnating / Found Projects + Atelier LuxNox

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Columnating is a scenic overlook pavilion located along a highway by the ocean. The site, consisting of three parts, unifies the viewing pavilion, parking lot, and lawn into a single territory by introducing a curved concrete retaining wall. The height of the retaining wall gradually increases from east to west, reminiscent of large land art that interacts with the terrain.

Sounder Inn / NEOSSPACE

韩爽 — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Located in the valley near Siming Lake in Yuyao, Sounder Inn is a peaceful retreat that offers a serene escape from the busy urban life. Adjacent to the ancient village of Guanpei, steeped in history dating back to the Xining period of the Northern Song Dynasty, the property is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and enveloped by bamboo forests. The ancient village is nestled against the mountains, creating a seamless fusion of natural beauty and cultural richness. Yuyao is renowned as a cradle of talents and boasts a profound cultural heritage. The design of Sounder Inn aims to create a rural sanctuary that provides a poetic abode, connecting guests with nature.

The World's 25 Tallest Buildings Currently Under Construction

Nour Fakharany — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 05:30:00 +0000

As the global population continues to rise, dense cities face mounting challenges in catering to the needs of billions of people living and working in urban areas. Architects have long explored the skyscraper typology as a solution to these challenges, integrating commercial spaces and public amenities within residential buildings to create all-inclusive experiences for tenants. Over the years, skyscrapers have evolved into multifaceted vertical communities that aim to address the complexities of urban living.

Blue Court / Found Projects + Atelier LuxNox

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 01:00:00 +0000

Located in a seaside park on the southeastern coast of China, Blue Court is a blue concrete basketball court framed by an exposed steel structure. A canopy supported by diagonal steel cables marks the main entrance on the north side.

Dongqian Lake Club Houses / Álvaro Siza Vieira + Carlos Castanheira

Susanna Moreira — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 02:00:00 +0000

In a land far, far away, live five sisters.
They are all alike, and they are all different.
They are all beautiful, some more, some less.
One is more edgy and another is more calm.
One other is elegant and another yet more so. It depends.
They are all unalike, but also similar.

Dongdan Grassland “Sea Ruins” Station / Mur Mur Lab

Pilar Caballero — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000

In Nature - Over the past two years, frequent visits have made Xiangshan Dongchen Township the coastal village I know best. Driving from Ningbo across the vast Xiangshan Harbor, along the extended eastern coastline, and through the Danmen Tunnel, we soon reach our destination—a little-known East China Sea prairie hidden in the unique landscape where mountains meet the sea. Twenty years ago, Xiangshan County implemented a land reclamation project, constructing a dam between Dawanshan and Xiyangshan to the north and south. The reclaimed mudflat pasture spans nearly a thousand acres. Over the years, this rare East China Sea prairie has retained its natural, unspoiled pastoral landscape, serving as a habitat for cattle and seabirds.

The Campsite Hotel In The Bamboo Forest / Verse Design

Andreas Luco — Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

The project site is located in Hengxi Town, Yinzhou District, Ningbo. To the west and south of the site are thousands of acres of rice fields operated by the Puluo Farm. To the east and north are hilly terrains with bamboo forests. The eastern mountainous area is planned for a hotel campsite, with tents nestled among the bamboo forests. On the western slope, the original agricultural warehouse location is designed as the public area of the campsite hotel. The grouping is oriented towards the fields, with the bamboo forest at its back, creating a complementary scene with the camp on the eastern side.

Ningbo International Conference Center / Tanghua Architects & Associates

Andreas Luco — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Tanghua Architects has conceived a conference center in the form of a covered bridge surrounded by picturesque mountain and river landscapes. The scheme, with distinctive design and a response to the genius loci, stood out among other proposals in an international competition and has been successfully executed. The conference center serves as a venue for government affairs and business activities related to the "Belt and Road Initiative" and "Yangtze River Delta Integration Plan". Furthermore, it symbolizes national culture and plays the role of a bridge connecting Ningbo and the world. The conference center is located in the Dongqian Lake Scenic Area on the southeast outskirts of Ningbo City. Adjacent to the west shore of Dongqian Lake and connected to two mountains on its north and south sides, the core plot spans about 49 hectares (735 mu). It's where the streams, rivers, lakes, mountains, lotus ponds, water outlets and riverbanks meet, and expansive paddies and wetlands unfold across thousands of square meters.

Qingxi Culture and History Museum / UAD

Collin Chen — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Background. Located in Nanshangang, Sangzhou Town, Ninghai County, Zhejiang, the project is positioned as a small cultural and tourism building that integrates a tourist center and spaces for displaying and experiencing the local history and culture. The site is far away from the hustle and bustle of city life, with only one country road connecting several villages nearby. And there are local villagers working in fields around the site every now and then. Due to the great height discrepancy, the plot features recessed platforms ascending from north to south, with a broad view on the north side. The site faces terraced fields on the east and west sides and embraces the view of rolling mountains in the distance.

Magma Flow Public Space / 100 Architects

Clara Ott — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0000

Magma Flow is a stimulating urban activation of a pedestrian street from a newly built commercial and residential area in the port city of Ningbo, the second-most populous city in Zhejiang Province, China.

Four Studio-Houses / Atelier FCJZ

Collin Chen — Mon, 26 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

An Education and Art Community - The Education Forum at Dongqian Lake in Ningbo is a community that includes a convention center, a hotel, an art museum, villas, and other facilities. The owner is passionate about education as well as art. A group of four studio houses is built specifically to accommodate visitors, especially scholars or artists who may come for a relatively extended period of time to conduct research and/or work on creative projects.

Riverside Restaurant / Shulin Architectural Design

Collin Chen — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

Qixiakeng Village, located in Xikou Town, Fenghua, is the entrance to the ancient Qixiakeng Road. The narrow alley, covered in dense forests and surrounded by mountains and long canyons, was originally named Peach Blossom Pit. Its name later changed into Qixiakeng (Resting Pit for glowing coulds) as in autumn, the mountains are all covered with red maple leaves as if cast by the rosy sunset. The village is located in the valley with residential buildings along both sides of the stream. The stream under tiny pons, clear springs in running brooks, ancient trees, and the arising mist consist of the charm of the ancient Jiangnan village. If you self-drive to Qixiakeng Village, you will get off the expressway, pass through a mountain road, and circle around the reservoir for ten minutes with no villages to be seen. If you are lucky, you will also enjoy the picturesque view of the sparkling lake and surrounding mountains in the distance.

Ningbo Cultural and Creative Port Phase I Building / One Design

Collin Chen — Mon, 28 Nov 2022 00:00:00 +0000

This project retrofits an old warehouse on the riverbank into a new function of exhibition, cultural, and sales center. It is located on the north bank of the Yong River, not far from the city center of Ningbo, as part of the first phase of the Creative Ports. The area, formerly an intermodal area that presents the old north railway station, the 3rd industrial port, and the associated warehouses, is now being redeveloped to accommodate mixed uses in the vision of a new urban creative industry incubator.