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Nanjing Dingjiazhuang No.3 Primary School / Nanjing Bangjian Urban Architectural Group

Nanjing Dingjiazhuang No.3 Primary School / Nanjing Bangjian Urban Architectural Group - More Images+ 36

Schools
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Nanjing, China

Songyang Original Cottage / gad·line+ studio

Songyang Original Cottage / gad·line+ studio - More Images+ 48

Hotels
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Lishui, China
  • Architects: gad·line+ studio
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  2688 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Professionals: CHAO, Xband Eco-club Co.Ltd

Huatian Theater / ADINJU

Huatian Theater / ADINJU - Theaters & Performance
Flower sea view to the theater. Image © Bowen Hou

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Theaters & Performance
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Suqian, China

Nanjing Mingdao Middle School / XSJZ

Nanjing Mingdao Middle School / XSJZ - More Images+ 26

Elementary & Middle school
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Nanjing, China
  • Architects: XSJZ
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  60380 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

Jinji Shangshuli Showroom / Mix Architecture

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What's Pushing Refurbishment Fever in China?

China seems to be at the peak of a refurbishment fever. Not only hutongs in historic downtowns, but abandoned industrial factories are becoming new tech or cultural hubs, and even buildings in the risk of collapse are refurbished to extend their lifespan. Why is this happening? Who is investing? How could this happen in a country where you cannot buy properties?

In this edition of Editor's Talk, our editors from ArchDaily China share their thoughts on how in a fast-paced development process, such as the one China is going through, there is a refurbishment fever in its biggest cities.

Planning Exhibition, Museum & Archive in Shangrao / AZL Architects

Planning Exhibition, Museum & Archive in Shangrao / AZL Architects - More Images+ 22

Museums & Exhibit
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Shangrao, China
  • Architects: AZL Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  42000 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Librairie Avant-Garde, Chenjiapu Civilian Bookstore / AZL Architects

Librairie Avant-Garde, Chenjiapu Civilian Bookstore / AZL Architects - More Images+ 28

Library, Cultural Center
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Lishui, China
  • Architects: AZL Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  338 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

80㎡ Reading Village / yuan Architects

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Library
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Jiaojiang, China
  • Architects: yuan Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  80 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2019
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Angell, Boyi, Marco polo, Shengxiang

Phoenix Plaza Renovation Design / UA GROUP

Phoenix Plaza Renovation Design / UA GROUP - Commercial Architecture, Facade, Cityscape
After Renovation_View of 24-hour store from Zhongyang Road. Image © Bowen Hou

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Renovation, Commercial Architecture
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Nanjing, China
  • Architects: UA GROUP
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  4693 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Office Space Renovation of Shanghai YuTu Technology / Mix Architecture

Office Space Renovation of Shanghai YuTu Technology / Mix Architecture - Offices Interiors, Facade
Space "Cross" Mezzanine. Image © Bowen Hou

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LEI House / AZL Architects

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Hotels, Houses
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Tangle, China
  • Architects: AZL Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  296 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2018

X Bridge / Atelier Groundwork Architecture

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Bridges
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Nanjing Shi, China

Jiangshan Fishing Village Renewal / Mix Architecture

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