Wujiachang Kindergarten / Atelier Fronti
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Architects: Atelier Fronti
- Area: 2300 m²
- Year: 2016
Striking Images of Exposed Steel: The Best Photos of the Week
High strength, ease of transport, and simplicity of assembly are among the many major advantages of steel. But while utilitarian steel structures tend to be hidden by architects, working with exposed steel can lead to attractive results. Steel not only brings lightness to a design, but can also offer different expressions of color and texture, depending on the treatment of the material. Below we present a selection of 14 photos of steel architecture from well-known photographers such as Adrien Williams, Imagen Subliminal, and Sergio Pirrone.
The Best Photos of the Week: The Beauty of Concrete
Due to its ability to be shaped into complex forms and the diversity of textures that it can offer, concrete is one of the favorite materials of many architects, who appreciate its capacity to help them realize their designs. For this reason, for this week's Photos of the Week we have selected 20 images that highlight the beauty and expressiveness of this material. Read on to see a selection of renowned photographers such as Brigida González, Bruno Candiotto, Élena Marini Silvestri, and Raphael Olivier.
Space Renovation of No.5 Teaching Building / C+ Architects
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Architects: C+ Architects
- Area: 2300 m²
- Year: 2017
Beijing Cidi Memo iTown / Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects
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Architects: Atelier Liu Yuyang Architects
- Area: 6300 m²
- Year: 2016
Ying Gallery Renovation / Praxis d’Architecture
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Architects: Praxis d’Architecture
- Area: 100 m²
- Year: 2016
Renovation of Captain's House / Vector Architects
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Architects: Vector Architects
- Area: 470 m²
- Year: 2017
10 Young Chinese Architecture Firms To Watch Out For
2016 has been a momentous year for Chinese architecture. From the completion of the Harbin Opera house by MAD to the Aga Khan Awards recognizing Zhang Ke of Standard Architecture for his micro-scale design of the Hutong Children’s Library and Art Centre in Beijing. It seems the general perception of Chinese architecture has finally moved beyond the big, weird and ugly.
Since we’ve started to branch out into China, the ArchDaily China team has been able to discover the rich layers beyond just these rising Chinese stars. As part of the country's large-scale urbanization process, last year, we posted some of the large-scale projects designed by China’s (largely unknown) Design & Research institutions such as train stations and cultural centers.
In addition, we’ve also come across a series of smaller, lesser known, younger practices that focuses more on small-scale experimental work. Here are our top ten favorites:
Inventronics Technology Park / gad
Hongkun Art Auditorium / penda
The Faculty Canteen of Tsinghua University / SUP Atelier
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Architects: SUP Atelier
- Year: 2015
Central Canteen of Tsinghua University / SUP Atelier + School of Architecture Tsinghua University
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Architects: SUP Atelier, School of Architecture Tsinghua University: School of Architecture Tsinghua University
- Area: 21000 m²
- Year: 2015
Poly WeDo Education Institution / ARCHSTUDIO
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Architects: ARCHSTUDIO
- Area: 1300 m²
- Year: 2015
School with an Open Space / Beijing Institute of Architectural Design 6th Division
Spring Art Museum / Praxis d’Architecture
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Architects: Praxis d’Architecture
- Area: 4700 m²
- Year: 2015