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Renovation of Xi’an South Gate Plaza / China Northwest Architecture Design and Research Institute

Renovation of Xi’an South Gate Plaza / China Northwest Architecture Design and Research Institute - Historic Preservation, Garden, Cityscape
huacheng park. Image © Chen Su

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Spring Whispers Book Club / FON STUDIO

Spring Whispers Book Club / FON STUDIO - Renovation, Facade
Courtesy of FON STUDIO

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  • Interior Designers: FON STUDIO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  70
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Space Renovation of 69 Beishan St. / The Design Institute of Landscape and Architecture China Academy of Art

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Hangzhou Shi, China

Beijing ‘Tsuo’ / Wonder Architects

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Xicheng Qu, China
  • Architects: Wonder Architects
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  100
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2017

Tongling Recluse / RSAA/Büro Ziyu Zhuang

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Hangzhou Ya Gu Quan Shan Hotel / The Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University

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  • Architects: Architectural Design and Research Institute of Zhejiang University
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  31363
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2016

10 Young Chinese Architecture Firms To Watch Out For

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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: 

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