Soong Lab, founded and directed by architect Wang Songtao, designed the 8,200 square meter Joyous Spring Wellness Center just beyond Beijing’s Fifth Ring Road by reworking an unused structure. Water anchors the project’s concept. Through physical alteration and program additions, the team restructured the interior, brought in new spatial functions, and turned the space into […] More
WJ STUDIO designed the Hengtong & Bluetown Mangata Model Room as part of the Lakeside Moonview development south of Suzhou. The project avoids excess. It focuses on materials, proportion, and light to shape a quiet, usable space. Located near Taihu Lake, the home avoids showy design and instead builds calm through clarity and rhythm. The team […] More
Unveiled in July 2025, Boulder Park sits at the center of Yunwan Garden in Jinan, China, introducing a new typology for public space: one that integrates 3D-printed concrete technology with the symbolic permanence of natural boulders. Designed by Shanghai-based XISUI Design, the park merges natural topography and artificial fabrication into an immersive playground and wellness […] More
On the coast of the Yellow Sea in Yantai, China, OPEN Architecture has unveiled the Sun Tower, a sculptural and multi-functional cultural venue shaped by light, time, and memory. Rising 50 meters above the shoreline, the structure marks a new chapter in the Yeda Development Zone, serving as a gathering point for residents and visitors […] More
STILL YOUNG shaped the DESCENTE flagship store in Harbour City, Hong Kong around a concept they call the “Future World.” In this imagined future, ice and snow form the daily environment. Inspired by DESCENTE’s skiing roots and powered by technological thinking, the space tells a story of speed, control, and transformation. Visitors move through an […] More
Atelier Alter Architects drew directly from the surrounding terrain when shaping the Sunner Museum, now complete in Guangze County, Nanping City, Fujian Province. The museum sits within the industrial area of Sunner Group, a leader in China’s white-feathered broiler chicken sector. Over the past four decades, Sunner has developed the country’s largest broiler breeding and […] More
Design studio THIRTY NINE reshaped the retail vision of POP MART with two new flagship locations, one in Sanlitun, Beijing and the other at Shanghai IFC. Known for its emotionally resonant characters and collectible toy culture, POP MART invited THIRTY NINE to reimagine the in-store experience. The result is a narrative-driven concept that frames the […] More
Qushui-Lanting Shanghai sets a new benchmark for wellness architecture in the city. Designed by DJX Design, the project centers on the healing essence of water, drawing inspiration from Eastern philosophies and visual traditions. The design reframes the idea of an urban getaway, not through distance, but through sensory recalibration and spatial calm. Curving silhouettes ripple […] More
Bosideng opens its latest flagship in Sanlitun, Beijing’s fashion center, anchoring the store around the theme Explore the Limits, Reach the Pinnacle. Designed by 39 Thirty Nine, the project builds a layered retail experience structured around four spatial narratives. The design draws from natural extremes, Chinese symbolism, and advanced technology to tell the story of […] More
The Greater Bay Area Sports Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects, now approaches its final stages of construction. Located in Guangzhou’s Nansha District, the large-scale venue will open in June 2025 ahead of the China National Games scheduled for November. With interior finishes underway and the surrounding parkland taking shape, the project marks a major development […] More
Beijing welcomes a major addition to its business and exhibition landscape with the inauguration of the Capital International Exhibition & Convention Centre (CIECC). Zaha Hadid Architects designed this state-of-the-art venue to expand Beijing’s exhibition and conference facilities. The CIECC introduces nine exhibition halls, three reception halls, a conference center for 9,000 delegates, and a 410 […] More
Beijing-based Studio Vapore has partnered with the Western Academy of Beijing to renovate its elementary school library, turning it into a dynamic learning environment. The redesigned space moves beyond the traditional library model, offering a multifunctional setting that encourages creativity, interaction, and discovery. With an approach inspired by classic children’s literature, the project introduces immersive […] More