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MAD Architects to transform an ancient Chinese courtyard into a kindergarten with a “floating roof”

Beijing-based design practice MAD Architects has broken ground on the Courtyard Kindergarten, a striking adaptive...

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Historic Chinese granary is transformed into a chic mountain resort

A cluster of historic, rural Chinese buildings has been saved from the ravages of time by Shanghai-based architecture...

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Timber wedding venue in China mirrors the mountainous landscape

When charged with adding a multi-functional building to a mountain resort in China, Shanghai-based firm AIM Architecture...

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This chic Moganshan resort celebrates the local Chinese landscape

Blessed with serene mountain vistas and a rich history, Moganshan also boasts a wide array of beautiful resorts...

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‘Floating’ ski chalet clad in charred wood overlooks China’s Songhua Lake

Beijing-based firm META-Project just unveiled a triangular cabin overlooking Songhua Lake in China's northeastern...

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The Springingstream Guesthouse mimics the mountains of China with an undulating roof

Beijing-based studio WEI Architects renovated an abandoned building in China's remote Fujian province into a beautiful...

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Büro Ole Scheeren completes art museum near Beijing’s Forbidden City

Büro Ole Scheeren recently completed Guardian Art Center, a contemporary art museum heralded as the “world’s...

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Tiny homes made of concrete pipes could be the next big thing in micro housing

The micro-housing trend has really taken off over the last decade, and a new age of tiny urban homes is now upon...

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Futuristic art center in China has detachable rooms that can bike around town

People's Architecture Office just unveiled a futuristic cultural center in China that is equipped with detachable...

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Abandoned sugar refinery transformed into gorgeous hotel in the mountains of China

Beijing-based Vector Architects recently transformed an abandoned sugar mill located deep in the mountainous region...

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Bamboo grove creates an oasis of calm atop a busy Chinese mall

A bamboo “forest” wraps around this unique oasis-like space hidden atop a Chinese shopping mall. Beijing-based...

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MAD’s mountain-like towers reach completion and LEED Gold in Beijing

Many of Asia’s high-rises may seem indistinguishable from those in the West, but MAD Architects’ recently completed...

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Vanke Tsing Tao Pearl Hill visitor center blends into the landscape with a rolling green roof

Prolific architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson crafted the Vanke Tsing Tao Pearl Hill Visitor Center in Qingdao,...

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This mind-blowing home’s undulating courtyard lifts up to form sheltered spaces

Beijing-based Arch Studio has revamped a traditional hutong into a beautiful complex wrapped in a winding grey...

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Abandoned greenhouse transformed into gorgeous glass office filled with trees

Architecture firm O-office converted an old abandoned greenhouse in Guangzhou, China into a dreamy glass office...

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This tiny bamboo and steel shelter lights up like a lantern at night

Chinese studio C.DD took their love for their hometown of Foshan, China and created a tiny shelter that lights...

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Decrepit cave transformed into a beautiful modern home in China

Cave homes may conjure up thoughts of primitive living, but that’s not the case with this dreamy residence in...

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Yi She Mountain Inn is a serene retreat built with local materials

Just a mere hour outside of Beijing lies Yi She Mountain Inn, a tranquil off-grid retreat tucked into an expansive...

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Abandoned alleyway in Beijing reinvented as a stunning private courtyard

This is one of the most impressive renovations to ever cross our desk. Beijing-based architects META - Project...

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Bizarre Chinese Temple Discovered Atop a 21-Story Luxury Apartment Building in Shenzhen

A Chinese microblogger recently noticed a curious architectural object built upon the roof of a housing complex...

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Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects unveils competition-winning design for the Shanghai Library

Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects just unveiled plans for the new Shanghai Library that are every bit as impressive...

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Historic Shanghai residence gets a subtle makeover and a curious ‘third eye’

The office space is nestled within a historic building-the former residence of a general and member of a Chinese political...

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Dinosaur egg museum in China is built from bamboo and concrete

Located in Qinglong Mountain National Geological Park, the dragon egg museum and its form was determined by the...

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Shimmering fin-like twin towers to rise as beacons of sustainability in Hangzhou

Inspired by the Chinese character for ‘gate,’ the Zhejiang Gate Towers will stand 280 meters in height with...

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Abandoned building transformed into a vibrant kindergarten in a former Chinese “ghost city”

The Soyoo Joyful Growth Center building was once part of a trio of derelict round buildings that were never occupied...

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Paul Lukez Architecture breaks ground on sustainable multi-use development in China

PLA collaborated with Jue Zhan and Brooks Mostue to create a plan for a unique, sustainable development that will...

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Feng Shui-inspired luxury clubhouse breaks ground in China’s southern mountains

Conceived as the heart of the new luxury development, the Gaoyao Clubhouse consists of three distinct but interconnected...

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China officially bans ‘weird’ architecture

Chinese President Xi Jinping first called for an end to “weird architecture” back in 2014, when he harangued...

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Stone apartments appear to float above a lush wetland in Hangzhou

Xixi Wetland Estate’s built environment is clad in muted blocks of grey stone that make the monolithic apartments...

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ARCHSTUDIO inserts a modern teahouse into an ancient Chinese structure

Visitors who stroll down the narrow and winding hutongs will be in for a big surprise when they step inside ARCHSTUDIO’s...

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