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‘Coffee-free coffee’ for a sustainable morning brew

By Zarkon Group,10/09/2023

Spotted: Global demand for coffee, particularly certified and organic products, continues to grow. At the same time, climate-change-induced weather alterations are making production more difficult. Unusually, both Brazil and Colombia experienced drops in production in the coffee year 2021 to 2022 due to unfavourable weather conditions. Coffee plants are particularly sensitive to changes in climate, causing coffee growers to frequently expand further into the rainforest when current arable locations become less suitable for growing.

As lovers of coffee who hate the impact its production has on the world’s forests, Dutch food technologists Northern Wonder have created a coffee made from non-tropically grown natural ingredients. Using combinations of roasted cereals, roots, fruits, and legumes, the company produces both caffeinated and non-caffeinated versions of its coffee.

Currently two products are available. A filter blend and industrially compostable capsules that are compatible with Nespresso machines are for sale on the Northern Wonder website. An espresso blend and cold brew versions are both in development, and Northern Wonder has two patents pending for its technology.

The full ingredient list for each coffee is listed online, and the Northern Wonder team is clear that the current products are only the first batch. The company ships worldwide and has plans to offer the products via retail partners at a later date.

Research and development for products and the entire life cycle of the coffee continues with partners that include Wageningen University & Research and the World Food Center lab. An initial Life Cycle Assessment of Northern Wonder coffee found a much smaller emissions and water and land use footprint than tropically grown coffees.

Other recent innovations in the coffee industry from Springwise’s archive include a new way to recycle capsules and new manufacturing uses for waste grounds.

Written By: Keely Khoury

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built for cats, tan yamanouchi's japanese home unfolds around a playful spiral staircase

Architecture

tan yamanouchi’s japanese home unfolds around a spiral staircase

By Zarkon Group,10/09/2023

explore a cat tree house by tan yamanouchi in kamakura

Located in Kamakura, an hour from central Tokyo, A Cat Tree House is a charming private dwelling and architecture studio designed by and for architect Tan Yamanouchi, his partner, and their two cats. As pet owners, the project took shape from the perspective of their little felines. ‘Having lived with the two for ten years, we took our design cues from ‘listening’ to them, although they do not speak human words,‘ says principal architect Tan Yamanouchi.

That being said, he summarized the cats’ needs into three categories: (1) Being able to choose their preferred temperature level at any time of day; as they can sense temperature differences that humans cannot, they like to move around to find the perfect spot. (2) The desire to be in same room as their owners, all while maintaining their space. (3) And lastly (3) the need to have multiple safe places to hide; they like options and may change their minds about where they feel safest depending on the time of day or year. With these in mind, the residence was conceived as a large spiral staircase, known as a caracole, with multiple nooks and crannies, incorporating both the owners’ and pets’ needs.

all images © Lamberto Rubino

organizing the home around a large & skylit spiral staircase

Delving into the details, Tan Yamanouchi organized the spiral staircase around an atrium with a skylight in the center of the house. ‘The rises are designed based on the body measurements of our cats, which led to having 23 different floor levels. The entire house is thus divided into fine stripes of temperature layers, between which our feline clients spend all day traveling,’ explains the architect. The spiral staircase, meanwhile, opens up a line of vision to the whole house from any vantage point. Additionally, the standard dimension of the run of each step is generously set to 900 millimeters so that the cats can hide from people downstairs, keep a certain sense of distance from others, or even sleep peacefully.

To design the caracole, Yamanouchi took cues from a tamasudare, a screen made of loosely woven bamboo sticks for a traditional Japanese street performance, where performers twist, fold, and extend it to form various shapes. Exposed to give accent to the open ceiling space, this structure responds to the highly humid environment of Kamakura with its starkly designed split-level architecture. ‘The standard floor level is set one meter above the ground level, creating a buffer space between the raft foundation and the floor, where outside air is introduced, and hot water pipes for floor heating are laid. We designed the buffer for temperature and humidity control,‘ he continues.

entrance to A Cat Tree House

integrating views and programs around the steps

On each corner of the caracole, a bedroom, guest room, studio, kitchen, dining room, and bathroom are laid out for optimal comfort. As this is an architect’s studio as much as a home, it inevitably has constant guests. When we have unexpected visitors, each room also functions as a hiding place for the cats. The mountain views of Kamakura inspired the design of the handrails implemented in the atrium for fall prevention. The delicate stainless-steel fixture was crafted by skilled ironworkers.

On the wall built along the spiral steps, Yamanouchi designed a bookshelf, transforming the steps from a mere passage to a split-level library. For the cats, the stairs function as cozy bedding, while for humans, they become a book vault with suitable height differences to sit anywhere. A part of the circular steps bisects backward, which reaches at the end a window implemented at the eye level of cats, and the final rise of the steps is as high as a human chair to provide a porch-like space for them.

wooden steps to the house

tan yamanouchi’s L-shaped dwelling boasts a green haven

The form of this house consists of two L-shaped volumes, each with a shed roof of different angles. By interlocking the two volumes, a basic shape comes to life, simplifying construction and blending in with the mountains of Kamakura while still holding a unique aesthetic. ‘We also believe that cats looking out the window is a sight that improves the neighborhood landscape. We meticulously designed the placement and the height of the windows so that passersby and visitors can appreciate the adorableness of the cats as a part of the architectural exterior and the scenery,‘ shares the architect.

As for the landscape design, the garden is divided roughly into two zones. One is the Approach Zone, which leads to the entrance and the garden facing the front road. Another is the Terrace Zone, which includes the wooden deck steps and a kitchen garden, surrounded by a 1.8-meter-high wall on the back of the building. Approximately 80 species of plants are flourishing in the Approach Zone, boasting different colors for a rich palette, and 20 species of edible herbs in the Terrace Zone. Completing the outdoor design is a space covered with fragrant wood chips, offering a place to sit on the steps and enjoy a meal.

Tan Yamanouchi designed the house around his cats’ needs

a large, spiral staircase with multiveled steps and a library

creating a home where the cats can be close to their owners while having their own space

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Lattice volume in Dende Duratex House by NJ Studio

Interior Design

Eight interiors that use lattice screens as walls and room dividers

By Zarkon Group,09/09/2023

For our latest lookbook, we have selected eight interiors that use lattice screens to conceal and divide spaces without blocking sightlines.

Lattice screens can come in a variety of materials and provide a versatile alternative to solid walls and room dividers, offering a way to create privacy between two spaces while still maintaining a connection between them.

From concealing bathrooms to establishing connections between interior and exterior spaces, this lookbook presents eight different ways in which lattice screens have been used in residential, hotel and restaurant interiors.

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen’s archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring period home renovations, open-plan interiors characterised by bold dining tables and interiors with reclaimed materials.

Dendê Duratex House, Brazil, by NJ+

Brazilian architecture studio NJ+ took cues from Bahia, the Brazilian state that studio founder Nildo José grew up in, to create the interior of Dendê Duratex House. Here, it integrated a white latticework structure that separates the living space from the bedroom.

The volume encompasses the one-bedroom apartment’s bathroom and kitchen amenities while introducing texture to the monochrome minimalist home.

Find out more about Dendê Duratex House ›

P Duplex interior with lattice guardrail by Pitsou Kedem — Photo by Amit Geron

P Duplex apartment, Israel, by Pitsou Kedem Architects

The second floor of this apartment in Tel Aviv was transformed into a mezzanine that overlooks a double-height living and dining room by local practice Pitsou Kedem.

A black metal guardrail wraps the upper level, tracing the route from the staircase to the upper floor and offering security while allowing views of the floor below. The see-through lattice design features triangular shapes compiled into rectangular modules.

Find out more about P Duplex apartment ›

Sulwhasoo Flagship Store interior by Neri&Hu — Photo by Pedro Pegenaute

Sulwhasoo Flagship Store, South Korea, by Neri&Hu

This five-storey flagship store, designed for Korean skincare brand Sulwhasoo, is characterised by large expanses of brass rods that form a lattice network. Used throughout the store, the latticed walls form see-through room dividers as well as shelving.

The framework continues from the exterior into the interior of the store, guiding visitors through the five floors. Architecture studio Neri&Hu’s concept was informed by lanterns and their role in illuminating journeys in Asian culture.

Find out more about Sulwhasoo Flagship Store ›

Wooden lattice screen in a restaurant — Photo by Andrii Shurpenkov

Virgin Izakaya Bar, Ukraine, by YODEZEEN

Timber screens and red metal webbed structures conceal and divide spaces within this Japanese restaurant in Kyiv, designed by Ukrainian architecture and design studio YODEZEEN.

The wooden lattice screens were introduced to soften the restaurant’s cold material palette, consisting of raw concrete and brick surfaces.

Find out more about Virgin Izakaya Bar ›

Casa Octavia boutique hotel by PPA ground floor — Photo by Luis Garvan, Luis Young and Maureen Evans

Casa Octavia, Mexico, by PPAA

Thin latticed timber screens shield this hotel’s interiors from harsh sunlight and cast intricate shadows throughout the day.

The screens aim to serve as a mediator between hotel guests and passerbys, fostering interaction between residents of the La Condesa neighbourhood in which its is located and the hotel itself, while maintaining a level of privacy.

Find out more about Casa Octavia ›

55 North bar with sliding lattice screens by Luchetti Krelle — Photo by Tom Ferguson

Manly Pacific, Australia, by Luchetti Krelle

Sliding lattice screens separate the reception from the bar in this hotel in Sydney, which was renovated by Australian studio Luchetti Krelle.

The partitions allow the two distinct spaces to blend together without losing their individual character, which is defined by contrasting material and colour palettes.

Find out more about Manly Pacific ›

Mimi Kakushi restaurant interior by Pirajean Lees — Photo by Maha Nasra Eddé

Mimi Kakushi, Dubai, by Pirajean Lees

London studio Pirajean Lees was informed by Japan’s jazz age, combining a variety of materials and textures such as beaded curtains, stained-glass windows and sliding gridded screens in this restaurant in Dubai.

The flexibility of the moveable lattice screens allows the restaurant to host events of varying crowd sizes, partitioning the open-plan layout into a variety of smaller spaces.

Find out more about Mimi Kakushi ›

Hiba restaurant in Tel Aviv features oak and granite interior — Photo by Amit Geron

Hiba, Israel, by Pitsou Kedem Architects

A combination of solid and hollow oakwood components forms a gridded screen that allows visitors to glimpse between the dining area and the entrance of this restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Alongside oakwood, the restaurant’s interior features granite slabs and concrete. Designers Pitsou Kedem Architects aimed for the raw material palette to reflect the restaurant’s use of fresh ingredients.

Find out more about Hiba ›

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Sustainable News

Pressure sensors inspired by nature for non-invasive surgeries

By Zarkon Group,09/09/2023

Spotted: Surgeons are increasingly turning to robotics to assist with surgeries. Many of these involve ‘graspers’ – tools controlled remotely by the surgeon. One drawback of these tools is that the surgeon cannot feel exactly how much pressure is being exerted. While pressure sensors are used for this, they often lack the precision required for delicate surgeries.

Now, researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a novel aero-elastic pressure sensor, called ‘eAir’, which they hope will address these challenges. The sensor could potentially transform some types of surgery by enabling better tactile feedback for surgeons, allowing more precise manipulation of patient tissues.

Conventional pressure sensors have trouble delivering consistent readings and can miss subtle changes in pressure – leading to potential errors. To address this, the NUS team drew inspiration from a phenomenon known as the ‘lotus leaf effect’. This is a natural phenomenon where minuscule, water-repelling structures cause water droplets to roll off a leaf’s surface. The team has engineered a sensor that mimics this effect, detecting minute pressure changes.

The eAir sensor includes a liquid and a trapped layer of air. As external pressure increases, the air layer compresses. The surface of the sensor registers the movement at the interface of air and liquid, triggering a change in electrical signals that accurately reflects even minute amounts of exerted pressure.

The NUS team is hoping to collaborate with key players in the medical field to develop the so. They have filed a patent for the eAir sensor technology in Singapore, and are working to refine the sensor for real-world applications.

This is not the first time we have seen researchers take inspiration from the natural world. Springwise has also covered cancer researchers who used spiders for inspiration and energy-saving paints inspired by butterflies.

Written By: Lisa Magloff

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Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects Environmental School

Architecture

Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects creates low-energy school in California

By Zarkon Group,09/09/2023

Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects has designed a school building that prioritises low-carbon solutions and water retention on restored woodlands outside of San Francisco.

Called The Science and Environmental Center, the structure is an expansion of the campus for the Nueva School in Hillsborough, Silicon Valley.

The campus comprises an 11,600-square-foot (1,077 square-metre) two-storey building on a 33-acre site, with an oak forest that was restored as part of the project.

“The design integrates straightforward, appropriate, and cost-effective sustainable design solutions that provide practical and poetic connections between people and the natural world,” Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects told Dezeen.

“The building shape echoes the landform, following the topography of the hillside to minimize excavation and maximize outdoor education space that extend ground floor classrooms.”

“The narrow floor plate minimizes impacts to the existing natural features of the site, while maximizing daylighting and natural ventilation within the classrooms.”

Solar array on semi-circular school — It includes a number of passive and electric energy strategies

The building has a semi-circular form that allows for the eight classrooms to be exposed to light from two sides. With the inclusion of ceiling fans, this form allowed for mechanical heating and cooling to be mostly eliminated from the project, according to the studio.

Wood cladding wraps one side of the structure almost completely, and was also used generously for the classroom interiors. The wood was chosen based on FSC certifications.

Elevated walkway with school in background — An elevated walkway connects the new structure to the other campus buildings

The inside of the semi-circle was clad in steel and aluminium. As much as 15 per cent of these materials – as well as the cotton insulation – were garnered from recycled materials, Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects said.

In order to connect the new structure with previous school buildings on the site, the studio included an elevated walkway called the Canopy Walk, which connects to the upper level of the centre and expands outward into the forested site to provide a vantage point for the students.

This second-floor circulation also acts as a sunshade for the classrooms below.

The Science and Environmental Center was designed to be a net zero campus and the school runs only on electricity, with much of the power generated from a 70-kilowatt array of solar panels placed on its roof.

Wood lookout — It features FSC-certified wood cladding

In response to the water shortage issues in California, the design also features a number of water retention strategies.

“As climate change continues to impact California’s potable water supply, the project takes an active role in reducing potable water use by 89 per cent below baseline,” said the studio.

Classroom in environmental school — It has eight classrooms for young students

The goal of the centre, which serves the school’s 500 students, is to “foster social acuity and environmental citizenship”, according to the studio.

The Nueva School‘s Hillsborough campus serves primary school children, while its San Mateo campus serves high school students.

Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects has designed other buildings in the region that prioritise strategies geared towards environmental and social ends, including a design centre in Berkeley and a housing complex for people with autism.

The photography is by Richard Barnes and Bruce Damonte.

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Interior Design

Traditional Korean pavilions inform open-sided Aesop store in Seoul

By Zarkon Group,08/09/2023

Skincare brand Aesop has collaborated with designer Samuso Hyojadong to create a store in Seochon, Seoul, that features an open facade and an oversized stone plinth.

Positioned in one of the oldest neighbourhoods of Seoul’s Jongno-gu district, the Seochon outlet was created to “fit harmoniously within its local context”, according to Aesop’s design team.

When designing the store, Aesop and Hyojadong took cues from the architecture of jeongjas – traditional Korean pavilions with no walls, which serve as spaces for resting and taking in the surrounding views.

The street-facing facade was created with mesh metal screens that can open out entirely to create a storefront with no walls. Once closed, the woven metal backing creates translucent windows through which passersby observe the softly lit silhouettes of uniform rows of bottles.

Timber accents within South Korean Aesop store — Reclaimed timber features on the interior

“Samuso extended the floorplate outwards to create a threshold that conveys a generous sense of hospitality,” the Aesop design team told Dezeen.

“One [jeongja] in particular that inspired us was the Soswaewon in the Damyang region, which was built in the sixteenth century and is surrounded by a verdant garden.”

Oversized stone plinths topped with bottles — An oversized stone plinth displays Aesop products

For the store’s material palette, the designers referenced the timber and stone that are typically used to build traditional Korean houses known as hanoks.

A large, rough-edged stone plinth displaying clusters of products was positioned at the entrance while various wooden accents were created with timber reclaimed from salvage yards and an abandoned house.

Geometric copper cabinetry — Copper was used to create geometric cabinets

The store was also built on a raised stone platform, which nods to the traditional architecture.

Hanji paper created from mulberry tree bark sourced from South Korea’s Gyeongnam province features on the store’s walls, which frame central geometric cabinetry and sleek taps made of locally produced aged copper.

The designers were restrained in their use of sanding, sealants and coatings when treating the materials, opting to embrace their “natural imperfections”.

“Sensitivity to texture in this store is superlative,” reflected the design team. “Samuso wanted each material to express itself directly, without too much human intervention,” it continued, referencing the roughness of the stone and the reclaimed timber’s undulating texture.

Sleek copper taps within Aesop store — The metal was also used to design sleek taps

Rosewood was used to create the store’s signature fragrance armoire, which is hidden from view until opened out and was conceived as a traditional Korean jewellery box, according to the design team.

“Throughout the store, we were compelled by a desire to dissolve the boundaries between inside and outside, between the naturally occurring and the human-made,” concluded the designers.

Jewellery box-style fragrance armoire — The store’s signature fragrance armoire was informed by Korean jewellery boxes

Known for stores that pay homage to their varied locations, Aesop has an outlet in Cambridge defined by handwoven bulrush shelves that nod to the nearby River Cam and a Sydney store furnished with domestic items to evoke 1960s Australian homes.

The photography is courtesy of Aesop.

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Sustainable News

Sustainable oils and fats for food and cosmetics

By Zarkon Group,08/09/2023

Spotted: According to a market report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and the State of Sustainability Initiatives, the conundrum facing palm oil producers is that “while the sector is a main driver of climate change through deforestation and land-use change,” the crop is “the most widely produced edible oil, meeting 40 per cent of global demand for vegetable oil on less than six per cent of all land dedicated to producing vegetable oils.”

The oil’s versatility means that it is used in many different food and cosmetic products, making it very difficult to find a sustainable replacement. Fermentation may be the key to meeting that challenge. UK foodtech company Clean Food Group uses food waste and large-scale fermentation to create sustainable oils and fats. Designed to replace traditionally grown products, the fermented versions grow on non-GMO yeast chosen for its speed and customisation capacity.

Having recently raised £2.3 million to scale its operations, the company has already completed a 1,000 litre fermentation test. The results from the latest trials will be used to create the oils and fats that will be submitted for regulatory food and cosmetics approvals late in 2023. Clean Food Group plans to complete commercial scale trials and its Series A funding round in 2024.

The company is working with industrial food specialists Alianza Team and Doehler Group to scale production capacity to industrial quantities as well as develop the products that will undergo compliance testing.

Replacing standard chemicals with less toxic versions that also create less pollution during production is a challenge that is attracting the attention of innovators around the world. In Springwise’s library, examples of new manufacturing techniques include bio-based surfactants and AI-powered R&D.

Written By: Keely Khoury

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Architecture

30 Best Architecture Firms in China

By Zarkon Group,08/09/2023

From the CCTV Headquarters by OMA in Beijing to myriad projects by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) across the country, China’s recent urban boom has made the country a magnetic scene for international architectural practices. Indeed, mass urbanization and rapid industrial development have been crucial ingredients in China’s rise as an economic superpower in the twenty-first century. Now, the dynamism of the country’s internal architectural scene is going global, and the world is turning its attention to innovative designs by local Chinese firms.

From poetic examples of adaptive reuse, thoughtful examinations of how the past comes to bear on the present, to high-tech transportation design, the Chinese architects and firms are blurring boundaries between “tradition” and “modern” and, in so doing, reclaiming local architectural flavor in the era of global practice. For many outside of China, the Pritzker Prize-winner Wang Shu may be an entry point into thinking about China’s New Modernism. However, with so many new studios regularly proving themselves with breathtaking projects, the question is not where to start but where to stop.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in China based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2023)
The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2023)
The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2023)
The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2023)
The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2023)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of China architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in China:

30. Guangzhou S.P.I Design

Founded in 2007, Guangzhou S.P.I Design is a comprehensive landscape design platform driven by “innovative design” with its headquarters in Guangzhou. Now it has 16 branches in China and over 1,800 members (1470+designers) and establishes 3 business modules of “community,” “culture and tourism” and “urban” with completion of more than 3,000 high-quality projects in over 100 cities in China. S.P.I has devoted to China’s rural and urban development and ecological civilization construction with the mission of “Poetic Dwelling Inherit Innovation,” based on the New Shanshui Design Concept, driven by innovating design, with digital technology as the core and Shanshui General Theater as the carrier, to build a world-renowned landscape technology innovation platform.

Some of Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Guangzhou S.P.I Design Co., Ltd achieve 30th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Finalist	2
Featured Projects	7
Total Projects	15

29. DAGA Architects

As a pioneer and practitioner in the field of “Urban Renovation” in China, DAGA Architects is widely participated in architectural design, interior design, urban planning and landscape design projects, providing international standard design quality, focusing on creativity and details. DAGA Architects also track the whole process of the project. Especially in the practice of co-working and co-living renovation in Beijing Hutong area, DAGA Architects find a way to balance the existing building and new design, provide people with a more harmonious and shared lifestyle.

Some of DAGA Architects’s most prominent projects include:

Dongsi 5Lmeet, Beijing, China
Hangzhou Vanke Times Commune, Hangzhou, China
Transparent Hutong Installation: From Physics to Phenomena , Beijing, China
Gulou Office Renovation, Beijing, China
Qingdao Metro CR International Ocean Intelligence Zone Accelerator Office, Qingdao, China

The following statistics helped DAGA Architects achieve 29th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	2
Featured Projects	7
Total Projects	21

28. West-line Studio

West-Line Studio is based in Guizhou Province and exclusively works in South-West China, where most of the country ethnic minorities live, and has always been researching and working on local vernacular architecture and subcultures’ diversity. The practice, founded more than 10 years ago by Haobo Wei and Jingsong Xie, pays special attention to the study of minority cultures and traditions in order to bring some of their particular elements into the design, which, despite being contemporary and innovative, always pays homage to traditions and local features.

Some of West-line Studio’s most prominent projects include:

Shui Cultural Center, Sandu, Qiannan, China
Chishui Danxia World Natural Heritage Visitor Center, Chishui, Zunyi, China
Chetian Cultural Center, Guiyang, China
Concrete Memorial, Chishui, Zunyi, China
Cuisuba Yi Cultural & Visitor Center, Guizhou, China

The following statistics helped West-line Studio achieve 28th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	3
Featured Projects	11
Total Projects	13

27. Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) is an award-winning art, landscape and architectural design firm with offices in Beijing and Shanghai. Founded in 2007, BAM became anomalous as a locally grown design firm in China started by foreigners. The experience of establishing a design practice in a rapidly changing contemporary Chinese metropolis gives BAM a unique insight into the role of design in today’s cities. BAM’s diverse team of designers has delivered projects for clients in China, Taiwan, the US, the UK, Iceland and Belgium. Since our founding BAM believes our collective idea of nature is gradually changing. As technology continuously shapes our environment, our perception of nature is becoming outdated.

Some of Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)’s most prominent projects include:

Daxing Green Hub and Park, Beijing, China
Xiaoyunlu 8, MAHA Residential Park, Beijing, China
Play ‘n Learn Water Mountain, Tianjin 4A Sports Park, Tianjin, China
Legend Jiangbei Mixed-Use and Residential, Nanjing, China
Shoukai Vanke Daxing, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM) achieve 27th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	3
A+Awards Finalist	4
Featured Projects	12
Total Projects	20

26. aoe

aoe is headquartered in Beijing, China, equipped with a team of designers who balance scientiﬁc exactitude and creative innovation, Made up of an international background, the team provides solutions to modern urban life based on scrupulous in-depth research, its business includes commercial, complex, cultural, oﬃce, hotel, high-end housing, education, planning, and interior design, project covers more than 20 provinces and cities in China, and each design project has won the praise of the owners and produced a good social impact. Its insightful, market-ready designs are a testament to its all-around excellent service. In an era of rapid development, aoe is a vehicle of progress with its vision for human life in the twenty-ﬁrst century city.

Some of aoe’s most prominent projects include:

Chongqing Sunac One Central Mansion Sales Pavillion, Chongqing, China
ShuiFa Info Town Property Exhibition Centre, Jinan, China
Sino-Italian Cultural Exchange City Reception Center, Chengdu, China
Haikou International Duty Free Reception Center, Haikou, China
Heze Courtyard No.1 Sales Office, Heze, China

The following statistics helped aoe achieve 26th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	1
A+Awards Finalist	5
Featured Projects	7
Total Projects	13

25. OPEN Architecture

OPEN is a passionate team of designers collaborating across different disciplines to practice urban, landscape, architectural and interior design, as well as the research and production of design strategies in the context of new challenges. We believe in the innovative power of architecture to transform people and the way they live, while striking a new balance between the manmade and nature. OPEN was founded by LI Hu and HUANG Wenjing in New York City. It established its Beijing office in 2008. OPEN has been widely recognized for its innovative work.

Some of OPEN Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

Garden School, Beijing, China
HEX-SYS, Guangdong, China
Stepped Courtyards, Fuzhou, China
Tank Shanghai, Shanghai, China
UCCA Dune Art Museum, Qinhuangdao, China

The following statistics helped OPEN Architecture achieve 25th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Finalist	2
Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	12

24. Kris Lin International Design

KLID, an international architectural design firm from Taipei, has been in Shanghai for twenty years, and has been serving top 100 real estate developers for a long time. Its business covers sales offices, clubs, art galleries, hotels, luxury villas and flat apartments, offices, public and commercial spaces.

As one of the few design institutes in China which can provide four-in-one integrated design services including architectural design, interior design, renovation design and construction, landscape design, KLID has been adhering to the design concept of “Innovation from Observation”, and has strong pursuit for the design works display effect, KLID has been always maintained a full-integrated design solution.

Some of Kris Lin International Design’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Kris Lin International Design achieve 24th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	2
A+Awards Finalist	5
Featured Projects	8
Total Projects	13

23. He Wei Studio／3andwich Design

Founded in 2012, He Wei Studio／3andwich Design is an interdisciplinary research studio and practice with works ranging from urban renewal to architectural design to exhibition and curatorial endeavors.

Some of He Wei Studio／3andwich Design’s most prominent projects include:

Limestone Gallery, Anlong, Qianxinan, China
Stone Nest Amphitheatre for Community Activities , Weihai, China
Shangping Village Regeneration – Yang’s School Area, Jianning, Sanming, China
The Water Drop Library, Huizhou, China
Ding Hui Yuan Zen & Tea Chamber, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped He Wei Studio／3andwich Design achieve 23rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	2
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	8
Total Projects	11

22. CPLUS

CPLUS is an architecture firm with an international perspective, co-founded by Cheng Yanchun and Li Nan in Beijing in 2014. CPLUS believes that architecture aims to create a medium for dialogue between people and the environment. As living organism that constantly changes over time, architecture responds to the history of human exploration of nature and the construction of cities.

Some of CPLUS’s most prominent projects include:

Jingyuan No.22 Transformation, Beijing, China
Nashare Hotel, Xiamen, China
LAB Art Museum, Chongqing, China
“Floating Island” Restaurant, Chongqing, China
“Hair Focus” Hair Salon, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped CPLUS achieve 22nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	1
A+Awards Finalist	2
Featured Projects	11
Total Projects	14

21. Atelier tao+c

Atelier tao+c was founded by Tao Liu and Chunyan Cai in 2016. The design works of Atelier tao+c ranging from a piece of pendant lamp to a compound development, from the interior of small urban apartments to the renovation of old rural houses, from shops on the street to a youth community.

Some of Atelier tao+c’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Atelier tao+c achieve 21st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	3
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	8
Total Projects	10

20. MUDA-Architects

Founded in 2015 in Beijing and Boston with an office in Chengdu established in 2017, MUDA-Architects is composed of creative designers with a background of global diversification, who are forward-looking, experienced, professional and ingenious in the field of architecture and design.

Under the leadership of founder Lu Yun, the team’s architectural practice covers public, cultural and commercial architecture, as well as urban, landscape and interior design, focusing on diverse expressions of design in cultural contexts and genius loci, adhering to the oriental spirits and future-oriented mindset.

Some of MUDA-Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped MUDA-Architects achieve 20th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	4
A+Awards Finalist	1
Featured Projects	10
Total Projects	12

19. Challenge Design

The aim of Challenge Design has been to provide “refined design and professional service” since its foundation. The company has undertaken projects ranging from commercial complex, resort, luxury condo, boutique hotel, museums and public architectures, winning dozens of awards and unanimous high appraisal. With growing experience in various fields including architecture design, urban planning, interior design, wooden structure design and commercial operation, the company has developed the capability to control whole life cycle of the projects.

Since foundation, Challenge Design has been working to find a way for realization of harmonious co-existence between architecture, human being and the nature, hoping to find a possible way for bring renewed sense experience and creating new thoughts and spatial forms through creative thinking.

Some of Challenge Design’s most prominent projects include:

Yuanlu Community Center, Chongqing, China
YULIN Artistic Center, Chongqing, China
Park Legend Kindergarten, Chengdu, China
Cloud Art Museum , Guizhou, China
Langtin Yuanzhu Experience Hall, Wuhan, China

The following statistics helped Challenge Design achieve 19th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	14

18. gad

gad, an architectural design company that values creativity, quality and humanity, adheres to the belief of craftsman to deeply explore the field of architectural design, treats architectural creation with an open attitude, conveys modern life aesthetics with appropriate design techniques, and follows architectural construction with a devout attitude, so as to create more possibilities for the richness of the city.

Some of gad’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped gad achieve 18th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	2
A+Awards Finalist	6
Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	17

17. LUO studio

Mr. Luo Yujie is the founder of LUO studio, who also teaches the course of Construction Basics in the School of Architecture at Central Academy of Fine Arts (CAFA). His exceptional works have been shortlisted and awarded by numerous design award competitions worldwide. He is committed to creating more durable, friendly and quality spaces with creative thinking, a spirit of craftsmanship and the principle of caring for nature.

Some of LUO studio’s most prominent projects include:

Temporary Site of Shengli Market, Henan, China
Yuntai Ice Chrysanthemum Display, Henan, China
Timber Bridge in Gulou Waterfront, Jiangmen, China
Corrugated Cardboard-formed Exhibition Space, Shanghai, China
Longfu Life Experience Center, Puyang, China

The following statistics helped LUO studio achieve 17th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	6
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	11
Total Projects	10

16. X+LIVING

X+LIVING, established in 2011 by Chinese architect Li Xiang, is an international architectural design company involved in multifield projects including retail, office, hospitality, parent-child, malls, etc. As an award-winning company, X+LIVING has always been noted by professional institutions and medias worldwide for its escher-like visuality and immersive spatial experiences. Owing to the founder Li Xiang’s academic background of architecture, each of X+LIVING’s design works adopts boundary-crossing thinking and unique formal strategy to create theatrical dreamy spaces with story-telling charms that engage the senses and provide fun. X+LIVING takes “design creates value” as the motto and insists on achieving the highest quality of design works from conceptual design to final completion.

Some of X+LIVING’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped X+LIVING achieve 16th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	2
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	12
Total Projects	43

15. CLOU architects

CLOU is an international design studio with award-winning expertise in architecture, interiors and landscapes. Our extensive portfolio of built works encompasses mixed-use, retail, hospitality, education and exhibition projects. Founded by German architect Jan Clostermann, CLOU works closely with leading property developers and has delivered projects recognized for outside-the-box-thinking.

CLOU is committed to tailor each project to its unique challenges and local opportunities. We strive to realize projects that will positively influence the people involved in its process, the environment, and the communities who live and work there. The CLOU team is a community of talents from all over the world who enjoy working collaboratively and imaginatively on bespoke, and integrated design solutions. The word CLOU means the main attraction.

Some of CLOU architects’s most prominent projects include:

Cube Gallery, Hangzhou, China
Daxing Green Hub and Park, Beijing, China
Play Stack Shenyang, Shenyang, China
UniFuns Tianfu Chengdu, Chengdu, China
Wuyi Yuansu Hot Spring Resort, Wuyi, Jinhua, China

The following statistics helped CLOU architects achieve 15th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	4
A+Awards Finalist	6
Featured Projects	12
Total Projects	49

14. GOA (Group of Architects)

Founded in 1998, GOA has held its position as one of the most prominent architectural firms in China. With offices established in Hangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing and Nanjing, GOA has employed more than 900 professionals. Covering service ranging from urban design, architecture, structure, MEP, landscape planning, interior design to design consulting, GOA’s business scope is a complete organism with architecture design as the core competencies.

GOA adheres to the Principal-based working system, each project is in the charge of one or more principals. By participating in the projects thoroughly, they ensure a best quality for all projects. On the basis of in-depth understanding of clients’ needs, GOA contributes to integrate the top resources and provide perfect design solutions and high-quality service for clients. Creativity, quality and humanity shall always be our goal.

Some of GOA (Group of Architects)’s most prominent projects include:

Restaurant of Metasequoia Grove, Suzhou, China
Yada Theatre, Jiangsu, China
Alila Wuzhen, Jiaxing, China
Beibu Gulf International Oceanic Transit Center, Beihai, China
Zhoushan Greentown Yuhua Kindergarten, Zhoushan, China

The following statistics helped GOA (Group of Architects) achieve 14th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	5
Featured Projects	12
Total Projects	27

13. Lukstudio

LUKSTUDIO is a boutique design practice based in Shanghai, China. Founded by Christina Luk in 2011, the studio is comprised of an international team with diverse backgrounds and cultural perspectives. With a common desire to challenge the status quo of the environment, the team finds joy in creating meaningful design solutions for others. Lukstudio’s strength lies in an ‘everything is possible’ attitude that is influenced by the surrounding context of Shanghai; a fast-paced city where East meets West and tradition is integrated with innovation. Each project tells its own story, and Lukstudio is proud to identify a narrative, preserving it from concept through to completion to deliver memorable spatial experiences that delight and surprise. We collaborate closely with clients and contractors to deliver artistic solutions within a commercial scope.

Some of Lukstudio’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Lukstudio achieve 13th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Finalist	4
Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	31

12. The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art

© The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art CO.,LTD

The Design Institute of Landscape & Architecture, China Academy of Art, founded in 1984, h as been accredited by the Ministry of Construction of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) as Class A for construction industry (construction engineering), Class A for landscape architecture design, C lass A for interior decoration design, Class A for urban and rural planning, Class B for municipal industry professional, Class B for cultural relics protection engineering survey and design, and Class A for exhibition engineering.

The Institute has set up an academic perspective and research vibe encompassing all-round nationalization, internationalization and modernization by taking advantage of the China Academy of Art (CAA)’s strong talents and advantageous discipline group, with the strong and rich academic background of CAA as the foundation, the academic goal of the first environmental art department in China as the mission, and “Relying on CAA and Serving the society” as the overall operation policy.

Some of The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art CO.,LTD achieve 12th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	5
A+Awards Finalist	1
Featured Projects	16
Total Projects	16

11. AIM Architecture

AIM is a collective of passionate, international individuals. Founded by Belgian and Dutch architects Wendy Saunders and Vincent de Graaf in 2005, AIM brings together architecture with interior and product design to create wholly integrated products and ideas. Headquartered in Shanghai and with an oﬃce in Europe, AIM is a global studio with local feeling. Our approach is deliberate and focused. Each project is approached individually. We pair context to concept and explore the ﬁne line between vision and practicality. The result are unique spaces with a powerful narrative. Bold, playful and gritty, the firm designs well-built projects with reﬁned details, built-in love of materials and passion for place and purpose.

Some of AIM Architecture’s most prominent projects include:

Fushengyu Hotspring resort, Sichuan, China
SOHO Fuxing Plaza- Shopping Mall, Shanghai, China
Jiaxing Island, Jiaxing, China
Aluminum Lobby in SOHO Fuxing Plaza, Shanghai, China
Glass Office in SOHO Fuxing Plaza, Shanghai, China

The following statistics helped AIM Architecture achieve 11th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	17
Total Projects	32

10. Atelier Alter Architects

Founded in 2009, Atelier Alter Architects is a pioneering inter-disciplinary practice based in New York and Beijing. Noted for designing from critical analysis of the site, Atelier Alter has been recognized by numerous awards. Atelier Alter Architects focuses intensely upon culture facilities ever since the beginning of the practice. Atelier Alter wan the competitions to build Qujing Culture Center in 2009, by transferring the metaphysical context of the site into an artistic yet tangible urban space of historic remembrance.

Some of Atelier Alter Architects’s most prominent projects include:

BIT Sports Center in Beijing, Beijing, China
WuliEpoch Culture Center, Beijing, China
Senior Center of Guangxi, Nanning, China
Library for Qujing Culture Center, Qujing, China
WuliEpoch Culture Center, Beijing, China

The following statistics helped Atelier Alter Architects achieve 10th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	1
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	13
Total Projects	20

9. Crossboundaries

Crossboundaries contributes to a vital built environment through architecture, environmental design and urban regeneration. We create enduring architecture that often deals with remarkable technical processes, yet always has a pleasant material touch and human atmosphere.

The work of Crossboundaries originates from a strong belief that design as a process results in successful, operational buildings. This approach is based on two fundamental principles: research and collaboration. For our projects we create suitable multi-disciplinary teams where all participants can assess the opportunities within the given conditions. We identify the essential questions, jointly create pragmatic solutions by data collection and analyze significant precedents. We regularly discuss possible programmatic shifts with our clients to raise their benefits of the project.

Some of Crossboundaries’s most prominent projects include:

Songzhuang Micro Community Park, Tongzhou, Beijing, China
Qkids English Learning Center, Xiamen, China
Chaoyang Future School, Beijing, China
Crossboundaries Office, Beijing, China
THE KNOWN, an installation, Shenzhen, China

The following statistics helped Crossboundaries achieve 9th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	4
A+Awards Finalist	5
Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	23

8. People’s Architecture Office

Beijing-based People’s Architecture Office (PAO) was founded by He Zhe, James Shen and Zang Feng in 2010, and consist of an international team of architects, engineers and urbanists. With the belief that design is for the masses, PAO aims to be conceptually accessible and culturally pragmatic. PAO approaches design from the framework of the realities of scale, global economics and flows, mass production, mass markets and social networks. PAO’s projects include the headquarters for 21cake in Beijing, the River Heights Pavilion and the Tricycle House.

Some of People’s Architecture Office’s most prominent projects include:

The Courtyard House Plugin, Beijing, China
Tubular Baitasi, Beijing, China
Pop-up Habitat, Beijing, China
Tricycle House, Beijing, China
People’s Canopy, Lancashire, United Kingdom

The following statistics helped People’s Architecture Office achieve 8th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	5
A+Awards Finalist	4
Featured Projects	14
Total Projects	20

7. The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)

The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD) was established in 1953. It is one of the earliest First Class Design Institutes among major national universities.
The company now has nearly 1100 employees, among which 1 Master Engineering Designer of China, 2 Top-100 Architects of China, 10 Awardees of the Young Architect Prize of the China Architectural Institute. Company insists Harmonious environment, global vision, complete services, and highest professionalism as their guidelines. Based on the resources of Zhejiang University, UAD hires Academicians of the China Academy of Engineering and of the China Academy of Sciences to provide technical support for blossoming architectural creations.

Some of The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)’s most prominent projects include:

Asian Games 2022 Master Plan and Hybrid Buildings, Hangzhou, China
Guangsha College Sports Center, Hangzhou, China
UAD Campus in ZITOWN, Zhejiang, China
The Hangzhou Asian Games Baseball and Softball Sports Cultural Center, Shaoxing, China
Humanities & Social Sciences Building Cluster 1 for Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China

The following statistics helped The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD) achieve 7th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	4
A+Awards Finalist	6
Featured Projects	17
Total Projects	23

6. SUP Atelier of THAD

SUP atelier, founded by Prof. Song Yehao from Tsinghua University School of Architecture in Beijing around 2011, dedicated to the research and practice on sustainable urban and architectural design. SUP Atelier explores the simultaneous sustainability of natural resources and human community through high context sensibility, modest architectural strategies, and tectonic research on natural and local materials, in relevant to integrate buildings to the environment and community livings.

SUP Atelier focuses on sustainable theory within the scope of architecture, urban studies, and building technology, while highly promoting the combination of modern design and vernacular architecture in China. Regional and local understandings are rather important, to further initiate innovative design based on the understanding, and thus the design strategy is always incorporating the latest technical measures or traditional climate adaptation design strategies at that time.

Some of SUP Atelier of THAD’s most prominent projects include:

Yunzhai Community Center, Changyuan, Xinxiang, China
Tea Leaf Market of Zhuguanlong, Shouning County, Ningde, China
Swirling Cloud: Pavilion for BJFU Garden Festival, Haidian, Beijing, China
Village Lounge of Shangcun, Jixi, China
Indoor Playground of Yueyang County No.3 Middle School, Yueyang, China

The following statistics helped SUP Atelier of THAD achieve 6th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	9
A+Awards Finalist	3
Featured Projects	10
Total Projects	16

5. line+

line+ is founded by Mr. Meng Fanhao and Mr. Zhu Peidong in Hangzhou. “line”is the boundary, based on architectural design. “+”aims to break through the clear boundaries of traditional industry and use cross-border thinking as a way to realize the boundless integration of planning, architecture, interior, landscape, product, operation and other fields. By adapting diverse strategies, we look forward to share the value of design with our partners.

Some of line+’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped line+ achieve 5th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	3
A+Awards Finalist	4
Featured Projects	23
Total Projects	29

4. Lacime Architect

Founded in Shanghai in 2001, has always adhered to the architectural philosophy of “deleting complexity and simplifying the origin.” Based on the local area, it aims to create first-class architecture. After more than ten years of development, the company has nearly 600 architects and rich experience in large-scale project design at home and abroad, integrated architectural landscape design, and has accumulated many residential, commercial, cultural and tourism projects and high-end customers in China. We hope to create buildings that truly conform to the regional environment by cultivating Chinese localized talents and integrating elite design teams.

Some of Lacime Architect’s most prominent projects include:

Vanke Emerald Park, Chongqing, China
One City Development, Hubei, China
Liva Riverside Book Bar Reconstruction of East China Normal University, Shanghai, China
Waterfront Art Gallery, Nanchang, China
Financial City Community Center, Suzhou, China

The following statistics helped Lacime Architect achieve 4th place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	3
A+Awards Finalist	8
Featured Projects	22
Total Projects	27

3. ARCHSTUDIO

Arch Studio devotes to using multi-perspective and rational means to intervene the development of contemporary urban living environment, finding a right balance between the connections of reality and nature, history and culture, creating a spatial environment that is full of the spirit of times and humanistic quality. In this complex and multivariate era, new creation is not from a sudden inspiration, but from careful study of the unique needs and restrictions of each project, from uninterrupted breakthroughs and challenges to the restriction boarder, from continuous improvements in the whole process from concept to construction details, from skillful transformation between exterior and interior, new and old, artificial and natural, to make space as the communication medium between people and people, people and the environment, and create a new livable dwelling.

Some of ARCHSTUDIO’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped ARCHSTUDIO achieve 3rd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	4
A+Awards Finalist	1
Featured Projects	24
Total Projects	24

2. Neri & Hu

Founded in 2004 by partners Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, NHDRO (neri&hu design and research office) is a multi-disciplinary architectural design practice based in Shanghai, China. NHDRO works internationally providing architecture, interior, master planning, graphic and product design services. currently working on projects in seven countries, NHDRO is composed of multi-cultural staff who speak over 20 different languages. The diversity of the team reinforces a core vision for the practice: to respond to a global worldview incorporating overlapping design disciplines for a new paradigm in architecture. NHDRO’s location is purposeful.

Some of Neri & Hu’s most prominent projects include:

The following statistics helped Neri & Hu achieve 2nd place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	8
A+Awards Finalist	8
Featured Projects	26
Total Projects	21

1. MAD Architects

MAD works in forward-looking environments developing futuristic architecture based on a contemporary interpretation of the eastern spirit of nature. All of MAD’s projects — from residential complexes or offices to cultural centers — desire to protect a sense of community and orientation toward nature, offering people the freedom to develop their own experience. Founded in 2004 by Ma Yansong, the office first earned worldwide attention in 2006 by winning an international competition to design a residential tower near Toronto, expected to be completed in the end of 2012.MAD has been commissioned by clients of all backgrounds, leading to an intriguing combination of diverse project designs.

Some of MAD Architects’s most prominent projects include:

The Cloudscape of Haikou, Haikou, China
Harbin Opera House, Harbin, China
Chaoyang Park Plaza, Beijing, China
Courtyard Kindergarten, Beijing, China
Gardenhouse, Beverly Hills, California

Top image: The Cloudscape of Haikou, Haikou, China

The following statistics helped MAD Architects achieve 1st place in the 30 Best Architecture Firms in China:

A+Awards Winner	11
A+Awards Finalist	6
Featured Projects	30
Total Projects	28

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Last chance to be listed on Dezeen’s digital guide for London Design Festival 2023

By Zarkon Group,07/09/2023

This is the last opportunity to be featured in the Dezeen Events Guide for London Design Festival 2023, which highlights the key events taking place in the UK’s capital city in September.

The guide includes a range of exhibitions, installations, talks, workshops, open showrooms, product launches, pop-up shops and design fairs taking place across London.

This year’s edition of London Design Festival takes place from 16 to 24 September 2023, with the 21st edition spanning across 13 districts in the city.

Dezeen Events Guide’s live digital guide showcases events that explore a variety of design mediums, including architecture, biodesign, furniture, lighting, interior accessories, fashion and materials and textiles design.

Last chance to get listed in Dezeen’s digital guide to London Design Festival

Get in touch with the Dezeen Events Guide team at [email protected] to book in your listing or to discuss a wider partnership with Dezeen. There are three types of listings:

Standard listing: for only £100, we can include the event name, date and location details plus a website link. These listings will also feature up to 50 words of text about the event. Standard listings are included at the discretion of the Dezeen Events Guide team.

Enhanced listing: for £150, you will receive all of the above plus an image at the top of the listing’s page and an image in the listing preview on the London Design Festival festival guide page. These listings will also feature up to 100 words of text about the event.

Featured listing: for £300, your listing will feature everything as part of an enhanced listing plus inclusion in the featured events carousel and social media posts on our @dezeenguide channels. This includes one post per channel: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and up to 150 words of text about the event. This text can include commercial information such as ticket prices and offers, and can feature additional links to website pages such as ticket sales, newsletter signups etc.

About Dezeen Events Guide

Dezeen Events Guide is our guide to the best architecture and design events taking place across the world each year. The guide is updated weekly and includes virtual events, conferences, trade fairs, major exhibitions and design weeks.

Inclusion in the guide is free for basic listings, with events selected at Dezeen’s discretion. Organisers can get standard, enhanced or featured listings for their events, including images, additional text and links, by paying a modest fee.

In addition, events can ensure inclusion by partnering with Dezeen. For more details on inclusion in Dezeen Events Guide and media partnerships with Dezeen, email [email protected].

The illustration is by Justyna Green.

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Insecticide made from waste aloe peels

By Zarkon Group,07/09/2023

Spotted: For centuries, aloe vera gel has been known for its healing properties, while its peels were considered agricultural waste. But when Dr. Debasish Bandyopadhyay observed that aloe peels, or rinds, were repelling insects, his curiosity prompted further investigation. Today, scientists report that this product no longer needs to go to waste, offering hope that hazardous pesticides can be replaced.

After drying out aloe vera rinds, researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley uncovered that certain compounds contribute to their ability to ward off bugs. Amazingly, these identified compounds were non-toxic, meaning that an aloe-peel-based insecticide would be safe for humans, animals, and the environment.

The use of conventional chemical insecticides has been found to pose a significant risk to all forms of life on Earth, including humans. As Dr. Bandyopadhyay explained to Springwise: “Conventional pesticides frequently contain hazardous chemicals that harm the environment, including soil and water pollution, harm to organisms that aren’t the intended targets, and disturbance of ecosystems.” He concludes that “a safer option for pest control may be a natural insecticide prepared from aloe vera peel.”

The team is currently studying aloe rinds as a potential pesticide and repellent for other creatures not yet studied, including mosquitos and ticks. They will present their findings at the American Chemical Society’s autumn meeting.

Springwise has previously spotted other natural insecticides in the archives, from a nature-inspired bug repellent to a natural pesticide that does not harm beneficial insects.

Written By: Georgia King

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30. Guangzhou S.P.I Design

29. DAGA Architects

28. West-line Studio

27. Ballistic Architecture Machine (BAM)

26. aoe

25. OPEN Architecture

24. Kris Lin International Design

23. He Wei Studio／3andwich Design

22. CPLUS

21. Atelier tao+c

20. MUDA-Architects

19. Challenge Design

18. gad

17. LUO studio

16. X+LIVING

15. CLOU architects

14. GOA (Group of Architects)

13. Lukstudio

12. The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art

11. AIM Architecture

10. Atelier Alter Architects

9. Crossboundaries

8. People’s Architecture Office

7. The Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)

6. SUP Atelier of THAD

5. line+

4. Lacime Architect

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