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2023's Public Architecture in China: Exploring Emerging Hubs and Established Urban Centers

In the dynamic landscape of contemporary urban development, public architecture is an essential force in reshaping cities. In fact, this element of urban regeneration can revitalize economies and reactivate surrounding commercial schemes. In this transformative era, cities across China have evolved into financial hubs, attracting world-renowned firms and architects who are redefining these skylines. In turn, these metropolises become embodiments of future innovation and lifestyle.

China's cities have become centers of modernity as a result of its explosive prominence in the world economy. These cities have become magnets for architectural marvels that go beyond simple functionality, from Shanghai's ceaseless reinvention to Beijing's cultural renaissance and Shenzhen's undeniable emergence as a global center in technology, research, manufacturing, business, economics, finance, tourism, and transportation, complete with the Port of Shenzhen, the world's fourth busiest container port. Overall, these cities are a crucial gateway in understanding the developing dynamics in metropolitan environments.

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5 Iconic Architectural Projects Completed in 2023, Featuring MVRDV, OMA, Snøhetta, Studio Gang, and Zaha Hadid Architects

As we reflect on the unfolding of 2023, it has been a remarkable chapter in the world of architecture and design. This year saw the fruition of numerous groundbreaking projects that have left a mark on our collective built environment. This narrative takes place around a year of significance, with a renewed commitment to combat climate change, with dialogue initiated around world-renowned events such as the UIA World Congress of Architecture in Copenhagen or the 18th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice – La Biennale di Venezia.

This curated list includes projects that opened to the public in 2023. Each of them was designed and long-awaited to be completed. The featured architects include MVRDV, Zaha Hadid Architects, Snøhetta, Studio Gang, and OMA in collaboration with Shohei Shigematsu. Each of these firms is a unique design studio with its specific architectural style; while all these listed built projects are public and commercial.

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Essence Financial Securities / Rocco Design Architects Associates

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Shenzhen Women & Children’s Center / MVRDV

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Floating Pavilion / Daxing Jizi Design

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  • Architects: Daxing Jizi Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  400
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

"Liminality" by Neri&Hu Explores the Zone Between Theory and Practice at La Biennale di Venezia 2023

Neri&Hu presented “Liminality”, a multimedia exhibition selected by Lesley Lokko, at the International Architecture Exhibition in Venice. The exhibition took place in the Dangerous Liaisons section of La Biennale di Venezia at the Arsenale. In response to Lokko’s curatorial statement, Neri&Hu’s display explored the concept of liminality, the “zone” between design practice and theoretical exploration. The display consisted of three adaptive reuse projects that represent the practice’s research in “Reflective Nostalgia, Recasting Vernacular, and Ruinophilia/Future Artifact.”

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Central City Apartment Shenzhen / X-ZOO Design

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  • Architects: X-ZOO Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  80
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2023

Mecanoo, Meng, and LOLA Landscape Architects Win Competition for the Design of the Guangming Scientist Valley in Shenzhen

Mecanoo, in collaboration with Meng Architects and LOLA Landscape Architects, has been selected as the winner of the international design competition for the design of the Shenzhen Guangming Scientist Valley. The aim of the project is to create a facility for research and innovation that is also engaging for a larger public while also being integrated and coexisting with the surrounding natural environment. The project includes an area of approximately 1.2 square kilometers located in a strategic place to serve the larger scientific community, from Guangdong, to Hong Kong, and Macao.

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Public Toilet in Shenzhen Bay Haifeng Sports Square / CCDI GROUP 21 Design Studio

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O·POWER Culture & Arts Centre / Shenzhen Huahui Design

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Shenzhen Middle School / Huayi Design

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  • Architects: Huayi Design
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  63000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Hunan Valin Xiangtan Iron and Steel Co.Ltd, Lopo Art Ceramics Co., Ltd, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

Regeneration of Yumin Village / Ingameoffice

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Shenzhen, China
  • Architects: Ingameoffice
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  10000
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2020

FRAME China Office / ARCHSTUDIO

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  • Architects: ARCHSTUDIO
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  327
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022

Shenzhen Nanshan Education Kindergarten / Shenzhen TIANHUA Architectural Design

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Shenzhen, China

Shenzhen Capital Plaza / CCDI GROUP 21 Design Studio

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Shen Zhen, China
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  167640
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2022
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project
    Manufacturers:  Coil

WENSHANDIESHUI Station of The XILI Lake Greenway / TJAD Original Design Studio

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Pyramid Scope / People's Architecture Office

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Symbiotic Urban Furniture Project / B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio

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