Located in Beijing, China, Folding Roof Courtyard is an information center designed by MAT Office. The project incorporates a folding roof, opening the building to its surroundings and creating a unique spatial experience in the ongoing redesign of a traditional northern farmhouse. The focus of the design is on the integration of local materials as well as the use of construction techniques familiar to local craftsmen, maintaining the power of the mountainous countryside.
House over the wall by Chaoffice in Beijing, China was designed in 2022. The project approaches renovation creatively, blending old and new structures. The house integrates elements like “basket”, “suitcase”, and “cabinet” that provide natural light and fresh air. Its design maintains the site’s original characteristics while enhancing functionality and aesthetics.
The Youshan Meidi Villa in Beijing, designed by Zhang Ling Design Studio, offers a tranquil connection to its natural surroundings. Emphasizing light, space, and minimalism, the design integrates large windows and open-plan spaces to bring the outdoors in.
Enclosed by greenery, the villa features spaces for relaxation, contemplation, and entertainment, blending sophistication with warmth for a harmonious living experience.
House of Bluff is an efficient house transformation in Beijing that is surrounded by lightweight trees. China-based practice Chaoffice partnered with skilled local labourers to restore the house, removing decrepit elements but preserving the traditional main structure.
Discover the transformative Mother’s House in Beijing, designed by CPLUS in 2023. This unique house blends modern architecture with idyllic countryside living. Featuring a sustainable courtyard, it fosters family interaction among multiple generations. Perfect for city families seeking connection and tranquility, this innovative design reimagines rural life, promoting a harmonious balance between nature and modern living.
Lamborghini Rock Board‘s new flagship store in Beijing, designed by Li Mingfeng, showcases a futuristic style in a compact 50m² (538 ft²) space. This unique store exemplifies luxury within a small footprint, highlighting innovative design elements.
The Black Swan Restaurant in Beijing, China, is a masterful collaboration between designer Chris Shao Studio and the inspiration of artist Gary Hume’s ‘Swans’ painting. Situated within the Luo Hong Photography Art Museum, this French-cuisine restaurant seamlessly blends modernist design with the rich natural beauty of an adjacent oriental landscape garden.
Patrons are treated to a delicate and intricate approach to details, where the swan motif is woven throughout the space, creating a sense of quiet luxury and elegance. The muted interior palette and textural layering of materials evoke the graceful movements of the swan, inviting guests to pause and appreciate the sublime synchronization of the natural and man-made.
ACPV Architects, led by Antonio Citterio and Patricia Viel, have designed the luxurious Dongzhimen 8 apartments in Beijing, China. The project, set to be completed in 2024, features a refined residential interior that prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The apartments are characterized by clear horizontal lines in the wooden wall paneling, creating a visually elongated, calming space. The penthouses boast a curated selection of high-end Italian furnishings and materials, including marble bathrooms and textured clay ceilings with nature motifs.
