Li Xiaodong Atelier – Liyuan Library
A wonderful addition to the portfolio of home grown architects in China, a Beijing based Library in Huairou District. Very modest, low key and melding with its environment. I would love to see this against the backdrop of the winters hills in Beijing with the hues and tones of browns and greys. Good to see...
Interval Architects – Rollercoaster
Beijing-based Interval Architects have redefined a small public space in an existing school. A good use of timber, but it will be interesting to see how this ages in the harsh Beijing climate. The architects say; Situated in a tranquil environment of one of the best vocational schools in Beijing, the project aims at providing...
Zhili Liu | Furniture
Finally, after much searching, I have found the work of a Chinese Furniture designer, Zhili Liu based in Beijing. Zhili Liu has this to say… Chinese manufacturing is usually famous for large quantity, low quality and very limited new material and technology. So for Chinese designers, creating low quantity products with high quality in both...
Mandoline Xu | Graphic
Mandoline Xu hails from Nanking and has a small collection of bold works. Mandoline has also submitted work for the Universiade in Shenzhen like Js Chen. You can see more on her blog here.
Li Jun | Graphic
Spotted this on Behance the other day, and it really stands out. Would love to see more of his work, but this is all I have at the moment. Bold and unusual treatment of type here in China.
