Monthly archive May, 2012
Xiaoyong Miao | Graphic & Identity

Xiaoyong Miao | Graphic & Identity

Xiaoyong Miao from Shanghai has some great experimental typography and print work, and runs ‘Spud Studio’.
Qingpu Youth Centre | Atelier Deshaus | Architecture

Qingpu Youth Centre | Atelier Deshaus | Architecture

Atelier Deshaus has completed another building, this time in Qingpu, Shanghai. The building is a youth centre for teenagers. Its a real shame none of the photos have people in them using the spaces – ultimately they will show if it has been a success or not. From archdaily: As we understand the nature of...
GuPeng | Graphic & Identity

GuPeng | Graphic & Identity

Beijing based design collective GuPeng has a huge variety of fantastic work, from large commercial projects to smaller self initiated project.  
Church of Seed | O Studio | Architecture

Church of Seed | O Studio | Architecture

Fai Au was born in Guangzhou, China but studied overseas and now resides in Hong Kong and runs O Studio Architects. He designed the Church of Seed in Guangzhou in 2010 and has recently received the 2011 HKIA Medal of the Year for Projects outside Hong Kong. The church is located on Luofu mountain, which...
Sao | Graphic & Identity

Sao | Graphic & Identity

Sao from Shenzhen has a fantastic portfolio of simple graphic work, some of which you can see below.
Zhu Chao | Graphic

Zhu Chao | Graphic

We have recently featured Zhu Chao on EIGHTSIX before, and he has updated his portfolio to show a new range of graphic projects. He continues his work with strong and simple graphic elements. I particularly like the Beijing subway redesign based on the location of stops related to the streets above.
Harvest Pavilion | Vector Architects | Architecture

Harvest Pavilion | Vector Architects | Architecture

More architecture on EIGHTSIX, this time a pavilion in Kunshan, China. Part of an eco-farm,  4 public buildings will eventually be built to promote the organic farming in the area. The concept was one of simpleness and light, clad in glass and bamboo, with a horizontal plane juxtaposing the usual high rise mass in most...
Huludao Beach Exhibition Centre | Architecture

Huludao Beach Exhibition Centre | Architecture

A ‘Mies’ inspired exhibition building in Huludao in Liaoning province, Northwest China. From designboom beijing-based practice META-project, has shared with us their recently completed ‘huludao beach exhibit center’ along the coast of dragon bay in the fishing town of huludao, liaoning in northeast china. positioned upon the beach, the facility intends to vitalize the area into...
Atelier Archmixing | Architecture

Atelier Archmixing | Architecture

The Twin Trees Pavilion as designed by Shanghai based Atelier Archmixing was a project aimed at turning a former pig enclosure into a pavilion for informal meetings and rest. Based around two relatively old trees, this is a very raw building using basic materials available in the local area. This project is interesting in that it...
Suu | Illustration

Suu | Illustration

23 year old Suu creates intricate pattern work as well as more complex illustrations.
Wei Guan | Design & Publishing

Wei Guan | Design & Publishing

Wei Guan is a man of many talents. Having studied industrial and product design in Germany, he has returned to Dalian in China to start both Bananafish Books and Pausebread Press. Bananafish Books is an online bookstore linked with [a perfect book]  which is an independent publisher for small-run artist books and zines. Check out the...
Nothing | Graphic & Photography

Nothing | Graphic & Photography

Nothing Design Studio in Xiamen has been involved in all aspects of design. His well known one man magazine ‘play life’ is a record of the playful aspects of his life, recorded as doodles and photographs. Released just once a year, Nothing says that it makes it more special and worth treasuring. You can see...