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We are constantly sharing useful information and the latest news about the architectural design industry including providing information on tender projects in China to help architects find more opportunities.Architecture Design Competition: Shenzhen Accessible Service Center for Entrepreneurship Schematic Design and Design Development
Overview: Shenzhen accessible service center for Entrepreneurship is a major livelihood project which helps to build an innovation-oriented Shenzhen, and a pilot demonstration zone of socialism with Chinese characteristics in Shenzhen; Under the strong supports and...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition in China: Meishan Happy Village Art Competition
Background: The plain original village is the biggest characteristic of a happy ancient village. The folk dwellings in western Sichuan with green tiles and earthen walls are built against the mountain, facing the river, well-arranged and integrated with the natural...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions for the Whole Process Design of the First Projects of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone
PREANNOUNCEMENT The development positioning of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone is a cross-border cooperation pilot area of Shenzhen-Hong Kong science and technology innovation, a pilot site of international innovation rules, an...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition of Shenzhen Xili Integrated Transport Hub and the Architectural Design Scheme of the Main Building
Project Background Xili Integrated Transport Hub is positioned as one of the master hubs among the “three-master four-auxiliary” of Shenzhen City. The planning and construction of the project are of great significance for Shenzhen to build a national railway hub city...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Design Development (Architecture) of the Phase I Project of Peng Cheng Laboratory Shibilong Park
Shenzhen plans to build a national laboratory and world-class research base –Peng Cheng Laboratory. The International Tender for Schematic Design and Design Development (Architecture) of the Phase I Project of Peng Cheng Laboratory Shibilong Park is about to start....
read moreArchitecture Design Competition for The Global Smart Chips Innovation Center
The global chips innovation center is located at the intersection of Meilin road and Fukang Road, Futian District, Shenzhen. It divided into several functional areas, such as construction area, office area, commercial area, property service area, and public transport....
read moreThe First International Water Landscape Design Competition — Daguan Pavilion Cup in 2019
INTRODUCTION OF THEME The theme of this International Water Landscape Design competition is “Health and Water Landscape”. The designs should focus on the appeals of the ecological civilization and the construction of the healthy living space in Kunming,...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition of Futian International Sports And Culture Exchange Center
As one of the most economically viable and strategically pleasing cities in China, Shenzhen has listed the cultural industry as the fourth most important pillar of the city and vigorously implemented the “Cultural Orientation” strategy from 2003. With a yearly growth...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition: Solicitation of the Conceptual Design of Xili Integrated Transport Hub and the Design Scheme of the Main Building
1.Project Background In April 2019, the Shenzhen Railway Hub Master Plan (2016-2030) was officially approved by the China Railway Corporation and the Guangdong Provincial People's Government. The Master Plan shows that Xili Station will be one of the master hubs among...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition for Urban Regeneration of Nanjing Tobacco Factory Park
Competition Background and Contents In 2019, Nanjing put forward an important goal of developing city “silicon alley” and building a new famous city. Derived from Manhattan, New York, “Silicon Alley” is a borderless science and technology park gathering Internet-based...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Pre-announcement of International Consultation on Urban Design of Shenzhen North Railway Station Hub Area
Shenzhen North Railway Station Hub Area is located in the central part of Shenzhen, and borders Banxuegang High-Tech Zone to the east and Xili University Town to the west, about 6km away from Futian CBD on the south, which will be the critical junction for south...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition of BC Area of Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza Project
The Architectural design of BC Area of Shenzhen Bay Cultural Plaza Project, a large-scale cultural comprehensive facility among the "three horizontals and one vertical" in Houhai Central Area, is about to start the international public bidding. Located in the core...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions for Panda Base Sightseeing Tower Creative Scheme of Jincheng Greenway Project
In order to improve the internationalization, refinement and specialization of Jincheng Greenway Project Design, focus on improving the architectural form, implanting the consumption scene, creating the landmark landscape and supporting facilities, our company will...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: New Xi’An Train Station
Manni Group and YAC–Young Architects Competitions launch Xi’An Train Station, a competition of ideas to design a new rail terminal that will define the meeting point between East and West in the city where the famous Terracotta Army was found. Background China,it is...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Landscape Design of Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base (Central Green Axis and the Base Area)
1. Project Background Located in the southern coastal area of Shenzhen OCT, Shenzhen Bay Super Headquarters Base (the Base) is one of the core areas on the Tanglang Mountain-OCT- Shenzhen Bay urban functional axis. Overlooking Hong Kong across the sea, the Base Area...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition for the Slow Traffic System of Hongshan Cross-railway Section in Shenzhen North Station CBD
Project Name International Planning and Design Competition for the Slow Traffic System of Hongshan Cross-railway Section in Shenzhen North Station CBD. Project Overview As the construction of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is under progress, and...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: China Giant Panda National Park Theme Park International Advisory Announcement
1. Project Overview 1.1 Project Name: China Giant Panda National Park Theme Park Design Competition 1.2 Project Background: China Giant Panda National Park Theme Park, located in the world cultural heritage Qingcheng Mountain-Dujiangyan Scenic Area, is one of the...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: International Consulting on the Urban Design of the Central Area of Guangming Science City
The International Consulting on the Urban Design of the Central Area of Guangming Science City is to find the most creative and the most practical space design plan, which can reflect the characteristics of Guangming Science City and make the Central Area of Science...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition: Announcement of the Request for Proposal for Schematic Design and Design Development (Architecture) of the New Huanggang Port
New Huanggang Port will become an important passenger clearance port and transportation hub of Shenzhen and a valuable link for the regional sustainable development and will, together with Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition: Announcement of Architectural SD Competition for Dental Hospital Affiliated to Sun Yat-sen University (Nansha)
Ⅰ. Project Overview: To take advantage of the great opportunity of building national medical centers initiated by the National Health Commission, accelerate the construction of Nansha as the sub-center and gateway hub of Guangzhou, and create a highland for medical...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: International Consultation on Concept Design of Airport East Transport Hub and Coordinated Research on Surrounding Areas
1.Project Background According to the Master Plan of Shenzhen Railway Hub (2016-2030), a new transport hub will be built in the east of Shenzhen Airport, and the hub will be set up underground in line with the scale of 6 stations and 14 lines, so as to provide...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: 6th “Zijin Award” of Architectural Design & Environmental Art Contest
The "Zijin Award" of Architectural Design & Environmental Art Contest is co-sponsored by the Publicity Department of Jiangsu Provincial Committee of the CPC, Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Jiangsu Province together with the Architectural...
read moreDuoyun Bookstore – Reading in Clouds and Enjoy Wonderful Views
Located on the 52nd floor and cover an area of 2259㎡ of Shanghai Tower, the tallest skyscraper in China, Duoyun Bookstore has opened on August 12th and become the city’s highest bookstore. Designed by Yuting, an architect famous for designing several amazing...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Changchun Lotus Mountain Public Earth Art Competition
Submission Deadline: September 10, 2019 In order to replicate the path of reviving the villages by art in more areas, AIM again holds Changchun Lotus Mountain Public Earth Art Competition in August this year. It is an attempt to bring potential energy to the area with...
read moreLandscape Architecture Design Competitions: Open Tender for Overall Planning and Conceptual Schemes of Shijia Bridge Area in Chengdu
Registration: 9:00 of August 12, 2019 – 17:00 of August 23, 2019 (Beijing time) Organized by Chengdu Shudu Culture Tourism Investment Development Co., Ltd., Shijia Bridge project will focus on the goal of “Famous City for Culture and Innovation”, “Famous Cities for...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Comprehensive Developing Plan of Composite Traffic Hub and Its Surrounding of Xilang, Canton
1. Project Overview 1.1 Project Name: International Competition of Comprehensive Developing Plan of Composite Traffic Hub and Its surrounding, Xilang, Canton 1.2 Project Location: The project is located in Xilang Metro Station, Xilang Vehicle Depot and its surrounding...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: Announcement on Open Call for Prequalification of Design Bidding for Guangzhou GBA Music Museum, Haixinsha, Guangzhou
To promote the development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) and its cultural exchanges and cooperation, the city of Guangzhou decides to upgrade and redevelop the Asian Games venues in Haixinsha into GBA Music Museum (the Museum or the Project). In...
read moreArchitecture Competitions China: The International Consultation on Urban Design for the Coastal Area of Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone
1. Overview of Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone On September 21, 2017, Guangdong Provincial Committee of the CPC and the People's Government of Guangdong Province approved ‘Adjustment Plan on System of Organization of Shenshan Special Cooperation Zone(hereinafter...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: The Announcement of the International Consulting on the Urban Design of Xichong, Nan’ao, Dapeng New District, Shenzhen City
Background Located on the southern tip of Nan’ao peninsula, Xichong Area is surrounded by mountains on three sides and adjacent to the ocean on one side. Limited by external transport and environment carrying capacity, the Area has well preserved the natural coastal...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: International Consultation on the Comprehensive Urban Design of Yanzi Lake Area International Consultation on the Comprehensive Urban Design of Yanzi Lake Area
Adhering to the concept of high quality, high standard, and high requirement, the international consultation intends to seek the most innovative urban design concepts and schemes from all over the world. They strive to build this area into a new urban center and a new...
read moreArchitecture Competitions China: Hunan Baisha Green Island Industrial Park Space Development Planning Competition Hunan Baisha Green Island Industrial Park Space Development Planning Competition
Organizer: Hunan Baisha Green Island Investment Development Corp. Agency: Guangzhou Wangtat Project Management & Consultancy Co., Ltd 1. Overview 1.1 Project Hunan Baisha Green Island Industrial Park Space Development Planning Competition 1.2 Background Located in...
read moreBeyond the Shell Enables Londoners to Join the Construction of Homes
Organized by Bee Breeders, London Affordable Housing Challenge, an open international competition, sought creative solutions for affordable housing in London. Lianjie Wu, the Chinese architect, with her entry Beyond the Shell, stood out from 43 shortlisted candidates...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: International Consultation on the Urban Design of Shenzhen Xili Hub
Background Adhering to the concept of “station-city integration”, the international consultation will insist on the demand of “global vision, international standards, local characteristics and high positioning” to seek prospective and innovative urban design schemes...
read moreArchitecture Design Competition: Macau [Morphosis]
Type: concept competition (entry fee is a requirement)Function: unlimitedSite: Macau, ChinaRegistration Deadline: 8th September 2019Submission Deadline: 9th September 2019Degree of Difficulty: ★★ Background Mentioning Macau, people always think of casinos, whose...
read moreArchitecture Design Competitions: 3rd International Shopping Plaza Concept Competition 2019
Theme of Competition: Commerce Shapes LifeJury Chairman: Mystery Guests Deadline of Registration: September, 29, 2019 Deadline of Submission: September, 30, 2019 1. Background International Shopping Plaza Concept Competition is held by Wanda Commercial Planning &...
read moreChina Open Tender for Architectural Scheme of OPPO International Headquarter Project
Deadline of Submission 2019-07-08 18:00 Preannouncement OPPO International Headquarter, another famous enterprise headquarters in Nanshan Super Headquarters Base, which is the most significant area in Shenzhen, is seeking a qualified architectural scheme from...
read moreAPDC AWARDS 2019
Landscape Design Award 2019 Architecture Design Award 2019 Asia Pacific Interior Design Award for Elite 2018/2019 Introduction The Asia Pacific Interior Design Awards for Elite is an international event initiated and hosted by the Asia Pacific Design Center (APDC)....
read moreOpen Tender for Architectural Scheme Design of China Bay Area Industrial Investment Building Project
Deadline of Submission: 2019.6.21 16:00 In the 13th Five-Year Plan, the regional development of Bao’an District is oriented as modern international coastal Bao’an, an innovative industrial city, a livable and dynamic area in China. The prime target is to speed up the...
read moreFujian Tulou
Basic information Fujian Tulou (hereinafter referred to as “Tulou”) means the complex dwellings combining gregarious housing and defense in Southwest Fujian Province. There are about 3,000 of them scattered among Yongding County of Longyan City and Nanjing County,...
read moreInternational Competition for Architectural Design of International Finance Forum (IFF) Permanent Conference Site
Background This project is located at the estuary of the Pearl River, right in the center of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, the fourth largest bay area in the world. Sitting in Pearl Bay, Nansha District, Guangzhou, it is built to be a landmark for...
read moreWangcong Tianfu Cultural Industry Park Overall Plan and Core District Design
Basic Information Wangcong Tianfu Cultural Industry Park is an important carrier for the goal of “building a world-class cultural city and creating a new development concept for the central city of the park”. Carrying out this planning and conceptual design, aiming at...
read moreInternational Bidding for Updates of Kingway Bear City Factory Units
Location: No.3008 Taibai Rd. Dongxiao Community, Luohu Dist, Shenzhen, Guangdong Prov., China. Basic information: Kingway bear factory, as a witness of Shenzhen’s fast development, is categorized as a primary case of preservation of industrial cultural heritage. By...
read moreGIDC Initiation Zone Integration Design Competition
Project Name GIDC Initiation Zone Formation Integration Plan Background: Located in Beijiao Town, Shunde, Foshan City, GIDC (Guangdong Industrial Design City) Initiation Zone was built on an abandoned woolen mill after three rounds of reconstruction. 17TH Jan 2009 was...
read moreShenzhen Qianhai Guiwan Talent Housing Project International Pre-Design Bidding
Introduction Qianhai New District, located in West side of west Shekou Peninsula, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, east to Pearl River, sits on the intersection of Pearl River Delta, abut against Hong Kong, Macau, covers an area of 14.92km2. This project’s...
read moreThe Fall of An Architectural Era- I.M. Pei
Bei Yuming, a great architect of this world passed away on 16 May 2019 in his mansion in Manhattan. Bei Yuming (Ieoh Ming Pei, 26 Apr 1917-16 May 2019, 102), Chinese-American, winner of 1983 Pritzker Architecture Prize, was billed as the last master of high modernist...
read moreInternational Consulting on the Urban Design of Unit 8& 10 of Qianhai
Introduction The planning and orientation of Qianhai have witnessed many major changes throughout the years. In the year of 2017, the Chinese government has determined to turn Qianhai district into “Canton-Hong Kong-Macau Cooperation Demonstration Area and New Urban...
read moreAnji Bridge: A Breakthrough in Bridge Construction
Introduction Zhaozhou Bridge, also known as the Anji Bridge, is a stone arch bridge in Zhao County, Hebei Province. It is billed as “big stone bridge” by the local folks in order to distinguish from the “small stone bridge” nearby. Anji Bridge started its construction...
read moreXiangjiang Gate Project International Design Competition
Basic information Hunan Overseas Chinese Town Cultural &Tourism Investment Co., Ltd. Laiyan New City Project is located at the north gate of Hengyang City, Hunan Province. It is located at the confluence of Xiangjiang River, Zheng River, and Lishui River. It is an...
read moreQianHai MCC Technology Building (T201-0119) Construction Design Bidding
Introduction The construction site of this project is located at 03-05 Block (No. T201-0119) in QianHai, Guiwan area, Shenzhen, at the portal of the northeastern part of the QianHai Guiwan area. The project site is adjacent to ChuangxinBa Street in the west, vast open...
read moreInternational Student Architectural Design Scheme Contest
Since 2004, the China Institute of Architecture, the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development of Shandong Province, and the Weihai Municipal People’s Government have successfully hosted the 9th China Weihai International...
read moreInternational Conceptual Landscape Design Competition for Pingshan River Public Waterfront Competition Conditions
Host: Urban Management and Law Enforcement Bureau of Pingshan, Shenzhen Organizer: Shenzhen Adroit Design Consultancy Co., Ltd. Project Name: International Conceptual Landscape Design Competition for Pingshan River Public Waterfront Urban Management and Law...
read more2019 Tianzuo Award International University Student Architectural Design Competition
Competition Title: The Urban and Rural Areas of the Family The development of rapid urbanization in China in the past 40 years has been accompanied by the disappearance of millions of natural villages in the countryside. As an ecological barrier, the inheritance of...
read more2019 Guyu Cup National College Student Sustainable Architecture Design Competition
Registration Time: March 1-April 30 Theme and Background of the competition With the acceleration of the urbanization process, the word “split” in the college of old and new cities has erased the profound historical culture, and tough regulations have driven away from...
read moreBNBHOUSE Architectural Design Competition and First Youth Designer Invitational Tournament
Beixin Housing Co. Ltd. is a member enterprise of China Construction Materials Group, the world's top 500 central enterprise, and is one of the group's "three new" industrial development platforms. Beixin Green Assembly Construction was established in 1979. The...
read moreArchitectural Design Project: 2019 Jing ‘an District Pengpu Town “Beautiful District” Community Renewal Program Collection
Deadline: 5 pm, May 20th, 2019 Introduction Since 2016, the Shanghai Urban Public Space Design Promotion Center has been exploring the micro-renewal of urban space, based on pilot practices, experience summaries, and examples and guidelines. At present, the concept of...
read moreInternational Design Competition of Shenyan Road Landscape Improvement Project
Deadline: 5 pm, April 23rd, 2019 In the new era, China has evolved into a new stage that emphasizes connotation development and improvement of people’s living standard. As one of the core cities of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and one of the leading...
read moreArchitectural Design Project: Shenzhen Nanyue Baina Commercial Land Project
Deadline: 6 pm, April 22, 2019 Shenzhen Nanyue Baina Commercial Land Project (hereinafter referred to as this project) has five sites, including 2018-63D-0006, 2018-62D-0012, 2018-62D-0008, 2018-62D-0011 and 2018-61D-0009. The project is located in the east of...
read moreRudong Sports Center
Rudong Sports Center is located in Rudong County New District, Nantong City, Jiangsu Province. The project includes a gymnasium (including a swimming pool), a fitness center and a comprehensive stadium. As part of the cultural core of the new district, it forms a...
read morePlanning and Construction Scheme Design Bidding: Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center (Lot 01-01, 03, 04)
Deadline: 5pm, April 16th, 2019 Shenzhen-Hong Kong International Center is located at the junction of Huangge Road, Ruyi Road and Longfei Avenue in Dayun District, Longgang District, Shenzhen. It is the leading project of Shimao Group’s layout in Shenzhen and covers...
read more2018 Global Students Design Competition Exhibition of Architectural Design in Developing Countries
Organizer: International Institute of Architecture Asia-Pacific Institute for Habitat Environment Theme: Innovation is Everywhere The architectural design of developing countries is full of vitality and changes. It is a landmark chapter in the history of world...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition: The First “Baoye Cup” International Architecture Industrial Leisure and Vacation Product Design Competition
Registration time: 1 March - 30 April 2019 Deadline for submission: 30 April 2019 2019 Village Revival (Shanghai) International Leisure Agriculture and Tourism Holiday Expo: from 1 March-20 June, 2019 Competition Background In recent years, with the advancement of...
read moreInternational Design Competition Announcement: International Competition for the Landmark Design of Qianhai New City Centre
Deadline for submitting registration documents: 3 pm, April 30, 2019 Project Description 1.1 Project Name: International Competition for the Landmark Design of Qianhai New City Centre 1.2 Sponsor: Shenzhen Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Services Cooperation Area...
read moreInternational Architectural Design Competition The Symbiosis of Urban Landscapes
Participating in architectural design competitions is a major way for designers to demonstrate their design ideas and realize their professional dreams. To help designers achieve their goal, we would often share useful information on architectural visualization...
read moreInternational Design Competition: Golden Pin Design Award
Registration Guide Participating in architectural design competitions is a major way for designers to demonstrate their design ideas and realize their professional dreams. To help designers achieve their goal, we would often share useful information on architectural...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition: Q-CITY the Second International Student Design Competition (Xingtai, China) in 2019
Participating in architectural design competitions is a major way for designers to demonstrate their design ideas and realize their professional dreams. To help designers make their voice heard, Aimir CG would often share useful information on architectural...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition The 12nd IAI Design Award in 2019 (Deadline: May 31st, 2019)
As the most innovative award in the Asia-Pacific region, The IAI Design Award is one of the most internationally influential and prestigious design awards given to creative and talented designers in all fields of design. It is an international design award with a high...
read more2019 Hybrid Future Architecture Concept Design Competition
Participating in architectural design competitions is a major way for designers to demonstrate their design ideas and realize their professional dreams. To help designers make their voice heard, we would often share useful information on architectural visualization...
read moreArchitectural Design Competition TIANJIN INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CONTEST in 2019
1. Theme of the Contest: “Creativity for City, City of Creativity” The concept of a creative city has grown rapidly in the 21st century. People nowadays attach much significance to the concept of creative cities and the important role of culture in a city’s...
read moreAnnouncement of the Competition: Conceptual Masterplan of Jianjiang River Valley
This announcement is reposted from ABBS. Located in the north of Pengzhou City, Sichuan Province,Jianjiang River Valley is within the core area of Longmen Mountains Tourist Area, about 10km from downtown Pengzhou. As a county-level city of Chengdu City about 30km from...
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