Category: Public
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Beijing 2019 Intl. Flower Expo – Phase II, Architecture Planning
During the second phase of the Beijing 2019 International Flower Expo development, we developed the five main pavilions, the viewing tower, the gates, and other architectures, except the village rehabilitation. Tsinghua was awarded the master plan and had to combine the three winners. Following the different iterations of the master plan, we tested several locations…
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Tanmen National South China Sea Museum
Hainan has always been an important place for the Chinese navy. Based on the story of Zheng He, our concept aims to reflect the great history of Chinese naval exploration and trade. Therefore, our museum resembles a traditional Chinese junk. It expresses the trip that the visitor will do, discovering the South China Sea. The…
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Liuliqu Cultural & Industrial Park Rehabilitation
With about 3,000 years of craftsmanship history, the glazed roof tiles of Liuliqu are unique and used for top-tier buildings such as the Forbidden City and Temples. The very particular clay around the site leads to a moon-white color-backed tile, which can fully present the color of the glazing, so it became the sole production…
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Chongqing TV Headquarters Expansion
Settled in a new district of the city, the site is already holding the headquarters of Chongqing Broadcasting Group, shaped like a half moon. We proposed the expansion to close it, creating a private central plaza and a strong facade along the main street. The design is inspired by the information flux, symbolized in the…
Francois Chimier, Architect, Beijing - Dubai 