As 2020 comes to a close, the editor of the college has compiled a list of the top 10 most popular cultural and architectural works of the year. This ranking is based on clicks, shares, and collections across all platforms.
The works are organized alphabetically by the first letter of the firm’s name, with multiple works from the same firm listed chronologically by publication date. (Click the blue text to read the full article.)
One — Shunde “He Art Museum”
Tadao Ando Architectural Firm
This project expresses ancient Chinese history and Lingnan culture through the use of light and minimalist concrete. (For more details, see: The Shunde “He Art Museum” designed by Tadao Ando is about to be completed)
Two — Renovation of Mumu Art Community
B. L.U.E. Architectural Design Firm
This project integrates modern elements into the historic urban fabric of traditional hutongs.
Three — Shanhai Art Museum: Borrowing Tension
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The design dances with the context of the site, transforming by borrowing the natural elements of mountains and seas to create its own unique realm.
Four — Suzhou Bay Grand Theater: “Ribbon” by Taihu Lake
Christian de Pazanbak
This is a monumental urban link connecting the city, sky, lake, and its people.
Five — Shanghai Oil Tank Art Center
OPEN Architecture
A new type of art institution that quietly blends into the surrounding landscape and park.
Six — Design and Construction of Wu Yueshi Art Museum in the Old Garden
Pu Luo Architecture
An effort to “create something new as before,” offering a multi-space with a rich experiential quality.
Seven — An Art Museum Without a Gate: The Canal Art Museum
Pu Luo Architecture
This project marks the transition from “one architectural complex” to “one building”.
Eight — Zhangyan Cultural Center, Shanghai
Horizontal Line Design
A white box structure that emerges from a thousand-year-old village.
Nine — Like Falling Leaves, Disappearing in the Forest: Meiji Shrine Museum, Japan
Kengo Kuma Architecture Urban Design Firm
This design pays homage to the extensive forest history surrounding the site.
Ten — Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum
Zhu Pei Architectural Firm
This museum integrates seamlessly into the urban fabric, rich with historical warmth.
These are the top 10 most popular cultural buildings featured on the School of Architecture’s platform this year.
As the New Year approaches, we wish everyone success and happiness in all their endeavors!
In 2021, the School of Architecture will continue to deliver high-quality content. Stay tuned for more!
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