AR Library recalled: while Neri&Hu’s proposal for the Jinyu Community Library in Changsha, China, was initially shortlisted by the judges, Austin Williams’ visit reveals a different story
The 1933 Shanghai Slaughterhouse, which revolutionised abattoir design, has been impeccably transformed by IPPR into a fun palace
The architecture and teaching of Lu Wenyu emphasises the virtues of craft and precision, using historical knowledge as the catalyst for innovation
The Chinese city of Yiwu is undergoing a modern-day Gold Rush of novelty item suppliers
Source of both peasant revolution and cultural continuity, the countryside has long held a place in Chinese mythology
Within strict space and budgetary constraints, the simplicity of Li Xiaodong’s Tsinghua University extension belies its experimental integrity
AR House Winner: in the wake of a devastating earthquake in Ludian County, China, concrete and brick are sidelined in favour of traditional rammed-earth construction
Sitting alongside Lake Tai in Suzhou and submerged under a large sponge roof, this new museum encapsulates China’s green aspirations
Sitting in the grounds of a hotel complex, this hall in Suzhou provides space for contemplation and personal reflection
The emotionally charged work of Liu Jiakun celebrates the vitality of ‘everydayness’
