Trip

China - group 2

Balancing between tradition and future

2024 Schools Social Circularity Deconstructivism Historical architecture Industry Interior Art Landscape Minimalism Pritzker Prize

25.10 — 09.11

China

With the support of:

In the autumn of 2024, we will visit the Heavenly Realms. Be amazed by the unparalleled splendour hidden behind every corner, and experience an unforgettable adventure in a land driven by boundless stories and impressive architecture!

Ziou Gao NINGBO – Ningbo History Museum – Amateur Studio

Despite its impressive history, China often remains shrouded in mystery for Westerners, especially when it comes to art, culture and architecture. During the prospecting trip, we marvelled at the scale and dynamism of this country, made fascinating contacts and got to enjoy Chinese (culinary) life.

In the autumn of 2024, the Archipel team will take you on an experiential journey to this immense and enchanting country, where bridges are built between the past and the future, between tradition and modernity. We will visit timeless, impressive and inspiring architectural projects by a new generation of Chinese designers of international standing, and discover together contemporary interpretations of age-old traditions. From contemporary masterpieces by Amateur Studio to ancient projects of serene beauty, such as the classical gardens in Suzhou, are on the programme.

Together, we will experience the diversity of Chinese culture and history that has shaped its unique identity in contemporary architecture. So join us on this unique journey, a cross section from North to South, in this ancient and ultramodern country driven by superlatives!

Tour Guides: Annemie Demeulemeester + Ziou Gao

Programme

Prospecting trip 2023

A selection of the programme:

BEIJING
Verboden Stad
798 Art Zone
Red Brick Art Museum – Dong Yugan
Three Shadows – Ai Wei Wei
Linked Hybrid – Steven Holl
CCTV – OMA
Yuechang Kindergarten – MAD
Baiziwan Social Housing – MAD
Cube Art Museum – Zhu Pei
Minsheng Museum – Zhu Pei
UCCA – OMA
M Woods – B.L.U.E. / Vector

Eva Lo BEIJING – 798 Art Zone

Eva Lo BEIJING – 798 Art Zone

Ziou Gao BEIJING – Red Brick Art Museum – Dong Yugan

Ziou Gao BEIJING – Three Shadows – Ai Wei Wei

Eva Lo BEIJING – Horizontal skyscraper – Steven Holl

Eva Lo BEIJING – CCTV – OMA

SUZHOU
Klassieke tuinen
Suzhou Museum – I.M. Pei
Suzhou Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick – Liu Jiakun
Mountain Peak School – OPEN architecture

Eva Lo SUZHOU – Master of the Nets

Ziou Gao SUZHOU – Suzhou Museum – I.M. Pei

Ziou Gao SUZHOU – Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick – Liu Jiakun

Ziou Gao SUZHOU – Museum of Imperial Kiln Brick – Liu Jiakun

SHANGHAI
Novartis campus – Sergison Bates, Kengo Kuma, Elemental, Liu Jiakun, FCJZ, Zhang Lei, West8
Modern Art Museum – Atelier Deshaus
Long Museum – Atelier Deshaus
Riverside Passage – Atelier Deshaus
Power Station of Art – Liu Yuyang
Under Bridge
CIFI Tiandi – Nouvel
Pocket Plaza – Archmixing
Slaughterhouse 1933
Zikawei Library – David Chipperfield Architects
XC273
Art Deco
Rockbund Museum – David Chipperfield Architects

Ziou Gao SHANGHAI – Long Museum – Atelier Deshaus

Ziou Gao SHANGHAI – Long Museum – Atelier Deshaus

NINGBO
Huamoa Museum – Alvaro Siza
Ningbo History Museum – Amateur Studio
Teahouse and Showroom – Amateur Architecture Studio
International Conference Centre – Tanghua architects
Study Houses – FCJZ
Museum of Art – Amateur Architecture Studio
Tianyige Library

Ziou Gao NINGBO – Museum Of Art_Amateur Studio

Eva Lo NINGBO – Huamoa Museum – Alvaro Siza

HANGZHOU
China Academy of Art – Amateur Studio
National Archives – Amateur Studio

Ziou Gao HANGZHOU – China Academy of Art – Amateur Studio

Ziou Gao HANGZHOU – National Archives – Amateur Studio

Ziou Gao HANGZHOU – National Archives – Amateur Studio

JINGDEZHEN
Ceramic Art Avenue – Chipperfield
Jingdezhen Imperial Kiln Museum – Zhu Pei
Jingyang Camphor Court – Vector Architects
International Convention Centre – Zhu Pei

Eva Lo JINGDEZHEN – Ceramic Art Avenue – Chipperfield

Ziou Gao JINGDEZHEN – Imperial Kiln Museum – Zhu Pei

SHENZHEN
Stock exchange – OMA
Nantou Village – Neri & Hu, FCJZ, urbanus, MVRDV, TAO
Shenzhen International School – Liu Xiaodong
Dafen Art Museum – Urbanus
Bureau O-Office – O-office
Hongling School – O-office
Kingsway Brewery – Urbanus

Eva Lo SHENZHEN – Stock exchange – OMA

Eva Lo SHENZHEN – Nantou Village – Neri & Hu, FCJZ, urbanus, MVRDV, TAO

Eva Lo SHENZHEN – Shenzhen International School – Liu Xiaodong