Wuxi Grand Theatre by PES Architects
Eight huge wings resembling a cluster of duck feet form the roof of this theatre in Wuxi, to the west of Shanghai, designed by Finnish practice PES Architects (+ slideshow). More
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RMJM skyscraper dubbed 'big pants' by Chinese – Telegraph
Dezeen Wire: a new skyscraper in Suzhou designed by British architects RMJM has been likened to 'giant underpants' by Chinese commentators, reports the Telegraph.
Update 6 September 2012: RMJM have sent an official response to our story, saying "While some critics view the unfinished skeleton as a laughable pair of low-rise jeans, the gateway is a far cry from a joking matter." For the full statement, scroll down to the comments section or click here.
OCT Shenzhen Clubhouse by Richard Meier & Partners
American architects Richard Meier & Partners have completed a Corian-clad club for private members in one of the largest development zones in China. More
China dominates skyscraper construction in 2012
Dezeen Wire: nine of the 20 tallest buildings under construction in the world are located in China, according to the latest research by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. More
Harvest Pavilion by Vector Architects
This pavilion by Beijing studio Vector Architects is used to wash and prepare crops during the harvest at a farm in rural China (+ slideshow). More
Samaranch Memorial Museum by HAO and Archiland Beijing
Construction is underway on a Olympic-themed museum in Tianjin, China, comprising five connected rings. More
Taoyuanju Office by Vector Architects
This renovated office in China by Vector Architects features plant-covered walls and a bright orange glass meeting room (+ slideshow). More
Design Collective by Neri&Hu
A boxy wooden staircase twists up through the floors of this design store in Shanghai by architects Neri&Hu. More
Zoomlion's shape-shifting exhibition centre features a winged facade
One-minute movie: AmphibianArc's concept exhibition centre for Chinese vehicle manufacturer Zoomlion features a facade with huge flapping wings that open and close in the style of a Transformer. More
Zoomlion Headquarters Exhibition Center by amphibianArc
Californian architects amphibianArc have designed a shape-shifting "transformer building" for a Chinese machinery company, with a facade that flaps like the wings of a huge insect (+ movie). More
House For All Seasons by John Lin
Architect John Lin has adapted the traditional style of a rural Chinese courtyard residence to create a village house that is entirely self-sufficient (+ slideshow). More
Nanshan Marriage Registration Centre by Urbanus
Chinese firm Urbanus has created a cylindrical registry office in Shenzhen that looks like it's been showered with confetti. More
"Espionage virus sent blueprints to China" - Telegraph
Dezeen Wire: designers and architects using AutoCAD have been targetted by a virus that steals plans for new buildings and products and emails them to China, according to an internet security firm - Telegraph
Kingkey 100 by Farrells
Here are some photographs of the 442-metre Kingkey 100 skyscraper designed by architects Farrells, currently the tallest building in Shenzhen and tenth tallest in the world. More
Villa Jian by CU Office
Beijing architects CU Office have completed a contemporary granite office building that uses a traditional local measuring system in a rapidly developing agricultural city in eastern China. More
Huludao Beach Exhibit Centre by META-Project
Beijing architects META-Project have completed an exhibition centre at the beach of a former fishing village in China that is now developing into a summer holiday destination (+ slideshow). More
Yinchuan Art Museum by WAA
Layers of sediment left by the gradual shift of the Yellow River inspired the facade of this arts museum that will be built near Yinchuan, China. More
Qingpu Youth Centre by Atelier Deshaus
Slideshow: a layer of perforated aluminium cloaks the bright yellow and green exterior of this Shanghai youth centre by Chinese firm Atelier Deshaus. More
Bicycle Club by NL Architects
When asked to draw up plans for a cycle-hire shop in southern China, Dutch studio NL Architects thought it would be fun to put a velodrome on the roof. More
CCTV Headquarters by OMA
The China Central Television Headquarters in Beijing by architects OMA are now complete. More