Dezeen has announced the shortlisted projects for this year’s Dezeen Awards China, which include a seaside pavilion on the remote island of Chaishan and a cultural centre sheltered by sloping roofs in Guangzhou.
In total, 120 projects by studios from 30 different cities are in the running to win awards in 23 categories spanning architecture, interiors, and design.
Architecture studios Foster + Partners, Studio Link-Arc, Atelier Xi, interior studios Linehouse, Cheng Chung Design, Yatofu, and technology company DJI are among the studios with shortlisted projects.
We have also announced the Designers of the Year shortlists, which include Atelier tao+c, Domain Architects and Benwu Studio.
Shortlists revealed last week on WeChat
Dezeen Awards China 2025, in partnership with Bentley, revealed all shortlisted projects last week on Dezeen’s WeChat account. The shortlisted projects were scored by our judges including architects Ziyu Zhuang and Patrik Schumacher from Zaha Hadid Architects, interior designers Keiji Ashizawa and Bin Wu, designer Min Chen and curator Aric Chen.
All of the shortlisted projects are listed below, each with a link to a dedicated page on the Dezeen Awards China website where you can find more information about the project.
The category winners, and overall project of the year winners, will be announced live at our annual Dezeen Awards China party in Shanghai in October. This year’s party will be hosted at Kimpton Qiantan Shanghai hotel.
Read on for the full shortlists:
Residential project
› Jun Meng- A House of Light, Shanghai, by LQS Architects
› Chu’s Orange Manor Living Center, Yuxi, by Suzao Architects
› Habitat Qinhuangdao Phrase 2, Qinhuangdao, by Safdie Architects
› Courtyard House, Hangzhou, by TEDO
› Our Forest, Yunlin, by CTAA Architects Lab
› YSJ4-3#, Chongqing, by Shi-Ye Architecture Design and Research Practice
Public project (sports, hospitality and entertainment)
› Lel Design Studio, Zhejiang, by Mooke&Co
› Shekou Culture and Sports Park, Shenzhen, by Tanghua Architects
› Lakeside Teahouse, Zhejiang, by Domain Architects
› Ginkgo Valley Treehouse, Hubei, by Moguang Studio
› Dong Liang Xuan, Taicang, by Wonder Architects
Public project (arts, culture and community)
› Shunde Yunlu Wetland Museum, Foshan, by Studio Link-Arc
› Digital Farm Operation Center and Agronomy Workshop, Hangzhou, by Studio Dali Architects
› Wuyang Cultural Station, Zhanjiang, by WAU Design
› AYDC Public Art Center, Guiyang, by Atelier Xi
› Hengqin Culture and Art Complex, Henqing, by Yunchao Xu/Atelier Apeiron and SZAD
Office and industrial project
› Tederic International Center, Hangzhou, by Milanesi | Paiusco
› TAOA Office, Beijing, by TAOA
› Guangzhou North Island Creative Park Management Center, Guangzhou, by Mutual Architecture
› CABR Auditorium Renovation, Beijing, by China Academy of Building Research
› Alibaba Shanghai Campus, Shanghai, by Foster + Partners
Small project
› Drop-Stop Pavilion, Wenzhou, by Aptdotapt
› Seaside Pavilion on Chai Shan Island, Zhoushan, by GN Architects
› 3-to-1 Pavilion, Shanghai, by Temp
› Slow People Soul Workshop, Yunnan, by ArConnect Architects
› The Ridge – Roofing in Motion, Yunnan, by The University of Hong Kong
› Desert Ark, Tengger Desert, by DesignReserve
Education project
› Xianyang Qindu District Kongya School Renovation and Expansion Project, Xianyang, by O.A. Studio
› Hangzhou Liangzhu West Coast Kindergarten, Hangzhou, by Clou Architects
› The Renovation of Shekou School, Shenzhen, by Yu Architects
› Yijia Building of Tongji University (Students’ Activity Center in Jiading Campus), Shanghai, by Atelier L+ and Tongji Architectural Design (Group)
› A ‘Knowledge Oasis’ Brimming with Vitality – Shenzhen Middle School, Guangming Science City School, Shenzhen, Atelier Global
Landscape and urban design
› Reconstruction Project at the East Entrance of Shenzhen People’s Park, Shenzhen, by Reform
› Changchun Jingyue Central Park, Changchun, by Shuishi
› Tianlin Park Renewal, Shanghai, by Viascape Design
› Ring of Starlight, Chengdu, by Air-CoLab Studio and HDEC
› Qianhai Guiwan Park, Shenzhen, by Field Operations
Rebirth Project
› Renovation of Shanghai Relay Factory, Shanghai, by HCCH Studio
› Zhouzhuang Theater Renovation, Zhouzhuang, by CAALADI (The Design Institute of Landscape and Architecture China Academy of Art) and Practice on Earth
› The Paper House, Shanghai, by Viascape Design
› Koko Market, Chengdu, by CPI and Vari Architects
› Xixi Goldmye Bookstore, Hangzhou, by Atelier Wen’Arch
› Jing Stay, Beijing, by Atelier d’More
Mixed-use project
› Shaoxing Place by MixC, Shaoxing, by Kokaistudios
› Floating Boat-Zhougongshan Nanshuige Hot Spring Hotel Conference Centerm, Sichuan, by Big Valley Design
› Huahong Metropolitan Center, Hangzhou, by Mudo Architects
› Dialogue with Nature: Commune Store, Fujian, by Atelier Global
› Apple Jing’an, Shanghai, by Foster + Partners
Home interior
› House of Borrowed Scenery, Beijing, by Atelier Jingjing
› River Residence, Guangzhou, by OhStudio
› Artist, Shanghai, by Yushe Studio
› 12M, Taipei, by Wei Yi International Design Associates
› Home of Silence, Jilin, by UnderRoof Shanghai
Restaurant and bar interior
› Torisawa by the Sea, Qinhuangdao, by Atelier XY
› Gempot, Aranya, by Projject
› Inebi, Hong Kong, by Metagram
› The New Zhenjiang Shanghai Xiao Long Bao Concept Store, Shanghai, by FG Studio
› Kam Pek Market, Macau, by Linehouse
Bar & cafe interior
› Yandangshan Scenic Area Cliff Coffee, Zhejiang, by Slow Coral
› The Attic, Guangzhou, by Studio Zhuang
› Ourio Coffee, Ningbo, by NDB Design
› Contemporary Tea Pavilion, Beijing, by Bufen Atelier
› Healing Pets, Hangzhou, by Informal Design
Retail interior
› Kinglomo: Fresh Snack Store, Changsha, by Some Thoughts
› Lemaire Chengdu Taikoo Li Store, Chengdu, by FOG Architecture
› Huanya Art Space, Beijing, by Wit Design and Research
› Reading Mi, Zhuhai, Zhuhai, by Panorama Design Group
› The Future Ruin – Aitashop Beijing, Beijing, by Yatofu Creatives
Leisure & wellbeing interior
› Moreprk Skyline, Shanghai, by AAN Architects
› Mancave, Hong Kong, by Zinc Studio
› Adventist Medical Centre, Hong Kong, by Napp Studio and Architects
› Spa Room, Beijing, by Ondi
› Zhejiang Xizi Hotel | Xiyuan Teahouse, Hangzhou, by Nova Space Design
› A Clinic, Hangzhou, by Studio Yo-U
Office interior
› MAX Show Office, Hangzhou, by Ippolito Fleitz Group Identity Architects
› Modern Tranquillity: Zen in the Office | Cishan’s Workspace Design, Hangzhou, by Studio8 Architects
› Yixin Space Study Room, Nanjing, by Atelier d’More
› The Comfort Foundry, Hong Kong, by Canter and Gallop Design
› Feibo Gongchuang City Living Room, Xiamen, by Puzao Design
› 3J Generative Space, Macau, by Joy Choi Arquitecta and A( )VOID
Hotel and short stay interior
› Lost Villa Shengsi Huanglong Island Lighthouse Hotel Interior Design, Zhoushan, by SZ-Architects
› Alan Hotel, Jinghong, by Funs Creative Design Consultant
› Mandarin Oriental Qianmen Beijing, by Cheng Chung Design (CCD)
› Four Seasons Hangzhou Centre, Hangzhou, by Avalon Collective
› Anadu Pine Villa, Zhejiang, by Studio8 Architects
› Banyan Tree Yangcheng Lake, Suzhou, by Yang Bangsheng
Small interior
› Baihua Bookstore, Suzhou, by Tsing-Tien Making
› Tree Window, Taipei, by StudioX4 Interior Architects
› Another Suite, Wan Chai, by Minus Workshop
› Rexon Space, Shaoxing, by ByoArc Studio
› Heshì, Beijing, by Xiang Studio
› Dark Hill, Beijing, by Open Edge Office
Exhibition interior
› HumCustom Factory Exhibition Hall, Putian, by OAOA Studio
› Victoria Prison – B Hall and D Hall, Hongkong, by Napp Studio
› Desire to Fly – Idea Cloud, Hong Kong, by Napp Studio
› P.art Group, Shanghai, by XL Design Atelier
› Harmony Across Eras: Treasures From The Collection of The First Ambassador of Finland to China, Beijing, by IARA
› The Jiangs Presents, Xiamen, by Orderstudio
Product design
› Asterisk* Lighting Series, by Cynics
› Yuan Chair, by Kirin + Lab
› Niro Light Task Chair, by DKE Office
› I.M. PEI Collection for M+, by Napp Studio and Architects
› Loft Portable Lamp, by Shanghai Shiyinshixian Cultural Media
Bespoke and collectible design
› Horizon – Canvas, by KĀDNS
› Other Matter for Aēsop Hainan, by Other Matter
› Benboo Lamps, by Studio RYTE
› Puzzle Piece, by Foolfold Design
› Old New, New Old, by Max Lam Designs
Material innovation
› Regenerated Ceramic Products, by Yi Design
› Filie Reclaim, by Chang Wong Industrial
› Sole, by Yiyuan Bai
› Jeans Loop: Recycled Denim Architecture for Dingge, by M-Seen
› Other Matter Architectural Surfaces, by Other Matter
Technology design
› Unitree G1 Robot, by Unitree
› ULED x MiniLED TV Series, by Hisense
› Jomoo i60, by Jomoo
› Huawei Router X1/Pro, by Huawei
› DJI Flip, by DJI
Installation design
› Down in the Clouds, by Practice on Earth and Increments Studio
› Architectural Lighting Installations, by Other Matter
› The Tree, YXDesigners
› Your Greenhouse Is Your Kitchen, by Office for Roundtable and JXY Studio
› Flying in the City, by MBRS Design and Research Studio
Architect of the year
› Domain Architects
› Kokaistudios
› Studio Link-Arc, LLC
Interior designer of the year
› Atelier d’More
› Atelier › tao+c
› Atelier xy
Designer of the year
› Bentu
› Benwu Studio
› Ming Design Studio
Rising Star of the year
› Baicai Design
› Dayuan Design
› UnderRoof Shanghai
Dezeen Awards China 2025 in partnership with Bentley
Dezeen Awards China is the first regional edition of Dezeen Awards which celebrates the best architecture, interiors and design in China.
Now in its third year, the annual awards programme is in partnership with Bentley as part of a wider collaboration to inspire, support and champion design excellence and showcase innovation that creates a better and more sustainable world.
This ambition complements Bentley’s architecture and design business initiatives, including the Bentley Home range of furnishings and real estate projects around the world.
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