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Founded in Beijing by Dr. Yuan Ye, Yuan Ye Architects is a research-based architectural studio with a broad international perspective. Adhering to the concept of "Design Changes Society", the studio relies on and cooperates with the world's largest investment and construction group - China Construction, closely integrates academic research, architectural creation and engineering practice, and carries out innovative design practices for cities, buildings, landscapes and indoor environments in an all-round way through simple and concise modern design language and meaningful spatial forms. Through a simple and concise modern design language and meaningful spatial forms, the studio carries out a comprehensive and innovative design practice for cities, buildings, landscapes and indoor environments, and continuously seeks for creative answers to contemporary problems in response to historical, cultural and contemporary characteristics.


The studio specializes in the fields of cultural and educational architectural design, urban design, landscape design, rural planning and vernacular architectural renovation design, etc. Its works have been awarded the 2021 Architizer A+Firm Awards, selected as the best global design organization of the year (public buildings), the first prize of the 2020 rtF Awards, and the 2019 U.S. Architizer A+Awards jury. Architizer A+Awards Judges Award, 2019 Germany ICONIC Awards Iconic Design Award, 2017 Asian Institute of Architects Bonus Award, 2013 China Architecture Design Bonus Award, 2014 WA China Architecture Award-Architectural Achievement Award and a series of other important design awards, by the world's most influential architecture media ArchDaily as well as DesignBoom, Archilovers, Architecture Asia, China-The New Creative Power in Architecture (BRAUN), Gooood, AT, UED, a+a, CHINA 1000, LA, CLA and other academic journals and professional media, and its representative works have been praised as masterpieces with "long-lasting spatial value and profound social influence".


The studio advocates "research-based design" and an equal and open "discussion-based" working method, highly respecting the spirit of originality and utilizing the wisdom and creativity of each individual. Yuan Ye Architects is looking forward to working with young architects and designers with architectural ideals to transform our world with the power of design.