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China exits Venice Biennale over Alison Killing's Xinjiang detention camp investigation

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Opening week for the 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale wasn't short of excitement, reflection, criticism , and social commentary from the architecture community and the general public. According to Decode39 , China withdrew from the event due to an installation titled Investigating Xinjiang’s Network of Detention Camps.

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"We stand by our reporting" says Alison Killing in response to China criticism of Venice installation

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British architect Alison Killing has defended her team's Pulitzer Prize-winning reporting on alleged internment camps in China , amid reports that the country is withdrawing from the Venice Architecture Biennale. Italian news website Decode 39 reported that China was also withdrawing from the biennale in response to the installation.

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Shenzhen Guangming Scientist Valley, Guangdong, China

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photo © WAX Shenzhen Guangming Scientist Valley in Shenzhen, China – Building Information Design Team: Mecanoo – [link] Size: 20,400 sqm Status: Ongoing Project Design: 2022 – 2023 Client: Shenzhen Guangming Science City Development Investment Co., Ltd Design Team: Mecanoo, Meng and Lola Landscape.

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Neri&Hu adds "glowing lantern" on top of Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts in Xi’an

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Chinese architecture studio Neri&Hu has added an extension to the Qujiang Museum of Fine Arts in Xi'an , China, that was designed to "serve as a source of illumination for the surrounding urban fabric". Lighting: Linea Light (China) CO., General contractor: Power China Chonqing Engineering Co.,

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Neri&Hu clads Piaget's Hong Kong boutique in ceramic tiles and bronze

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Chinese architecture studio Neri&Hu has designed a storefront for Swiss watchmaker and jeweller Piaget in Hong Kong , using handmade ceramic tiles that reference the heritage of both the brand and the site. As a cultural and trade hub at the time, it has now evolved to become the luxury shopping destination in Hong Kong.

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Guangzhou Nansha Innovation Port Project, China

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The simple architectural form adopted slight variation in linear patterns, which signifies the fluid movements of rivers and waterfalls along the valleys. The office and residential towers are diagonally placed, creating a unique skyline together with the low-rise retail podium.

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Wutopia Lab reveals "shimmering whale" Shanghai museum with arched copper shell

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Chinese studio Wutopia Lab has created Copper Blockhouse, a multi-functional cultural space located inside a copper arch in Shanghai , China. Read: Wutopia Lab completes museum and dance studio influenced by Chinese ink drawings A side entrance on the cultural centre's facade opens up to an outdoor wading pool clad in black tiles.

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