Aedes Berlin Exhibition Explores New Generation of Chinese Architects
The exhibition "A Structure of Feeling" at Aedes Berlin, running from July 16 to August 19, 2026, showcases a new wave of Chinese architects. Curated by Gao Changjun (Kris) and Li Xiangning, the event features twelve projects from nine architecture offices, with artworks by Drawing Architecture Studio, Ouyang Shizhong, and Yang Yongliang included. The title draws inspiration from Raymond Williams' concept of cultural structures. Notably, wooden crates used for transport are incorporated into the display. Aedes previously highlighted young Chinese architects in the 2001 exhibition "TUMU," while MoMA's "Architects of Liberation" opened on July 5, 2026.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'A Structure of Feeling' at Aedes Berlin runs July 16 to August 19, 2026.
- Curated by Gao Changjun (Kris) and Li Xiangning.
- Features nine architecture offices from China with twelve projects.
- Title references Raymond Williams' 'structure of feeling'.
- Includes artworks by Drawing Architecture Studio, Ouyang Shizhong, and Yang Yongliang.
- Wooden crates used for transport were integrated into the exhibition.
- Aedes previously hosted 'TUMU' in 2001 focusing on young Chinese architects.
- MoMA's 'Architects of Liberation' opened July 5, 2026.
- Sharjah Architecture Triennial (SAT03) runs November 14, 2026–April 14, 2027.
- Austria's Venice Architecture Biennale entry is 'Koncesija / Konzession / Concession(e)'.
Entities
Artists
- Gao Changjun (Kris)
- Li Xiangning
- Bu Xiaojun
- Zhang Yingfan
- Liu Kenan
- Zhang Xu
- Fan Beilei
- Xue Zhe
- Kong Rui
- Meng Fanhao
- Liu Yang
- Xu Dan
- James Shen
- He Zhe
- Zang Feng
- Shui Yanfei
- Qi Shanshan
- Zhuang Ziyu
- Li Han
- Hu Yan
- Zhang Xintong
- Ouyang Shizhong
- Yang Yongliang
- Raymond Williams
- Antonia Piñeiro
Institutions
- Aedes – Architecture and Space
- Atelier Alter Architects
- Atelier XÜK
- genarchitects
- line+ studio
- DL Atelier
- People's Architecture Office
- Yanfei Architects
- Studio QI Architects
- BUZZ (Büro Ziyu Zhuang)
- Drawing Architecture Studio
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
- Sharjah Architecture Triennial
- Venice Architecture Biennale
Locations
- Berlin
- Germany
- Dali
- Yunnan
- China
- Yixing
- Jiangsu
- Kunshan
- Shanghai
- Changchun
- Jilin
- Lishui
- Zhejiang
- Chongzuo
- Guangxi
- Shenzhen
- Guangdong
- Kunming
- Tengchong
- Diqing
- New York
- United States
- Sharjah
- United Arab Emirates
- Venice
- Italy
- Austria