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Chaohu Natural and Cultural Center by change architects

architecture-design · 2026-04-22

In 2022, the Chaohu Natural and Cultural Center was inaugurated in the Bantang hot spring town at Juzhang Mountain, Chaohu, designed by change architects. Spanning 1,500 square meters, the facility harmoniously blends the natural environment with urban elements, highlighting cultural heritage alongside contemporary lifestyles. The design team was led by architect Qiu Jiang, with contributions from Yangyang Zhou, Shen Shi, and Xingyu Hao. Structural consulting was provided by Shanghai Wilderness Structural Des. Firm Inc., while Anhui Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd. produced the construction documents. The building's steel framework was constructed by Anhui Fuhuang Construction Co., Ltd. and Zhongyuan Xiongshi Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd. Various companies managed aspects such as curtain walls, roofing, and interior design. Zhongxing Construction Co., Ltd. served as the general contractor, and Qingshan Wu captured the photographs.

Key facts

  • Architects: change architects
  • Area: 1500 m²
  • Year: 2022
  • Architect in Charge: Qiu Jiang
  • Location: Chaohu, China
  • Client: OCT Group
  • Category: Cultural Center
  • Photographer: Qingshan Wu

Entities

Artists

  • Qiu Jiang
  • Yangyang Zhou
  • Shen Shi
  • Xingyu Hao
  • Jun Qian
  • Yonguqan Yuan
  • Junqing Li
  • Mengxue Liu
  • Baona Li
  • Xiaomeng Hou
  • Xiaoli Jin
  • Keming Bian
  • Ziting Hao
  • Sheng Cai
  • Hansong Li
  • Wenjun Yin
  • Yewei Zhang
  • Min Tong
  • Yilong Zhan
  • Fan Liu
  • Wanqiang Ma
  • Lu Ren
  • Qinghua Wu
  • Chang Liu
  • Yang Wu
  • Mingxing Le
  • Limin Bi
  • Wei Li
  • Hui Wang
  • Dongyuan Gao
  • Chaoyong Liu
  • Kewei Chu
  • Guangdong Diao
  • Xutao Sun
  • Zhongquan Dai
  • Qingshan Wu

Institutions

  • change architects
  • OCT Group
  • Shanghai Wilderness Structural Des. Firm Inc.
  • Anhui Architectural Design and Research Institute Co., Ltd.
  • Anhui Fuhuang Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Zhongyuan Xiongshi Enterprise Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Xima Curtain Wall Engineering Consulting Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Kaixiang Curtain Wall Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai Hainner Oxygen Technology Development Group Co., Ltd.
  • Anhui Zhenfan Decoration Co., Ltd.
  • Aimeou (Shanghai) Architectural Design Consulting Co., Ltd.
  • Anhui Jianchuan Municipal Engineering Co., Ltd.
  • Jiehan Lighting Design Consulting (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
  • Beijing Tushi Space Creative Design Co., Ltd.
  • Shanghai KEYI Architectural Design Co., Ltd.
  • Zhongxing Construction Co., Ltd.
  • Ipoletz Architectural Consulting Services (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
  • IFGROUP (Germany)
  • M.A.O

Locations

  • Chaohu
  • China
  • Juzhang Mountain
  • Bantang

Sources