Four works by Yuan Ye Architects selected for the China Pavilion exhibition at the 2026 Barcelona World Architects Congress, showcasing China's architectural narrative through diverse practices.

Recently, the Curatorial Expert Committee of the Chinese Pavilion for the 2026 UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona and the AcademicAdvisory Board of the Architectural Society of China completed two rounds of rigorous selection. Four projects by Yuan Ye Architects stood out among numerous candidates and were officially selected for exhibition in the Chinese Pavilion at this congress.

These four works cover diverse types such as cultural tourism hotels, rural residences, educational environments, and spatial design, showcasing the studio's exploration and practice across multiple architectural fields.

The World Congress of Architects is the highest-level international architectural event organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA), held every three years. The Chinese Pavilion exhibition serves as an important window to showcase contemporary Chinese architectural achievements. Yuan Ye Architects and Dr. Yuan Ye have been invited multiple times to participate in previous World Congresses of Architects and UIA academic events. Projects such as the "Jiang Village Renovation" were selected for exhibition in the Chinese Pavilion at the 2023 World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen.

The works selected for this exhibition by Yuan Ye Architects not only span multiple provinces across China in terms of geographical distribution but also showcase rich diversity in architectural typology and design philosophy. From a mountainous cultural tourism hotel in Jiangxi to a rural tech-integrated residence in Zhejiang, from children’s play landscapes in Beijing to the renovation of a public welfare education space in Hunan, these projects together form a microcosm of contemporary Chinese architectural practice. Each work offers an innovative response to specific social, environmental, and cultural conditions, reflecting the studio’s design philosophy of "adapting to local contexts and prioritizing human needs":

The "Fushe Mountain Residence" hotel project in Wugong Mountain, Pingxiang, Jiangxi, skillfully integrates architecture into the natural landscape, achieving harmonious coexistence between human habitation and the environment.

The "Under One Roof" rural zero carbon technology residence in Zhuji, Zhejiang, explores the application of sustainable building technologies within the context of China's rural areas.

The Play Hill playground at Renmin University of China Affiliated Beijing Chaoyang Kindergarten (Shaoyaoyuan) promotes children's physical and mental development through innovative outdoor environment design.

The public renovation project of the “Spring Source Children's Reading Center” in Xinhua, Hunan demonstrates how architectural renewal can stimulate children's interest in reading and revitalize community cultural spaces.

All four projects offer distinctive architectural solutions tailored to specific environmental and social needs, showcasing Chinese architects' local thinking and innovative practices within a global context. This diverse exploration embodies the vitality of contemporary Chinese architecture.

The consecutive selection of Yuan Ye Architects' works for the China Pavilion at the World Architects Congress affirms the studio's long-standing values, design philosophy, and practice direction. The studio will continue collaborating with China's leading contemporary design institutions, academic platforms, and distinguished architects and scholars to collectively showcase the diverse practices and innovative achievements of contemporary Chinese architecture and design. Through the universal language of architecture, we will tell the world authentic, multidimensional, and compelling stories of China.