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Shannan Beehive Observation Cabin named best building at Dezeen Awards China 2024
- An observation cabin in Tibet named Shannan Beehive Observation Cabin by Omno Lab has been awarded the Dezeen Awards China 2024 architecture project of the year. It was also named cultural project of the year. The black box design used treated wood and is well integrated into its surroundings encouraging visitors to explore the bee story inside, stated by judge, Sou Fujimoto. Other winners include Hangzhou-based architecture practice Line+ Studio for its woven timber tunnel and international studio Aedas for a skyscraper in Shenzhen.
- Entries were scored by judges including architects Fujimoto, Amanda Levete, Doreen Heng Liu, Li Hu and Huang Wenjing, and architectural theorist and critic Xiangning Li. This annual event provides international recognition and aims to shine a spotlight on the best Chinese architecture, interiors, and design.
- Shannan Beehive Observation Cabin by Omno Lab is a honey bee foraging area made with black carbonised wood as the primary building material to resist the harsh conditions of the high-altitude plateau. The use of black color blends the structure into the surrounding forest while forming a distinctive black landmark symbol.
- Spacework Architects' residential project, Courtyard Under Longan Trees, won the Residential project of the year. Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Headquarters (T33 Full-Time Centre) was awarded the Workplace project of the year by Aedas. Civic project of the year went to Schmidt Hammer Lassen for Shenzhen Energy Ring and Line+ Studio won Landscape and urban project of the year for Woven Passage to Cloudy Peaks.
- Staircase Space – Old Factory Space, New Book Cafe by Suzao Architects was presented with the Rebirth project of the year. Mixed-use project of the year was awarded to Flying Carpet by GN Architects. Hospitality project of the year went to Guangzhou Ji Yun Yao Resort by Line+ Studio.
- Dezeen Awards China 2024 ceremony is in partnership with Bentley as part of their collaboration to inspire, support and champion design excellence and showcase innovation. This year's judges evaluated entries based on their unique design and emphasised the use of treated wood as an excellent choice to blend nature, functionality and craftsmanship.
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