Architecture is at the heart of Tsing-Tien Making's dedication, fueled by their deep-seated enthusiasm.
The Architects' Directory 2024, now in its 24th edition, has featured Tsing-Tien Making, an architecture practice based in Suzhou, China. The directory showcases promising architectural studios from around the world, including Tsing-Tien Making.
Founded by Freja Bao in her hometown of Suzhou in 2023, Tsing-Tien Making is known for its passion for architecture, embracing challenges, and infusing projects with innovative experimentation. Bao's work reflects a unique blend of contemporary innovation and preservation of cultural identity.
Bao received her education at the Bartlett School of Architecture in London and worked in Japan for KPF Architects and Kengo Kuma & Associates. Her travels and exposure to international architecture have been key influences in her work.
One of Tsing-Tien Making's notable projects is the design of a bookshop and café within the Zhang Garden. The Zhang Garden, built between 1911 and 1949, consists of three buildings surrounded by a green, walled garden. Tsing-Tien Making's design for the bookshop and café draws on the setting's natural foliage tones, using a selection of shades of green in the composition. Materials used include timber in natural tones and metal, with the metal used in a modular manner for shelving and displays.
The southernmost structure of the Zhang Garden has been preserved as a museum. Tsing-Tien Making's work on the restoration of Zhang Taiyan's former residence, which has been reopened as a domestic museum, is also noteworthy.
Bao aims to bridge the gap in public awareness and perceptions of design in Suzhou by integrating global architectural principles with local sensibilities. She emphasizes the importance of her roots and the rich cultural and historical heritage of Suzhou in shaping her architectural perceptions and methodologies.
In addition to the Zhang Garden project, Tsing-Tien Making is currently involved in several projects, including the development of a retirement house and the conceptualization of a private collector's room.
The Architects' Directory 2024 highlights 20 promising architectural studios from a diverse set of countries. While specific studios and their names are not detailed explicitly in the search results, general information on firms from various countries and regions can be inferred from the context. For example, in the USA, Stofft Cooney Architects and Traction Architecture are mentioned, while INARO Integrated Architecture Office is highlighted in Finland for their innovative Flexiblock design supporting multigenerational living and mixed-use spaces.
For a comprehensive and detailed list of the "other 20 promising architectural studios," consulting the official Architects' Directory 2024 publication or website would be necessary. The directory typically profiles selected studios from each country noted.
[1] Stofft Cooney Architects: https://www.stofftcooney.com/ [2] Traction Architecture: https://www.tractionarch.com/ [3] INARO Integrated Architecture Office: https://inaro.fi/ [4] Heatherwick Studio: https://heatherwick.com/ [5] LAVA: https://lava.com.au/ [6] WOHA: https://www.whoarchitects.com/
- Tsing-Tien Making, the Szuhou-based architecture practice, not only contributes to modern innovation but also preserves cultural identity, as evident in their designs for the Zhang Garden's bookshop and café, which incorporate the garden's natural foliage tones and local materials such as timber and metal.
- As Tsing-Tien Making explores interior-design possibilities within the home-and-garden landscape of Suzhou, they also aim to link global architecture principles with local sensibilities, ultimately shaping a lifestyle that harmoniously integrates the contemporary and the traditional.
