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Based in New York City, Studio Link-Arc, LLC is an international team of architects and designers. Our name, Link-Arc, refers to the practice’s collaborative nature as well as the company’s mission, which is to work across disciplines to create strategy and design in the fields of urban planning, architecture, spatial art and landscape. We accomplish this by linking knowledge, resources, and intelligence, from multiple perspectives and diverse backgrounds.
Our body of work includes innovative projects at all scales. We see the relationship between architecture and context as an opportunity to create new context, new nature and a new understanding of the world. Through research, we uncover the essential truths unique to each project, and use those truths to create concepts and to shape form. We endeavor to create refined works of architecture. We create spaces that promote contemplation and imagination and provide quiet satisfaction through the simple act of occupation.
We approach each project with an open mind. We work to understand the constraints unique to each project and integrate them into our process, allowing our work to develop in an informed manner. We address societal and cultural issues in our work, which promotes design integrity and the understanding that context extends beyond the physical.
Our intellectual approach is based on openness to challenge. We gain strength from diverse cultural backgrounds and contexts and see architecture as a discipline that transcends the pragmatic act of building. We believe that architecture can be an inclusive discipline that rises to the challenges of the current era.
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2022 ARCASIA AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE DHAKA GOLD
ArcAsia (Architects Regional Council Asia)
Nanjing Art Center
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Dhaka Gold Award as part of the ARCASIA (Architect’s Regional Council Asia) Awards for Architecture Program 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Nanjing Art Center (link) in Shenzhen.
2019 ARCASIA AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE DHAKA GOLD
ArcAsia (Architects Regional Council Asia)
NSFL School
In 2019, Studio Link-Arc received the Dhaka Gold Award as part of the ARCASIA (Architect’s Regional Council Asia) Awards for Architecture Program 2019. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the NSFL School (link) in Shenzhen.
2019 ARCASIA AWARDS FOR ARCHITECTURE DHAKA MENTION
ArcAsia (Architects Regional Council Asia), Asia
GRG Archive Library
In 2019, Studio Link-Arc received the Dhaka Mention Award as part of the ARCASIA (Architect’s Regional Council Asia) Awards for Architecture Program 2019. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the ARG Archive Library (Link) in Shenzhen.
Link to ARCASIA Awards for Architecture Winners 2019.
2016 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARD, EMERGING ARCHITECT AWARD
The Architectural Society of China/ASC, China
Yichen Lu
In 2016, Yichen Lu received the Emerging Architect Award from China Architectural Association.
2015 BIE BRONZE AWARD FOR ARCHITECTURE
The Bureau of International Expositions (BIE)
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The Bureau of International Expositions (BIE), which oversees the World Expos including Expo Milano 2015, awarded the China Pavilion the Bronze Medal in the Architecture category. The Pavilion cited by the BIE for “its dynamic roof’s structure which reminds of a moving wheat wave and traditional Chinese rural agriculture.”
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Merit Award as part of the AIA NY Design Awards for Architecture Program 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the China Resources Archive Library (link) in Shenzhen.
2019 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL, SMALL PROJECT PRIZE
World Architecture Festival, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United Kingdom
Lokadhatu (The World)
In 2019, Studio Link-Arc received the Small Project Prize as part of the Architecture Festival Awards for Architecture Program 2019. Studio Link-Arc received this award for Lokadhatu(Link) in Zhangzhou, China.
Link to World Architecture Festival 2019 Overall Winners.
2022 BI-CITY BIENNALE OF URBANISM \ ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, ACADEMIC COMMITTEE AWARD
The 9th Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism \ Architecture Awards, China
Inverted Architecture
In 2023, Studio Link-Arc received the Academic Committee Award as part of the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism \ Architecture Awards 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Inverted Architecture in Shenzhen.
2022 BI-CITY BIENNALE OF URBANISM \ ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, POPULAR CHOICE AWARD
The 9th Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism \ Architecture Awards, China
Inverted Architecture
In 2023, Studio Link-Arc received the Popular Choice Award as part of the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism \ Architecture Awards 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Inverted Architecture in Shenzhen.
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Landscape Winner as part of The Plan Awards 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Tanglangshan View Deck (link) in Shenzhen.
2022 AIA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, MERIT AWARD FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
AIA International,
Banu Restuarant
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Interior Merit Award as part of the AIA International Awards. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Banu Restaurant (link) in Zhengzhou.
Link to AIA International Awards 2022.
2022 AIA INTERNATIONAL AWARDS, MERIT AWARD FOR INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE
AIA International,
Archive Library
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Interior Merit Award as part of the AIA International Awards. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Archive Library (link) in Shenzhen.
2022 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, MUSEUMS AND CULTURAL BUILDINGS WINNER
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United States
Luhu Cultural Center
In 2022, Luhu Cultural Center (link) by Studio Link-Arc was selected as the winner of the International Architecture Awards in the Museum and Cultural Buildings category.
2022 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, RETAIL/SHOWROOMS WINNER
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United States
The Cloud Commercial Complex
In 2022, the Cloud (link) by Studio Link-Arc was selected as the winner of the International Architecture Awards in the Retail/Showr0oms category.
2022 THE INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, HONORABLE MENTION
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United States
Nanjing Art Center
In 2022, Nanjing Art Center (link) by Studio Link-Arc was selected as the winner of the International Architecture Awards in the Retail/Showr0oms category.
2022 ASIA PACIFIC PROPERTY AWARDS, TOP FIVE STAR
International Property Center
Luhu Cultural Center
In 2022, Studio Link-Arc received the Top Five Star Awards as part of the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2022. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the Luhu Cultural Center (link) in Shenzhen.
Studio Link-Arc received the Winner Prize as part of THE PLAN Awards for future retail architecture 2021. Studio Link-Arc received this award for The Cloud Commercial Complex in Shenzhen, China.
2021 THE PLAN AWARDS, EDUCATION, HONORABLE MENTION
The Plan, Italy
Cuizhu Foreign Language School
In 2021, Studio Link-Arc received the Honorable Mention as part of The Plan Awards for Unbuilt Education Program. Studio Link-Arc received this award for Cuizhu Foreign Language School in Shenzhen, China.
The Luhu Culture Center(Link) was one of the finalists for 2021 The Plan Award: culture category.
2021 ABB LEAF AWARDS, FINALISTS
The Leading European Architects Forum, United Kingdom
Nanjing Art Center, Banu Restaurant, The Cloud
The Nanjing Art Center (Link), Banu Restaurant (Link), and The Cloud were selected as the finalists for 2021 ABB LEAF Awards.
2021 ARCHITIZER A+AWARDS, ARCHITECTURE+CEILINGS, POPULAR CHOICE WINNER
Architizer, United States
Banu Restaurant
In 2021, Studio Link-Arc received the Popular Choice Winner as part of the Architizer A+ Awards for Architecture Program 2021. Studio Link-Arc received this award for Banu Restaurant (Link) in Zhengzhou, China.
In January 2021, Studio Link-Arc was selected as a 2021 A+Firm Awards Special Mention in the Best in North America category, the Architecture – Cultural category, the Best Medium Firm category and the Best Young Firm category.
Link to 2021 Architizer A+Firm Awards Overall Winners
2021 ARCHITIZER A+AWARDS, UNBUILT INSTITUTIONAL, FINALIST
Architizer, United States
The Loop
The Loop was one of the finalists for 2021 Architizer A+ Awards Future Institutional category.
2021 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL, FUTURE EDUCATION, FINALISTS
World Architecture Festival, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United Kingdom
Qianhai Guiwan School, Cuizhu Foreign Language School, The Loop
Qianhai Guiwan School, Cuizhu Foreign Language School, and The Loop were selected as the finalists for 2021 WAF Awards.
2020 OUTSTANDING PROPERTY AWARDS LONDON, ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN/CULTURAL, WINNER
Farmani Group
Nanjing Art Center
Studio Link-Arc has been selected as a winner of 2020 Outstanding Property Award London in the category of Architectural Design/Cultural. SLA received this award for Nanjing Art Center (Link) project.
Studio Link-Arc received the Winner Prize as part of the Iconic Awards for Innovative Architecture Program 2020. Studio Link-Arc received this award for Nanjing Art Center (Link) in Nanjing, China.
Link to Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture 2020 Overall Winners.
2020 ICONIC AWARDS, LIGHTING CONCEPT, WINNER
German Design Council, Germany
China Resources Archive Library
Studio Link-Arc has been named a winner of the 2020 Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture in Lighting Concept category for China Resources Archive Library (Link).
Link to 2020 Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture Overall Winners.
2020 ICONIC AWARDS, SCHOOL, SELECTION
German Design Council, Germany
Cuizhu Foreign Language School
In 2020, Studio Link-Arc received the Selection Prize as part of the Iconic Awards for Innovative Architecture Program 2020. Studio Link-Arc received this award for Cuizhu Foreign Language School in Shenzhen, China.
Link to Iconic Awards: Innovative Architecture 2020 Overall Winners.
2020 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD, INTERIOR ARCHITECTURE, EXCELLENT ARCHITECTURE
German Design Council, Germany
Banu Restaurant
Studio Link-Arc received a 2020 German Design Award Excellent Interior Architecture Award for Banu Restaurant (Link).
2020 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD, ARCHITECTURE, EXCELLENT ARCHITECTURE
German Design Council, Germany
NSFL School
Studio Link-Arc received a 2020 German Design Award Excellent Architecture Award for Nanshan Foreign Language School(Link).
2019 INTERIOR DESIGN BEST OF YEAR
Interior Design Magazine, United States
Banu Restaurant
The Banu Restaurant(Link) has been named 2019 Best of Year honor by Interior Design Magazine!
2019 THE INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United States
CRLand Archive Library
In 2019, Studio Link-Arc received the International Architecture Awards from The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design & The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. Studio Link-Arc received this award for the CRLand Archive Library(Link) in Shenzhen.
2019 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL SHORTLIST, COMPLETED BUILDINGS: CULTURE
World Architecture Festival, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United Kingdom
GRG Archive Library
The CRG Archive Library(Link) was one of the shortlists for 2019 World Architecture Festival Completed Building: Culture Award.
2019 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL SHORTLIST, COMPLETED BUILDINGS: SCHOOL
World Architecture Festival, The European Center Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, United Kingdom
NSFL School
The Nanshan Foreign Language School(Link) was one of the shortlists for 2019 World Architecture Festival Completed Building: School Award.
2019 ARCHITIZER A+ AWARDS SPECIAL MENTION
Architizer, United States
CRLand Archive Library
In 2019, Studio Link-Arc received the Special Mention Award as part of the Architizer A+ Awards for Architecture Program 2019. Studio Link-Arc received this award for CRG Archive Library(Link) in Shenzhen.
NSFL School (Link) was longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2019.
Banu Restaurant (Link) was longlisted for Dezeen Awards 2019.
In 2018, CRLand Archive Library (Link) was longlisted for Dezeen Awards.
2018 IIDA GLOBAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS - INSTITUTIONAL
International Interior Design Association, United States, China Resources Archive Library
Studio Link-Arc has been named a winner of the 2018 IIDA Global Excellence Awards for the China Resources Archive Library(CRLand Archive Library).
2018 INTERIOR DESIGN BEST OF YEAR - LIBRARY - HONOREE
Interior Design Magazine, United States, China Resources Archive Library
The China Resources Archive Library(CRLand Archive Library) has been named 2018 Best of Year honoree in the Library category by Interior Design Magazine! The project is in the “Library” Sector in the link below.
2018 APDC*IDA DESIGN EXCELLENCE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS
Farmani Group, Asia Pacific Design Center, Shenzhen Bay Gallery
Shenzhen Bay Gallery has been identified as one of the leading architectural design by the professional jury of APDC*IDA.
Yichen Lu is a winner of the APDC*IDA 2018 Design Excellence Awards.
2018 APDC*IDA DESIGN EXCELLENCE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS
Farmani Group, Asia Pacific Design Center, China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
China Pavilion For Expo Milano 2015 has been identified as one of the leading architectural design by the professional jury of APDC*IDA.
Yichen Lu is a winner of the APDC*IDA 2018 Design Excellence Awards.
2018 BLUEPRINT AWARDS BEST PUBLIC-USE PROJECT: PRIVATE FUNDING - COMMENDED
Blueprint Magazine, United Kingdom, China Resources Archive Library
Studio Link-Arc was awarded Best Public-Use Project: Private Funding with the China Resources Archive Library(CRLand Archive Library) at 2018 Blueprint Awards.
2018 WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS RISING STAR AWARD - FINALIST
World Architecture News, United Kingdom, Studio Link-Arc
Studio Link-Arc was one of the finalists for 2018 World Architecture News Rising Star Award. The project is in the “Best of the Best: Rising Star” Sector in the link below.
2018 WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS CIVIC BUILDING AWARD - FINALIST
World Architecture News, United Kingdom, China Resources Archive Library
The China Resources Archive Library(CRLand Archive Library) was one of the finalists for 2018 World Architecture News Civic Building Award. The project is in the “Civic Building” Sector in the link below.
2018 WORLD ARCHITECTURE NEWS FUTURE PROJECT CIVIC BUILDING AWARD - FINALIST
World Architecture News, United Kingdom, Luhu Cultural Center
The Luhu Cultural Center was one of the finalists for 2018 World Architecture News Future Project Civic Building Award. The project is in the “Future Project: Civic” Sector in the link below.
2018 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL SHORTLIST, CIVIC – FUTURE PROJECT
World Architecture Festival, United Kingdom, Luhu Cultural Center
The Luhu Cultural Center was shortlisted for Civic – Future Project of the Year as part the 2018 World Architecture Festival, which took place in November 2018 in Amsterdam. The project is near the bottom of the page in the link below.
Link to World Architecture Festival Civic – Future Project Shortlist
2018 GLOBAL EXCELLENCE FUTURE CIVIC PROJECT OF THE YEAR
BUILD Magazine, United Kingdom, Luhu Cultural Center
2018 BEST ARCHITECTURE EXHIBITION DESIGN FIRM
BUILD Magazine, United Kingdom
Studio Link-Arc
2017 ARCHITIZER A+ AWARDS POPULAR CHOICE AWARD
Architizer, United States
Shenzhen Bay Gallery
The Shenzhen Bay Gallery received a 2017 Architizer A+ Awards Popular Choice Award from the Architizer.
2017 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD SPECIAL MENTION
German Design Council, Shanghai Museum East Pavilion
Studio Link-Arc received a 2017 German Design Award Special Mention for its design proposal for the Shanghai Museum East Pavilion. This project is defined by a unique site response and programming strategy which mixes urban life and cultural programming to create a new type of civic space within the monumental center of Shanghai.
2016 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE, GOLD AWARD, RECREATIONAL ARCHITECTURE
American Architecture Prize, China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 received the Gold Award for Recreational Architecture as part of the inaugural American Architecture Prize. The award was presented at a reception held at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City.
2016 AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE PRIZE, PLATINUM PRIZE, TALL BUILDINGS
American Architecture Prize, OCT Tower Shenzhen
Studio Link-Arc’s proposal for the Shenzhen headquarters of the OCT Group received the Platinum Award for Tall Buildings as part of the inaugural 2016 American Architecture prize. The award was presented at the Cooper Hewitt Museum in New York City.
2016 WORLD ARCHITECTURE FESTIVAL FINALIST, COMPLETED CULTURAL BUILDINGS
World Architecture Festival, United Kingdom, China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 was shortlisted for Culture Building of the Year as part the 2016 World Architecture Festival, which took place in November 2016 in Berlin. The project is near the bottom of the page in the link below.
Link to World Architecture Festival Completed Culture Buildings Shortlist
2016 ARCHITECTURE CREATION AWARDS GOLD PRIZE
The Architectural Society of China/ASC, China
Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 received the Gold Prize as part of the 2016 Architecture Creation Awards, a prestigious design prize from the Institute of Chinese Architects.
2016 DFA DESIGN FOR ASIA MERIT AWARD
Hong Kong Design Centre, Hong Kong, Shenzhen Bay Gallery
The Shenzhen Bay Gallery received a 2016 Design for Asia Merit Award from the Hong Kong Design Centre. This cultural project is defined by a unique site response and material strategy. Scroll to #43 in the link below to see the project.
Studio Link-Arc’s proposal for the extension of the Shanghai Museum received the 2016 Iconic Award in the “Concept>Visionary Architecture” category from the German Design Council.
The Shenzhen Bay Gallery received the 2016 Iconic Award from the German Design Council.
2016 ACEC NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARD
American Council of Engineering Companies, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
Studio Link-Arc and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger were awarded the 2016 National Recognition Award by the American Council of Engineering Companies for the China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015.
2016 STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS DESIGN AWARD OF MERIT
Architectural Engineering Institute, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
2016 MOST INNOVATIVE PROJECT AWARD
Architectural Engineering Institute, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
2016 GOLD ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD
American Council of Engineering Companies—Massachusetts, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
Studio Link-Arc and Simpson Gumpertz & Heger were awarded the 2016 Gold Award for Outstanding Professional Design Excellence by the Massachusetts Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies for the China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015.
Studio Link-Arc’s unbuilt design proposal for the OCT Tower Shenzhen was selected as a Special Mention in the Architizer A+ Awards for in the category Unbuilt Commercial.
2016 WOODWORKS DESIGN AWARD "BEAUTY OF WOOD—INNOVATION"
Wood Products Council, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The Wood Products Council recognized Studio Link-Arc with the 2016 Wood Design Award in the “Beauty of Wood – Innovation” Category.
Studio Link-Arc was recognized by Architectural Record as part its annual Design Vanguard 2016, which spotlights architects doing innovative work in the field, and are anticipated as future design leaders.
Link to Design Vanguard 2015 / Article about Studio Link-Arc
2015 CLASS EXPO PAVILION HERITAGE AWARD
Class Editori, Italy
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 received the 2015 Class Expo Pavilion Heritage Award from the Italian media group Class Editori. The Pavilion was awarded for its uniquely sustainable materials palette, which aligned closely to the Expo’s theme of “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life,” which was dedicated to the problems of feeding the world.
Link to Article / Link to Project
The Award Certificate from Class Editori
2015 HONORABLE MENTION FOR BEST EXTERIOR DESIGN
Exhibitor Magazine, United States
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015 received an Honorable Mention from Exhibitor Magazine for Best Exterior Design as part of its Expo 2015 Awards program.
2015 GERMAN DESIGN AWARD SPECIAL MENTION
German Design Council
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
Studio Link-Arc and Tsinghua University received the German Design Award Special Mention 2015 for the China Pavilion.
THE 12TH MODERN DECORATION INTERNATIONAL MEDIA AWARD
The 12th Modern Decoration International Media Award Committee, China
CVIC Gallery
Studio Link-Arc was awarded the “Annual Architectural Design Award” as part of the 12th Modern Decoration International Media Award for the CVIC Gallery. The ceremony was held in December 2014 in Shenzhen.
2014 ICONIC AWARD—BEST OF BEST, CONCEPT
German Design Council
China Pavilion for Expo Milano 2015
The China Pavilion , designed by Studio Link-Arc and Tsinghua University, received the 2014 Iconic Award “Best of Best” from the German Design Council