The Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT Co., Ltd.: Winner of World Design Awards 2025. As an essential supporting facility for the Zhangjiakou competition zone of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, the project seamlessly integrates convention, exhibition, hospitality, and commercial functions. It served as a vital hub during the Olympic Games, hosting international guests, media professionals, athletes, and tourists—fulfilling the dual mission of supporting a global event and showcasing China’s image to the world. In the post-Olympic era, it continues to act as a catalyst for regional vitality and sustainable development.

Master Planning Philosophy—Respect for Nature · Harmony with Terrain · Northern Character · Chinese Cultural Expression

Guided by the principles of “Respect for Nature, Efficient Resource Utilization, Chinese Style, and International Standards,” the project establishes a distinctive architectural cluster rooted in the mountainous character of northern China. The design prioritizes ecological principles, preserving the distinctive mountain terrain defined by two ridges flanking a central valley. It thoughtfully integrates elevation changes, water systems, and landscape elements to form a well-orchestrated architectural ensemble—enclosed along the periphery and open at the core. This master plan fosters a dynamic interplay between the built environment and nature, where each step reveals a new vista and architecture grows organically from the natural setting. The overall layout embodies variation within unity, fluidity within order, and a harmonious coexistence of architecture and landscape.

Architectural Design—Contemporary Spirit · Chinese Poetics · Snow-Inspired Aesthetics · National Identity

Mountains and water form both the environmental context and the creative source of the architectural design. The design interprets Taizicheng’s unique landscape through a language of mountain-like volumes and water-inspired circulation. Triangular folded roofs and steel-framed facades weave into a sinuous skyline, echoing the snow-capped ridges of Chongli. Modern construction techniques reinterpret the essence of traditional Chinese timber structures, while locally sourced basalt—abundantly available in the region with reserves exceeding 1.1 billion cubic meters—forms the facades, reinforcing regional identity and material authenticity.

The architectural massing conveys a sense of solidity and strength, with extended eaves and powerful forms evoking the quintessence of northern traditional architecture through a contemporary lens. Functional planning prioritizes efficiency, operational convenience, and the capacity to hold world-class forums and events. Interiors embrace surrounding landscapes, creating a seamless dialogue between indoors and outdoors, and evoking the poetic sensibility of Chinese aesthetics. The successful hosting of the 2022 Winter Olympics established Taizicheng as a globally recognized snow tourism destination. Today, the complex stands as a valuable legacy asset—serving as a venue for international conferences, a showcase for the ice and snow industry, and a popular leisure destination. It continues to embody the spirit of the Olympics, sharing China’s design innovation and cultural inclusivity with the world, and carrying forward the legacy of ice and snow.

Project Details:-
Firm
The Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT Co., Ltd.

Architect
Chief designers: Mei Hongyuan, Wang Fei, Zhang Daiyan, Hu Xiaoting, Pi Weixing, Qu Bing, Wu Tao, Ji Qiang, Wang Lei, Huang Mian; Design team: Zhou Tingting, Yin Hongnan, Fei Teng, Hou Changyin, Li Shuqi, Pan Wente, Shi Xiaolei, Chen Yuting, Liu Wenqian, Xie Aiwen

Project Name
Convention, Exhibition and Hotel Complex of Taizicheng Snow Town, Zhangjiakou Olympic Zone

Project Category
Cultural (Built)

Team
Chief designers: Mei Hongyuan, Wang Fei, Zhang Daiyan, Hu Xiaoting, Pi Weixing, Qu Bing, Wu Tao, Ji Qiang, Wang Lei, Huang Mian; Design team: Zhou Tingting, Yin Hongnan, Fei Teng, Hou Changyin, Li Shuqi, Pan Wente, Shi Xiaolei, Chen Yuting, Liu Wenqian, Xie Aiwen

Project Location
Zhangjiakou City, Hebei Province, China

Country
China

Photography ©Credit
©Wei Shuxiang, Light Field Architectural Photography

The Architectural Design and Research Institute of HIT Co., Ltd., based in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, is a leading engineering design institution in China, with expertise encompassing the entire process of engineering projects. Drawing on the strong research capabilities, extensive talent resources, and profound academic heritage of Harbin Institute of Technology—one of the world’s top universities—it has grown into a leading force in China’s design industry.