LYCS Architecture was founded in 2011 in China and has become one of the most well-known and highly respected new architecture and design offices in China. What makes this firm stand out is its dedication to maintaining a fun and adventurous attitude and remaining a diversified team of professionals.  Luxury Lifestyle Awards has chosen LYCS Architecture as the worthy winner in 2022, in the category of Best Luxury Architecture (Residential Development) for KINCANG Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential in Zhejiang, China. 

Having garnered a respected reputation around the world, LYCS dedicates itself to providing innovative designs and high-level professional services for the working and living style of people in densely populated cities. They work in varied areas, with their major design types covering work, study, living and retail spaces. Their notable scope of services includes architecture, interior, FF&E design , and exhibition design. 

The agency is currently working on a wide range of projects, located in Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, and more.  

The LYCS Architecture team consists of nearly 80 designers who bring international knowledge and an abundant local design experience to their work. They have obtained master’s and bachelor’s degrees in architecture from Harvard University, Princeton University, Tsinghua University, and other well-known universities in Asia and abroad. 

RUAN Hao is the founding principal of LYCS, and the leading designer of China’s post-80s generation. ZHAN Yuan is currently a partner and has been leading a significant number of important projects for LYCS Architecture. HE Yulou, also a partner has more than 15 years of experience in interior and exhibition design and is the person in charge of the exhibition design business of LYCS. CHEN Wenbin is one of the earliest founding members of LYCS and has been engaged in more than thirty international and domestic programs. He is one of the leaders of the architecture program. LAI Zhenyu, also a partner, is fully responsible for the interior design projects of the firm. ZHANG Qiuyan is the director of interior decoration and technology, and one of the founding members of the design team. She has more than 10 years of experience in interior and FF&E design. JI Han is an associate partner and has 10 years of experience in interior and space design. He specializes in architectural and indoor integrated design projects. 

Some LYCS team members also teach in the China Academy of Art. The core team of LYCS Architecture has been awarded “2015 INNOVATORS 50”, “Forbes China 30-Under-30”, “50 under 50, 21st Century Innovators”, “Architectural Society of China–Young Designers Prize”, among many more. LYCS’s works have been exhibited in world-class exhibitions such as 11th,12th,14th, and 17th la Biennale di Venezia in Venice, Italy; 2014 & 2015 Milan Design Week; and 2013 & 2016 Design Shanghai Exhibition. 

The design works of LYCS Architecture have been featured in New York Times, Time Magazine, and other internationally renowned media. LYCS has ranked first in the top ten Chinese emerging design offices selected by ArchDaily, the world’s largest architecture media. They have also won numerous internationally recognized design awards, including “2021 International Property Awards”, “2020 Best of Year Awards”, “2020 IIDA Best of Asia Pacific Design Awards”, to name only a few. 

LYCS Architecture has been selected by the professional team at Luxury Lifestyle Awards for their project entitled KINCANG Egrets Waves 3.0 Residential, which is in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China. The project was launched in 2021 and is expected to be completed by 2023. 

LYCS Architecture is providing architectural design and interior design services to this new build project and is working with developers Zhejiang KINGCANG Real Estate Group Co. LTD. 

The land of the project is shaped like an island, surrounded by water on three sides. The overall planning has been envisioned in a way to use the surrounding natural resources as best as possible. The design adheres to the concept of “introducing nature into life” and optimizes the curve and rounded corner elements. The architectural form is more relaxed and soft, and the facade uses a large glass area to replace the solid wall, striving to harmoniously unite the building and the environment.  

To learn more about LYCS Architecture, visit their website: http://lycs-arc.com/Home_EN