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Bush Stop is "2026 Shanghai Design 100+" Top 100 projects

SPARK’s Bush Stop has been recognised among the Shanghai Design 100+ Top 100 for 2026, under Category 6: Design Insights into the Future. The project was featured at the Shanghai Design 100+ Launch Event, celebrating design-driven innovation and urban placemaking.

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Jiaojiang Fishery Town: Redefining Waterfront Commerce Along the River

Located in Sanshan Village, Jiazhi Sub-district, Jiaojiang District, Taizhou, Zhejiang, SPARK’s "Jiaojiang Fishery Town" combines dynamic wave-inspired architecture, advanced wastewater engineering, and multi-tier cold-chain logistics to transform a traditional seafood hub into an integrated, future-ready commercial destination.

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on site: Chinalin International Financial Centre

Slated to serve as the Shanghai headquarters for Liye Group and Chinalin Securities, the Chinalin International Financial Centre establishes a new financial landmark in Pudong. Integrating high-performance office floors, dynamic ground-level commercial spaces, and lush roof gardens overlooking the Mercedes-Benz Arena, the project brings a refined, forward-looking presence to the World Expo waterfront.

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SPARK’S LATEST RESEARCH PROJECT: LONDON FOG

For years, London’s fatbergs have clogged sewers and cost millions to remove. But these blockages begin as ordinary domestic fats, oils and grease (FOG) washed from kitchens every day. London FOG explores how small, distributed interception points across neighbourhoods could protect sewer systems while reframing domestic waste as part of the city’s urban metabolism.

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SPARK’s Taizhou Fish Market Enters Final Construction Phase

SPARK Architects’ Founding Director Stephen Pimbley recently visited the Taizhou Fish Market site to review construction progress as the project enters its final phase. The 230,000 sqm waterfront development brings architecture, culture, and public life together, reimagining Taizhou’s fishing heritage as a contemporary civic destination.

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Clarke Quay wins The Paper “2025 Annual thematic case - Placemaking Model"

SPARK Architects’ Clarke Quay has been named a “Placemaking Model” in the 2025 The Paper Urban Renewal Annual List. More than two decades after completion, the adaptive reuse of the former cargo terminal continues to be recognised as a benchmark for heritage-led waterfront placemaking and sustainable urban revitalisation.

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SPARK Director Min Wei as a panelist for Park City by Architectural Practice

SPARK Architects’ Director Min Wei joined leading architects and academics as a panelist at the launch of the Architectural Society of China’s latest Architectural Practice issue, themed “Park City, Sharing Nature.” Drawing from projects such as Clarke Quay and the Shanghai International Cruise Terminal, Min shared SPARK’s approach to integrating nature, public space, and commercial vitality to shape more resilient, people-centered cities.

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SPARK’s “Suzhou Qingtai International Industrial Design Village” won the "2025 Hisome Tourism Awards”

SPARK Architects’ Suzhou Qingtai International Industrial Design Village has been awarded the 2025 Hisome Cultural Tourism Award for Most Aesthetically Pleasing Tourism Project. Recognised for its aesthetic innovation, commercial potential, environmental responsibility, and cultural impact, the project reflects SPARK’s commitment to creating integrated urban destinations that honour local heritage while embracing future growth.

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SPARK’s Suzhou Design Museum Recognised as a 2025 Design Innovation Case Study in Shanghai’s Huangpu District

SPARK Architects’ Suzhou Design Museum has been recognised as a “Design Innovation Case Study” in Shanghai’s Huangpu District for 2025. Located within Suzhou Qingtai International Industrial Design Village, the museum exemplifies SPARK’s commitment to creating human-centric, vibrant urban spaces through innovative design.

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SPARK Receives Iconic Award for Taizhou Fish Market in Munich

SPARK Architects’ Taizhou Fish Market wins the Iconic Award 2025 for Concept – Urban Planning & Landscape. The project transforms a historic fish market into a vibrant waterfront hub integrating trade, culture, and community engagement. Now under construction, it highlights innovative urban architecture and design-led public spaces.

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