Hangzhou, China, 4th November 2023 - Group of Architects (GOA) and Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW) have announced the formation of a strategic partnership that will enable both firms to develop more collaboration opportunities and higher - quality projects.

Mark CARROLL, Partner RPBW, and LU Hao, President of GOA, signed the agreement on behalf of both firms. This agreement indicated that GOA has now become RPBW's first strategic partner and primary point of contact in mainland China. In recognition of the continuing successful collaboration, the two architectural design firms have jointly decided to further develop their cooperation.

Since 2013, the two firms have collaborated closely for a decade, establishing tremendous trust and tacit understanding. Both firms contributed to the highly regarded OōEli project in Hangzhou.

Implementing the strategy will necessitate continued sincere cooperation, equality, and mutual benefit. As the initiative develops, the two firms will keep working together to infuse more vitality into China's architectural design industry and promote more pleasant, sustainable, and livable urban environments.

RPBW China Mainland Point of Contact: Building 9 OōEli, 398 Tianmushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province

Tel. +86 (0)571 8836 6153

△Group Photo at the Signing Ceremony  © GOA(Group of Architects)