QZY Models Showcases Exceptional Architectural Models at the 19th Venice Biennale China Pavilion
Overview of the 19th Venice International Architecture Exhibition China Pavilion, showcasing the “Co-Exist” themed spatial design
Introduction: QZY Models on the International Stage
In May 2025, the 19th Venice International Architecture Exhibition opened grandly in Venice, Italy. As the world’s most influential architectural cultural event, the China Pavilion exhibition themed “Co-Exist” attracted widespread attention from the global architectural community. QZY Models, as the official model maker for the China Pavilion, provided exquisite architectural models for three important exhibition projects, showcasing the innovative concepts and sustainable development approaches of contemporary Chinese architectural design.
Opening Ceremony: An Internationally Acclaimed Cultural Event
Group photo of guests at the opening ceremony of the 19th Venice International Architecture Exhibition China Pavilion, demonstrating the international influence of Chinese architectural design
The opening ceremony of the China Pavilion attracted numerous international architectural and art professionals. This year’s China Pavilion, curated by renowned architect Ma Yansong, explored the possibilities of integrating Chinese traditional wisdom with modern technology under the theme “Co-Exist,” showcasing Chinese architects’ thinking and solutions to global urbanization challenges. The meticulously crafted models produced by QZY Models became highlights of the exhibition, receiving high praise from professional audiences and media.
China Academy of Art’s “Twelve Tones of Liangzhu” Model
The “Twelve Tones of Liangzhu” disc model created by QZY Models for China Academy of Art, showcasing the fusion of Chinese traditional culture and modern technology
The “Twelve Tones of Liangzhu” project by China Academy of Art is a modern interpretation of ancient Chinese Liangzhu civilization. The disc-shaped model produced by QZY Models integrates traditional cultural elements with modern interactive technology, displaying different urban scenes and cultural connotations through multiple embedded tablet computers. The model was crafted using environmentally friendly materials, precisely reproducing the designer’s creative vision, and became one of the most interactive exhibits in the exhibition.
Visitors interacting with the “Twelve Tones of Liangzhu” disc model created by QZY Models, experiencing the immersive exhibition effect
This model not only showcases the spatial layout and architectural features of Liangzhu civilization but also presents a dialogue between ancient wisdom and modern urban planning through digital technology. The QZY Models team overcame technical challenges posed by the circular structure during the production process, successfully realizing the designer’s creative vision of “integrating tradition with modernity.”
Way Studio + Tencent Research Institute’s “Sky City” Architectural Model
The “Sky City” architectural model created by QZY Models for Way Studio and Tencent Research Institute, showcasing future vertical city design concepts
The “Sky City” project, a collaboration between Way Studio and Tencent Research Institute, explores the possibilities of future vertical cities. The tall black model produced by QZY Models for this project combines advanced 3D printing technology with meticulous handcrafting, perfectly presenting the designer’s forward-thinking vision of future urban spaces.
Visitors closely appreciating the “Sky City” architectural model created by QZY Models, experiencing future urban design concepts
This model demonstrates how to create more living and working spaces on limited urban land through innovative use of vertical space. The QZY Models team paid special attention to detail processing during production, accurately reproducing the complex structures and spatial levels in the design, allowing audiences to intuitively understand the operation and living scenarios of future vertical cities.
PAO Architecture + Tsinghua University’s “Renew City Plugins”
The “Renew City Plugins” model created by QZY Models for PAO Architecture and Tsinghua University, showcasing sustainable urban development concepts
The “Renew City Plugins” project, a collaboration between PAO Architecture and Tsinghua University, focuses on urban renewal and sustainable development issues. The green building block model produced by QZY Models for this project demonstrates how to transform existing urban spaces through modular design and green infrastructure, enhancing urban resilience and livability.
Visitors surrounding the “Renew City Plugins” model created by QZY Models, exploring sustainable urban design solutions
This large-scale sandbox model utilizes various environmentally friendly materials, including recyclable plastics and bio-based materials, embodying the sustainable principles advocated by the project itself. The QZY Models team meticulously crafted every green space and architectural detail in the model, enabling audiences to clearly understand the urban renewal strategies and implementation methods proposed by the project.
Exhibition Impact: Showcasing the International Standard of Chinese Architectural Model Making
Visitors appreciating architectural models created by QZY Models at the Venice Biennale China Pavilion, experiencing the “Co-Exist” themed exhibition
QZY Models’ outstanding performance at this Venice Biennale not only demonstrated the international standard of Chinese architectural model making but also provided important support for the global showcase of Chinese architectural design. The environmentally friendly materials and sustainable production processes employed by the company highly align with the sustainable development principles advocated by this Biennale, earning recognition from international peers.
Conclusion: Perfect Combination of Tradition and Innovation
QZY Models’ successful appearance at the China Pavilion of the 19th Venice International Architecture Exhibition demonstrated the company’s professional strength and innovative capabilities in the field of architectural model making. By providing exquisite models for three important projects—”Twelve Tones of Liangzhu,” “Sky City,” and “Renew City Plugins”—QZY Models not only perfectly presented the designers’ creative visions but also made significant contributions to showcasing Chinese architectural design on the international stage.
In the future, QZY Models will continue to explore new materials, craftsmanship, and technologies in architectural model making, providing more professional, environmentally friendly, and innovative model-making services for global architects, supporting the visual expression and effective dissemination of architectural design concepts.
The founder with the Committee Member of China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Chairman of Hong Kong Arts Development Council Kenneth Fok, witnessing the successful opening of the China Pavilion
