Yuting Zhang
United States of America
Yuting Zhang is the co-founder of Studio RE+N, as an urban designer and architect, practicing in China and the United States. She is a Harvard GSD graduate, a licensed architect, and a LEED-accredited professional. Her design aims at formulating architectural strategy from the urban environment and its ever-changing conditions, delivering a unique identity while respecting the existing urban fabric, historical and cultural context with sensitivity, and specifying distinct human experiences. She won several international awards in architecture and urban design and served as a guest critic in Boston University, Northeastern University and BAC. Access Yuting Zhang Newsroom
Featured Designs
Yuting Zhang
Museum
The Volcano Museum, situated in Iceland's captivating Myvatn region, integrates harmoniously with its natural surroundings. Its circular design is inspired by volcanic craters, hot springs, and lakes, seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Visitors can explore three distinct ring paths: a tranquil interior gallery, an observation deck on the exterior walkable roof, and a park loop trail with large-scale sculptures. The visually permeable façade emphasizes a timeless connection to the landscape while art pieces are displayed against Myvatn's stunning backdrop.
A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award - Silver (2023) - Access Yuting Zhang Museum Press Kit
Yuting Zhang
Coffee Shop
Kaffihus Hringur offers a unique, sustainable experience for hikers on the Hverfjall Crater trek. Inspired by the tuff cone volcano, the circular coffee shop is a respite for weary hikers, with a warm, wood-toned interior and stunning views of Lake Myvatn. Sustainability is at the heart of the project, with features such as geothermal heat pumps and rainwater capture. The minimal-staff coffee shop offers a comprehensive sensory experience with a variety of coffee beans grown on volcanic soil.
A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award - Bronze (2023) - Access Yuting Zhang Coffee Shop Press Kit
Yuting Zhang
Cultural Center
The Device of Perception is a cultural center located adjacent to Zarco Plaza in Mexico City in between the low rise colonial historic quarter and the high rise commercial development. The project exploits its own urban surroundings and serves as not only an exhibition space but a device of perception for the public to explore the city's unique history and cultural legacies. The perception is twofold in this project. One is the exterior plaza as the extension of the interior stage, the other is a spiral path with various scenery frames as the narrative to understand the city.
A' Architecture, Building and Structure Design Award - Bronze (2022) - Access Yuting Zhang Cultural Center Press Kit