Foreign Architecture Firms Doing Design Activities in China

The architecture design opportunities in China seem endless. The increased building in preparation for the Beijing Olympics has called on international designers to support China’s efforts to put an international and yet Chinese face to the world for the 2008 Games. In Shanghai, the skyline changes almost daily with dramatic building exteriors complimenting the city’s efforts to have ever taller buildings. This same dramatic architectural opportunity has also reached second-tier cities such as Hangzhou and Ningbo. It is no wonder that foreign firms have sought ways to participate in this exciting market. However, since the advent of Decree 114, many design firms have struggled with finding the best mode of market entry.