On October 16th, China, Nanjing, UIA-HYP Cup 2018 International Student Competition in Architectural Design Jury Review Meeting was successfully held. This year, more than 10 renowned architects, architectural educators and academies were invited to be the jury. Patrik Schumacher, the principal of Zaha Hardid Architects, attended the jury review meeting and happy to see a number of high-quality proposals to present the topic this year – “Customizing Modules for Community” which underlined a situation of “Urban Co-living”, a trend aligning with a global socio-economic transformation where knowledge congregates, people gather and networking required.
UIA-HYP Cup 2018 is supported by Union International des Architects (UIA), hosted by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine and co-hosted by School of Architecture, Southeast University. At the same time, it’s also under the advisement of Chinese National Supervision Committee of Higher Architecture Education; Chinese National Evaluation Committee of Higher Architecture Education; Architecture Art Committee of China Artists Association. Shanghai HYP-ARCH Architectural Design Consultant Co. Ltd has been the exclusive naming sponsored since the launch of this competition in 2012.
List of Winners
| No. | Group Member | Project Title | School | Advisor |
| The First Prize | ||||
| 1 | Ma Jiexi, Chen Fangbing, Chu Jianfei, Yang Nan | Eutrobia | Southwest Jiaotong University, Architectural Association, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University | Shen Zhongwei, Zhu Ying |
| The Second Prize | ||||
| 1 | Huang Xiaoying, She Xinyi, Sun Wanqi | Spring of Life | Xi’an Jiaotong University | Feng Wei, Jia Jiandong |
| 2 | Yeou-Uei, Chai | Seeing With Eyes Closed | Tamkang University | Hideki Hirahara |
| 3 | Tang Bing, Zhang Hong, Li Wenya, Sun Yaxin | The City “Communication Machine” | Shandong Jianzhu University | Xue Yibing |
| TheThirdPrize | ||||
| 1 | Ding Yujie, Zhao Xiaotong, Liu Hongjin, Lang Xueqing | Confined Growth | Hainan University | Gu Rixin, Zhang Huali |
| 2 | Cheng Zhuo, Pan Yusong, Cao Huizhong | Colony Hybrid interactive unit——Take ant colony algorithm as an example | Wuhan University | Hu Sirun, Li Jinyi |
| 3 | Fang Youchen, Dong Junfeng, Li Zhipeng | Life In Granary | Nanjing Tech University, Hebei University of Engineering | |
| 4 | Wang Chen, Fan Jiawei, Zhang Xiaohe, Fan Yi | A World All Its Own | Yancheng Institute of Technology, Hebei University of Engineering, Shandong Jianzhu University, Hebei University of Technology | Gu Haiyan, Mo Qingjie |
| 5 | Irina Chikhireva，Daria Nikolaeva， Diana Kalimullina，Maria Svetovidova | 2048 TOWER | Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering | Ilnar Akhtiamov, Rezeda Akhtiamova |
| 6 | Xu Shaohua, Wang Haoxue, Zhang Zhongzhen | All in One | Tianjin University | Xu Qin, Zhao Jianbo |
| 7 | Guo Rong, Ren Hengyi, Liu Yu, Hu Peili | Garden metabolism | Southwest Jiaotong University，Wuhan University of Science and Technology | Wei Dan |
| 8 | Ibrahim Salman & Sai Ma | Periphery Party | Rice University, School of Architecture | Troy Schaum |
| The Honorable Mentions | ||||
| 1 | Zhou Shuai, Sun Jiexin | A piece of Beijing | Southwest Jiaotong University | Wang Wei |
| 2 | Wu Tong, Liu Zhibang, Qiu Qian | BORDERLESS BRIDGE -ShenZhen-HongKong Integration Conjecture | Shenzhen University | Qiyi, Peng Xiaosong |
| 3 | Yu Mengyu, Li Ruoya | Vortex | South California Institute of Architecture | Eric Owen Moss |
| 4 | Min Ruilin, Xiong Zifeng | MADE IN SHANGHAI 2025 | Politecnico di Milano | Ivia Covic |
| 5 | Li Furong, Zhang Qingying | Neighborhood relationship on the fifth facade | Wuyi University | Li Tingting |
| 6 | Han Zilong, Shi Yihan | A Thousand Stars | Wuhan University | Guo Wenyuan |
| 7 | Liu Xiaoya, Xu Jiahang, Yang Zhenghao | Monument Valley | Northwestern Polytechnical University | Niu Changkun |
| 8 | Zhou Chenyang, Long Shuangheng, Wu Shu | Lin-Pan Tree | Southwest Jiaotong University | Wang Wei |
| 9 | Dong Aoqiang | Roling Sailor | Kunming University of Science and Technology | Shi Hong, Liao Yunpeng |
| 10 | Chen Peilin, Li Wenjin, Zhou Gaowei | Living in Forest | Hunan University | Jiang Suqi |
| 11 | Zhou Yuwei | Micro Renewal of Lanes and Alleys | Fujian University of Technology | Xu Wei, Zhou Jiapeng， Yu Zhihong |
| 12 | Sun Yuanyuan, Zhai Yifei | The Manifesto of 200 Springs | Shandong University, University of Pennsylvania | Fu Zhiqian |
| 13 | Zhu Wenyuan, Guo Sining, Zhang Shuming, Dengjian | Cracked Ice——Shared community design | Tianjin University | Xu Zhen |
| 14 | Li Ruocheng, Jin Yuyang | Turandot and Calaf - Melody·Symbiosis | Tongji University | —— |
| 15 | Li Nianshi, Wang Qi, Jian Xueshen, Li Jia | Vertical-modularized Street | Hunan University | Li Xu |
| 16 | Liu Hongjun, Cao Yujin | Another Collectivism | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Jiang Mei |
| 17 | Pan Xuezhi, Xie Jiani, Lu Xiaoyan, Wang Zhe | Fractal Texture | Hebei University | Cao Yingchun |
| 18 | Dong Jingzhe, Wang Hanpeng, Sun Hongkai, Wu Tianhao | Internet Age - Digital Home | Chongqing University, Qingdao University of Technology | Wang Runsheng, Wang Shaofei |
| 19 | Wang Jiaqi, Jiang Wanzhu | The Peach Colony | Xiamen University | Li Suyu |
| 20 | Cheng Siying, Liu Kun | Patch Eight Buildings——Reconstruction design of shared housing in existing shantytowns based on behavioral pattern analysis | Tianjin Chengjian University | Hu Zinan |
| 21 | Chenfei, Sunjing | Qian Mo - The Old City Community’s New Roads | Huazhong University of Science and Technology | Jiang Mei |
| 22 | Lau Liang Cheng | Void Mountain | National University of Singapore | —— |
| Finalist | ||||
| 1 | Zhang Wenkai, Zhu Hanqing, Wu Xindi | Remodel Gangxia | Guangdong Baiyun University | Zhang Jing |
| 2 | Tang Xuan，Zhu Renjie，Chen Shengde | Custom forest | Tianjin University，South China University of Technology | Zhang Yukun，Liu Xiangfeng |
| 3 | Lei Yiming, Lin Yanxi, Si Langjiangze | In the name of loneliness | Southeast University, University of Bath, Chongqing University | —— |
| 4 | Guo Zhaowei | Shared Courtyard | Northeastern University | —— |
| 5 | He Yuefeng, Zhu Lin, Guan Leijie Xie Zhengyi | Developing Urban Future Space | Ningbo University | Jiang Jiangang, Jin Zikai |
| 6 | Huang Shikai, Liu Wenyu | One in A Thousand | Hubei Institute of Fine Arts | He Dongming |
| 7 | Ye Zi、 Li Anran | Suspended Forests——Symbiotic Clusters Based on Rods | Hainan University | Ji Zhiwei, Xia Guiping |
| 8 | Huang Hao, Shi Tao, Li Shaopeng | This is the Symbiosis World | Jilin Jianzhu University | Xiao Jingfang |
| 9 | Li Yafen, Fu Biaoyun, Zhu Runqing | Relationship in China 2.0 | China University of Mining and Technology | Han Daqing, Lin Zurui |
| 10 | Long Zihao, Zhou Yu, Ye Junxi | REBUILD BALANCE | Shenzhen University, Hong Kong Polytechnic University | Xu Hui |
| 11 | Ding Yanan, Chen Xiangyu | Oblate Courtyard | University of Pennsylvania | —— |
| 12 | Ruslan Mannapov, Aigul Sadrtdinova, Darya Butorina, Liliia Iaryeva | CO-LIVING CLOUD | Kazan State University of Architecture and Engineering (KSUAE) | Ilnar Akhtiamov ,Rezeda Akhtiamova |
| 13 | Lv Yongkang | On the Road | Guangxi Arts University | Yu Panliang |
| 14 | Wang Mengwei | 2020 | Hebei University of Technology | —— |
| 15 | Shao jiahuan, Cai qiuyan, Yang zongqi, Ying wenhao | Castle In The Sky | Ningbo University | Lu Hai, Chen Gaoxiang |
| 16 | Guo Hanchen, Li Hao, Wang Jiacheng, Liu Ninglin | “Stage” | Southeast University | Li Biao, Tang Peng |
| 17 | Li Pengfei, Liao Ziyu, Li Shilei, Yi Wenbo | Annihilation and Rebirth | Tianjin University | Hu Yike, Xin Shanchao |
| 18 | Zhong Xin | Breathing Roof | China University of Mining and Technology | —— |
| 19 | Geng Bi Hui, Tan Pingping, Wang Jiaqi, Yang Liu Xi | Chance Creator | Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture | Tang Yuyang |
| 20 | Quan Zhaoxia, Wang Yuanming, Ding Shikang, Hui Jinjiao | Infinite Growing | Anhui Jianzhu University | Xie Yuqi |
| 21 | He Meizhang, Li Guanda | Green Space Revival Under Human-computer Symbiosis | Tianjin Chengjian University | Hu Zinan |
| 22 | Zheng Haoyu, Yao Jiarong, Xiao Jiafeng | Idea Generator | Wuhan University of Technology | Xu Yusu |
| 23 | Sun Zijing, Wu Dan, Zhu Xiaodong, Hao Xinyi | Reassemble | Tsinghua University | —— |
| 24 | Bai Qiqi, Wang Wenyu, Li XinYue | Co-existence | North China University of Technology, Hebei University Of Engineering, Anhui university of science and technology | Zhang Bo |
| 25 | Jiang Jing, Cong Yang, Ge Shuyue | Liquid | Central South University | Xie Mingjing |
| 26 | Tiu Yee Chia, Liu Shuo Shi | Informative Skyline | Xiamen University | Chen Wenjie |
| 27 | Jing Qi, Zou Yue, Zhang Pei | Back to Living Community | Suzhou University | Sun Leilei |
| 28 | Xie Wenchi, Sun Zihan, Gao Yajuan, Lin Na | Urban Habitat for 2050 | China University of Mining and Technology | Han Daqing, Deng Yuanyuan |
| 29 | Wang Xu, Cong Yi Ning, Yun Nai Bo, Bao Yu Hao | Ghost Market: The Elegy of manufacture | Tianjin University | Zhang Xin, Sun De Long |
| 30 | Wang Jiali, Yu Hongle | STUDENT+X | Hunan University | Chen Xuan, Jiang Suqi, Yuan Zhaohui |
| 31 | Li Zhiying, Wang Chen, Qi Lixuan, Shen Xiaoyi | Floating Living·Co-living——Young professionals' Co-transformation With The Dan People' Community Modules | Tianjin University | Xu Wei, Yang Wei |
| 32 | Shan Zhuyan, Jing Yue, Chen Zuoming, Du Lelin | Growing City in Old Town | Suzhou University | Sun Leilei |
| 33 | Bai Dan, Shao Xinyao, Guo Jiaqi, Zhou Zihan | Yard in Yard | Tianjin University | Hu Yike, Xin Shanchao |
| 34 | Nie Dawei, Yang Zheyu, Liu Sihang | Join the We Share. Say good-bye to the loneliness - Customized Community Based On Sharing Concept | Tongji university, Dalian University of Technology | Gao Dehong, Chen Yi |
| 35 | Xu Tianyan, Xu Tianyang | The Order | Tianjin University, North China University of Technology | —— |
