amphibianArc is an architecture design firm headquartered in Los Angeles, with branch office in Shanghai, China. Founded by Nonchi, Wang, AIA, the practice endeavors to synthesize between artistic expression and problem solving technique. Through a shared disclosure called Liquid Architecture, his work, encompasses not only the curvilinear forms prevalent in contemporary architectural scene, but also ideogramic methodology which is the foundation of Chinese word making. Since its founding in 1992, amphibianArc has been designed a wide range of projects in both the U.S. and China, including the award winning Beijing Planetarium (AIA/LA awards, China Zian Tien Yo Award), Foshan Dongping New City Mass Transit Center (2011 MIPIM Architecture Review Future Project Awards), and Hongxing Macalline Furniture Flagship Store (2012 MIPIM Architecture Review Future Project Awards). The practice’s work has also been featured in publications including Architectural Record, World Architecture, and LA Architect.
