OPEN is an architecture practice unbounded by typologies, locations, or stylistic conventions. Guided by a deep commitment to confronting the urgent challenges facing our environment and society, we design built environments that foster more humane, sustainable, and healthy ways of living. Our work spans architecture, urbanism, landscape, and interiors, and we research and develop design strategies for the unprecedented conditions of our time and beyond.

OPEN was founded by LI Hu and HUANG Wenjing in New York City. It established its Beijing office in 2008. Some major projects by OPEN include: Sun Tower, Shanfeng Academy, Chapel of Sound, Shanghai Qingpu Pinghe International School, UCCA Dune Art Museum, Tank Shanghai, Pingshan Performing Arts Center, Tsinghua Ocean Center, Garden School/Beijing No.4 High School Fangshan Campus, and Gehua Youth and Cultural Center.

OPEN has been widely recognized for its innovative work. Recent awards the firm received include the AIA International Design Awards Honor Award (US), Arcasia Awards Gold Award, Design for Asia Awards, LEAF Awards (EU), AR Future Project Awards (UK), P/A Awards (US), AZ Awards (CAN), AIA Education Facility Design Award of Excellence (US), Civic Trust Awards (UK), and Iconic Awards Best of Best (GER), among many others. 

OPEN’s work has been collected by Museum of Modern Art in New York and M+ Museum in Hong Kong, and widely published and frequently exhibited around the world, such as at the Venice Architecture Biennale, the São Paulo Architecture Biennale, and the Chicago Architecture Biennale.

OPEN was the Architect of the Year selected by Dezeen China Awards 2023.