X.C STUDIO

Awards, press and exhibitions

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Awards

13 entries

2025

The Folding BoatArchitizer Vision Awards, finalist
Museum of UncertaintyArchitizer Vision Awards, finalist

2024

The Folding BoatLondon Design Awards, Platinum, Conceptual
Museum of UncertaintyArchitizer A+ Awards, Popular Choice winner, Unbuilt Cultural
The Folding BoatMUSE Design Awards, Gold, Architectural Design, Conceptual
Museum of UncertaintyMUSE Design Awards, Gold, Architectural Design, Conceptual

2023

The Folding BoatA' Design Award, Silver, Idea and Conceptual Design
Museum of UncertaintyA' Design Award, Bronze, Idea and Conceptual Design
Museum of UncertaintyInternational Design Awards, Silver, Cultural Architecture, Museum
Museum of UncertaintyLondon Design Awards, Platinum, Conceptual
Museum of UncertaintyLondon International Creative Competition, Official Selection

2018

The New GroundNantong Youth Design Exhibition, Silver, Public Space Design

2016

AmbiguityNantong Youth Design Exhibition, Future Designer Prize

Press

30 entries

2026

DECO TV2026 Arch Design Award international jury

2025

Yanko DesignThis Bronx Community Center Folds Like Origami to Blend Three Spaces Seamlessly ↗
Bold JourneyStory & Lesson Highlights with Xuechen Chen ↗
ArchelloMuseum of Uncertainty ↗
Luster MagazineThe art of discovery: X.C Studio's vision for the Museum of Uncertainty ↗
London Design AwardsExploring Design's Depth: a conversation with Xuechen Chen ↗
Prattfolio, Pratt InstituteAlumni Notes, Spring 2025 ↗
ARQAThe Folding Boat Community Center ↗
ArchDailyFrom the Tar Pits of Los Angeles to the Forests of Finland: 8 conceptual museum designs from the ArchDaily community ↗
Rethinking The FutureMuseum of Uncertainty by X.C STUDIO ↗

2024

A' Design Award Yearbook 2024Award-winning communication design ↗
SohuFrame Awards 2024丨本年度最后一期月度评委，20位专家带来全球视角和观点 ↗
e-architectMuseum of Uncertainty in Los Angeles, CA ↗
A+ Award YearbookMuseum of Uncertainty by X.C STUDIO ↗
ADF Web MagazineX.C Studio unveils conceptual project Museum of Uncertainty ↗
Architecture ListUnveiling the Museum of Uncertainty: a journey into history ↗
Private Air Luxury MagazineThe Museum of Uncertainty ↗
MOOD DesignMOOD Exhibition: Museum of Uncertainty ↗
MOOD DesignMOOD Exhibition: The Folding Boat Community Center ↗
v2com newswireMuseum of Uncertainty: A Contemporary Tribute to the Historic La Brea Tar Pit Area ↗
Muse.WorldInterview with Xuechen Chen of X.C Studio ↗
Designer InterviewsInterview with Xuechen Chen
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art MagazineIssue 19, print edition ↗
Shoutout LAMeet Xuechen Chen: architect designer and visual artist ↗
Flash ArtRE-FACADE
NuméroRE-FACADE
TATE ETC.RE-FACADE
24DesignClubMuseum of Uncertainty: Xuechen Chen's vision for a contemporary museum in Los Angeles

2023

Muse DesignInterview: The Folding Boat ↗
Al-Tiba9 Contemporary Art MagazineFeatured artist interview ↗

Exhibitions and screenings

6 entries

2025

Urban FilterVoices 2025, CICA Museum, Korea ↗

2024

Urban Filter · The New GroundFigures 2024, CICA Museum, Korea ↗
Urban Filter2024 HORIZON · Kyoto Japan International Art Exhibition ↗
RE-FACADEMarco Polo 700th Anniversary Exhibition
RE-FACADEROTOR — Le Carrousel du Louvre Contemporary Art Exhibition, Paris ↗

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Unfold New York & MachinicArchitecture and Design Film Festival, screening ↗

Jury

12 entries

2026

Architizer A+Awards ↗Jury
MUSE Design Awards ↗Grand Jury
Tokyo Design Awards ↗Jury
Arch Design Award ↗Grand Jury
Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC) ↗Jury, Architecture and Landscape Design
Rome Design Awards ↗Grand Jury
A' Design AwardGrand Jury

2025

2024

FRAME Awards ↗Jury