MOMENTUM Architects

Hang Zhou Shi, China

MOMENTUM Architects, founded by Chinese-American architect Jian Ming Huang, is an active practice in the fields of public spaces and natural building construction. The studio’s design approach integrates cultural heritage with contemporary design concepts, creating locally rooted architecture with a global perspective. MOMENTUM views architecture as an evolving process—a fluid entity that grows and transforms in close connection with sociopolitical and economic forces. The practice deeply considers factors such as local context, site-specific characteristics, materials, and craftsmanship, seeking mechanisms for dialogue between material construction and ethical concerns in the real world. Through this approach, MOMENTUM aims to evoke the material power and vitality of architecture.