Shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2025 emerging architect of the year, Galaxy Arch was founded in 2022 by architects Xin Ji and Jiaqí Ge.

The Shanghai-based practice is committed to creating culturally relevant pieces that are deeply rooted in the specificity of the site.

The studio's approach is guided by an understanding of individual context, materiality and heritage, and it aims to design buildings of cultural significance.

Recent projects include a pavilion in Suzhou Industrial Park named Wooden Cabin Pavilion No 1, which is sheltered by a curved roof with large overhangs, and the Dapi Mountain Restaurant, built on the grounds of an ancient temple on Dapi Mountain, China.

Galaxy Arch is shortlisted in the emerging architect of the year category of Dezeen Awards 2025.