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Hydro Bridge by Xiyao Wang is a winner of the 2025 Silver A' Design Award in Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design.

Hydro is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs.

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Hydro Bridge by Xiyao Wang Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner 2025

Hydro Bridge

Hydro-Bridge is a versatile transportation hub spanning the Nakkhu River in Chyasikot, Nepal. It adapts to seasonal shifts, functioning as a pedestrian and light vehicle bridge in dry months and converting into a water storage system and secure campsite during the monsoon. Blending infrastructure with public space, the design prioritizes environmental resilience, sustainability, and community needs while harmonizing with the natural landscape.

Hydro Bridge by Xiyao Wang Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner 2025
Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner 2025 Hydro Bridge
Hydro designed by Xiyao Wang
Hydro - Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner
Xiyao Wang's Hydro Bridge
Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner 2025 Hydro Bridge
Hydro designed by Xiyao Wang
Hydro - Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner
Xiyao Wang's Hydro Bridge

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Hydro is a Silver A' Design Award winner, an extraordinarily prestigious recognition granted to top-of-the-line, gorgeous, and impressive designs. Silver winners are tremendously brilliant and exceedingly creative works that illustrate the outstanding expertise, talent, and acuity of their designers. Hydro is expected to be a wonderful, showpiece work that is remarkably professional and profoundly innovative. This Silver A' Design Award-winning design is a highly notable, admired invention that benefits and advances the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Hydro is a vastly envied creation that evokes desires, introduces positive feelings, and sparkles amazement and wonderment.


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Xiyao Wang

Xiyao Wang

Xiyao Wang, a licensed architect and member of the AIA, is a distinguished professional known for his innovative and transformative contributions to the field of architecture. With a rich professional background spanning over eight years, Xiyao has honed his skills in some of the world's most prestigious architectural firms and institutions, like KPF, HOK & Nikken Sekkei. Currently serving as an Associate Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in New York, Xiyao leads the design, detailing, and documentation of cutting-edge façade designs for high-rise buildings. His expertise in parametric design tools and advanced 3D modeling techniques has been pivotal in conceptualizing and developing architectural strategies for both domestic and international projects. Xiyao's work is characterized by a deep understanding of environmental regulations, urban constraints, and client needs, which he seamlessly integrates into his design process. Xiyao's career is marked by significant achievements and diverse experiences. At the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University in Beijing, he played a crucial role in the urban design of Zhengzhou New District and independently designed the public interior of The First Historical Archive of China. His tenure at Maryann Thompson Architects and Hellmuth, Obata + Kassabaum furthis expanded his design repertoire, including impactful contributions to the Lincoln Community Center and the 4th & Harrison office complex. His academic credentials are equally impressive, with a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard University and a Master and Bachelor of Architecture from Tsinghua University. Xiyao's dedication to the field is evidenced by his numerous awards, including honors from the ULI Hines Student Competition and the Hybrid Futures competition, as well as his recognition in prestigious platforms like the Architizer A+ Awards. Xiyao Wang's portfolio is a testament to his exceptional design capabilities, technical prowess, and unwavering commitment to advancing the architectural profession. His contributions continue to inspire and set new benchmarks in the industry, making his an invaluable asset to any architectural jury.

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Extended Play Lab

Extended Play Lab

Extended Play Lab is an architecture and design practice based in New York, founded by architect Xiyao Wang. The studio operates at the intersection of architecture, urbanism, and art, focusing on creating innovative spaces that integrate functionality with environmental and social consciousness. Extended Play Lab’s work spans across architectural design, urban planning, interior spaces, and sculptural installations, with a keen interest in how built environments can foster community interaction and respond to the rhythms of nature. By blurring the lines between architecture, design, and art, Extended Play Lab addresses the challenges of rapid urbanization while prioritizing sustainability and innovation. Their work has garnered international recognition, positioning them as thought leaders in the field of contemporary architectural practice.


Hydro Bridge by Xiyao Wang Silver Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Award Winner 2025

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