MIST Architects

MIST Architects

Cheng Bo and Li Bo founded MIST Architects after returning from Switzerland.

The studio focuses on broadly defined architecture with emotional, expansive experiences and a strong field of presence. Its work values architectural quality, immersive spatial atmosphere, and a close connection to good living.

Founders, Li Bo on the left and Cheng Bo on the right

Founders

Li Bo

  • Swiss SIA Registered Architect
  • ETH Zürich
  • Bachelor and Master of Science
  • Initiator of Architecture Workshop
  • Chair Professor, South China University of Technology
  • Design Tutor, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)

Cheng Bo

  • Swiss SIA Registered Architect
  • Bachelor of Planning, Tongji University
  • Master of Science, ETH Zürich
  • Initiator of Architecture Workshop
  • Design Tutor, Harbin Institute of Technology (Shenzhen)

Media

Awards and Recognition

2025 Best Exploration, Wallpaper* special unit

2023 Rising Star, Wallpaper* Design Awards 2023, selected architect

2022 Chief Architect, the 2nd Shenzhen Light and Shadow Art Season

2021 Gold Prize, 11th Yuanye International Architecture Award

2019 2nd Prize, Global Intelligent Chip Innovation Center, with Atelier V

2019 Leisure Space of the Year, 17th International Design Media Award

2019 Best Commercial Space, Taiwan TID Award

2017 1st Prize, Vanke Green Building R&D Exhibition Center

2012 1st Prize, International Velux Award, selected by Álvaro Siza

2012 1st Prize, TeamZero Design Award

Publications / Exhibitions

Analoge Altneue Architektur, edited by Miroslav Šik, Quart Verlag, Switzerland

ETH Jahrbuch, published by the Department of Architecture, ETH Zürich

The Light of Tomorrow, solo work exhibition, Department of Architecture, ETH Zürich

Zengliang Art Museum, The Shape of Shadow, PSA Shanghai, 2023

Zengliang Art Museum, Fear and Healing in Architecture, New Taipei City Art Museum, 2026

City Without Road, Unknown City, Pingshan Art Museum opening exhibition, Shenzhen, 2019

Services

  • Urban and planning design
  • Urban renewal and old district regeneration
  • Commercial architecture
  • Public and cultural architecture
  • Art and exhibition space design
  • Commercial retail and experience spaces
  • Brand visual system design
  • Office and headquarters spaces
  • Product development

Contact

OfficeRoom 702, Building B, Jihong R&D Building, No. 1 Binlang Road, Fubao Community, Fubao Subdistrict, Futian District, Shenzhen
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