About HOUTU

We draw each project’s spatial DNA from local culture, site conditions and real needs, allowing design to return to the essence of space rather than become a collection of styles.

ABOUT US

HOUTU ARCHITECTS

HOUTU ARCHITECTS · Henan Houtu Decoration Co., Ltd.

HOUTU ARCHITECTS is the design brand of 河南厚途装饰有限公司. With offices in Zhengzhou and Xinxiang, we welcome design collaborations across China.

From architecture and interiors to landscape and product design, HOUTU focuses on site, spatial order and everyday life. Website projects are archived as public, residential and architectural spaces.

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Design Director, HOUTU ARCHITECTS · Chen Xiachu

Design Journey

2022 - Lectures & Exchange

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Continue to participate in the sharing of space and project exchanges, and conduct output in the direction of architectural interior, tooling integration, and residential scale control.

2020 - Lectures & Exchange

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In many design exchanges, HOUTU's understanding of the order of the air, the emotions of the materials, and the coordination of the landing was shared, gradually forming a content framework for stable external output.

2019 - HOUTU construction

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Became Design Director of Henan Houtu Decoration Co., Ltd. and established the practice’s current design methodology and collaborative structure.

2018 - Design Director

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Led the development of public, commercial and interior-architecture projects as design director of a spatial-design practice.

2014 - WVA Architects

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Joined WVA Architects in France as an interior architect, gaining cross-scale and interdisciplinary experience alongside international architects.

2013 - Exhibition & Residential Practice

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Worked in exhibition design and high-end residential detailing in Beijing, building a strong foundation in display and villa projects.

Selected Honors

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2025 - Recognition

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In the direction of hotel space and commercial tooling, the design list of electoral districts continues to be maintained, and stable brand recognition is established.

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Selected Honors - Design Awards

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First Prize, China Decorative Arts Competition · Hotel Space

The 6th Aite Award for Top Ten Designers

Excellence Award, Residential Architecture · 6th Idea-Tops Awards

China Young Designer Commercial Space Bronze Award

Gold Award, 5th International Design Arts Competition · Commercial Space