Abstract:PART 1 About Architecture and Urban Design Practice
Q1 Could you please talk about the relationship between architecture and city?
Q2 What is your ideal urban form? What is the ideal state of Beijing city?
Q3 We know that you have been actively exploring the revitalization of the old city of Beijing, and also organized a number of related exhibitions. What do you think of the city’s current renovation works?
Q4 We know that you have designed many public buildings. Can you talk about how do you deal with urban space in your project?
Q5 We know that you have had a lot of successful cooperation with the artist, such as series works of “Encore”, in which you create a strong spirit of place. Can you talk about the relationship between architecture, art and urban space?
PART 2 About Architects and Urban Design
Q6 Could you please talk about how to start urban design under the existing design institute system in contemporary China?
Q7 What are your expectations for architects’ role in the work of urban design?
Q8 We know you are teaching in architecture schools. How do you pass on the ideas of city to your students?
Q9 At last, could you please talk about your vision of urban design for future China? What expectation do you have for architects, planners, and especially young people?