Fei Wang
Associate Teaching Professor, China Architecture Program Director, M.S. Program Coordinator; Syracuse University School of Architecture
Li Han & Hu Yan
Co-founders, Drawing Architecture Studio (DAS)
Leslie Lok
Assistant Professor, Cornell University, College of Architecture, Art, and Planning (AAP); co-founder, HANNAH
Book Conversation - Architecture and Beyond: Unconventional Practice by Chinese Architects
Since the onset of the 21st century, the world has undergone profound transformations encompassing the realms of politics, economics, society, culture, and the environment. This evolution has not left the field of architecture untouched, presenting young architects in China with challenging decisions as they navigate this shifting landscape. China has witnessed rapid urban development in the decades following its opening-up, but as urbanization slows, the architecture industry is undergoing a process of refinement. This transformation is ushering in a new breed of unconventional architects in China, who are pushing the boundaries of conventional design and championing diversity in development, design, management, and the industry as a whole. They are seamlessly blending technology and industry to propel architecture and design to unprecedented heights, scopes, and depths. These architects are not limited to traditional media but are also venturing into new media, forging a fresh synergy between architecture and media. Through dialogues with unconventional architect professionals on subjects spanning design, technology, and media, we shed light on the multifaceted nature of architecture and its influence that transcends traditional boundaries. These pioneering projects showcased herein represent the emerging generation of unorthodox architects in China.
