Dong Yugan is a associate professor in architectural research center in peking university. Publications include a book and many articles. Representative of experimental architects in 1990s. Now he’s researching Chinese culture.
domus: Why are you so interested in gardens?
Dong Yugan: Because of cultural consciousness. My research focuses on the globalization of culture, not about culture in its global form. Assuming the differences betwen cultures as diversity, not culture gap, is a necessary and conscious attitude of my research; only rigid control of the minute cultural differences can lead to in-depth solutions …

Ding Wowo is borned in 1957. In 1984 she graduated from Architecture Department of Nanjing Institute of Technology, MD. From 1988 to 1989 she went to the Architecture Department of ETH-Zurich to get further study. Now she is the director of the Faculty of Architecture of Nanjing University.
domus: Can you please tell me about your recent work?
Ding Wowo: I’m working on three projects right now. The first is administrative work; the Architectural Graduate School of Nanjing University has recently upgraded its architecture department, so there are many things to do. …

Well known for its satellite launching industry, Xichang is the capital of Liangshan Yi Minority Autonomous Region. It is located among the rolling mountains on the Northwestern Plateau of Sichuan. Here the tranquil Qionghai Lake mirrors the shining sun in the blue sky dotted with fluffy white clouds while the bright moon sits in the black velvet sky at night. The strong flavor of Yi Minority culture and the beautiful natural scenery also bestow unique tourist resources on the area. The Xichang Yi Minority Culture & Arts Center and Torch …

Cui Kai got his Master Degree of Engineering in Faculty of Architecture, Tainjin University in 1984. He has worked as an architect in Huasen Architectural & Engineering Design Consultants Ltd. (Shenzhen and Hong Kong), and as Vice President, Chief Architect in Architecture Design Institute, Ministry of Construction. He is Vice President, Chief Architect, China Design Master in China Architecture Design & Research Group, Beijing.
domus: Can you give a brief description of your architectural practice?
Cui Kai: Now my practice is a design team under the China Architectural Design and Research Institure, …

Chen Xudong is borned in Xi’an in 1971. From 1989 to 1994 studied architecture at Tong ji University. After graduation he worked at Tongji as an assistant instructor for tow years. In 1997 he went to the Technology University of Berlin for further study and in 2003 he worked at Herzog & de Meuron for one year. Later, he established Datrans in Shanghai. He attended the China Contemporary Architecture Exhibition in the Netherlands in 2006.
domus: Which year did you begin to study architecture at Tongji University.
Chen Xudong: In 1989
Domus How …

Interview with Yung Ho Chang

domus: What innovations did you do in the Architecture programs at MIT? And how is it going?
Yung Ho Chang: After a year at MIT, I have come to the following working definition or direction for architectural design in our department. The statement is intended for “official announcements”:
Architectural Design at MIT: A Design of Connectivity
Architectural Design at MIT is situated within the multi-disciplinary context of the Department: of Architecture and closely connected thus should be explored along with the fields of building technology, computation, history theory criticism, …

Not about details/Bu Bing
In most cases, a correct building is much more important and usually the first priority to the owner, rather than a well detailed and excellent building. If we believe that architects have the chance to stand with the client in thinking about architecture, then this demand on correctness requires the architects to start from design strategies, rather than sparks of idea, and on the base a firm foundation for the development of a uilding project. Related to our background on urban planning practices, we often don;t enjoy …

Bu Bing is one of chinese architects. He Born in Yangzhou In 1979, Graduated from the Architecture Department of Tsinghua University and Yale. In 2000 he joined MADA s.p.a.m., and estabilished One Design Inc. In 2004.
domus: What is the meaning of “One Design” in chinese architecture?
Bu Bing:First of all, we believe the process of design is finding the best solution for our clients to achieve their vision and enhance their daily lives. The process must be an integration of individual creativity and interdisciplinary cooperation. On the other hand, we believe …

This is some chinese architects’s words on chinese architecture:
Consturction is the foundation on which design can become an independent discipline. Meanwhile, the choice and organization of materials relate directly to the personal judgment of the architect. A building is built on a particular site according to specific requisites, and an honest, logical and critical construction process tends to shock us in today’s fickle building environment.
Zhang Lei
Wu Liangyong once proposed the idea of localizing modern architecture and modernizing local architecture which I think is much more objective. I don’t believe that …

China has a set of unique condition – economical, cultural, social, and so on; Chinese architecture is confronted by them and is and will be different from elso where. However, to have recognizable formal gestures or style is another matter. I am not even sure if that is important. That is to say that we have to go beyond the formal appearances to discuss the identities of different regions. The question I often ask my self: Do I really Know what is going on in China? A positive answer is …