‘During the course of design and construction, you have to make the project everybody’s business’, said Wang Hui when discussing the design process involved in the creation of the Tangshan Urban Planning Museum and Park- and this transparent attitude has clearly crossed over into the fabric of the building and its surrounding landscape.
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Held every two years, the Good Design is Good Business China Awards- organised by Architectural Record – awards some of the finest architectural examples in China based on their success in using design to contribute to the business goals of their clients. Called an ‘important force in raising the quality of design in the world’s most dynamic economy’, the 2010 awards nominated 17 projects across 6 different categories. (more…)
Practised in China for over 6,000 years, feng shui has played a significant role in shaping the country’s architecture. Despite attempted suppression during the Cultural Revolution of the 1960s, feng shui has not only remained prominent in its country of origin, but has become well known across the Western world too. (more…)
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