Architecture China is a journal focusing on
the leading architectural design projects with regional characteristics
in contemporary China. This issue focuses on how the architectural
tradition is maintained as well as redefined in the contemporary
context. Two essays by Li Xiangning, Song Wei & Tian Weijia provide
different viewpoints on the topic, and expose critical thinking on how
to make a new tradition.
Architecture China: RE/DEFINE Tradition
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Author Description
Dr. Li Xiangning is associate dean and full professor
in history, theory and criticism at the College of Architecture and
Urban Planning, Tongji University. He is a member of International
Committee of Architecture Critics (CICA); has worked as curator for
numerous exhibitions; and his work about contemporary Chinese
architecture and urbanism has been published widely. He is chief editor
of Architecture China and President of Architecture China
Foundation. He also works with international museums and institutes and
has been a jury member for many international awards and competitions.