The 4th “Shanghai Creative Design Forum” sponsored by the Shanghai Designers Association was recently held at EKA-Tianwu, a newly built urban arts and arts museum on Jinqiao Road.
Li Xiangning, director of Tongji University’s Planning and Academic Development Department and editor-in-chief of Architecture China, gave a lecture on “Wisdom and Temperature of Architecture” at the forum.
By sharing examples of contemporary architecture, Lee reflected on the alienation of contemporary culture and discussed ways to reclaim the social and humanistic nature of architecture.
Lee, who is also director of the International Board of Architectural Criticism, said, “Architecture as a discipline has traditionally placed more emphasis on aesthetics, a type of visual design.However, in modern times, there has been an over-pursuit of that visual impact.” “The world is moving away from the wisdom found in traditional Chinese architectural culture. In fact, architectural wisdom closely integrates visual arts, engineering technology, and human considerations.”
Over the past decades, China’s modern architecture has developed rapidly and stands out on the world stage with its unique “Chinese image”.
“Rapid construction and critical pragmatism are important keywords for modern Chinese architects,” said Li.
He added that the focus on everyday “grassroots culture” in Chinese architectural design is sometimes more moving than the grand trends of urban development. It meets the needs of vulnerable people and demonstrates the city’s humanitarian concern.
The aesthetics of contemporary architecture has many new meanings compared to traditional aesthetics such as classicism and modernism. It has to be something that contributes. He said.
“Architectural design changes due to dramatic changes in people’s living conditions and spaces.Currently, an important theme is how to seize power from traditional and local culture to implement innovative changes.” said Mr. Lee. “Diversity” will be an important projection for exploring the relationship between humans and nature. The wisdom of architecture is truly a relationship with nature. ”