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RIBA Building Contemporary China: academic conference

Join this fascinating academic conference led by our international delegation of representatives from RIBA China, held in Cambridge.

Join this fascinating academic conference led by our international delegation of representatives from RIBA China through the Architects Association in China (ASC).

The day will take you on an exploration of architectural practices across China and showcases diverse design works that show Chinese architects' responses to contemporary challenges. This will sit alongside UK based architects and academics on how the UK is approaching the same challenges, with lots of debate around how these two countries and cultures can learn from each other’s experience.

The Chinese presenters will take you from urban renewal to rural revival, exploring a variety of environmental solutions and display unique investigative approaches, revealing the varied cultural dimensions of contemporary China.

Speakers include:

  • Valerie Vaughan-Dick (RIBA CEO)
  • Simon Allford (RIBA President 2021-2023)
  • MENG Jianmin (National Master of Architectural Design)
  • Jo Bacon (Allies and Morrison)
  • REN Lizhi (TJAD, Vice President & Chief Architect)

Breakfast and lunch will be available.

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