Apr. 28 | Practice Identity Lecture by waa
The presentation will be a series of case studies to demonstrate waa’s approach to “emotion and architecture”, which is the core ethos of the practice. The talk will focus on factors relating to Typology, working at scale, Clients and Team relationships will all impact our identity in practice.
Following the case studies will be a moderated Q+A in which Jack and Di will also speak about their experience as internationally-trained architects founding a practice in China. A candid discussion of their experience as young architects growing a firm will help other architects learn how to navigate the dynamic environment of architectural practice in China. The appreciation of diverse interests and the blurred boundaries of architects’ roles is essential – and flexibility is key in appraising potential opportunities.
About waa
Winners of the 2020 AIA Shanghai | Beijing Honor Award Best in Show for their Eagle Studio project, waa (we architech anonymous) 未觉建筑 is a Beijing-based practice founded in 2010 by Di Zhang and run in collaboration with Jack Young. The practice shapes their identity as a product of place, and they believe architecture has an obligation to bring people together through a shared experience of that space/place. Founders Di Zhang and Jack Young will jointly share a presentation on their firm, their collaborative method, and the award-winning works waa has designed.
Event Program
18:30 – 19:00
Check-In
19:00 – 20:00
Di Zhang and Jack Young “Emotion and Architecture”
20:00 – 20:20
Moderated Discussion on Founding a Practice in China
20:20 – 20:30:
Audience Q+A
20:30 – 21:00:
Networking
Admission
AIA Members | Non-Member: Free
Meeting Location
Roca Shanghai Gallery
396, Caoxi N Road, Xuhui, Shanghai
上海市徐汇区漕溪北路396号101
Time
Wednesday, April 28th 2021. 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
2021年4月28日, 星期三晚上6点半到9点