As an architect, no matter how much support you have got, you always feel you are fighting by yourself. ? Zhang Ke

Micro Yuan?er. Image Courtesy of ZAO/standardarchitecture

As an architect, no matter how much support you have got, you always feel you are fighting by yourself. ? Zhang Ke The recent turning point experienced by the Chinese economy will probably be treated in future studies as the sign of a new coming era in China. The slowest growth rate in 25 years has already caused profound echoes in the architectural field. As one of the three Chinese participants in the central exhibition, ?Reporting from the Front,? at the 2016 Venice Architecture Biennale, in this interview architect Zhang Ke discusses his insight into the architectural front line in China, reflecting on architects? social responsibilities and his vision of tomorrow?s Chinese architecture.
Standing at the Front

Tibet Namchabawa Visitor Centre. Image Courtesy of ZAO/standardarchitecture

Yifan Zhang: The changes in the Chinese economy have been quite a topic in different fields since the beginning of this year.Zhang Ke: It is good I think, and this tipping point could probably be the best thing for architects.

Niyang River Visitor Center by standardarchitecture + Zhaoyang Architects. Image © Chen Su

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