Longwan Phenomenon

Author: Qi Ran
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Publish Date: 2006-08-01
Features: Real estate development is a commercial activity and also a phenomenon that has attracted much attention in today's society. Amid the real estate development boom, how to maintain the originality of architectural design is an issue often overlooked by many. Writer Qi Ran takes the Longwan Villa in Beijing as an observation subject, exploring the influence of cultural genes and cultural background on architecture, and wrote the book "Longwan Phenomenon." This book sparked a discussion in the architecture industry about the "original spirit of Chinese contemporary architecture and development," and became a highlight of the Chinese Architectural Culture Year series events. Professor Zhu Wenping, Dean of the School of Architecture at Tsinghua University, highly praised the introduction of cultural spirit into the field of architecture in "Longwan Phenomenon." He stated, "In the past, when culture was discussed in architecture, it was often focused on iconic buildings. Elevating residential construction to a cultural level for discussion is equally beneficial, and incorporating culture into architectural design is also a trend."