Spring’s Peaceful Message, c. 1736, by Giuseppe Castiglione (Chinese name Lang Shining, 1688—1766). Hanging scroll, ink and colour on silk. The Palace Museum, Beijing.
Evening Events and Lectures
Contemporary Chinese Architecture Lectures
Lectures for this series supported by Mr. Giuseppe Eskenazi
Monday 20 March
Yung Ho Chang and Arata Isozaki Hon RA: A Conversation on China
Two world-renowned architects reflect on the role of architecture in China and discuss their current projects with Peter Cook RA. As principal of Atelier FCJZ in Beijing and Head of MIT’s Architecture Department, Chang creates connections between China and the West, and his intellectual concerns reflect his status in both cultures. As one of Japan’s leading architectural thinkers for half a century, Isozaki has long considered the relationship between Japan and other cultures and presents his engagement with China by focusing on three arts buildings in different Chinese cities
Time: 6.30–7.30pm
Venue: Geological Society Lecture Theatre, Piccadilly, W1
Tickets: £10/£5 students (includes a drink). Click here to download a booking form for this event.
Monday 3 April
Liu Jiakun
Chinese trained and based architect Liu Jiakun’s remarkable work reinterprets traditional Chinese architecture to develop a contemporary aesthetic language. Jiakun Architects are well known for their galleries and artist’s studios in the rural settings of Sichuan Province, including the breathtaking Hedouling Studio and the exquisite Buddhist Sculpture Museum.
Time: 6.30–7.30pm
Venue: Geological Society Lecture Theatre, Piccadilly, W1
Tickets: £10/£5 students (includes a drink). Click here to download a booking form for this event.
Contact details for information and bookings
Email events.lectures@royalacademy.org.uk
Telephone 020 7300 5839
Fax 020 7300 8071
Write to Royal Academy of Arts, Events and Lectures, Piccadilly, London W1J 0BD
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Architecture on the Ramp
Display on ramp and lobby to Royal Academy Restaurant. 10am–6pm daily; 10am-10pm Fridays and Saturdays; free.
4 November—17 January
Contemporary Chinese Architecture: Part I
China is currently undergoing rapid building and development and is fast becoming a dominant force in the future of architecture. Major events such as the 2008 Beijing Olympics are propelling this development alongside the dynamics of extraordinary domestic change. This first display depicts these processes through a series of spontaneous photographic impressions.
19 January—8 March
Contemporary Chinese Architecture: Part II
A selection of projects by Royal Academician architects working in China is juxtaposed with the work of visiting Chinese architects, who will be delivering lectures for the Spring Architecture Programme.
