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Architect John van de Water set off in 2004 to a China that was modernizing at a furious pace. His intention was to put the European, conceptual way of thinking of NEXT architects into practice in China. Five turbulent years ensued, with projects being built on Chinese soil. A whole range of emotions sprang up in the space between Western and Chinese architectural(...)
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Architect John van de Water set off in 2004 to a China that was modernizing at a furious pace. His intention was to put the European, conceptual way of thinking of NEXT architects into practice in China. Five turbulent years ensued, with projects being built on Chinese soil. A whole range of emotions sprang up in the space between Western and Chinese architectural(...)
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John Van de Water : You can't change China, China changes you
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Architect John van de Water set off in 2004 to a China that was modernizing at a furious pace. His intention was to put the European, conceptual way of thinking of NEXT architects into practice in China. Five turbulent years ensued, with projects being built on Chinese soil. A whole range of emotions sprang up in the space between Western and Chinese architectural thinking: incomprehension, confrontation, misunderstanding, acceptance, awareness, understanding and, eventually, advantage. You Can't Change China, China Changes You is a personal reflection of his experience. In it, the development of architectural thinking is described, researched and tested.
John Van de Water : You can't change China, China changes you
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Architect John van de Water set off in 2004 to a China that was modernizing at a furious pace. His intention was to put the European, conceptual way of thinking of NEXT architects into practice in China. Five turbulent years ensued, with projects being built on Chinese soil. A whole range of emotions sprang up in the space between Western and Chinese architectural thinking: incomprehension, confrontation, misunderstanding, acceptance, awareness, understanding and, eventually, advantage. You Can't Change China, China Changes You is a personal reflection of his experience. In it, the development of architectural thinking is described, researched and tested.
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December 2011
December 2011
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Contemporary Asian Architecture
Contemporary Asian Architecture
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In the follow-up to "You Can't Change China, China Changes You," John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country. For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed(...)
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In the follow-up to "You Can't Change China, China Changes You," John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country. For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed(...)
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Reconnecting with China: Architecture for common ground
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In the follow-up to "You Can't Change China, China Changes You," John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country. For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed and sustainability. "Reconnecting with China" reflects on these experiences.
Reconnecting with China: Architecture for common ground
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In the follow-up to "You Can't Change China, China Changes You," John van de Water and Jiang Xiaofei look back on their architectural projects in the country. For 20 years, Dutch architect John van de Water and his partner Jiang Xiaofei have realized iconic projects in China (such as the Lucky Knot Bridge) shaped by dialogue between East and West, state and market, speed and sustainability. "Reconnecting with China" reflects on these experiences.
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July 2026
July 2026
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Architectural Theory
Architectural Theory
