Towards Openness

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Drawn from keen statement of the hastily changing social economic landscape of China, and the use of OPEN Architecture’s projects as case studies, Towards Openness is a symphony of seven built projects and six idea chapters which are interestingly interwoven to offer an in-depth examination of OPEN’s unique practice and the critical thinking underlying their work. OPEN’s understandings of architecture were summed up in six moderately clear points which, along with their corresponding manifestos, constitute the fundamental attitude and starting point of OPEN’s practice. The seven built projects, threaded together by the six ideas, can also be seen as OPEN’s reaction to the broad issues that they encounter through practice, in addition to the actions they take to actively engage in the rapid transformation of the society, with unwavering hope for a better future. The book offers a unique angle in understanding the transformational power of architecture. It presents a humanistic approach to architecture with regards to nature that touches upon our fundamental sensitivity as human beings and goes far beyond the boundary of nations. This book challenges the preconceived and frequently prejudice notion of what Chinese architecture ought to be. It provides a fresh perspective on latest architectural practice in China through the innovative work of OPEN.


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