Abstract
The "Design Across Boundaries" exhibition celebrates the innovative spirit and collaborative efforts of the Architecture Department at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU). This showcase embodies the department's commitment to transcending the conventional limits of design, both in teaching and research.
The exhibition is structured around distinct themes, each illustrating unique crossings of boundaries within the field of architecture:
Bridging Time and History
The exhibition opens with an AI-powered animation of historical photography depicting Suzhou’s cityscape. By employing artificial intelligence, this project breathes life into the past, offering a dynamic perspective on the evolution of urban spaces. Visitors are invited to engage with the interactive display by matching cropped historical photographs to specific locations on an urban map, creating a tangible connection between the past and present. This initiative exemplifies a journey across the boundaries of time and history, as well as a collaborative interaction between exhibition organizers and visitors.
Reimagining Physical Constraints
A second section showcases student coursework for a neighborhood center located at Suzhou’s historic moat. These projects reimagine the physical limitations of space to foster community interaction and connectivity. By bridging the divide between tradition and modernity, the designs highlight students’ ability to think beyond conventional architectural constraints, creating spaces that harmonize the old with the new.
Crossing Cultural Boundaries
The third section explores traditional Chinese timber structure construction, reinterpreted through the lens of international staff members. This exploration represents a profound crossing of cultural boundaries, blending foreign perspectives with a deep appreciation for China’s architectural heritage. The result is a series of works that merge ancient craftsmanship with contemporary innovation, demonstrating the transformative potential of cross-cultural exchange.
Expanding Technological Horizons
The exhibition concludes with cutting-edge projects from both students and staff in the realms of 3D printing and digital fabrication. These works exemplify a leap across technological boundaries, utilizing advanced digital tools to realize forms and structures that once existed only in the realm of imagination. This section underscores the transformative role of technology in reshaping architectural design and expanding its possibilities.
Through these themes, "Design Across Boundaries" offers a compelling narrative of how architecture can transcend limitations and foster innovation. It invites visitors to reflect on the dynamic interplay of history, culture, and technology, and how these elements can converge to shape the future of design.
The exhibition is structured around distinct themes, each illustrating unique crossings of boundaries within the field of architecture:
Bridging Time and History
The exhibition opens with an AI-powered animation of historical photography depicting Suzhou’s cityscape. By employing artificial intelligence, this project breathes life into the past, offering a dynamic perspective on the evolution of urban spaces. Visitors are invited to engage with the interactive display by matching cropped historical photographs to specific locations on an urban map, creating a tangible connection between the past and present. This initiative exemplifies a journey across the boundaries of time and history, as well as a collaborative interaction between exhibition organizers and visitors.
Reimagining Physical Constraints
A second section showcases student coursework for a neighborhood center located at Suzhou’s historic moat. These projects reimagine the physical limitations of space to foster community interaction and connectivity. By bridging the divide between tradition and modernity, the designs highlight students’ ability to think beyond conventional architectural constraints, creating spaces that harmonize the old with the new.
Crossing Cultural Boundaries
The third section explores traditional Chinese timber structure construction, reinterpreted through the lens of international staff members. This exploration represents a profound crossing of cultural boundaries, blending foreign perspectives with a deep appreciation for China’s architectural heritage. The result is a series of works that merge ancient craftsmanship with contemporary innovation, demonstrating the transformative potential of cross-cultural exchange.
Expanding Technological Horizons
The exhibition concludes with cutting-edge projects from both students and staff in the realms of 3D printing and digital fabrication. These works exemplify a leap across technological boundaries, utilizing advanced digital tools to realize forms and structures that once existed only in the realm of imagination. This section underscores the transformative role of technology in reshaping architectural design and expanding its possibilities.
Through these themes, "Design Across Boundaries" offers a compelling narrative of how architecture can transcend limitations and foster innovation. It invites visitors to reflect on the dynamic interplay of history, culture, and technology, and how these elements can converge to shape the future of design.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 17 Jan 2025 |
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