How to Innovate Urban Living and Lifestyles?
BEIJING, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Finding Answers in China from China.org.cn:
What kind of architecture can truly represent a city? Japanese architect Shuhei Aoyama, who has been living in Beijing for nearly 20 years, has his answer. From Baitasi Hutong to Yangzhou's historical streets, he gently bridges tradition and modern life. For Aoyama, architecture isn't just about shapes—it's about people, nature, and the city itself.
Joined by Belgian host Romuald Bronchart, the two explore how old buildings can revive again, and how design can quietly reshape the future of Chinese cities.
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