I got a master's degree in architecture from the Central Academy of fine arts and have been working for 10 years. My clients include private owners, artists and property developers city investment company.
01Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I got a master's degree in architecture from the Central Academy of fine arts and have been working for 10 years. My clients include private owners, artists and property developers city investment company.
02How did you become a designer?
Maybe it's because I liked studying problems, being quiet, and being curious about all kinds of new things when I was a child. At the same time, it was influenced by the family in terms of aesthetics.
03What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
The core of design is the idea, and the sense of form is the final presentation of the idea. Any technology is a tool to solve problems and present a sense of form. It should not be the core of design.
04Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Design work makes me feel complete and safe. Because design is a process of self consistent thinking. Finding appropriate rules can make design work by itself.
05What particular aspects of your background shaped you as a designer?
Architectural design is an artistic creation after rational reasoning and analysis. The study of science and engineering makes me form the habit of rational thinking. The further study of the Academy of fine arts makes me have the ability of perceptual artistic modeling.
06What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
Do every project in a down-to-earth manner. If possible, I want to design a small airport or high-speed railway station in a remote area.
07What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
I think architects should be flexible, experience more and be able to transfer knowledge, and transform all kinds of information into the logic of design. A painting, a performance, a popular app and a cold knowledge can trigger the thinking of future design. Future contact owners also come from all walks of life.
At the same time, with a large amount of information and more useless information, we should learn to think rationally. Design is the artistic processing after rational derivation. This is really important. Grasp the essence of the problem, find a main clue to promote the design, and then divergent thinking to collect the material and basis of the design.
08You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
My teacher told, "Simple techniques, used to the extreme, are masterpieces".
09What is your day to day look like?
I have to work every day and get used to combing my thoughts before going to bed.
10How do you keep up with latest design trends? To what extent do design trends matter?
Design trend is a false proposition, and good design has no effectiveness. Therefore, it is important to stick to your ideas and style
11How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Well design is to solve problems and reflect the formal beauty of the designer's personal tendency on the basis of a complete understanding of the user's intention and making full use of the existing conditions
12How do you decide if your design is ready?
When it is inappropriate to change a small part of a drawing because every detail is linked and every idea is advanced layer by layer.
13What is your biggest design work?
Focusing on the integration of local traditional culture and new contemporary art.
14Who is your favourite designer?
Peter Zumthor. His design is deep and focused.
15Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
In fact, I am a musician with a certain audience. I think there are similarities between music and architecture creation. There are some simple rules and logic, but there are countless changes at the same time in these two fields. Therefore, different styles have been formed in the exploration of predecessors. I will also find ways to organize and shape architectural space by analyzing great classical music works or contemporary pop music works.
16Would you tell us more about your work culture and business philosophy?
I like a relaxed and open working atmosphere, just like a workshop or classroom. I respect the creative enthusiasm of each partner.
My requirement for my work partner is to be a geek first, which is outstanding in the design process. The second is to understand what others are doing, have a full understanding of the whole work, and put forward unique opinions from their own field.
17What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
My projects usually include in some remote villages and underdeveloped areas. My work will bring some contributions to the local economic development and the improvement of people's livelihood, retain and develop the local architectural culture and give people some self-identity. In this case, profitability is no longer the main purpose.
18What positive experiences you had when you attend the A' Design Award?
Architect is not a profession widely understood by the public, which needs more opportunities to preach his ideas and show himself.
Focusing on the integration of local traditional culture and new contemporary art. Adapt local traditional culture to contemporary living habits and aesthetics.
01What is the main principle, idea and inspiration behind your design?
Localism and Modernism. Sincere and direct.
02What has been your main focus in designing this work? Especially what did you want to achieve?
Focusing on the integration of local traditional culture and new contemporary art. Adapt local traditional culture to contemporary living habits and aesthetics.
03What are your future plans for this award winning design?
This is a new beginning for me.
04How long did it take you to design this particular concept?
About 3 months.
05Why did you design this particular concept? Was this design commissioned or did you decide to pursuit an inspiration?
I have been engaged in adaptive renovation design of historical cultural blocks, traditional villages and industrial heritage areas, as well as the integrated design of architecture, interior and landscape of boutique hotels,homestay, cultural and artistic spaces. So I decide it.
06Is your design being produced or used by another company, or do you plan to sell or lease the production rights or do you intent to produce your work yourself?
Sorry. It's an architectural design, which cannot be copied and can only adapt to the established site.
07What made you design this particular type of work?
Respect for local traditional culture.
08Where there any other designs and/or designers that helped the influence the design of your work?
Peter Zumthor.
09Who is the target customer for his design?
Mainly private owners.
10What sets this design apart from other similar or resembling concepts?
Telling a simple and profound story is easier to move people.
11How did you come up with the name for this design? What does it mean?
This is a quiet place for thinking
12What is the most unique aspect of your design?
There is no best design, only the most appropriate design.
13Who did you collaborate with for this design? Did you work with people with technical / specialized skills?
Yes, with my team.
14What is the role of technology in this particular design?
It solves many problems in structure and material.
15Is your design influenced by data or analytical research in any way? What kind of research did you conduct for making this design?
No. I'm dealing with people and environment. I always stay at the scene, even for a few weeks, to understand the actual situation.
16What are some of the challenges you faced during the design/realization of your concept?
There were series of difficulties overcame by folk wisdom and design strategy on the islands far away from the mainland without large construction machinery and vehicles.
17How did you decide to submit your design to an international design competition?
Hope to be recognized and exposed.
18What did you learn or how did you improve yourself during the designing of this work?
Every new design task is a new learning.
19Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
NO. Thank you.
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Follow and promote the relationship between man and environment, man and culture.
01Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?
Architecture MA of Central Academy of Fine Arts.
02What motivates you to design in general, why did you become a designer?
Follow and promote the relationship between man and environment, man and culture.
03Did you choose to become a designer, or you were forced to become one?
Following my heart.
04What do you design, what type of designs do you wish to design more of?
I engaged in adaptive renovation design of historical cultural blocks, traditional villages and industrial heritage areas, as well as the integrated design of architecture, interior and landscape of boutique hotels,homestay, cultural and artistic spaces. That is always what I wish to design.
05What should young designers do to become a design legend like you?
Focus attention and divergent thinking.
06What distinguishes between a good designer and a great designer?
A good designer create the scheme itself, while a great designer make rules and keep schemes working on their own.
07What makes a good design a really good design, how do you evaluate good design?
There is no best design, only the most appropriate design.
08What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?
Good design makes rules or system that keep the schemes working and balancing on its own.
09What would you design and who would you design for if you had the time?
I would try to design a little airport or high-speed railway station for a remote town.
10What is the dream project you haven't yet had time to realize?
Design a little airport or high-speed railway station for a remote town.
11What is your secret recipe of success in design, what is your secret ingredient?
Focus attention and divergent thinking.
12Who are some other design masters and legends you get inspired from?
Every designer who expresses his own views and has consistent logic.
13What are your favorite designs by other designers, why do you like them?
Peter Zumthor's. His design is deep and focused.
14What is your greatest design, which aspects of that design makes you think it is great?
An artistic experiment named Mowa, a new application of traditional materials, has been exhibited, on sale and applied to actual projects.
15How could people improve themselves to be better designers, what did you do?
I think architects should be flexible, experience more and be able to transfer knowledge, and transform all kinds of information into the logic of design. A painting, a performance, a popular app and a cold knowledge can trigger the thinking of future design. Future contact owners also come from all walks of life.
At the same time, with a large amount of information and more useless information, we should learn to think rationally. Design is the artistic processing after rational derivation. This is really important. Grasp the essence of the problem, find a main clue to promote the design, and then divergent thinking to collect the material and basis of the design.
16If you hadn't become a designer, what would you have done?
Musician. In fact, I am a musician with a certain audience. I think there are similarities between music and architecture creation. There are some simple rules and logic, but there are countless changes at the same time in these two fields. Therefore, different styles have been formed in the exploration of predecessors. I will also find ways to organize and shape architectural space by analyzing great classical music works or contemporary pop music works.
17How do you define design, what is design for you?
Design is a process of self consistent thinking. Finding appropriate rules can make design work by itself.
18Who helped you to reach these heights, who was your biggest supporter?
My teacher and family.
19What helped you to become a great designer?
Rich life experience, not limited to design.
20What were the obstacles you faced before becoming a design master?
Finding partners to work with.
21How do you think designers should present their work?
Step by step, not bluff.
22What's your next design project, what should we expect from you in future?
Let's imagine together. Unexpected and reasonable.
23What's your ultimate goal as a designer?
Do every project in a down-to-earth manner. Keep going, never stop.
24What people expect from an esteemed designer such as yourself?
Integrate design into life.
25How does design help create a better society?
My projects usually include in some remote villages and underdeveloped areas. My work will bring some contributions to the local economic development and the improvement of people's livelihood, retain and develop the local architectural culture and give people some self-identity. In this case, profitability is no longer the main purpose.
26What are you currently working on that you are especially excited about?
During the pandemic, we continued to complete high-quality projects, making eorts for local economic recovery and livelihood improvement.
27Which design projects gave you the most satisfaction, why?
The design is all regrettable, there is no most satisfactory one.
28What would you like to see changed in design industry in the coming years?
Get more recognition and due design fee.
29Where do you think the design field is headed next?
Smarter, more caring, and more environmentally friendly.
30How long does it take you to finalize a design project?
3 months to 1 year.
31When you have a new design project, where do you start?
Starting by looking at the venue and reading the assignment.
32What is your life motto as a designer?
Simple things, to the extreme, are great.
33Do you think design sets the trends or trends set the designs?
Design trend is a false proposition, and good design has no effectiveness. Therefore, it is important to stick to your ideas and style.
34What is the role of technology when you design?
The core of design is the idea, and the sense of form is the final presentation of the idea. Any technology is a tool to solve problems and present a sense of form. It should not be the core of design.
35What kind of design software and equipment do you use in your work?
Computer, Cad and Su.
36What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?
Color and material are costumes, and environment is a congenital condition.
37What do you wish people to ask about your design?
Let people ask no questions and forget the design itself.
38When you see a new great design or product what comes into your mind?
What is his internal logic.
39Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?
I like a relaxed and open working atmosphere, just like a workshop or classroom. I respect the creative enthusiasm of each partner.
My requirement for my work partner is to be a geek first, which is outstanding in the design process. The second is to understand what others are doing, have a full understanding of the whole work, and put forward unique opinions from their own field.
40Which people you interacted had the most influence on your design?
Every designer who expresses his own views and has consistent logic.
41How did you develop your skills as a master designer?
Sill comes from practice.
42Irrelative of time and space, who you would want to meet, talk and discuss with?
Louis Isadore Kahn.
43How do you feel about all the awards and recognition you had, is it hard to be famous?
I'm relieved. I hope it will not hard in the future.
44What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?
White, home, rice, winter, furniture and Jil sander.
45Please tell us a little memoir, a funny thing you had experienced as a designer?
Because of trust, I once helped the government persuade the villagers to adopt the transformation plan.
46What makes your day great as a designer, how do you motivate yourself?
Maybe it's because I liked studying problems, being quiet, and being curious about all kinds of new things when I was a child. At the same time, it was influenced by the family in terms of aesthetics.
47When you were a little child, was it obvious that you would become a great designer?
Maybe it's because I liked studying problems, being quiet, and being curious about all kinds of new things when I was a child. At the same time, it was influenced by the family in terms of aesthetics.
48What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?
In the future, people will find a better way to balance the world.
49Please tell us anything you wish your fans to know about you, your design and anything else?
If possible, please remember my name and nationality. Thank you.
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Before I went to university, I tried to be a musician. Because of an accident later, however, my fingers couldn't play the piano smoothly any more. I began to study the "frozen music".
01Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
Before I went to university, I tried to be a musician. Because of an accident later, however, my fingers couldn't play the piano smoothly any more. I began to study the "frozen music".
02Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
“Zen-in”, it means intervention and concealment in Chinese, just like our attitude to architecture. We focus on the impact of architecture on the environment and living.
03What is "design" for you?
Design is to create a multi-level unity.
04What kinds of works do you like designing most?
Traditional and contemporary art.
05What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
It's Zenstay hotel at this stage. Please pay attention to the related reports of A-Design Award and Competition.
06What is your favorite material / platform / technology?
Concrete.
07When do you feel the most creative?
In dreams.
08Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
Function, form, spirit: unified or not.
09What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Exciting.
10What makes a design successful?
Investigation and immerse
11When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
Function, form, spirit: unified or not.
12From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
Society and environment are unity of opposites. Architecture designers should face them at the same time and try to reconcile
13How do you think the "design field" is evolving? What is the future of design?
The "design field" has been being subdivided inside and crossover outside. There will be more individual designers in the future. Each one will have his excellent points and become the main force together as a whole in the design field.
14When was your last exhibition and where was it? And when do you want to hold your next exhibition?
June 2020, the Opposite House in Beijing.
Coming soon.
15Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Inspiration comes besides architecture,which could be a movie, a painting or a conversation. I'm not sure about the exact sources. But I have to get more information from various aspects and comprehend by analogy.
16How would you describe your design style? What made you explore more this style and what are the main characteristics of your style? What's your approach to design?
Regional keeping and artistic intervention. It started from the time I studyed in the Central Academy of Fine Arts. During that time, I often went to remote villages with artists for research and practice. While feeling the local culture and style, I also began to try to improve it through artistic means. And keep the old and new growing together.
17Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
Beijing China.
18How do you work with companies?
keep calm and sincere.
19What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
Every one, no matter a designer or a company boss, should always be calm and sincere.
20Can you talk a little about your design process?
Architectural design is a complex process. I'm afraid it couldn't be told by a little words even if 500 characters.
21What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
IKEA bookshelf, round LED droplight, TOTO automatic toilet, Huge sofa for work, DIY computer.
22Can you describe a day in your life?
Every day is a new day.
23Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Sorry, I'm also young.
24From your perspective, what would you say are some positives and negatives of being a designer?
If you like it, it's all positive and vice versa.
25What is your "golden rule" in design?
God is in the details.
26What skills are most important for a designer?
Skill to deepen.
27Which tools do you use during design? What is inside your toolbox? Such as software, application, hardware, books, sources of inspiration etc.?
I have no toolbox. But I think electronic devices and the Internet have become increasingly important and useful for design.
28Designing can sometimes be a really time consuming task, how do you manage your time?
Deal with trivia quickly, then focus on solving key issues.
29How long does it take to design an object from beginning to end?
1 to 2 years.
30What is the most frequently asked question to you, as a designer?
How can it be deepened?
31What was your most important job experience?
Follow my supervisor to study and practice in remote villages of China.
32Who are some of your clients?
Some private owners and publicans.
33What type of design work do you enjoy the most and why?
I enjoy challenging the work which restrictive condition is harsh. Because the difficult point may bacome the bright point usually.
34What are your future plans? What is next for you?
As the old Chinese proverb says, " A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step."
35Do you have any works-in-progress being designed that you would like to talk about?
Architectural design is a work that consumes a lot of communication time. At the beginning of contacting proprietors, we usually spent much more time to prove that other methods may not work. With the deepening of our understanding, most proprietors could thank for our patience and responsibility and stick to the right choice.
36How can people contact you?
arch@zen-in.cn
37Any other things you would like to cover that have not been covered in these questions?
A' Design Award គឺជាពានរង្វាន់រចនាល្អអន្តរជាតិដែលវាយតម្លៃដោយគណៈកម្មការ។ ចូលរួមក្នុង A' Design Award ដើម្បីទទួលបានឱកាសក្នុងការទទួលស្គាល់ដោយគុណសម្បត្តិ ទទួលបានកិត្តិនាម កិត្តិយស និងការផ្សព្វផ្សាយសម្រាប់ការងាររបស់អ្នក។ ដាក់ស្នាដៃរបស់អ្នកសម្រាប់ A' Design Award ហើយប្រកួតប្រជែងដើម្បីឈ្នះ A' Design Prize ដ៏គោរពរាប់អាន។