My new post for Zouk Architects has been published. The piece discusses the role of the local architect, highlighting two examples of contemporary Chinese architecture:

A recent article in the Asia Times expressed concern that ‘Western architects are still clearly held in higher esteem than their local counterparts’, criticising some architectural developments in China’s cities for a ‘reckless embrace of all things Western’. Yet whilst the reality of these statements is subjective, the rise of the Chinese architect is clear, with modern, ambitious and locally designed buildings emerging across the country.

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