Thursday 15 January 2026, 18:30

Anima Series: Xu Tiantian’s

Xu Tiantian, the trailblazing architect and founder of China’s first woman-led architecture firm, is celebrated for rejuvenating rural Chinese communities. Leading DnA Design and Architecture, she employs “architectural acupuncture” to implement precise interventions that enhance local craftsmanship and conserve heritage. Since 2013, Xu has been transforming the Songyang district with over 20 innovative, sustainable projects in collaboration with and respectful of the local environment and communities.

In English.

Route des Acacias 45,
1227 Les Acacias
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Photo Credit: Réhabilitation des carrières de Jinyun © Wang Ziling

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