Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu to Curate 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale, Addressing "Death of Architecture"
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Cajsa Carlson
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Summary
Chinese architects Wang Shu and Lu Wenyu, founders of Amateur Architecture Studio, have been selected as curators for the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale. Their appointment aims to address what they call "the death of architecture" by promoting traditional building techniques and sustainable practices. The architects are known for their work that blends modern design with traditional Chinese construction methods and materials.
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The two Chinese architects, who have won numerous awards, established their own studio in 1997 and also founded the architecture department at the China Academy of Art in 2003
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