Abstract:Prototype has a long story as a theory exploring the essence of things; nevertheless, it has not been fully developed in architecture. This paper explores the development of prototype theory in different disciplines chronologically, and analyzes prototype theory in architecture basing on that exploration.

Abstract:Agai nst the backg rou nd of u rban development having entered the age of “soft living environment”, whose ultimate objective is to achieve harmonious living, this paper comes up with the concept of “civic space”, aiming to divert attention from public space to the essence of public life, arouse concerns with the relationship bet we e n spa ce a nd t he publ ic, combi ne t he consideration of space with social and human problems and make judgments, and stimulate potential and deeper needs of public space.

Abstract:The construction of large-scale cultural buildings in our country has entered a period of unprecedented high-speed development, during the process of which, a great deal of problems have been revealed. Many costly symbolizing cultural buildings have run counter to the direction of urban culture’s development, deviating from their original urban roles. Through analyzing the causes of these problems, this paper hopes to provide referable proposals for the corresponding solutions.

Abstract:Through an interpretive reading of the conceptual design of Yuxi Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, this paper draws a conclusion on the process of a rational design and discusses the effects of various restriction especially the urban spatial pattern on design, which, the action per se, becomes a useful practice that reflects the causality between the condition of site and the creation of architecture.

Abstract:Wit h t he g row i ng globali zat ion , the urban planning practice in China today is increasingly at the mercy of hegemonic culture of the west. The indigenous culture has been placed in jeopardy and cityscapes are tending to converge. Taking Long county as an example, this paper starts with the analysis of its cultural attribute and sums up its cultural core. Hopefully, it will help to instruct the landscape design process, embodying and developing its cultural characteristics, and creating a unique charm city.

Abstract:Based on the field study of spatial form of Jiefangbei Commercial Pedestrian Street in Chongqing and the role analysis of its production, this paper explores the relationship between urban vitality and the urban life produced by commercial pedestrian streets in the time of global booming of capital and consumption accumulation. It points out that in the situation that capital plays a long-term strong role, it will be a long and difficult process for the discourse of diversity to be better merged into the mechanism of production of space, in order to highly fit the corresponding urban life to the demands of different roles

Abstract:Based on the exploration of spatial product ion t heor y a nd f rom t he perspect ive of “spatial production”, this paper reveals the mechanism and features of spatial production in the process of globalization and analyzes t he s pat ia l for m r e c on st r uct ion of C h i ne se cities, the disappearance of city characteristic in urbanization, the symbolization of cultural consumption and so on. The concluding par t of t he paper calls i nto quest ion t he cr it ical p o sit ion of ne o -Ma r x ist s p at ia l p ro d uc t ion t he or y, c on side r s s pat ia l pro duct ion a s t he inherent contradiction in human development instead of the contradiction in capital operation and suggests urban designers making efforts to balance the economic, political, social benefits a n d p r o m o t e t h e h e a l t h y a n d s u s t a i n a b l e development of urban space.

Abstract:Set in the backg rou nd of China's urbanization and economic development, this paper, starting from the global environmental issues, reviews on the problems of urban development in China’s developed regions for the past several decades. By taking into consideration of domestic and international theory on ecological city and practice cases, the paper proposes responding solutions to such problems. At last, taking the Strategic Spatial Planning of Qianjiang, Chongqing as an example, th rough elaborating on cit y’s industry selection, spatial structure, land use and ecological construction, the paper discusses how to find suitable ways of sustainable development for China's less developed regions.

Abstract:Through the comparison of characteristics and conservation of architectural legacy with Siena in Italy, this paper analyzes the main problems and causes of such issues in Pingyao’s old town conservation, and then gives enlightening opinions and suggestion.

Abstract:Through the case st udy of ty pical Chinese high-tech architecture at different times after 1949, when the P.R.China was founded, the paper discusses major inf luential elements and focal points of development in each stage, thus summarizes the evolution of Chinese high-tech architecture and reflects on the relevant problems during this process. Apar t from the directive significance in architectural creation, this research also has academic value in the application of high-tech in and the achievement of sustainable development of Chinese high-tech architecture

Abstract:This paper is based on the author's st udy and exchange exper ience in France. It compares and analyzes various aspects between China and France, such as educational system, teaching methods, teaching concepts and so on, summarizing the advantages and the experiences of architectural education in France. Meanwhile, taking Tong ji Universit y as an example, this paper introduces the reforms and exploration of architectural education in domestic first-class colleges and universities. Hopefully, it will serve as a valuable reference for domestic architectural education reform and promote the improvement a nd s cie nt i f ic d evelo p me nt of a r ch it e c t u r e discipline.