AIA Life Designers News | Participate in the French Eco City Club event & "INTERCONNEXION" China-French Contemporary Architecture Exhibition.
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The theme of this forum is “Exploring a sustainable future”. Mr. Matthieu Radet, Senior Architect, Medical Planning Director of AIA Life Designers China , delivered a speech on "Building for Health and the Environment" at the "Green Buildings and Resilient Cities" forum, discussing the green building industry with the attending guests and sharing each other's experience and solutions.
Activity 1
the10th anniversary of the signing of the Sustainable Franco-Chinesenew city & 7th Franco-Chinese Forum on Sustainable UrbanDevelopment
▲Meeting of the leaders and enterpriserepresentatives
On 20 March, AIA Life Designers, as a representative of French enterprises in China and an expert in green building, was invited to participate in the 10th Anniversary of Sustainable Franco-Chinese new city and the 7th Franco-Chinese Forum on Sustainable Urban Development in Caidian Wuhan. This event was co-hosted by the Consulate General of France in Wuhan and the Wuhan Municipal Government.The event gathered nearly 500 participants, including Qin Haixiang, Vice Minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, Lu Shaye, Ambassador of China to France, Guo Yuanqiang, Standing member of the Hubei Provincial Party Committee, Secretary of the Wuhan Municipal Committee, Cheng Yongwen, Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Committee, Mayor of Wuhan Municipality, as well as other leaders and experts from France and China.
▲Unveiling of the permanent venue of Franco-Chinese Forum on Sustainable Urban Development
On the eve of the opening, AIA Life Designers attended the meeting of the Wuhan Municipal Government, and on 20 March, attended the Franco-Chinese Forum on Sustainable Urban Development and witnessed the unveiling of its permanent venue.
▲Franco-Chinese Forum on Sustainable Urban Development
The theme of this forum is “Exploring a sustainable future”. Mr. Matthieu Radet, Senior Architect, Medical Planning Director of AIA Life Designers China , delivered a speech on "Building for Health and the Environment" at the "Green Buildings and Resilient Cities" forum, discussing the green building industry with the attending guests and sharing each other's experience and solutions.
Mr. Radet introduced the research objectives and working methods of the AIA "Architecture-Health-Environment" Foundation, and illustrated how to achieve healthy urban planning and architectural design through our participation in projects such as the St. Denis Olympic Village in Paris in 2024 and the renovation of the European Space Agency.
ACTIVITY 2
"INTERCONNEXION"China-French Contemporary Architecture Exhibition
Co-hosted by the Consulate General of France in Shanghai and the Zhejiang Art Museum, the "INTERCONNEXION" China-French Contemporary Architecture Exhibition grandly opened at the Zhejiang Art Museum on March 29th. With the theme of "INTERCONNECXION", this exhibition comprehensively presents the exchange and integration between China and France in six areas: philosophy, planning, architecture, art, culture, and lifestyle, through showcasing projects completed by French architects in China, works by Chinese architects in France, and related documentation. Ms. Huang Xin, Managing Director of AIA Life Designers China, attended the opening ceremony.
"INTERCONNEXION" China-French Contemporary Architecture Exhibition is a remarkable event that showcases the outstanding achievements of architects from two countries in the 60 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and France. This large-scale architectural exhibition features representative works from 16 architectural firms from each country. The exhibitors included internationally renowned architects and new talents. The exhibition aims to compare the architectural styles of China and France, exploring the commonalities and differences among architects in their designs, and celebrating the diversity of creations and stimulating reflection on the evolution of architecture.
AIA Life Designers is one of the French architects participating in the exhibition. In this showcase, we have selected 3 representative projects, such as healthcare project and eco-friendly factory. Through multimedia, models, display boards, and other media, we aim to demonstrate to the public our thoughts and practices regarding health, environment, and public welfare.
About the projects
▲Ningbo Yinzhou Domestic Waste Incineration Power Plant
This exhibition is a tribute to the century-long exchange relationship between architects from China and France. AIA Life Designers, as a French company that has been deeply cultivating in China's architectural field for nearly two decades, has witnessed the deep friendship between China and France along the way!
The exhibition will last until May 5th, and you are welcome to visit. Please refer to the official WeChat account of "Zhejiang Art Museum" for specific exhibition information.
Stay tuned for other upcoming AIA Life Designers exhibits!