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Zheng He: Thank you! I chose to submit this project to the New York Architectural Design Awards because I believe that historic preservation should be about preserving the past and becoming part of the city’s future. This project demonstrates the respect of the design for the historical lineage and reflects my deep concern for \u201ccommunity revitalization\u201d and \u201chumanistic care\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through this international platform, I hope to arouse more people’s attention and thoughts to these \u201cneglected precious corners\u201d in the city, and to demonstrate the unique charm of combining oriental culture with contemporary expression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zheng He Q1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The core concept behind my award-winning project is to renew in continuity and to pass on in life. Through my design, I hope to not only preserve the cultural fabric and community memory of the historical neighborhoods in Gongshu District but also give them new vitality and function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This vision stems from my understanding of urban renewal – not a simple replacement but a symbiosis of tradition and modernity, so that people can continue to live, communicate, and grow in familiar streets and alleys, thus realizing the rejuvenation of a community with a true sense of warmth and belonging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Q2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course. My journey in architecture and design began with a curiosity about the relationship between people and their environment in space. I initially studied landscape and preservation design, but after delving into historical buildings and urban spaces, I was fascinated by the cultural memories, traces of life, and humanism contained therein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This obsession with the \u201cdialogue between time and space\u201d inspired me to pursue a career in architecture, hoping to connect the past with the present and revitalize neglected spaces through design. I always believe that good design is not only about the beauty of the form but also about whether it can respond to human emotions and social changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

My studio is dedicated to building bridges between history and contemporary, realizing emotional connection and cultural continuity of spaces through design. Our mission is to revitalize neglected corners of the city with a humanistic focus, making spaces not only functional but also full of memory and temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We pay special attention to the regeneration of public spaces in old neighborhoods, historic districts, and natural environments, creating sustainable, inclusive, and vital places through the integration of ecological design, local culture, and community participation. Each project is a deep conversation with the land, history, and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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(read more here<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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