The"Great History"of an Architect:Reflections on Learning from the Chinese"New Style"Collection"Memories of Nanlishi Road:My Design Career"
The historical record of architects is valuable,especially their personal history,which can tell stories from different perspectives.This article explores the thoughts of Academician Ma Guoxin's latest work"Memories of Nanlishi Road:My Design Career"through the author's reading experience.Through the comprehensive display of his design and creative work over more than 50 years,it is evident that Academician Ma has profound accomplishments and has made significant contributions,serving as the"vanguard of thought"in reflecting on the changes of the times through his works.The author believes that besides the rich collection of works,the value of this book lies in its embodiment of disciplinary leadership in architectural creation and its"new"style.This"new"style does not conform to the usual pattern of collection works but presents the overall status of"events,thoughts,and design teams"under the background of each work.Based on the context of the works,it can indeed outline the grand history of the industry,including the"creative history"of the works,the"cultural history"of the events surrounding them,and the"collective history"of collaboration between architects and engineers.The writing and publication of this book are truly worthy of special recommendation.
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