The city we live in is the most complex artifact in the world. It carries various spiritual and material activities of human beings. We first need to “understand the city” and then learn to live in harmony with it.

In the next few decades, mouth is expected to double, forcing cities to make a comprehensive and sustainable transformation of their model

More than half of the world’s population already live in urban areas, where the architecture and design match, making a huge contribution through urban services, the environment and public spaces. This is why the transformation of cities has now received so much attention?

Cities are very important, not only for architecture and urbanism, but also for economy and politics.

Whatever the reason behind it, this growth pressure is having an impact on the operation, management and quality of life of the city. With this in mind, we must ensure that the city retains space for innovation, culture and well-being

What are the key factors that determine whether a city will adapt to the future?

It should be that the architectural and economic aspects are very important. In addition, in the new urban model, the challenges and solutions need to be viewed comprehensively and holistically. Reducing inequality and achieving sustainability are two goals that should be pursued, but each city and its degree of development are different, and the challenges will also be different.

The city will still be innovative. Today, the nature of the area around the building gives us the greatest opportunity to create high-quality public spaces

When you build a building, it is not enough to treat it as a sculpture or an isolated object. It must be considered as a “whole” with the surrounding environment, taking into account issues such as human mobility, traffic and safety. With the increase in population density, urban residents’ demand for open green spaces or entertainment venues is also increasing. If landmarks and monuments can remind us of something important, then they are meaningful. In my opinion, architectural design must not only serve the elite, but also help create quality of life, social equality and environmental sustainability. When we realize that a city is not just the sum of its parts, we have taken a big step forward.

Can we be optimistic about the urban transformation of cities?

If we study and copy some models and practices that have proven effective, I think we can be optimistic about the future. But if we think that technology can solve all problems, think that cities should be reserved for the government or private investors, or think that cities belong only to those who can afford to live there, we will not go far. We are all in the same boat, if we want a positive result, we must coordinate our actions in different areas