"China Is One Of The Most Exciting Places To Be An Architect Right Now"
Jing Daily recently exchanged a Q&A with John Puttick of Make Architects, covering his firm's plans for expanding in second-tier Chinese cities, the current state of the architecture scene in China and the country's greater consciousness of sustainable construction.
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- John Puttick Has Headed Make Architects Beijing Studio Since 2008
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- Jing Daily (JD): How do you think architecture and innovative design contribute to the growth and development of China's second-tier cities?
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- JD: Do you feel that China at large is becoming more design-conscious? What do you think that says about China's development?
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- JD: Many retailers and hoteliers are feeling the pressure of an increasingly competitive market in first-tier cities and are seeking lower-tier expansion. Do you feel the same competitive pressure as an architectural firm?
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- JD: How do you think your stated emphasis on sustainable design benefits surrounding communities? Does this ethos set Make Architects apart from its competitors?
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- JD: As an internationally based firm in London, Birmingham, Beijing, Hong Kong and the Middle East, has Make noticed any striking differences among clients and their needs from location to location?
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- JD: Have you noticed any striking differences between designing for a second-tier city versus a city like Beijing or Shanghai?
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