the structures of about twelve projects had already been completed when we were treated to a tour of cipea (china international practical exhibition of architecture) in nanjing, yet another collection of designer architecture in china. you’ve probably been exposed to the images of these projects and their concepts, but the solidity and roughness of the rc structures, and the sheer effort of sweating up stairs make you feel more positive about architecture again.

南京 cipea(china international practical exhibition of architecture)の現場に磯崎アトリエの佐藤氏に連れていっていただきました。現代世界住宅（超豪邸）コレクションといった趣でしたが、こんな大きなプロジェクトが進行中とは思えないのどかな現場（ひよことか犬とか。ランチのチキンも!）です。国内外から参加のほとんどの建築家よりおそらく先に現場を見てるのだろうな、などと思いながら（かなり）自由に見学させていただきました。各プロジェクトが仕上げ前の躯体の状態であったので何のトリックもなしの裸のままを見ることができ、それぞれの態度もむき出しです（詳しくはkmの以下の一口コメント参照）。それにしてもkuuもfuzhou villaで取り組み中ですが、中国で乱立中の500－800㎡/棟を有する超豪邸、やはり家とは呼べない違うビルディングタイプです。(ss)

sottsass’s clubhouse model at the site showroom and the real concrete version outside; deep bow, r.i.p. maestro.

isozaki’s conference centre: spaces inside are richer than what the exterior suggests.

holl’s contemporary architecture museum: heavy steel structures + overly dramatic gestures that scream “i am architecture, look at me!”

liu jiakun’s hotel: initial scheme with stepped roof and laminated facade looks more interesting than the built version which is of pitched roofs and facing bricks.

matti sanaksenaho’s villa: a cross between casa malaparte and holl’s helsinki kiasma, without their spatial complexities.

sanaa’s string of pearls: only basement structures built so far. glass boxes and open corridor to be added later. already enigmatic … “where is it?” an empty and full, subtle and strong response in the face of so much architecture.

marthias klotz’s villa: beautiful trees in a small ravine next to it. it will have a roberto burle-marx-like water lily pond on roof.

adjaye’s villa: the idea of the european villa when confronted with “nature.”

luis mansilla’s villa: simple clear diagram/system, fits site well.

wang shu’s villa: old school hill top villa with mount fuji roofs.

ai weiwei’s villa: corridor divides box rooms into two spatial feelings.

cui kai’s villa: hillside ando with bamboos.