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Architect Chien Chung Pei: Suzhou is my hometown

“The old city of Suzhou is a beneficial legacy. We ought to act with a keen sense of obligation to background and individuals, work out a ‘Suzhou Strategy’ for the globe’s efforts in the conservation of old cities, as well as offer a paradigm for showcasing China’s social self-confidence,” stated Cao Lubao, Member of the Standing Committee of CPC Jiangsu Provincial Board and Secretary of the CPC Suzhou Municipal Board, at the seminar on preservation of archaeological sites in Suzhou.

With a background of greater than 2,500 years, Suzhou was marked as one of the nationwide historical and social cities (initial set) on February 8, 1982. Now 40 years later on, Suzhou has become a growing number of gorgeous and charming, however the view of “little bridges over moving streams, white walls roofed with black ceramic tiles, as well as historical sites” is always an important part of Suzhou’s most iconic cityscape.

To better evaluate the city’s experience in the preservation of old city and supply helpful referral for international conservation of historical and cultural heritages, Suzhou organized a conference yesterday where professionals and also visitors from academia gathered in Suzhou and also talked about new steps for old city preservation.

The old city of Suzhou is a precious heritage.

The well preservation of former house of stars, historic communities as well as the whole ancient city of Suzhou is attributable to every as well as every homeowner that cares about and support the great cause.

“I was born in the United States, yet my family members as well as I take into consideration Suzhou as our hometown. Our family members’s house is still perfectly preserved in the ancient city of Suzhou. I’m really thankful to the Suzhou federal government for their recurring efforts,” said Chien Chung Pei in the video.

“Back in 1999, my papa, at the age of 82, accepted the invitation from Suzhou city to design Suzhou Museum. The viewpoint, strategies as well as qualities were totally incorporated, to make sure that the Suzhou Gallery was constructed in excellent consistency with its environments. Still at the same time, it accommodates all the functional requirements of a contemporary gallery.

“My father’s works can be seen throughout the globe and also many of his buildings, such as Suzhou Gallery, have actually come to be social spots over the years. In his opinion, good building layout, while appreciating the function of use, ought to always mirror the spirit of the nation and also the city as well as function as a vision for the future,” claimed Pei, adding that his family members looks forward to coming back to Suzhou, taking part the preservation of the old city and also planning the future for the future generation.

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