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Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture: UABB 2017
Bi-City Architectural Event in Shenzhen, China: 2017 Exhibition
21 Dec 2017
MVRDV and The Why Factory participate in the Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Shenzhen) 2017
photo : Zhang Chao
Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Shenzhen) 2017 by MVRDV Architects
MVRDV and The Why Factory stage a series of interventions for the Seventh Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Shenzhen) (UABB) jointly curated by curator and critic, Hou Hanrou and founding partners of URBANUS, Liu Xiaodu and Meng Ya.
16 Oct 2017
Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture: UABB 2017 News
Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture in Shenzhen
The Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (UABB) is to be held in Shenzhen, China, for its 7th edition on December 15th, 2017.
Nantou Old Town – Aerial View:
It is the only exhibition in the world to explore issues of urbanization and architectural development within China and around the world, creating a unique experience for its audience. Since its first exhibition in 2005, UABB has since organized 930 exhibits with over 1 million visitors globally. Last year’s edition was a huge success, seeing over 250,000 visitors over the 4 month long exhibition.
Nantou Old Town City Gate:
This year UABB embarks on a new journey, holding its first ever art exhibition, directed by co-curator Hou Hanru, and openingnew grounds in the art design world. The theme, “Cities, Grow in Difference”, will explore the future development of urban villages and their place among the rapidly developing cities of China, while communicating an understanding of “coexistence”.
UABB 2017 will be held at Nantou Old Town in Nanshan district, an urban village that was once the administrative center of the Bao’An County. The main exhibition will span across the whole Shenzhen city and will also include three sub-venues in order to accommodate an event of its magnitude.
Main Exhibition Nantou Old Town A1 District:
The curators for this year’s UABB are qualified experts who are working to deliver an exceptional experience for the biennale:
∙ Hou Hanru, a renowned curator based in Paris, Rome, and San Francisco, has curated/co-curated over 100 exhibitions and has advised in art institutions around the world.
∙ Liu Xiaodu, the co-founder and principal of Urbanus Architecture & Design Inc., has participated in numerousarchitectural exhibitions including the China Pavilion of 2016 London Biennale.
∙ Meng Yan, the principal and co-founder of Urbanus Architecture & Design Inc., was appointed chief curator of the Shenzhen Pavilion in the 2010 Shanghai Expo.
Main Exhibition Nantou Old Town – street:
Past editions of UABB featured acclaimed exhibitor, Dutch Architectural Photographer Iwan Baan. Other organisations that have participated in UABB are the Victoria and Albert Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. Past curator Ole Bouman has since taken on the mantle of founding director of Shekou and stayed on in Shenzhen after curating in 2015, while Yung Ho Chang the father of architecture in China is set to make another appearance at UABB 2017.
Nantou Old Town UABB 2017:
This year, UABB 2017 looks forward to seeing notable names from all over the world, such as Pierre Huyghe, MVRDV, Rob Voerman, and John Lin, architects and artists well-known for expanding the boundaries of their respective fields.
UABB2017_The city should be different, its survival and prosperity liest in its ability to maximize differences and alternatives:
Bi-City Biennale of UrbanismArchitecture (UABB) images / information received 14 Oct 2017
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Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture: UABB
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The 2015 Bi-City Biennale of Urbanism\Architecture (Shenzhen)
Opening at the former Decheng Flour Factory, Shekou
The former Dacheng Flour Factory will be transformed into a multifaceted exhibition venue.
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Amateur Architecture Studio (Hangzhou, China):
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Clavel Arquitectos (Murcia, Spain):
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Nai – Dutch pavilion, Ole Bouman:
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UABB:
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UABB panoramic view:
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