Uploaded on 2014-10-16 by juanjovalmu

First of all, I would like to clarify that my picture goes somehow in the opposite direction from what we were asked for. However, I think it´s an interesting point that should be made, as valuable as the one we were taught this week in the three sessions. The picture shows one of the buildings that forms the China Academy of Arts Campus in Hangzhou, by Wang Shu. I agree with the statements related to globalisation in terms of construction systems, flow of materials, and how this influence to emerging economies. From my point of view, and through the study of groups of architects growing in some of these developing countries, or even developed ones, I'm able to say that the approach to construction as a local activity is already a strong tendency in studios around the world, who are committed to the development and creation of a prosperous future for their local communities. In the example I show, this commitment has been even awarded by a Pritzker Price of architecture, which creates a huge implication on the world press, supporting this specific approach. Not only through the use of local materials, but also by learning from local experts and skilful professionals, remarkable buildings are being constructed around the world, all of them creating a feeling of closeness to a place´s roots and to its people. I don´t go in depth of the analysis of this project, I just want to highlight my point, which is that it is not necessary to rely on foreign materials and construction systems in order to create the best buildings and spaces for people. These projects start from the core of a community and by being fed by them, they can create spectacular masterpieces as the example of the image. [1]: https://edxuploads.s3.amazonaws.com/14134937291339522.jpg