Ben Wood’s Shanghai
In Part 2 of a multipart interview, architect Ben Wood explains how risk-taking around outdoor public space, adaptive reuse, and developer support helped make Shanghai’s Xintiandi a financially and culturally successful urban redevelopment.
In Part 1 of a three-part interview, the architect behind Shanghai’s Xintiandi reflects on his unconventional path and how preserving historic shikumen reshaped urban redevelopment in China.
In Part 3 of a three-part interview, the veteran architect reflects on construction, creativity, and why experiencing great cities matters more than relying on technology.
Renowned U.S. architect opens up about his extraordinary career in China and the U.S.
