Qi Kang (architect)

This is a Chinese name; the family name is Qi.
Qi Kang
Born (1931-10-28) October 28, 1931
Nanjing, China
Nationality Chinese
Occupation Architect
Buildings Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Qi Kang (Chinese: 齐康), born in 1931 in Nanjing, is an Architect, Professor, Ph.D. Supervisor in Southeast University, Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Foreign Academician of French Academy of Architecture ( Académie d'architecture de France), and Director of Research Institute of Architecture of Southeast University.

Life

Qi Kang is originally from Tiantai County, Zhejiang Province, descendant of the famous Chinese geologist and writer Qi Zhaonan(齊召南). Qi Kang was born in Nanjing to mother Chen Youhe (陈友鹤) and father Qi Zhaocang (齐兆昌) in 1931. His father was the chief engineer of the Nanjing University(formally Jingling University) from 1920 to 1950. His mother taught Mathematics in Heiwen High School for Girls (Later became Jinling College). After completion of Jinling High School in 1949, Qi Kang studied architecture in Southeast University (formally Nanjing Institute of Technology) under Professor Yang Tinbao (杨廷宝), Liu Dunzhen (刘敦桢)and Tong Jun (童寯). After his graduation in 1952, Qi Kang stayed to teach in the university. He spent two years in the Beijing Capital City Planning Committee as intern planner (1954–1957). After returning to Southeast University, Qi Kang was appointed as the educational research group director, head of the Department of Architecture and vice-president of University. He established The Research Institute of Architecture in South East University in 1980- the first institution allowing architects to teach graduate students and practice architectural design in China, of which he is the director. Most of his projects have been completed since that time.

Projects

Qi Kang works to integrate contemporary and Western technology in redefining Chinese Architecture. His work, which stems from Classical principles, is imbued with contemporary innovations. Over the past 50 years, many Chinese architects tend to either adhere to classical forms, or embrace the western approach. Qi Kang has combined the two. In the past 40 years, he has designed over 200 projects, many of which are meaningful to China. Among those that have won acclaim beyond China are:

Teaching and Research

Qi Kang is a teacher and researcher. He has participated in or chaired many national, provincial and regional planning associations and committees critical in the reconstruction of China. His research paper “Urbanization Process of Relatively Developed Regions and Small Cities Procedural Economy Policies” (较发达地区城市化途径和小城镇技术经济政策) received 2nd place of “Progressive Science and Technique Award” (科技进步二等奖) by the Ministry of Construction. His Recheach “The Synthesis Planning Method for Villages and Towns” (乡镇综合规划设计方法), “The City Planning and Architectural Environmental Design Theory and the Method” (城镇建筑环境规划设计理论与方法) and “The Citys and Towns Environmental Design” (城镇环境设计) wins the Ministry of Education Technological Award first prize, the second prize, the third prize separately. Qi Kang is an avid sketcher who draws whenever not otherwise engaged. He has completed volumes of drawings—of architecture and landscape—which widely used by architectural students and others.

Publications

Selected books by Qi Kang:

References

Exhibitions

His architectural design works has been exhibited in China, France, Switzerland, and Canada.

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