On November 1st, the EPFL team met Nicolas Godelet in Lausanne for a one-day workshop, with the participation of associated PhD candidates from ETHZ and PoliTO, in person or by zoom.

Nicolas Godelet, as an architect and founder of Ng-Lab, has been involved in the renovation project of Shougang since the beginning in 2006. His long-term work experience in China and involvement in the ongoing projects related to the Olympic Games of 2022 allowed a deepened and enriched dialogue around the innovative and technical aspects of Shougang’s regeneration, as well as its cultural, social and economic targets. The development of mountainous zones of Yanqing and Chongli-Zhangjiakou were also discussed, as well as the refurbishment of historical areas, based on past experiences.

After a first short interview by zoom in May, this workshop was the occasion to pursue exchanges and collaboration to better seize the ongoing stakes on the field, despite the difficulty of accessing China, still.